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Tender Buttons, Gertrude Stein

A groundbreaking modernist classic that reimagines everyday objects through experimental language and poetic abstraction. A cornerstone of literary modernism and queer literary history.

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February 14, 2026 at 5:50 AM
Maldives Scott # 358–359

Issued for the International Year for Action to Combat Racism and Racial Discrimination, featuring a symbolic globe design promoting global equality.

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February 14, 2026 at 5:44 AM
Great Britain Scott #466–469 (1966)

Technology-themed commemorative set depicting British scientific and industrial advances, offered complete and mint never hinged.

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February 14, 2026 at 5:39 AM
Nauru Scott # 224–226

Issued in 1981 honoring the 30th anniversary of the Nauru Local Government Council. Featuring portraits of key political leaders, this mint never hinged set reflects the island’s path toward self-government and independence.

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February 14, 2026 at 5:35 AM
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Secret Armies, John L. Spivak

A 1939 investigative exposé revealing Nazi espionage networks, propaganda efforts, and underground fascist movements around the world before World War II. A compelling historical document from journalist John L. Spivak.

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February 13, 2026 at 6:26 AM
South Vietnam Scott # 132–135 (1958)

Definitive set depicting family resettlement themes. Mint never hinged complete set with full original gum.

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February 13, 2026 at 6:23 AM
Israel Scott # 138–141 (1959)

Ships of Israel commemorative set depicting vessels from antiquity to the modern era, issued with biblical quotation tabs. Offered MNH with full original tabs.

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February 13, 2026 at 6:21 AM
France Scott #773 (1955)

Commemorating France–Canada friendship and the 1855 voyage of La Capricieuse. Mint never hinged with fresh color and full original gum.

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February 13, 2026 at 6:18 AM
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…Or Your Money Back, David Gordon

A clever 1950s sci-fi classic about a mysterious device that can influence roulette through mental power, leading to a high-stakes courtroom battle over luck, psionics, and the limits of science.

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February 12, 2026 at 8:06 PM
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The Tower of London, William Harrison Ainsworth

A dramatic historical romance set during the tragic reign of Lady Jane Grey, this Victorian classic brings the intrigue, danger, and legends of the Tower of London vividly to life.

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February 12, 2026 at 8:04 PM
Serbia and Montenegro Scott # 289a (2006) is a MNH souvenir sheet of four stamps commemorating the 50th anniversary of the first EUROPA issue, featuring symbolic and modern designs celebrating European unity.

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February 12, 2026 at 8:02 PM
St. Vincent Scott # 295–298 is a complete mint never hinged commemorative set issued in 1970 celebrating 20 years of regular air services, featuring classic aircraft including the Twin Otter, Grumman Goose, Hawker Siddeley 748, and Douglas DC-3.

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February 12, 2026 at 7:59 PM
United States Scott # 1413a (1970) Environmental Protection 6¢ se-tenant block of four with slogans Save Our Cities, Soil, Air, and Water. Mint never hinged with bright color and full original gum.

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February 12, 2026 at 7:58 PM
Jersey Scott # 53–56 is a 1971 British Legion 50th Anniversary commemorative set, offered complete and mint never hinged (MNH).

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February 12, 2026 at 7:56 PM
Gabon Scott # C222 is a mint never hinged airmail commemorative issued in 1979 honoring the bicentenary of Captain James Cook’s death. Featuring a portrait of Cook with sailing ships, it is a strong example of exploration-themed African philately.

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February 12, 2026 at 7:53 PM
Iceland Scott # 344a (1961)

University of Iceland 50th anniversary souvenir sheet.
Commemorates Iceland’s national university and early educational leaders.

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February 12, 2026 at 7:52 PM
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Strength and How to Obtain It, Eugen Sandow

The classic physical culture guide presenting simple exercises and practical advice for building strength, health, and overall fitness.

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February 10, 2026 at 5:22 AM
Ireland Scott # 145–146 (1953)

Commemorative pair honoring poet and songwriter Thomas Moore, featuring engraved portrait designs.

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February 10, 2026 at 5:19 AM
Belize Scott # 1083–1086

Complete mint never hinged WWF commemorative set depicting howler monkeys in their natural habitat. A strong thematic group for collectors of wildlife and conservation stamps.

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February 10, 2026 at 5:16 AM
Japan Scott #1442 (1981)

New Year souvenir sheet featuring two 20-yen zodiac rooster stamps in a decorative plaque design. Mint never hinged.

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February 10, 2026 at 5:13 AM
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A classic 1893 fantasy by Ingersoll Lockwood, Baron Trump’s Marvellous Underground Journey follows a young adventurer and his dog into a hidden world beneath the Earth.

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February 9, 2026 at 4:01 PM
1928 U.S. first flight cover from Toledo, Ohio to New York City, franked with Scott # C10 (10¢ Lindbergh airmail) and bearing clear first flight and arrival postmarks.

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February 9, 2026 at 3:58 PM
Germany Scott # 1225–1228 (1976)

Honoring four legendary women of German theater, presented in colorful theatrical portraits. Mint Never Hinged.

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#Stamps #StampCollecting #Germany #Theatre #Philately
February 9, 2026 at 3:55 PM
Ecuador Scott C603–C605 )1977)

Three-stamp airmail set depicting artworks from the Museo del Banco Central del Ecuador, ranging from pre-Columbian sculpture to colonial Quito School masterpieces. Offered complete Mint Never Hinged.

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February 9, 2026 at 3:52 PM
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Every morning I post “On This Day in Queer History” for Queerazon.

Today someone on Farcebook altered and reposted it.

Apparently we’re now “Cretinazon.”

If accurate LGBTQ+ history upsets bigots and Holocaust deniers, I’m doing something right.
February 8, 2026 at 10:58 PM