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MINKUS STAMP JOURNAL
The Quarterly journal of Stamps and stamp collecting, with articles, photos, art and features, published by the leader in the field of Philately, Jacques Minkus! -- Exclusive MORE MAGAZINES detailed content description, below! *

ISSUE DATES:
1976; Volume XI, No. 1, 2, 3, 4
1977; Volume XII, No. 1, 2, 3, 4
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VOL. XI, No. 1 -- 1976 Minkus Stamp Journal VOL XI, No 1 1976 WINTER OLYMPICS COVER: "THE WINTER OLYMPICS". The spectacular growth of interest in skiing as a leisure sport in this country has been greatly influenced by widely- publicized competitive sports events such as the winter olympics. Cover photo courtesy of New York State Dept. of Commerce.

SPECIAL FEATURES IN THIS ISSUE:
For the second time since the beginning of the winter olympics in 1924 Innsbruck will be host to the competing nations. Tom Ryder tells how this spectacular world sporting event has grown in prestige since its modest origin. Page 3. By Tom Ryder.

Did you know that an early tribe of American Indians was reputed to have spoken the Welsh language.. .and to have constructed boats of Welsh design called "coracles"? Ralph Walker traces this unusual bit of history in his article beginning on page 15. By Ralph Walker.

Do increased postal rates and delays in mail deliveries sometimes annoy you? Belmont Faries reveals some of the more formidable problems that occurred during the formative years of our postal system in his article MOVING THE MAIL IN THE 1770's. Page 9. By Belmont Faries.

A problem that frustrates many collectors is the one of keeping track of purchases and changing values of stamps over an extended period of time. Burt Monroe, Jr. shares with you his easy-to-organize record keeping system. Page 24. By Burt Monroe, Jr.

We start a new topical list in this is- sue which we believe will have wide appeal. It is BIRDS ON STAMPS and it is enhanced by a full color center- spread insert of these colorful "feath- ered friends" on the stamps of many countries. Page 33. By Burt L. Monroe, Jr.

Our popular philatelic quiz, KNOW YOUR STAMPS, will challenge your knowledge of the hobby. Who was J. B. Moens? What is a Schermack? "Naya Paisa" identifies stamps from where? Why not check out your answers on page 29. By Joseph T. Sill.

PLUS THESE POPULAR REGULAR FEATURES --
COLOR PAGES: Winter Olympics, Birds, Recent Issues.
1976 Stamp Programs.
Story Behind the Stamp.
Designs That Didn't Make It.
New Issues Index.
American New Issues.
World-Wide New Issues.
New Issues Listings by Topics.

Publisher: JACQUES MINKUS.
Editorial Board:
Editor-in-Chief: BELMONT FARIES.
Managing Editor: BEATRICE HESSEN.
Art Director: JOHN W. KAMPA.
Ass't Art Director: SIEGFRIED ROTH.
Contributing Editors: Ben Blumenthal, Robert Oken, George Tlamsa, Ted Plonchak -- Production, Alan Blaustein -- Circulation.

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VOL. XI, No. 2 -- 1976 Minkus Stamp Journal VOL. XI, No. 2 -- 1976 COVER: The 31-cent denomination of the Interphil souvenir sheet series portrays William T. Trego's painting "Washington Reviewing Troops at Valley Forge." Photo courtesy of U.S.P.S.

SPECIAL FEATURES IN THIS ISSUE:
International stamp exhibitions such as INTERPHIL are organized and function under very strict rules and guidelines established by the F.I.P. PHILATELY'S OWN OLYMPICS tells how this prestigious group functions. By Donald C. Schilling.

BENJAMIN FRANKLIN will always be one of the most m€morable figures in our nation's history. Beatrice Hessen highlights some of this remarkable man's achievements as both a young and an old man in the article beginning on page 17. By Beatrice Hessen.

This is the year of the Olympics, and Tom Ryder tells how a French baron revived interest in the ancient Greek games and how they have developed into the world's greatest competitive sports spectacular.

In this issue our popular regular feature DESIGNS THAT DIDN'T MAKE IT. . . tells about and illustrates the step-by-step elimination that preceded the final design selection for the first Rural America Stamp issue.

If you enjoy solving puzzles you will like our quiz page KNOW YOUR STAMPS. For example, where is Mauritius in relation to Madagascar? Where was the Panama-Pacific Exposition held? Check your philatelic skill on page 29.

In a new feature entitled WASHINGTON REPORT, our editor, Belmont Faries, reveals the story of the people behind each of the lnterphil souvenir sheets and tells something about the unique process used to print these stamps.

