1-10 Fighting the Feds in Philadelphia
The 2006 APS Champion-of-Champions exhibit highlights our Court of Honor.
Dr. Vernon Morris (FL)
11-20 Selected Pages of Russia, Latvia & Germany (non-competitive)
Russia 1865-89, Wenden 1878-1914, Germany 1927-1939. Arnold Engel (PA)
21-25 The 3¢ Rose of 1861: Civil War Era Use from Pennsylvania County Seats
Demonstrates use of the 3¢ rose issue during the Civil War Era (1862-68) using the vehicle of Pennsylvania County Seats. Dr. Edwin J. Andrews (PA)
26-30 Postmarks of Lancaster, PA 1785-1899
Extensive study of all known postal markings used by Lancaster PA during the years 1757-1899. James G. Boyles (PA)
31-36 Independent Post Offices of Philadelphia County (1811-1867)
Exhibit is arranged according to the evolution of the letter stations of Philadelphia as the county post offices were merged into the Philadelphia Postal System. Norman Shachat (PA)
37-40 Development Morris County Mail Service 1760-1850
Exhibit traces the development of mail services in Morris County NJ.
Donald A. Chafetz (CA)
41-47 50 Years of Machine Cancels Used in the Pittsburgh Post Office
All known machine cancels used in the Pittsburgh Post Office, 1872-1921 and additional interesting usages. Bob McKain (PA)
48-50 Massachusetts - The Early Years
The exhibit explores numerous topics in the earliest stage of postal history for the "state" (colony) of Massachusetts. Tim O'Connor (MA)
51-58 The Massachusetts Island Counties
Douglas N. & Nancy B. Clark (MA)
59 "Down to the Sea in Trains"
Postal History of the Cape Cod Railroad, 1850-1959. Robert P. O'Carr (MA)
60 The Start of Rural Free Delivery in New York State
In the period mid-1900 to July 1903 the P.O.D. issued hand stamps for rural carriers. This is a display of how they were used. William J. Hart (NY)
61-65 Are We There Yet? Adirondack Hotels in the Classic Period
Display class exhibit looks at the golden age of the Adirondack Hotels, large & small, circa 1860-1915. Arthur H. Groten, MD (NY)
66-70 Corning NY Postal History Including DPOs Now Served by Corning
Postal history of Corning combined with that of discontinued post offices merged into Corning Post Office, 1834-1999 Alan Parsons (NY)
71 Utica New York's Stampless Handstamp Markings
A study of Utica's handstamp markings throughout the pre-stamp and stampless periods.
Ellen N. Rose (NJ)
72 Mail to Soldiers - 1823 to 1864 - from West Chester PA
Selected mail posted from the smal historical municipality of West Chester to persons involved in the U.S. military. Focuses on the markings , rates, routes and usages as well as pertinent historical information related to each cover. William Schultz (PA )
73-80 New Jersey Handstamp Marcophily, 1775-1855
Handstamped town markings applied to the mail, beginning with New Jersey's first Revolutionary War handstamp, to the end of the stampless period in 1855. Robert G. Rose (NJ)
81-84 Postal History of New Brunswick, NJ
A study of postmarks, ratemarks, cancellations and other items, Colonial era to 1900.
Nathan Zankel (NJ)
85 Integral Rate Postmarks of Cincinnati, Ohio
Matthew E. Liebson (OH)
86-90 Akron OH to 1933
Postal History of Akron Ohio from the earliest known marking to the Century of Progress Graf Zeppelin flights. Rocco Caponi (OH)
91-97 Knox County (Ohio) Postal History, 1815-1925
Postal Rates and Markings of Knox County Ohio from 1815 to 1925.
Mark Reasoner (OH)
98-100 Weston Massachusetts Postal History, 1812-1900
Exhibit lists the postal markings of Weston, MA and its sub-offices from 1812-1900. It is the only catalog on the subject. Dr. Guy R. Dillaway (MA)
101-110 Otsego County New York
Aspects of U.S. postal history illustrated by covers, rates & postal markings from a small, rural county in New York State. William Bauer (NY)
111-113 Hudson, New York Post Marks & Postal Markings, 1794 to 1900
A postal history / marcophilately exhibit showing postmarks and official markings and their combinations. George F. DeKornfeld, DDS (NY)
114 America's First Issue: Philadelphia Usages & Markings
A representative sampling of U.S. 1847 markings and usages, all seen through the eyes of the Philadelphia postmaster. Harvey Mirsky (PA)
115-117 Local Type-set Provisional Stamp of Macau, 1911
The purpose of the exhibit is the original research and study of the issue, focusing on paper, secret marks, watermarks, setting errors, varieties and postal usages.
