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2. Stamps Don't Lie: Sports, Military, and National Identity Postage Stamps As a Mirror of Aggressive Soviet and Russian Propaganda.
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Lebed, Felix and Morgulev, Elia
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POSTAGE stamps ,AUTHORITARIANISM ,NATIONAL character ,ARENAS ,WORLD War II - Abstract
During the 20
th century, authoritarian regimes willingly embraced sport as a vivid arena for demonstrating their superiority. Prior research on postage stamps issued by such regimes revealed certain patterns associated with periods of aggressive internal and external rhetoric, whereby postage stamps served as a channel for government propaganda. In the current study, we looked at sports, military, and national identity stamps. Applying the social-semiotic method, we first examined the messages sports stamps have conveyed in Soviet Union and Russia. Then, the quantitative paradigm was employed to evaluate the trends in the issuance of propagandistic stamps by post-WW2 USSR and Russia. Finally, we expanded the scope by looking at stamp issuance in Germany, Italy, and USSR in pre-WW2 and WW2 years. This heavily militaristic "landscape" was used mainly as a basis for comparison with the issuance policy of Putin's Russia. The results shed light on some striking similarities across the different countries and periods. These findings are discussed in the context of the recent geopolitical situation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] more...- Published
- 2024
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3. Visualizing Palestine in Arab postage stamps: 1948-1967.
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Sharnoff, Michael
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POSTAGE stamps , *PALESTINIAN history, 1917-1948 , *WAR propaganda , *ARAB propaganda - Abstract
From 1948 to 1967, most Arab stamp depictions of Palestine showed its borders as it existed during the British Mandate (1922-1948), from the Jordan River to the Mediterranean Sea. These borders convey Arab support for the Palestine cause, the right for Palestinians to return to what became Israel in 1948 and strengthen the Arab propaganda war against Israel by rejecting its right to exist. Occasionally Egypt, Jordan and Saudi Arabia deviate from these portrayals by delineating the Gaza Strip and excluding the West Bank from Palestine. This study will argue that Arab stamp fluctuations of Palestine's borders from 1948 to 1967 occurred because the territories became social constructs by the Arab regimes; Nasser's Egypt depicted Gaza as part of the imagined 'Arab nation', Jordan recognized the West Bank as integral to the Hashemite Kingdom and a temporary deposit until the liberation of Palestine, and all Arab states recognized that Gaza and the West Bank had once comprised part of British Mandatory Palestine. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] more...
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- 2024
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4. Confronting the Monster: The Antipatriarchal Mail Art of Polvo de Gallina Negra and Magali Lara in 1980s Mexico.
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Turner, Madeline Murphy
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FEMINIST art ,POSTAGE stamps ,AMERICAN art ,MASS surveillance ,SCHOLARLY method - Abstract
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- 2024
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6. A dream debut.
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Townsend, Mark
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GOLF tournaments ,POSTAGE stamps ,GOLF ,GOLF courses ,OLYMPIC medals - Abstract
The article from Golf Monthly discusses Dan Brown's impressive debut at Royal Troon, where he secured his first DP World Tour victory. Despite early struggles in his pro career, Brown's performance at the Major event showcased his talent and determination. With his brother Ben as his caddie, Brown navigated challenging conditions and impressed with his strategic approach to links golf. His success at Troon marked a significant milestone in his career, highlighting his potential as a rising star in the golfing world. [Extracted from the article] more...
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- 2024
7. Viewing Collections: Hong Kong & Treaty Ports Postal History, Part 1.
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Dunn, John F.
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BRITISH kings & rulers ,POSTAL service ,POSTAGE stamps ,POSTCARDS ,CHINESE characters - Published
- 2024
8. Postage Stamps with Green Minerals.
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Neumeier, Günther
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HISTORY of geology , *MINERALS , *STONE , *LEAD ores , *POSTAGE stamps - Abstract
The article discusses the tradition of depicting green minerals on postage stamps in various countries, dating back to the mid-late 1950s. It highlights examples of green mineral stamps from countries like Germany, Switzerland, Mexico, the US, Mali, Namibia, Chad, Somalia, Uganda, Colombia, and Pakistan. The text also mentions the American Topical Association's Gems, Mineral, Jewelry Study Unit and the philatelic publication Philagems, providing insight into the world of mineral stamps for interested readers. [Extracted from the article] more...
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- 2025
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9. An Unpublished Letter from Voltaire to Dr John Carr, a Hertfordshire Headmaster.
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Screti, Zoe
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OLDER men ,POSTAGE stamps ,LITERARY style ,DOCTORAL degree ,FRENCH authors - Abstract
The article discusses an unpublished letter from Voltaire to Dr. John Carr, a headmaster from Hertfordshire, dated August 16, 1774. In the letter, Voltaire thanks Carr for his translations of Lucian's dialogues and expresses appreciation for the gift. Carr, who was known for translating Lucian's works, received mixed reviews for his translations, with some praising his ability to capture the essence of the text while others critiqued his approach. The letter provides insight into Voltaire's literary interests and his approval of Carr's translations, hinting at a connection between the two figures. [Extracted from the article] more...
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- 2024
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10. Humanity Ground Zero: The Erasure of Labor from United States Postal Iconography.