PLUS THESE POPULAR REGULAR FEATURES:
Stamp Programs.
Story Behind the Stamp.
Topical Listing of Birds, Part 2.
New Issues Index.
New Issues Listings by Topics.
American New Issues.
World-Wide New issues.

Publisher: JACQUES MINKUS.
EDITORIAL BOARD:
Editor-in-Chief: BELMONT FARIES.
Managing Editor: BEATRICE HESSEN.
Art Director: JOHN W. KAMPA.
Ass't Art Director: SIEGFRIED ROTH.
Contributing Editors: Ben Blumenthal; George Tlamsa; Robert Oken.
Ted Plonchak .-- Production; Alan Blaustein -- Circulation.

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VOL. XI, No. 3 -- 1976 MINKUS STAMP JOURNAL VOL. XI, No. 3 1976 BICENTENNIAL COVER Headlines: The World of 1776. Our First Stamps. The American Eagle. BICENTENNIAL STAMPS. A Harvest of Plenty. Washington Report. Color Section: Famous Americans on Foreign Stamps.

COVER: John Trumbull's painting "Declaration of Independence". Courtesy of Yale University Art Gallery.

SPECIAL FEATURES IN THIS ISSUE:
While America was becoming an independent nation in 1776 the world around it was making its own history. RALPH WALKER highlights what was happening at that time in a entertaining and highly informative article. Page 3.

OUR FIRST STAMPS were not as colorful as those being issued today but they set the pattern for the "new method" of transmitting mail under government control. BARBARA MUELLER traces their interesting history in her article beginning on page 11.

In this issue our popular new feature, WASHINGTON REPORT reviews the many adaptations of artist John Trumbull's famous painting--popularly known as 'The Signing of the Declaration of In dependence" -- on our stamps as well as other official documents. Page 27.

The acceptance of a design for use on our postage stamps does not come easily. DESIGNS THAT DIDN'T MAKE IT, AND THE ONE THAT DID takes you "behind the scenes" and shows how the evolution of many designs became a popular commemorative. Page 32.

We have been blessed with a land that is rich and productive. In her article A HARVEST OF PLENTY, ELLEN BURGESS writes about some of our wonderful resources in many kinds of foods and how these have been commemorated on postage stamps. Page 17.

The magnificent bald eagle is best known, perhaps, as the impressive symbol of America as used on our country's great seal. It has also been used in various designs for over a hundred years on our stamps and postal stationery. Page 21. By Dr. BURT L. MONROE, JR.

Plus these popular regular features:
1776 Stamp Programs.
Story Behind the Stamp.
Letters to the Editor.
Know Your Stamps.
Bicentennial Topical Check List.
New Issues Listing by Topics.
New Issues Index.
American New Issues.
World-Wide New Issues.

Publisher: JACQUES MINKUS.
Editorial Board:
Editor-in-Chief: BELMONT FARIES.
Managing Editor: BEATRICE HESSEN.
Art Director: JOHN W. KAMPA.
Ass't Art Director: SIEGFRIED ROTH.
Contributing Editors: Ben Blumenthal; Robert Oken; George Tlamsa.
Ted Plonchak -- Production.
Alan Blaustein -- Circulation.

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VOL. XI, No. 4 -- 1976 MINKUS STAMP JOURNAL VOL XI No 4 1976 CURRIER AND IVES COVER: "ART FOR THE PEOPLE -- The Lithographs of Currier & Ives". 1976 Christmas Stamp "Winter Pastime" print by Nathaniel Currier.

SPECIAL FEATURES IN THIS ISSUE:
The cultural and historical background of 19th century America is colorfully preserved on thousands of CURRIER AND IVES' prints. Belmont Faries tells about the origins and fabulous growth of this firm in Art for the People." Page 3.

One of the great military epics of World War II was brought about by a French Count who, under an assumed name, organized and led a ''Desert Army" to victory over a 1,500 mile trek in northern Africa. Page 9.

Paul Metzger brings some familiar Swiss stamps to life through the pages of his lively travel diary as he takes us on a stamp collector's photographic tour of scenic Switzerland in "THE PHILATELIC EYE." Page 15.

Many collectors have asked for some expert guidance in how to organize and run a successful stamp club. Donald Schilling shows the way in his easy-to-follow plan in STAMP CLUBS FOR THE FUN OF IT.

Page 23.

