Collecting
Revenues with
Ron Lesher
August 12 & 13, 2008 prior to STAMPSHOW
The
course is intended for the beginning collector of revenues,
but there will be enough depth in the topics that collectors
with some experience will learn something new. The first
day’s approach will be to give a broad
overview of collecting revenues. The breadth of United States
revenues, including federal, state, and local revenues, will
be explored. On the second day will explore how and what
to collect: mint vs. used; plate markings; cancellations;
collecting “on cover” revenues; and some cautions
in collecting revenues
Cinderellas
and Poster Stamps with Art Groten and Charles Kiddle
August
12 & 13, 2008 prior to STAMPSHOW
The
course will be between 12 and 16 hours over two days. It
will be designed for maximum flexibility and discussion with
some hands-on experience. Topics will include the definition
of cinderellas, types of cinderellas, the methodology and
techniques of collecting, the literature, research and writing
opportunities, exhibiting, organizations. the marketplace,
etc..
Philatelic
Research and Writing with Gini Horn and Bill Welch
October
24 & 25, 2008 at the American Philatelic Center
A
course on Philatelic Research and Writing will be offered
at the American Philatelic Center on October 24 and 25, 2008,
in conjunction with the 40th anniversary of the American
Philatelic Research Library. Gini Horn, APRL librarian, and
Bill Welch, retired editor of The American Philatelist, will
teach the course. Topics will include defining the problem,
identifying, evaluating and verifying sources, creating outlines,
writing drafts, and finding a publisher. Researchers and
writers at any level will benefit from the two-day course.
Exhibiting for the Prize with Rich Drews
November
19 & 20, 2008 prior to CHICAGOPEX
With
a quick review of the basics, this course will delve into
intermediate and advanced level topics of exhibiting to
help exhibitors who wish to win a Grand Award or
beyond or go to international levels. Students will
explore how all the various exhibiting divisions, such as
Postal, Revenue, or Thematic, are judged, what considerations,
such as treatment, conveying knowledge and research or the
difficulty of acquisition, will effect an award, and what
is often in the mind of judges as they make their decisions. Exhibtors
will be encouraged to bring their exhibits for assistance
and comparison with a wide range of successful exhibits in
all disciplines.
Colleting
the British Machins with David Alderfer
November
19 & 20, 2008 prior to CHICAGOPEX
After
40 years, the Machin series of Great Britain definitives
is the second longest running design of any stamp worldwide. Arnold
Machin was the sculptor who created the bas relief profile
of Queen Elizabeth which is the central design element
of every Machin stamp.
A
basic set of Machin stamps, based on color and denomination,
consists of about 401 different stamps. A specialized
collection would number over 4,000. It
is a complex series but fascinating for collectors interested
in details.
The
course will focus on the various characteristics that collectors
must consider in order to appreciate all the varieties. Characteristics
include colors, face values, numerals, papers, gums, phosphor
band variations, perforations, regional issues, methods of
printing, booklets, se-tenant combinations, and postal history
A
PowerPoint presentation illustrating key points and hands-on
experience will be part of the workshop. There will
be something of interest for beginner,
intermediate, and advanced collectors alike.
Any
questions please contact Gretchen Moody via e-mail or
phone 814-933-3810.
An
online registration form is available. |