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Handler, Richard and Goldblatt, Laura
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POSTAGE stamps , *COMMON sense , *NATIVE Americans , *CAPITALIST societies , *AFRICAN Americans - Abstract
Postage stamps are sites of nationalist imagery, produced continuously by the US government since 1847. Over time, a limited group of people deemed worthy of representing the nation on stamps—white male politicians and military heroes—was diversified to include different kinds of persons: women, Native Americans, African Americans, and people in the arts, sciences, athletics, and entertainment. This paper focuses on a singular exception to this iconographic diversification: workers, people who labor. Stamps that seem to be about labor (those devoted to such topics as labor leaders, collective bargaining, and employment for the disabled) are, we claim, about something other than "labor as such." Drawing on Marx's Grundrisse , we argue that in capitalist societies, waged labor and pauperism are indissolubly linked because laborers have no control over the reliability of their employment. Laborers are "humanity ground zero," people deemed (in capitalist common sense) to have accomplished nothing beyond working for a wage and who therefore cannot be represented in postal iconography as builders of the nation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] more...
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- 2024
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11. Visualizing Population Policies: An Iconographic Analysis of Turkish Postage Stamps (1927-1965).
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YAKAR, Mustafa and DZIWORNU, Michael Gameli
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POPULATION policy ,POSTAGE stamps ,EVIDENCE gaps ,FAMILY size ,TURKS - Abstract
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- 2024
12. COVID-19 Pandemisi ve Posta Pulları: Toplumsal Mesaj Vermede Bir Örnek.
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Erkin, Özüm and Coşğun, Müge
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- 2024
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13. What Clara Kept: The Missouri Collections.
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McMillen, Margot
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COLLECTORS & collecting ,FURNITURE ,POSTAGE stamps ,AUTHORS - Published
- 2024
14. Representing Religion in North and South Korea: Seventy-Five Years of the Semiotics of Stamp Design.
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Grayson, James H.
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COMMEMORATIVE postage stamps , *CULTURE , *SEMIOTICS , *POSTAGE stamps , *GOVERNMENT information - Abstract
As government documents, postage stamps are a rich source of information about a government's policies on a wide range of subjects. In this article, a comparative semiotic analysis of the first seventy-five years of North and South Korean stamps is used to illustrate the similarities and differences in their attitudes towards 'religion' and religious practice. A corpus of stamps on a 'religious' theme was created for stamps issued by both governments from which a series of themes and motifs was noted. The semiotic analysis of the themes and motifs showed that while on South Korean stamps Buddhist motifs constituted the majority of stamps commemorating cultural history, there were few references to the commemoration of Buddhism itself. The reverse was found to be true for Christianity. Although Christianity was not shown to be a major expression of Korean culture, Christianity itself was commemorated extensively. On North Korean stamps, folklore and Christian motifs predominated as projections of cultural history, but the Christian motifs referred only to foreign cultures, not Korean culture. Motifs relating to the foundation myth of Tan'gun were common to both North and South Korea. However, in the South, motifs from the myth referred to the nation, while in the North they referred to the ruling family. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] more...
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- 2024
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15. ÇOCUK İSTİSMARI TEMALI PUL TASARIM ÖRNEKLERİ ÜZERİNE BİR DEĞERLENDİRME.
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AYCİL, Serkan and ÇUBUKCU, Gökçin
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LITERATURE reviews , *POSTAGE stamps , *QUALITATIVE research , *STAMP collecting , *INTERNATIONAL agencies , *CHILD abuse - Abstract
This article highlights the worldwide situation of child abuse through international documents and explains the effective role of design through stamp designs by focusing on its physical, emotional and psychological effects. The aim is to develop a perspective through stamp design examples by focusing on child abuse, to attract the attention of the society and to inform. The descriptive analysis technique, one of the qualitative research methods, was used. In this context, the written data of the article were created by conducting a literature review. Then, the content of the article was enriched through visual expression by adding postage stamps suitable for the theme. The findings consist of a total of 11 stamp designs commissioned by India, San Marino, Switzerland, the USA and the United Nations between 1927-2019. These designs reflect the difficulties experienced by children and their efforts to claim their rights, pointing out that not only states but also international organizations have a responsibility in the fight against child abuse and calling for joint action. As a result, the visual and textual elements in the article convey important messages to the society by reflecting the gravity of child abuse and neglect. In this context, it emphasizes the importance of both design and philately and provides an understanding that it can be used as an effective tool. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] more...
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- 2024
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16. Ruben Salazar: Beyond Postage Stamp Memory.
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Garza, Melita M.
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MEXICAN Americans ,POSTAGE stamps ,CIVIL rights movements ,MORAL courage ,CITIZEN journalism - Abstract
In 2008, Ruben Salazar was memorialized on a US postage stamp, one of several media icons of moral courage that included John Hersey, George Polk, and Martha Gellhorn, so honored at the same time. Unlike most postage stamp journalists, Salazar—whose career is a study in civil rights reportage—has largely faded from public memory and journalism history. Salazar lived and died civil rights reporting, killed by authorities while covering a Mexican American Vietnam War protest. This essay traces Salazar's impact as a narrator of the Mexican American freedom struggle, putting his work at the Los Angeles Times, and at Spanish-language station KMEX, in context with the broader civil rights movement. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] more...