Our popular 'Designs That Didn't Make It -- and the One That Did" has been expanded to a feature article in this issue in order to tell about the joint U.S. Soviet effort in DEVELOPING THE APOLLO SOYUZ DESIGNS. Page 32.

A husband-wife stamp collecting team share their experience with you in how they constructed an organized work-center for their hobby with odds-and-ends that oftentimes are thrown out in THE RIGHT SPOT DOESN'T COST A LOT. Page 38.

PLUS THESE POPULAR REGULAR FEATURES:
1976 Stamp Programs.
Story Behind the Stamp.
Washington Report.
Report to Our Readers.
Know Your Stamps.
New Issues Index.
World-Wide New Issues.
New issues Listing by Topics.

Publisher, JACQUES MINKUS.
Editorial Board: Editor-in-Chief, BELMONT FARIES.
Managing Editor, BEATRICE HESSEN.
Art Director, JOHN W. KAMPA.
Ass't Art Director, SIEGFRIED ROTH.
Contributing Editors: George Tlamsa; Ben Blumenthal; Robert Oken; Ted Plonchak -- Production; Dale Moreda -- Circulation.

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VOL. XII, No. 2 -- 1977 Minkus Stamp Journal VOL. XII, No. 2 -- 1977 COVER: Se-tenant quartet of butterfly stamps USPS in June, 1977.
OPPOSITE PAGE: "Point of No Relurn" the mood of loneliness and the awesonie elements experienced by Charles tindbergh on his famous solo trans-Atlantic flight are captured in this lovely painting by artist William J. Reynolds. Courtesy of National Air & Space Museum, Smithsonian Institution.

SPECIAL FEATURES IN THIS ISSUE:
Many collectors prefer to arrange their collections to meet special needs which are not normally taken care of by the conventional type of stamp album. Clyde Carriker tells how easily this can be done with quadrilled pages in his "how-to" article beginning on Page 15.

One of the most unusual and popular stamp issues produced by the U. S. is the Mineral Heritage series. Belniont Furies tells about the origin and grad- ual development of this project over a 10- year period in his popular regular feature 'DESIGNS". Page 22.

An illustration appearing in a recent issue of our "Stamp Journal" brought back memories to one of our readers. The result is an exciting-to-read true life experience entitled AN ALPINE ADVENTURE. Be sure to read it, beginning on Page 39.

The history of the Pueblo Indians in America can be traced back to the 12th century. These remarkable people continue to carry on their noble heritage to this day. PEOPLE OF THE PUEBLOS tells the fascinating history of these "early Americans." Page 3. By Ralph Walker.

Many of our readers have requested expert information On U. S. stamps. We inaugurate with this issue of the "Staup Journal" a new feature, edited by Barbara Mueller who is a recognized authority in this field. We invite your questions. Page 19.

The Lepidopteral butterflies, to the layman) is one of the most popular and colorful topicals for today's stamp collector. Burt Monroe provides us with a ''capsule course" on this interesting group from the insect world. Page 25.

Plus these additional features:
Stamp Programs.
Story Behind the Stamp.
The Stamp Detective.
Topical Check List -- Butterflies.
Washington Report.
Know Your Stamps, A Quiz.
New Issues Listing by Topics.
New Issues Index.
World-Wide New Issues.

Publisher: JACQUES MINKUS.
Editorial Board:
Editor-in-Chief: BELMONT FARIES.
Managing Editor: BEATRICE HESSEN.
Art Director: JOHN W. KAMPA.
Ass't Art Director: SIEGFRIED ROTH.
Contributing Editors: Robert Oien; George Tfamsa; Ben Blumenthal.
Ted Plonchak -- Production; Lydia Ravnikar ..- Circulation.

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VOL. XII, No. 3 -- 1977 MINKUS STAMP JOURNAL VOL. XII, No. 3 -- 1977 COVER: ROCPEX, '78. COVER headlines: Early Roman Postal System. Sherlock Holmes, a new topical. Lady with the Torch. Language of Hands.

COVER: Sun Ydt-sett Memorial Hall in Taipei, Taiwan where ROCPEX '78 will be held. Photo: Chinese Information Service.

OPPOSITE PAGE: Marine artist William C. Muller captures the majestic beauty of the early sidewheelers in his painting of The Bristol, one of the great Long Island overnight steamers (circa 1880).

SPECIAL FEATURES IN THIS ISSUE:
Long before the appearance of postage stamps and inter-state highways the ancient Romans had developed an extensive and remarkable network of roads throughout their empire which made possible the efficient operation of the world's earliest postal system. Page 3.