Cheong-Too Choi (HONG KONG)
118-120 Portugal: The Azores Ceres Issues, 1912-31
A traditional showing of all stamps with varieties and usage. John N. Liles (MD)
121-130 Portugal: The Lusiadas Issues, 1931-38
A traditional showing of essays, proofs, specimens, issued stamps and covers.
John N. Liles (MD)
131-140 Civil Censorship in India 1939-1945
Civil censorship operations are examined by dividing the period into four time-based phases together with an additional phase to accommodate special markings and labels.
John Warren (DC)
141-145 The Classic Issues of Portuguese India
The printing and usages of "The Natives," the first wholly local numeral issue of Portuguese India, has fascinated collectors for years, with its seemingly infinite variety.
Roger Lawson (PORTUGAL)
146 Liberty & The Empire - 1799-1815
Exhibit celebrates single rate usages, multiple rate usages such as 34 and 51 cents, the "War of 1812" surcharged rate used for only 14 months, and relatable U.S. geography/history of the initial 15 years of the 19th Century. William Schultz (PA )
147-150 U.S. Special Handling 1925-2007: The Stamps and the Service
Special Handling service began in 1925 and still exists. Both the stamps and the service are explained, including scarce varieties which are still unknown on cover. Robert G. Rufe (DE)
151-153 Postal History of the U.S. One Cent Liberty Series Stamp 1954-66
Demonstrates many ways the 1¢ Liberty Series stamp was used, and documents much of the basic US postal rate structure of the time. Stephen L. Suffet (NY)
154 American-Souvenir-Card Postcards 1897-1913
A postal history saga of usages and postal rates during three significant periods of time, based on U.S. postal regulations and UPU agreements. Charles A. Fricke (PA)
155-157 Postage Verified
Study of markings used on covers where acceptable postage has been applied or paid and verified by U.S.P.S. despite wrecks, mangling, missing stamps & errors.
Douglas N. & Nancy B. Clark (MA)
158-160 Taxi Mail of the Holyland
A study of the taxi mail service during the Mandate, Minhalet Ma'su & Israel Periods, 1930-1970. Arthur H. Groten, MD (NY)
161 Washington & Franklin Coils Perf 8.5 1912 Issue
Shows basic production methods with domestic & foreign usages on contemporary covers. Greg Shoults (OH)
162-170 Carpatho-Ukraine 1944-1945
Local and Provisional issues of Carpatho-Ukraine during its brief postwar period of autonomy. Jay T. Carrigan (NC)
171 Postal History of German Occupation of Pscov, Russia During W.W. II
Stamps and covers of the period August 1941 until May 1, 1942 Kent E. Weaver (PA)
172-174 "Life is Just a Bowl of Cherries"- Idioms Illustrated & Explained
A fun & interactive look at common phrases we use every day. Colored tabs hide words completing the sentences but are depicted on the philatelic items. Thomas M. Fortunato (NY)
175-180 Letters to the Stars
Hollywood fan mail from the silent era to the present day. Regis Hoffman (PA)
181-185 The Edgar Allen Poe Commemorative of 1949
A specialized study of the U.S. Edgar Allen Poe stamp of 1949, including cacheted FDC's and postal usages of this 3¢ commemorative. Allison Cusick (OH)
186-190 Benjamin Franklin 1706-1790 An American Life
Exhibit contains a representation of Benjamin Franklin's life as told through U.S. First Day and other covers. Edward Mendlowitz (NJ)
191-197 Grandma's House
Grandma describes her Victorian home (1870-1950) including tidbits of life with Grandpa, using a guided tour to share her memories. Barbara Harrison (NJ)
198 Welsh Presence in Pennsylvania in the 19th Century
Postal history documenting localities settled, named and inhabited by Welsh immigrants to Pennsylvania. Suzanne Haney (PA)
199 Rate Regulations of Transvaal U.P.U.-Union 1893-1910
As interpreted through PD markings, UPU regulations during this period were very important in the accounting of postal fees due to the various handling authorities.
R. Timothy Bartshe (CO)
200-207 The 1928 U.S. Beacon Airmail Stamp
An eight frame study of one of America's most popular airmail stamps.
Andrew McFarlane (PA)
208 Twisted Caps - Twisted Mail
Auxiliary markings and labels resulting from a Snapple promotion.
Matthew Hendren (MO)
PNSE YOUTH EXHIBITS
Y 1 The Wonders of Animals
This exhibits show a variety of animals, both wild and domestic, and how they adapt to
their earthly surroundings. Shannon Madigan (age 11, PA)
Y 2-3 Public Health Care
Exhibit references a variety of health-related subjects and how they inter-relate with
today's health care systems. Melissa Stanton (age 13, PA)
Y 4 Cartoons, Caricatures, and Comics
This exhibit reveals several areas of animation, cartoons, and characters and how comedy and laughter are celebrated through this medium. Lorah Wilson (age 11, PA)