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- 2024
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17. Echoes of Spring.
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Zhang Shasha
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COMMEMORATIVE postage stamps , *SPECIAL economic zones , *COLLEGE entrance examinations ,CHINA-United States relations ,ECONOMIC conditions in China - Abstract
The article discusses the legacy and contributions of Deng Xiaoping, a former Chinese leader, on the occasion of the 120th anniversary of his birth. Deng is known for his role in reform and opening up policies in China, which led to significant economic development and transformation. The article highlights Deng's resilience, his introduction of various policies such as the household contract responsibility system and the One Country, Two Systems policy, and his recognition of science and technology. It also mentions Deng's influence beyond China, as evidenced by his appearances on the cover of Time magazine. The article concludes with commemorations and symposiums held in various locations in China to honor Deng's contributions and carry forward his legacy. [Extracted from the article] more...
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- 2024
18. Viewing Collections: Viewing the 2024 Siegel Rarities Sale, Pt. 3.
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Dunn, John F.
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POSTAL service ,INTAGLIO printing ,WOOD-pulp ,POSTAGE stamps ,CREDIT cards - Abstract
This article summarizes the 2024 Siegel Rarities Sale, Pt. 3, which featured a variety of rare stamps and covers that were auctioned off. Some notable items included a 15¢ Olive Green plate block, a 4¢ Pan-American Inverted Center stamp, a 10¢ Yellow coil pair, a 6¢ Red Orange on Bluish stamp, a 2¢ Lake block, a 5¢ Rose Error cover, a $2.00 Orange Red & Black plate block, and a 24¢ Air Post complete sheet. The article also provides background information on the production and significance of these stamps. It highlights their rarity and historical importance. [Extracted from the article] more...
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- 2024
19. A Royal Affair.
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OPEN Championship , *GOLF tournaments , *POSTAGE stamps , *GOLF courses - Abstract
The article discusses the history and features of the Royal Troon golf course, which is hosting the Open Championship in 2024. The course is known for its collection of challenging par-4 holes and its unique routing. The article highlights specific holes, such as the famous Postage Stamp and the Tel-El-Kebir, and describes the strategic decisions and challenges that golfers face on each hole. The article also provides a brief overview of past Open Championships held at Royal Troon and mentions notable winners and memorable moments. [Extracted from the article] more...
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- 2024
20. Ptolemy's Almagest in Poetry and Collage.
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Glaz, Sarah and Sanders, Mark
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COLLAGE , *ASTRONOMICAL observations , *COMMEMORATIVE postage stamps , *HISTORY of mathematics , *CURVED surfaces - Abstract
This article discusses a collaboration between mathematician and poet Sarah Glaz and collage artist Mark Sanders, who created a poem and collage inspired by Claudius Ptolemy's influential treatise in astronomy, Almagest. The poem, titled "Ptolemy's Almagest: Book I," is a found poem formed by Glaz from the introduction and table of contents of Almagest: Book I. The collage, also titled "Ptolemy's Almagest: Book I," reflects and extends the imagery and ideas in the poem. The article provides background information on Ptolemy, the city of Alexandria, and the decline of the Golden Age of Greek Mathematics. It also discusses Almagest and its geocentric model of the universe. The collage incorporates imagery related to Ptolemy's work in astronomy and geography, as well as references to other astronomers such as Copernicus and Tycho Brahe. [Extracted from the article] more...
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- 2024
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21. Narrating the state in miniature: philatelic representations of Kazakhstan, 1992–2021.
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White, Kristopher D.
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POSTAGE stamps , *NATIONALISM , *SOVEREIGNTY , *STAMP collections - Abstract
Postage stamps, despite being somewhat cloaked over time by both obscurity and sheer ubiquity, are important official, primary source state documents. The iconography and visual data on the stamp have been used by states to project an official narrative, at times crossing into propaganda. Scholars have analysed these data to access how a given state has sought to portray itself to both domestic and international audiences. Over the course of its first 30 years of post-Soviet independence, Kazakhstan has produced 1130 visually distinct postage stamps. Visual content analysis reveals that much (nearly 45%) of this state's philatelic representation can be assigned to two thematic categories: Nature and Notable People. Iconographic representations found on Kazakhstan's first stamp issue (and others featuring the Golden Man), selected representations of flora and fauna species, a selection of stamps displaying Nursultan Nazarbayev imagery, and other selected stamps displaying multiple themes are scrutinized. These representations additionally project a concretization of the state and its territory, as well as sovereignty. While the messaging medium is miniature, for Kazakhstan the narrative itself is monumental. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] more...
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- 2024
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22. The Catholic Monarchs on the Postage Stamps of Franco's Spain.
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OLTRA, GUILLERMO NAVARRO
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POSTAGE stamps ,KINGS & rulers ,CATHOLICS ,SPANIARDS ,FRANCOISM ,PUBLIC opinion - Abstract
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- 2024
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23. Scanning Micro X-ray Fluorescence and Multispectral Imaging Fusion: A Case Study on Postage Stamps.