Next spring the Republic of China will host its first international stamp exhibition. This event will be held in Taipei, Taiwan at the exotic Dr. Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall. There is still time for the interested collector to participate. For details and information see page 11.

For the collector who is seeking a topic that is both unusual and challenging we recommend Jackie Geyser's article THE CASE OF THE CANONICAL COLLECTOR. We believe that this unique topical is one that will really stimulate your imagination Page 14.

The increasing popularity of birds on stamps for the topical collector has prompted Hannah Gilman to prepare a brief introduction to bird-watching. She tells about early pioneers and more recent hobbyists and some of their Unusual experiences. Page 19.

Have you ever wondered why some of your stamp collecting friends act the way they do? Donald Schilling has pre pared a special horoscope for phiiatelists which will provide some fun and, perhaps, an insight to some of their utiusual behavior patterns. Page 38.

The "language" of hands is indeed expressive. Nations throughout the world have depicted hands on their postage stamps to symbolize accomplishments, philosophies, political messages, national products, and much more. Olga Lindberg tells about these in her article. Page 41.

PLUS THESE ADDITIONAL INTERESTING FEATURES:
1977 Stamp Programs.
Designs That Didn't Make It.
Washington Report.
Lady With the Torch.
The Stamp Detective.
Story Behind the Stamp.
Letters to the Edrtor.
New Issues Listing by Topics.
New Issues Index.
U.S. New Issues.
World-Wide New Issues.

Publisher: JACQUES MINKUS.
Editorial Board:
Editor-in-Chief: BELMONT FARIES.
Managing Editor: BEATRICE HESSEN.
Art Director: JOHN W. KAMPA.
Ass't Art Director: SIEGFRIED ROTH.
Contributing Editors: Harold Adler; Ben Blumenthal; Robert Oken and George Tlamsa.
Ted Plonchak -- Production.
Lydia Ravnikar -- Circulation.

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VOL. XII, NO. 4 -- 1977 MINKUS STAMP JOURNAL Magazine VOL. XII, NO. 4 -- 1977 COVER: CHRISTMAS.

INSIDE FRONT COVER: OPPOSITE PAGE: The rapid growth of soccer as a major sport in lhe US. is evidenced by the enthusiastic participation of young people in all areas of the country, Photos courtesy of AMF Volt, Inc.

SPECIAL FEATURES IN THIS ISSUE:
Nearly six centuries ago a man named Omodeo Tasso organized a group of couriers that eventually became a highly efficient postal network covering most of Europe and employing 20,000 people. TOWER AND BADGER, our feature story, traces its growth. By Ralph Walker. Page 3.

How many of our readers can remember the "silent" movies? It was 50 years ago this month when the motion picture industry was transformed overnight by a sensational film called "TheJazz Singer." THE MOVIES LEARN TO TALK tells about early oioneers who made this possible. Page 9.

The lustrous pearl has been admired and sought after for centuries. It has been linked in many ways to art, love, reli- gion, and ancient legends. Read in THE LURE OF PEARLS how this lovely jewel is produced by nature and with some assistance from man. Page 13.

The cheetah is toe Tastest lana animal in the world. Today this graceful and intelligent animal is facing the threat of extinction. Read in THE MAGNIFICENT CHEETAH how nations throughout the world are taking steps to preserve this animal. Page 17.

On the surface, a first day of issue ceremony is a short and pleasant affair. Tom Ryder takes us behind the scenes and reveals the months of planning and thousands of dollars that go into coordinating an event that might last for an hour. Page 27.

Blinded by an accident in his early youth, Louis Braille seemed to be doomed to a dull and restricted life. Not so--blessed with intelligence and determination, he applied these virtues to finding a unique system that enabled the blind to "read' by touch. Page 33.

PLUS THESE ADDITIONAL INTERESTING FEATURES:
1977 Stamp Program.
The Stamp Detective.
Story Behind the Stamp.
Designs That Didn't Make It.
Washington Report.
Christmas the Year Around.
Know Your Stamps (A Quiz).
U.S. New Issues.
World-Wide New Issues.
Index.
New Issues Listing by Topics.

Publisher, JACQUES MINKUS.
Editorial Board:
Editor-in-Chief, BELMONT FARIES.
Managing Editor, BEATRICE HESSEN.
Art Director, JOHN W. KAMPA.
Ass't Art Director, SIEGFRIED ROTH.
Contributing Editors: Harold Adler, Ben Blumenthal, Robert Oken and George Tlamsa.
Lydia Ravnikar -- Circulation.

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