Tag Archives: first day covers

Philately Friday: Traditions Interrupted

Posted on Jun 17, 2022 by TanGental

I’m going to talk about Christmas stamps. Eventually. I’ll share some imagery of various versions as we get there. My father’s life was a journey of sorts. As a teen, in the Army at the end of WW2 he abhorred … Continue reading →

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Philately Friday: Give Me A ‘T’ Please

Posted on Jun 10, 2022 by TanGental

Dad loved sharing his enthusiasms and he had high hopes that one or both of the Archaeologist and I would follow suit. We did our best but I think, taking the long view neither of us really fell in love … Continue reading →

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Philately Friday – No. 1

Posted on Jun 3, 2022 by TanGental

I’ve been perusing the first day covers I’ve inherited form Dad and they are such a range of little pieces of art and history that it seems a shame not to share some with you. To start the process, I’ve … Continue reading →

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Putting A Stamp On It

Posted on May 28, 2022 by TanGental

The Textiliste is a craftperson of no little skill. Bi-annually she and her colleagues in the local quilting group put on a show and it falls to her to curate it. The venue is a spectacular house in Dulwich where … Continue reading →

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