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Gerodimos, Theofanis, Patakiouta, Ioanna Vasiliki, Papadakis, Vassilis M., Exarchos, Dimitrios, Asvestas, Anastasios, Kenanakis, Georgios, Matikas, Theodore E., and Anagnostopoulos, Dimitrios F.
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X-ray fluorescence ,POSTAGE stamps ,IMAGE fusion ,MULTISPECTRAL imaging ,SPECTRAL imaging ,K-means clustering - Abstract
Scanning micrο X-ray fluorescence (μ-XRF) and multispectral imaging (MSI) were applied to study philately stamps, selected for their small size and intricate structures. The μ-XRF measurements were accomplished using the M6 Jetstream Bruker scanner under optimized conditions for spatial resolution, while the MSI measurements were performed employing the XpeCAM-X02 camera. The datasets were acquired asynchronously. Elemental distribution maps can be extracted from the μ-XRF dataset, while chemical distribution maps can be obtained from the analysis of the multispectral dataset. The objective of the present work is the fusion of the datasets from the two spectral imaging modalities. An algorithmic co-registration of the two datasets is applied as a first step, aiming to align the multispectral and μ-XRF images and to adapt to the pixel sizes, as small as a few tens of micrometers. The dataset fusion is accomplished by applying k-means clustering of the multispectral dataset, attributing a representative spectrum to each pixel, and defining the multispectral clusters. Subsequently, the μ-XRF dataset within a specific multispectral cluster is analyzed by evaluating the mean XRF spectrum and performing k-means sub-clustering of the μ-XRF dataset, allowing the differentiation of areas with variable elemental composition within the multispectral cluster. The data fusion approach proves its validity and strength in the context of philately stamps. We demonstrate that the fusion of two spectral imaging modalities enhances their analytical capabilities significantly. The spectral analysis of pixels within clusters can provide more information than analyzing the same pixels as part of the entire dataset. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] more...
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- 2024
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24. Sliver of wood grown from stem cells.
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Dinneen, James
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WOOD , *TREE felling , *POSTAGE stamps , *STEM cells , *ARABIDOPSIS thaliana - Abstract
A recent article in New Scientist discusses the development of lab-grown wood as a sustainable alternative to cutting down rare trees for lumber. The company New Dawn Bio has successfully produced a small piece of wood-like tissue from stem cells of a mustard-like plant, with plans to scale up production using cells from various tree species. The goal is to create wood more efficiently and with less environmental impact than traditional logging practices, particularly focusing on rare tropical hardwood species threatened by illegal logging. While the mechanical properties of the lab-grown wood are still being evaluated, this innovative approach shows promise in addressing the challenges of sustainable forestry. [Extracted from the article] more...
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- 2024
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25. STAMPS TAKE FLIGHT.
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POSTAGE stamps , *FLYING machines , *AIRPLANES , *AERONAUTICAL flights , *STAMP collecting - Abstract
The article focuses on the fascination with airplane-themed postage stamps, particularly highlighting the rare and valuable "inverted Jenny" issue from 1918, which recently sold for over 2 million dollar. Topics include the historical significance of aviation-related stamps, the world's first postage stamp featuring a flying machine in 1913, and the diverse range of aviation stamps available at more affordable prices for collectors. more...
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- 2024
26. Viewing Collections: Homonnay First Issues of the World on Cover, Pt. 2.
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Dunn, John F.
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POSTAL service ,POSTAGE stamps ,MUNICIPAL services ,POSTCARDS ,PRICES - Abstract
This article summarizes the March 5 auction at Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, which featured the Dr. Géza Homonnay Collection of First Issues of the World on Cover. The auction included a variety of covers and stamps from different countries and time periods. The article highlights several items that were sold, describing their condition, rarity, and historical significance. Prices for these items ranged from $250 to $18,000. The text provides a brief overview of the covers and stamps, offering some historical context and rarity information for each item. [Extracted from the article] more...
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- 2024
27. Wie das Klöppeln meinen Blick auf die Welt veränderte.
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Martenczuk, Liselotte
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POSTAGE stamps ,STAMP collecting ,STAMP collectors ,INDUSTRIALIZATION ,COLLECTIONS - Abstract
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- 2024
28. Velibor Stanojevic.
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Stanojevic, Velibor
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CHRISTMAS cards ,POSTAGE stamps - Abstract
This article features the artist Velibor Stanojevic and provides a glimpse into his sketchbooks, showcasing a wide range of subjects. Stanojevic shares sketches from his horror comic project, drawings of jazz artists, a depiction of the Norwegian concept of Koselig, a collaboration with his son, self-portraits, studies of boxers and soldiers, and various other drawings. The article also includes sketches of animals, a Christmas card drawing, and photographs of Stanojevic's artwork. [Extracted from the article] more...
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- 2024
29. Yesterday in U.S. Stamp News: Double Your Profit & Pleasure, Part 2.
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Herst Jr., Herman
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ARABS ,PALESTINIAN history, 1917-1948 ,WORLD War I ,POSTAL service ,POSTAGE stamps ,PRISONERS of war ,CIVIL war - Published
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30. From the Stamp Specialist: China.
