The strange goings-on of Mrs. St. Cavendish
Article Abstract:
A grandfather's tale about a deceased stamp collector named Mrs. St. Cavendish is related. The St. Cavendish collection was devoted to stamps depicting morbid subjects. The ghost of Mrs. St. Cavendish was said to haunt people who came in contact with the items in her collection.
Publication Name: Stamps
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0038-9358
Year: 1995
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The curious goblin
Article Abstract:
The American Philatelic Society was started in the 19th century, and stamp collecting as a hobby has served as a means of learning more history. The first US postal card was issued in 1867.
Publication Name: Stamps
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0038-9358
Year: 1992
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The bequest
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The uncle of the wife of a wicked man obsessed with money wills the couple his collection of postage stamp covers. The man dies, and the wife is left with the valuable collection.
Publication Name: Stamps
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0038-9358
Year: 1992
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