European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - March 15, 1990, Darmstadt, Hesse Collectors Corner by Nick she Stople two Stamps were released in january to Mark new zealand s Celebration of its 150th year. On feb. 5, 1840, leading Maori chiefs met with it. Gov. William Hobson to sign the treaty of Wai Tangi at ceiling British sovereignty and agreeing to sell their lands Only to the Crown. That event is depicted on a souvenir Sheet that incorporates both new Stamps. The anniversary also will be celebrated with an International stamp exhibition in August. In other news from the world of Stamps France has released a single stamp honouring Charles de Gaulle 1890-1970and one in Honor of the 1992 Winter olympics in Albertville. Many South Pacific islands Issue Stamps depicting sea shells found there. French polynesia for instance has three new Stamps in its Micro shells series. Tahiti was the Home of Painter Paul Gauguin and his 1891 painting the Faatu Ruma is the latest to be featured on a stamp of that Island nation. Tahiti has also joined the countries releasing Stamps Quot for special occasions a five of them in Booklet format. Wilhelm Busch introduced Max and Moritz 1 25 years ago. This year s youth Stamps four each from West Germany and West Berlin feature the two cartoon rascals. In 1957, West Germany released a pair of Stamps for Busch Scott no. 781 -81. Another new stamp from West Germany this year notes the Centennial Observance of labor Day May 1. A new set of four Stamps notes elections in South West Africa otherwise known As Namibia. A United nations Trust territory held by South Africa it is the last non Independent state in Africa. Joint issues involving West Germany West Berlin East Germany Belgium and Austria All with a common design note 500 years of postal service in Europe the anniversary is the occasion for Belgica 90, a show scheduled for Brussels Belgium june 210, and for Many special events sponsored by the German Bunde Spost. Snips and bits a the Vatican has just announced its 1989 year pack including Aero grammes and postcards As Well As Stamps and reproductions of All special cancellations used last year. The Cost is 92,000 lira about $75. Order from Governato Rato Della Citta Del Vaticano of fico Fil Telico Rome Italy. A the american topical association which has Many subordinate chapters study units and affiliates has joined the american philatelic society As an affiliate member. Now exhibitors at Ata shows can gain credit towards aps championships. The Ata is the world s largest philatelic group devoted to topical thematic collecting and publishes handbooks detailing various topics. An example is the recent plants on Stamps vol. I More than 200 pages of Plant Stamps from 1960 to 1975. For a free copy of the topical stamp publication list describing plants on Stamps and other publications currently available Contact the Ata at . Box 610, Johnstown a. I 5907. The Ata also will outline its services to topical Collet tors translations information membership directory sales circuits and biographies and for $1 will Send a Sample copy of its bimonthly journal topical time. A another helpful checklist for topical Collet tors is postage Stamps and freemasonry guide and compendium United states and it posts $22.50 and can be ordered from Pyramid publications dept. 291, 720 sixth st., new Westminster . Vie 3c5, Canada. A a 19-Page youth activities Booklet published by the american philatelic society offers six pages of ideas for planning stamp events for Young people plus puzzles Stamps to color and stamp design forms. A listing of philatelic films and slide programs that can be borrowed for youth events also is included. The Price is $2.50. Order from the aps . Box 8000, state College a. 1680.1. A for Canadian readers and those interested in the Stamps of that nation we should mention the Royal philatelic society of Canada. Membership information is available by writing to . Box 5.120, station of Ottawa Ontario k2c tj1. A those extra Precan eled Stamps left Over from orders with the philatelic Agency in Washington d.c., used to be a problem. They could be used on regular mail in the states but Only with a permit a and it was t possible to get those permits at local Apo offices. Thanks to the Model installation program mip process collectors in Europe can now use those extra Precan eled Stamps even without a permit. Mail franked with such Stamps must be personally presented by the collector to the clerk at the Apo it cannot be posted in a Mailbox. This is a Small Price to pay however. A one problem for overseas collectors is getting supplies. One solution is the subway stamp shop 111 Nassau st., new York . 10018, its Catalon is crammed with merchandise from Many manufacturers. It is Well Worth the $2 Cost. A Scott has announced publication of a . Stamp album for beginners called stars and strips. The Price is $4.95 for pages Only or $8.95 for pages with a Matching three ring Binder. The album covers issues from Only the last 25 years and can be integrated into the More Complete Pony express album without having to remount All the Stamps. Write to Scott at Box 828, Sidney Ohio 45.165, readers May Warto to Smo Stopf at Jed. Usma nou Ulm. To 18? Apo 09035-0509. Include a return addressed maps envelope it a reply is desired t to i t Stout Evvs Xiv i ohm 1000 posts vat1canemarch is 1990 stripes Magazine 7