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Starr, James
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POSTAL service ,WATERMARKS ,POSTAGE stamps ,FLOOD damage ,BOXER Rebellion, China, 1899-1901 - Abstract
This article explores the benefits of collecting stamps from China, acknowledging that it is difficult to have a complete global collection. It focuses on the postal systems in China, including both the official courier service and private companies that operated within the empire. The article discusses the opposition faced by the government postal system from these private companies. It also highlights the affordability of collecting Chinese stamps and the various sections that collectors can specialize in, such as the Maritime Customs Post, Imperial Post, and Republic issues. The text provides information on different issues of Chinese stamps from various time periods, including details on plating, trial essays, die proofs, and specific stamp issues. It concludes with information on the Provisional Issues of 1903-1906, including the Foochow Provisional. [Extracted from the article] more...
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- 2024
31. Artefacts of Culture; Vesak Postage Stamps of Sri Lanka
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De Silva, Samudra, Samarawickrama, Sumanthri, Tosi, Francesca, Editor-in-Chief, Germak, Claudio, Series Editor, Zurlo, Francesco, Series Editor, Jinyi, Zhi, Series Editor, Pozzatti Amadori, Marilaine, Series Editor, Caon, Maurizio, Series Editor, Martins, Nuno, editor, and Brandão, Daniel, editor more...
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- 2023
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32. Viewing Collections: The Homonnay First Issues of the World on Cover.
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Dunn, John F.
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ANTARCTIC exploration ,COLLECTIONS ,POSTCARDS ,POSTAGE stamps ,WILDFIRES - Abstract
The article discusses the recent auction of the Dr. Géza Homonnay Collection of First Issues of the World on Cover by the Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries. The collection featured rarely seen covers with first issue stamps from various countries. The article provides descriptions and auction prices for notable covers, including the Great Britain 1840 1p "Penny Black" strip of four, the Antigua 1867 1p Vermilion strip of five, and the Western Australia 1854 1p Black horizontal pair and 4p Blue. The text also highlights covers and stamps from other countries such as Australia, Barbados, British Columbia & Vancouver Island, New Brunswick, Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, Cape of Good Hope, and London. The article provides detailed information about the condition, cancellation marks, and estimated values of the covers and stamps, as well as insights into their rarity and historical significance. [Extracted from the article] more...
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- 2024
33. A Hidden Life of Research.
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Abramson, Charles I.
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RACISM , *COMMEMORATIVE postage stamps , *ANIMAL behavior , *BEHAVIORAL sciences , *BEHAVIORAL research - Abstract
Charles Henry Turner, an African American scientist, conducted groundbreaking research on animal behavior in the early 20th century. Despite facing racial prejudice and being unable to secure an academic position, Turner published over 70 papers and made significant contributions to the field. His research challenged the prevailing belief that insects were mere automatons, and he studied a wide range of animals and plants. Turner's work demonstrated his insight and prescience in the behavioral sciences, although he remains under-acknowledged in the scientific and civil rights communities. Efforts are being made to bring wider recognition to his accomplishments, including a petition for a commemorative stamp in his honor. [Extracted from the article] more...
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- 2024
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34. Philatelic Testimonials of Maramures Mining (II): The Peak of the Local Philatelic Movement.
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Cioruța, Bogdan-Vasile, Cioruța, Ioana-Elisabeta Sabou, Pop, Alexandru Leonard, and Coman, Mirela-Ana
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POSTAGE stamps , *STAMP collecting , *PUBLIC interest - Abstract
We would like to think that Maramureş mining and thematic philately had a common destiny. The merging of the two areas of interest, although it started timidly, has continued to capture the public's interest more and more frequently in the period after 1988 and up to the present. Through the present work, we aimed to highlight the philatelic elements (postage stamps, first day of issue envelopes/FDCs, illustrated postcards, special and anniversary envelopes, maximum postcards, etc.) that appeared and promoted part of the activity of local mining, especially the one in Maramureș County. The identification, indexing, analysis, and description of the philatelic pieces were carried out starting from the existing material on several specialist websites with a philatelic profile and e-commerce platforms (Allnumis®, Colnect®, Delcampe®, eBay®, Jurnalul Filatelic, Romfilatelia, WOPA+®, WorldStamps®, etc), as well as that placed at the disposition of colleagues, philately enthusiasts and frantic collectors. The results of our current research have materialized in an impressive series of manifestations of the creation of Maramuresi philatelists, who have not forgotten for a moment that the basis of local development in the past was mining, through its economic, operational, and cultural contribution. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] more...
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- 2023
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35. Of histories (un)shared: India – Pakistan, postage stamps, and 1857.
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Krishnan, Sridhar
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POSTAGE stamps , *PATRIOTISM , *ANTI-imperialist movements - Abstract
While much has been written about how imperialist and Indian nationalist historiographies have approached 1857, scant attention has been paid to how it has been remembered in Pakistan. This article endeavours to explore the ways in which 1857 has been articulated by the state in India and Pakistan through a study of their commemorative postage stamps. On the face of it, India's emphasis on nonviolence and Pakistan's quest for an Islamic history make 1857 a misfit within the historiographies of both states. However, the paper outlines that during the centenary in 1957, both India and Pakistan commemorated 1857 while maintaining some discursive distance from it. While Pakistan chose to memorialise it as the beginning of its struggle for independence, India recessed it within the broader framework of independence itself. The paper goes on to demonstrate how this position has changed drastically over the years. In order to weave a composite and inclusive history of the country, India now celebrates the legacy of 1857 by appropriating it within the frames of national unity, patriotism, and anti-imperialism. Pakistan, on the other hand, uses 1857 merely as a means to segue into a discussion of reform efforts led by the subcontinent's Muslim elite, thereby relegating it to the background of the Pakistan movement. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] more...
