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THE BEATLES Tape 10,240 [pounds sterling] As owned by then-manager, Brian Epstein, the original W reel featuring the seven demos sent to--and infamously rejected by--Decca on 1 January 1962. According [...]

This article discusses various untraditional paper collectibles that can be of interest to collectors. It mentions shredded currency, which is repurposed for various purposes such as compost or souvenirs. Uncut sheets of paper currency are also mentioned, which are numismatic souvenirs that represent the beginning of a bank note's life cycle. Souvenir cards, featuring reproductions of old bank notes, are another collectible item discussed in the article. Lastly, the article mentions stock certificates, which are now worthless as securities but are prized as collectibles. The article emphasizes that these collectibles can be appreciated for their aesthetic appeal, historical interest, and collector-friendly price points. [Extracted from the article]

Deals with paper doll collecting. History of paper dolls; First paper doll in the United States printed by The Nicholls Company; Women's magazines which included a paper doll page; Collectible items and their prices.

The article discusses the paper change in the Automated Postal Center (APC) stamps for old and new rates. It states that starting in late 2008, the APCs commenced dispensing large and small stamps on coarse and fine papers. The author elaborates on the fine paper stamps on the old rate and current rate periods.

The article focuses on the 94-cent Automated Postal Center (APC) stamp for a regular size letter and the 1.20 U.S. dollars APC stamp for an oversize letter to countries other than Canada or Mexico. With no prior announcements and unknown to collectors, fine paper was introduced to succeed the original coarse paper used on the APC stamps. As a result, fine paper mint examples of these stamps are rare. To identify the stamps, the relevant chronologically numbered transactions at APC kiosks which also appear as control numbers on the stamps is published.

Provides information on Halloween collectibles made up of paper. Description of the Halloween paper; Price range of most Halloween items; Details on Dunbar's Hallowmoon absentee auction in 1997.

The article reports on two rare events concerning APC stamps. The first was the introduction of fine paper in 2008 which was not noticed as the change was not readily seen on the face of the stamps. The second was the unannounced introduction of distribution codes on variable-rate stamps in 2009 which the author notes led to the question of how many stamps without production codes were obtained, making them unique or rare.

Reports that the U.S. Postal Service has used the wrong paper to print New York Lion Coil stamp. Description of the stamp; Features of the stamp that can be seen under shortwave ultraviolet light; Reason for using phosphored paper in stamped mail; Postage option for presort mail.

The article presents tips for collectors on finding the right framer for their paper art or memorabilia. Former Professional Picture Framers Association (PPFA) president recommends establishing a good relationship with a framer who can improve the look of a piece and protect the collection's value. The likelihood that framers certified through the PPFA are more educated on framing methods and materials is addressed. The importance of understanding the custom framing process is also cited.

The article offers information on collecting autographs in the U.S. It notes that autograph collection as a hobby remained popular over the centuries, arguing that the practice extends back to the days of the ancient Greeks and Romans. The consolidation of the printed signatures into the printing process led to another kind of paper money collectible known as courtesy autographed notes, examples that were hand-signed by the official after they were printed and issued to the public.

The article explains how the CVP39-40 23 cent Neopost stamps were made, and corrects the errors listed in the Scott manual of philately. It states that two types were produced, the first in August 2001 and the second in September of the same year. For the former, those without advertisements are rare, with only three known to exist. The Scott manual lists only those made in the first batch, not citing the other sets made. As a result, confusion has resulted in the official description of these stamps.

The article provides gift suggestions for Valentine's Day including antique spoons engraved with names, brown-sugar meringue cookies, customized packets of seeds wrapped in colored cards, oatmeal loaf, old paper frames, and heart-shape soap.

The article describes the characteristics of the five Automated Postal Chapter (APC) small stamp released from 2009 to 2010. Details of the type of paper used, the coated or uncoated back paper, and the gum of the stamp paper are included. List of stamps and their release dates of each type of stamp are also enumerated. Different types of paper were also used as a result of experimenting which paper formula is best and as such, will produce more collectibles.

The article discusses the two automated postal center (APC) Priority Mail Flat Rate Box stamps, namely, the Small Box (PM SFR Box) and the Medium Box (PM MFR Box) stamp. The fine paper and coarse paper types of the small box and medium box stamps are cited. It also presents the use of Medium Flat Rate Box stamps as a replacement for the Flat Rate Box stamps on May 23, 2009.

Presents an article about collecting. Examples of collectibles; Types of antique collections; List of paper collections.

This article presents information on Neopost booklets that was introduced by Neopost in 2003. It explains that although most Neopost collectors are aware that Neopost introduced a wider backing paper, they are unaware that this included a new stamp paper type. The Neopost booklets introduced in 2003 is identified as CVP43-53. It offers information on the prices of the booklets with coarse yellow stamps from Hayward kiosk.

Presents examples of 3¢ 1861 postage stamps on gray paper. Features of the stamp which can be checked to determine as to whether a stamp is the gray paper; Comparison of the paper with a standard paper; Difference between the color of a gray paper for the 3¢ 1869 with that for the 1861.

The article provides instructions on how to remove stamps from paper through soaking.

Gives details on advertising blotters, popular from the 1880s to the 1960s. Used to blot wet ink of steel nib and fountain pens; Production of blotting paper; First advertising blotters; Companies that used blotters to advertise; Collecting tips.

The article offers information on the collection of books of British politician Isaac Foot. It mentions that the University of California bought Foot's collection for 140,500 U.S. dollars, which will be divided among all eight of the university's campuses. It suggests that Foot takeover was an evidence of the growing competition among U.S. universities for rare books and manuscripts.

The article relates the decision of friends and colleagues of the late U.S. Air Force Brigadier General Robin Olds to buy his memorabilia collections to prevent them from being auctioned to strangers. Olds, who died on June 14, 2009, left her daughter Christina with $70,000 tax and credit card debts. Some of the items included in the collection were military uniforms, battle maps, documents and photographs. Christian was forced by his creditors to sell the collection to pay his debts rather than donate them to the Air Force Academy and aviation museums.

The article reports on the sale of the souvenirs, letters, and artifacts of the jazz legend Bix Beiderbecke because of financial needs. Elizabeth Hart, grandniece of Bix and the keeper of the collection had a difficult choice to make as of to whom she'll sell the collection. According to the author, Hart chose the Dutch collector who promised to donate the collection to the Beiderbecke Society which will have a space in the Putnam Museum in Davenport, Iowa.