Evening star., 1938-02-13

the centenary Of the foundation of
the colony and were placed on sale
May /, 1888. A map in an octagon
is the central theme. and there were
eight values-ld to GOSH.
The Oklahoma Philatelic Society,
Claremore, wants . stamp in homage
to Will Rogers. cowboy philosopher.
probably the best beloved Of all
citizens Of the United States in this
century"
William A. Verhas of the National
Stamp Mart reports an interesting
philatelic find. A child, he says, hap
pened to notice that some copies of
Austria's type A-4o. lol6-l9lS, 2, 3,
and 10k, plain and granite paper.
various colors. were slightly smaller
than others. Careful examination
proved that the youngster was correct.
There is = fractional difference in SIG.
Investigation probably will show that
two distinct sets Of plates were used
in the printing. The Austrian postal
authorities are being asked to explain.
Rejoicing over President Roosevelts
signing Of the new illustrations law
probably will turn to sorrow if the
regulations to be drafted by the Treas
ury Department are rs rigid as 1t now
is indicated that they may be.
According to Thomas F. White
bread, writing in the Philaticker for
January, two spectators Of his ac-
quaintance have 100000 sets of Ma
tional Parks stamps in their vaults
waiting for . rising market.
c. H. Vaughan, former secretary Of
the Washington Philatelic Society and
ap acknowledged authority on British
stamps, will exhibit his specialized
collection Of the 1S41 one and two
penny Great Britain under the au-
spices of the Collectors Club Tuesday
evening, February ~.
Crown Prince Gustav Adolf Of Swe-
den. coming to America for the cele-
bration for the tercentenary Of the
Swedish settlement Of Delaware, has
been invited to attend . meeting Of
the Washington Philatelic Society
Wednesday evening, June rs. He has
been . stamp collector since boyhood.
August Dietz, authority on the
stamps Of the Confederate States and
editor Of the Stamp and Cover Col
lectors' Quarterly, has been awarded
the Lindenberg medal for dbtin-
guished service to philately.
BY courtesy Of Dr.. Albert c.
schwarting Of the Library Of Congress,
Warrington collectors have learned
that Germany soon will issue . series
Of stamps for exclusive National 30
cialist party use. The denomination
indicated are: !, ;, 4,'S, &. ., IL, l0,
10, a.. 80 and 10 pfg.
svend Yort, authority on the stamps
Of Scandinavia. informs The Star
that the new issues Of Norway, roto-
gravure printed, are slightly larger
than earlier emissions In sise and that
the colors are brighter and deeper
than former shade. The 1ine lines
In the background Of the posthorn
type have been removed, and per-
1orattons are IL by l3h instead Of
l4h BY lsh.
The Philatelio Agency Of Dantsig
has increased tt service charge from
2 to 10 per cent
DR.. Emil ferdinand firschbereer,
Warrington correspondent Of DIE
Postmarke, Vienna. u In New York On
business. He will b absent for an
indefinite period.
Fddac, the inter- allied World War
Veterans organisation Of which the
American Legion u q member, has set
up . stamp exchange ONCE. Those in
terested are invited TO communicate
with H. E. Dunnins. 80 Boulevard
Malesherbes. Paris, France.
oeoh A. eaeger. we'll known in
Warrington philatelic circles, now Il q
resident Of Houston. Tex. He sends
kind remembrance to friends In the
Capital.
The Philippine 1rada Commission.
er's Once now q loeatod q room o1o,
Transportation Building.