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- 2023
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36. INFLUENCE OF THE PHARAONIC HERITAGE ON THE EGYPTIAN SOCIETY IN THE 19TH AND 20TH CENTURIES.
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Chokair, M., Zaki, M., and Maher, R.
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POSTAGE stamps ,PYRAMIDS ,ANCIENT history ,EGYPTIANS ,EGYPTIAN history ,MONUMENTS - Abstract
The birth of pharaonism was due to Ahmad Lutfi Al-Sayid who was interested in the history of ancient Egypt and its monuments. He tried to awaken the feeling of national pride among the Egyptians. The apogee of this tendency was in the 20s and 30s of the 20
th century. Several themes of the pharaonic heritage ensure the continuity between ancient Egypt and modern Egypt, from the beginning of the 19th century until the revolution of 1952. The pyramids, the sphinx, Tutankhamun and Isis have crossed time. These themes are expressed through literature, art, postage stamps and banknotes. Although there are - until today - areas that are inspired by ancient Egypt, this flow of pharaonism did not really reach the people. One of the reasons for the reluctance of Egyptians to accept this tendency was that its proponents did not correctly identify the character of the people. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] more...- Published
- 2023
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37. POSTA PULLARINDA TÜRK MİTOLOJİSİNİN İZLERİ.
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ÖNKOL, Abdulkadir
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POSTAGE stamps ,MYTHOLOGY - Abstract
Copyright of Black Sea / Karadeniz is the property of Black Sea / Karadeniz and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or posted to a listserv without the copyright holder's express written permission. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract. (Copyright applies to all Abstracts.) more...
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- 2023
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38. Water Pollution with Plastic - Scenarios Aimed at International Promotion through Pedagogy and Thematic Philately.
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POP, Alexandru Leonard, CIORUȚA, Bogdan-Vasile, SABOU (CIORUȚA), Ioana-Elisabeta, and COMAN, Mirela-Ana
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WATER pollution ,STAMP collecting ,POSTAGE stamps ,MARINE biology ,PLASTICS ,PLASTIC scrap - Abstract
Water pollution with plastic waste continues to be one of the biggest environmental problems of the modern world. Its impact is not only significantly negative but also materialized long-term repercussions, affecting the dynamics of marine life and the development of tourist activities. Beyond the various scenarios regarding the long-term sustainability of some measures and solutions, an impressive effort must be made to reduce and prevent other situations of a similar nature. In this sense, we sought to identify if there are solutions aimed at promoting work scenarios in the case of water pollution with plastic waste. What we noticed, are several philatelic effects (postage stamps, first-day covers/FDCs, envelopes and blocks, illustrated postcards, maximum postcards) that have appeared in the last 7-10 years, internationally, most being intended to emphasize and impose the (re)adaptation of scenarios to fight against pollution. Consequently, it matters not only what we propose to do, but also what each of us can do; or in this case, promoting the problems faced by the environment, and their associated solutions, are a niche that deserves more attention. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] more...
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- 2023
39. Connoisseur's Choice: Aragonite Part 3: Southern Africa.
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Cairncross, Bruce and Southwood, Malcolm
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ARAGONITE , *SPELEOTHEMS , *MINES & mineral resources , *DOLOMITE , *MINERALS , *IRON ores , *COMMEMORATIVE postage stamps , *SULFIDE ores - Abstract
Tsumeb Aragonite Categories Most aragonite occurrences at Tsumeb fall into one of the following five categories: "pure" aragonite, I nicholsonite, tarnowitzite, i aragonite flowstone, and pseudomorphs. Aragonite Flowstone The seepage of groundwater through the dolostone host rocks at Tsumeb commonly resulted in the precipitation of sheets of aragonite resembling frozen waterfalls with gently mammilated surfaces on the walls of the underground mine workings. The Kabwe mine aragonite is currently represented by one large preserved specimen consisting of aragonite on vanadinite (Southwood, Cairncross, and Rumsey [26]) (fig. 52). Aprevious Connoisseur's Choice column (Pohwat [22]) featured aragonite from Western Europe (part 1) and beyond (part 2), the latter making brief mention of specimens from Morocco, and Namibia, South Africa. [Extracted from the article] more...
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40. Changing Tunes: Narratives of Nation in South African Music-Themed Postage Stamps (1961–2015).
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Gerber, Melissa
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POSTAGE stamps , *STAMP collecting , *NATIONAL character , *MUSIC history , *APARTHEID , *MUSICAL criticism ,AFRICAN music - Abstract
Postage stamps have in recent years been positioned as token purveyors of nation, with countries disseminating carefully curated ideas of national identity to their own citizens and international audiences. This article complements existing research by using South African music-themed postage stamps to read the changing narratives of the nation, or 'music nationalism' in philately. The article analyses music-themed postage stamps issued in South Africa between 1961 and 2015. It confirms that the representation of music nationalism in apartheid philately aligned with Afrikaner nationalist politics, with clear divides between 'White' and 'Black' genres. Post-apartheid music-themed stamps draw attention to forgotten music histories previously overshadowed by apartheid ideology while still engaging with musical threads of the apartheid past. Most significantly, the article illuminates the other forces at play behind what many accept to be a process solely steered and controlled by the state, revealing much about South Africa's democracy. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] more...
