Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-08-20

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dresses upon stamp values. given by experts in tie
stamps Of different countries of the world. as
we'll consideration to the best means to still
further the interest in the collection of post
age stamps.
Few persons who have not themselves become in
terested the subject of philately have any idea of
scope or the benefits it confers Stamp
collecting is comparatively recent hobby, but al
ready it extended almost civilized coun-
try. Every government Europe its pr
vate stamp collection some OF which represent mil
lions Of dollars in value The one in Germany is the
most valuable the continent Of Europe, although
the collection the French government is not far
behind. There are several collections in England
which worth 100000. King George is On
enthusiastic phlatest and his private collection con-
tains several Of the most valuable stamps in the
world
A great international exhibition is now being ar
ranged for in London which will be the greatest AZ
fair it's kind held: Every nation is contrib
uting and the exhibition which will be held in No
vember, will Of the subjects discussed at the
meeting of the American Phatec society now in SEES
several Of the private collections OF Amer
leans belonging the society acknowledged to be
the largest in the world the English stamp collectors
are anxious to have them at their exhibition There
will be great deal Of time, however for their
arrangement and return. since they must be in New
York early February in readiness for the American
International Stamp exhibition.
The most valuable stamp collection in this coun-,
try is owned by Mr.. George worthngton, Of Cleve-
land Ohio It is worth considerably more than al
1000, and is being constantly added to- IN the
eyes many phiatelists it is the finest collection in
the world although that Of Baron Fararri Of Paris
is said to represent nearly 100000. Mr.. Worthing
ton has already willed his collection to the city or
Cleveland provision has been made to keep 1t IN
tact perpetuaIy.
There is scarcely an important city in the United
States in which phateic society is not found. For
the past 25 years more school boys have been
couraged collect postage stamps. but only recent
ly has there any general educational valus.
Now, however, many teachers taking 1t up IL
that stamp collection will form an
important part Of the equipment of many public
schools There is no means by which agknowledge OF
geography and history better be fixed in the
of school children than by making them faml-
the different stamps issued by the different
countries. The Brooklyn institute has recently estao-
shed chair of philately, and II is prophesied that
in the near future similar chairs will established
in Of prominent educational institutions The
which children take in stamp collection is
frequently extended to their parents. who provide
them the means of gratifying a passion which has
so many commendable traits, and 1t is said that at
exhibition to be held in New York next February
there will be number of valuable collections owned
by American school boys.
The United States government is behind most Of
great nations in its philatelic collections
collections exhibited at the St Louis expos-
ton, after which they taken to Washington
where several years they exhibition In
two rooms a part of the hall of the third floor
of the postoffice building. Nearly two years ago
they were turned the National museum, where
they were away and not placed upon exhibition
the requests that have been made for
them by visitors TO the capital city. The Washing
ton Phatec society has endeavored to have them
placed in permanent exhibition far without result
The museum claims that 1t has not the funds to pro-
vide for their proper arrangement and also that there
is no one upon who is capable of undertake
ing the task This matter is important in the
eyes of phatests. especially there is a gentle
man in New York who had been contemplating pre-
senting his collection to the museum, but would only
do so upon condition 1t would pc placed so as tol
be accessible to the public.
This particular collection is Of most valua-
BILE country and includes in addition to post
age stamps the finest collection United States
stamps which has ever been made, 1t seelds
especially fitting belong to the NATIONAL
government AS there several institutions
New York and other cities which anxious to sci
this collection there is strong possibility that
it may be diverted from the national unless
prompt action Is taken regarding collection
already in its keeping 1t is claimed gov-l
of the nations should especially foster the
interest in philateIy because is only the stamp col
lectors who apt notice the fraudu-
lent postage stamps which from time Plec-
ed in circulation.