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41. The propaganda of Italian colonial imperialism in Africa through postage stamps (1903–1941).
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Prieto‐Andrés, Antonio, Corral García, Alfonso, and Fernández Romero, Cayetano
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POSTAGE stamps , *IMPERIALISM , *COLONIAL administration , *PROPAGANDA , *TWENTIETH century , *INDIGENOUS peoples ,BRITISH colonies - Abstract
Italy had a colonial empire in Africa in the areas of Libya and East Africa during the first half of the 20th century. The postage stamps issued for these areas served as instruments of propaganda for that empire. This paper uses the method of quantitative content analysis to determine which themes and ideological messages appear on the postage stamps of the Italian African colonies. The results show that, although more than half of them have an attitude of respect for the life of the indigenous population or the civilizational benefit of the colonial government, with the purpose of expressing the benevolence of its power, almost a quarter reflect attitudes of domination, especially in East Africa. Overall, an image of exoticism emerges that reinforces the idea of the Italian nation as a new empire that aimed to show itself to the world as such, especially starting in the 1930s. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] more...
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- 2023
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42. 106 Years Ago in Mekeel's: United States Postage Rates.
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Sampson, J. W.
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POSTAGE stamps - Abstract
This article from Mekeel's & Stamps Magazine, published on May 16, 2008, and May 24, 2024, provides information on United States postage rates in 1869. It mentions that there were no major changes to domestic rates during this year, but there were some reductions in rates to foreign countries. The article also discusses the introduction of the pictorial issue of United States stamps in 1869, which gained popularity among collectors. It provides specific rates to various countries, including Great Britain, France, Germany, Austria, China, and Brazil. The article also mentions the use of United States stamps to pay postage on letters from foreign points to the United States. Library patrons interested in stamps and philately may find this article useful for their research. [Extracted from the article] more...
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- 2024
43. Numismatic Oddities: How Postage Stamps Became Currency in the Civil War.
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JOHNSON, KELE
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NUMISMATICS ,POSTAGE stamps ,HARD currencies ,CIVIL war - Published
- 2024
44. 80 Years Ago in STAMPS: Patented Means to Prevent Re-Use of Stamps.
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Sisson, Vinton E.
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CREDIT cards ,POSTAGE stamps - Abstract
The article explores different patented methods developed during the Civil War era to prevent the re-use of stamps. These methods included breaking the paper, gumming transparent paper, tearing off a portion of the stamp, printing in alkali ink on acid ink-sensitized paper, applying pulverized starch or water color pigment, incorporating ingredients that would produce a stain under moisture, and using fugitive ink that would wash off when wet. However, these methods were experimental and not widely used for postal purposes. The article also discusses patents for punch cancellations, prick cancellations, invisible cancellations, and eight-hole stamps, as well as the National Bank Note Company's idea of printing stamps in different colors for better visibility. The text includes specific patents and images of stamps, and also promotes various publications and offers for stamp collectors. [Extracted from the article] more...
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- 2024
45. Postage stamps as a means of propaganda to promote eye examination and vision screening.
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Korol, A. R., Blavatska, O. M., Troianovska, K. V., and Zheltvai, I. I.
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EYE examination ,EYE disease prevention ,POSTAGE stamps ,MEDICAL education ,AWARENESS - Abstract
This paper deals with representation of eye examination and eye disease prevention methods in philately. The work represents the primary methods used for eye disease diagnosis and demonstrates the role of stamps in raising awareness among people regarding basic medical knowledge. The article is supplied with illustrative material, explanatory descriptions and comments. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] more...
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- 2023
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46. Effects of Prepaid Postage Stamps and Postcard Incentives in a Web Survey Experiment.
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Haas, Georg-Christoph, Volkert, Marieke, and Senghaas, Monika
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POSTAGE stamps , *INTERNET surveys , *MONETARY incentives , *MONETARY unions , *INCENTIVE (Psychology) - Abstract
Even small monetary incentives, e.g., a one-dollar bill in a postal invitation letter, can increase the response rate in a web survey. However, in the euro currency area, the smallest amount of monetary incentive for a postal invitation is a five-euro bill, which is costly. As such, we conducted a random experiment with prepaid stamp and postcard incentives as affordable alternatives. We compare the effect of our experimental groups with a control group in terms of response rates, response rates in a subsequent wave, data linkage consent, and data collection costs. Compared with the control group, the postcard incentive has no effect on our outcomes except overall costs. Using a prepaid stamp incentive increases the response rate overall but with different effect sizes for subgroups. We find no effect of stamp incentives on response rates in a subsequent wave or data linkage consent. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] more...
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- 2023
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47. Stamped allegories of disability: representations of the disabled body on postage stamps.
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Demetriou, Kyriakos and Symeonidou, Simoni
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MATHEMATICAL models , *SYMBOLISM (Psychology) , *CONCEPTUAL structures , *STAMP collecting , *THEORY , *HEALTH care teams , *PEOPLE with disabilities - Abstract
This study examines the representations of the disabled body by unpicking the messages transferred through the artistic illustrations of disability found in 250 postage stamps. The theoretical framework employed derives from cultural, critical and feminist disability studies, while the tripartite model of disability served as a critical framework to the analysis of the representations of the disabled body. The first-level coding led in the classification of postage stamps into eight categories according to the impairment. The second-level coding involved visual semiotic analysis for an in-depth cross-categorical analysis with emphasis on the representation of the disabled body on a number of selected stamps and is presented in two main sections: (i) the disabled body as the impaired body and (ii) the disabled body among other bodies. Such research is useful for disability studies and its interdisciplinary directions that seek to challenge dominant oppressive representations and rhetoric around the disabled body. This article looks into at the representations of the disabled body in postage stamps. Postage stamps were grouped into eight categories according to the impairment and then visual semiotic analysis was employed with emphasis on the representation of the disabled body. The impaired body seems to coincide with the disabled body which is represented as a body that matters, as the opposite of the non-impaired body, and as disembodied body parts or as figure silhouette images. When the disabled body is among other bodies, it is represented as dependent on the non-disabled body, as an element calling for inclusion and as part of a group of other disabled bodies. The findings suggest that interpreting the images in the stamps requires the consideration of more than one aspects related to disability. Such research is useful as it explains and challenges the dominant oppressive representations and rhetoric around the disabled body on postage stamps. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] more...
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48. Propagating Afrikaner nationalism: The Voortrekker stamps as icons of an ideology, c.1933–1949.
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Baines, Gary
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NATIONALISM , *COMMEMORATIVE postage stamps , *AFRIKANERS , *RITES & ceremonies , *MONUMENTS , *IDEOLOGY - Abstract
This paper posits the importance of visual representations in cultivating a national consciousness among white Afrikaners in South Africa. It provides a case study of stamps issued to commemorate the centenary of the Great Trek in 1938 that sought to raise awareness of and funds for the Voortrekker Monument project. Although stamps are, ordinarily, symbols of banal nationalism, the Voortrekker stamps resonated strongly with the sentiments the Afrikaner volk (people). They reified an iconography of the Voortrekkers and the narrative of the Great Trek already embedded in a canon of texts, images and rituals. The paper provides a semiotic reading of the designs of the stamps and shows how they shaped the cultural imaginary of Afrikaners. Although the Voortrekker stamps were issued with the approval of the postal authorities, they were actually commissioned by the Sentrale Volksmonumentekomitee [Central People's Monuments Committee (SVK)], which had close ties to the National Party (NP) opposition. Although the project was largely state sponsored, the SVK insisted upon its autonomy. Thus the government sanctioned a project over which it exercised no jurisdiction. The United Party paid a price for accommodating sectional Afrikaner interests when it lost control of the state in 1948. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] more...
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- 2023
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49. Soiuz and Symbolic Union: Representations of Unity in Soviet Symbolism
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Platoff, Anne M.
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Soviet Union ,USSR ,hammer and sickle ,hammer & sickle ,red star ,Soviet state emblem ,unity symbolism ,three-races theme ,3-races theme ,Soviet republics ,flags ,coats of arms ,socialist symbols ,communist symbols ,demographics ,workers ,peasants ,hymns ,national anthems ,subnational symbols ,unity flag displays ,postcards ,greeting cards ,znachki ,badges ,currency ,coins ,money ,internationalism ,postage stamps ,propaganda ,agitation ,history ,Советский Союз ,символика ,символы ,СССР ,флаги ,гербы - Abstract
“Soiuz” in Russian means “union” — a key word in the formal name of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics. Once the world’s largest state, the Soviet Union comprised 15 republics and more than 100 distinct ethnic groups. The country celebrated its diversity while at the same time emphasizing the unity of all Soviet peoples. Throughout the 1922–1991 history of the USSR a highlydeveloped system of symbolic representations was used to portray the strength of the union. For example, the state emblem visually bound the Soviet republics to the state through a heraldic ribbon using all the titular languages of the republics. Likewise, the national anthem celebrated the “unbreakable union of free republics”. The Soviet symbol set also included unique, but visually unifying, symbols to represent the 15 union republics—their flags, emblems, and anthems. There were also flags for the autonomous republics within these union republics, based upon the republic flags. In addition to the symbolic portrayal of the cohesiveness of the Soviet Union, there were two other types of “unions” that were vital to Soviet symbolism — the unity of workers and peasants, as well as the brotherhood of all the world’s communists. Both concepts were central to the symbolism of the Soviet flag and the state emblem, and to other uses of symbols within the country. This paper will examine the many ways in which the concepts of union and unity were symbolically portrayed in Soviet society including the use of flags, emblems, imagery, and slogans. It will demonstrate the importance of the concept of “soiuz” in the Soviet Union. Finally, it will show how unity symbols were central to Soviet messaging both domestically and internationally. more...
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- 2020
50. Viewing Collections: The Rinkoff Important Worldwide Stamps.
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Dunn, John F.
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COLLECTIONS ,POSTAGE stamps ,PRICES - Published
- 2023
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