*SUNDAY STAMPS*

I thought I would take a moment and try something new.  

Hope I get it right.

 

SUNDAY STAMPS IS POSTED BY VIRIDIAN EACH WEEK AT http://viridianpostcard.blogspot.com

The theme this week is Bo-o-o-o-ring Stamps.

I collect Linen Post Cards so most of the stamps I see are from a period between the 1930s and 1950s.

By a landslide the most common and now boring stamp I see is the stamp below.  It is a shame that even George becomes boring after so many appearances.

Reprinted from Wikipedia:
On April 25, 1938 the US Post Office issued a green 1-cent George Washington stamp. It was the first stamp of the famous Presidential Series of 1938, an issue that placed all of the deceased presidents in numerical order, and thus represented a break with the long-standing tradition of reserving the normal letter-rate definitive stamp for Washington. Instead, this Washington issue saw postal duty carrying postcards and letters through the late 1950s. The 1938 Presidential issue was Franklin Roosevelt's idea. An avid stamp collector, Roosevelt suggested a set of stamps that would pay tribute to the various past American presidents. In 1937, after much debate, a new definitive series was issued using Roosevelt's ideas. A national contest was held, with over 1200 entries submitted, a young New York City art student's entry was chosen for the Washington stamp design. The student's name was Elaine Rawlinson.[

"SUNDAY FUNNIES"

ONE NUT TO ANOTHER

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LEAVING FOR HOME TODAY

I'M GETTING MY ASS OUTA HERE TODAY. WAIT 'TILL YA SEE IT.

GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAINS national park

"FULL MOON"

 
THE CHIMNEY TOPS FROM LITTLE PIGEON RIVER 

BY MOONLIGHT.

"Pix from my trip."

                              

                                               FLAME AZALIA IN BLOOM 
IN THE HEART OF THE MOUNTAINS.

PENNSYLVANIA TURNPIKE

Pennsylvania Turnpike through Famous Aliquippa Gap

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The Midway on America's Super Highway

GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAINS national park

The Great Smokies

WINTER IS A "TIME OF ENCHANTMENT" 

IN THE GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAINS NATIONAL PARK.

 "Yes it's me at 6,053 FT.  I am use to living at sea level.  

My ears did pop now and again."

VACANCY

PARK CENTRAL HOTEL

MIAMI BEACH FLORIDA

ON THE OCEANFRONT

Ocean Drive at 7th St. 

New-Fireproof-modern-All outside rooms, each with private bath and shower

Elevator Service-Attractive Lobby-Patio-Solarium-Dining Room

Outdoor Dining Terrace.

 Message on back:

Hi Ya- Received your letter & glad to get 

all the news from B'klyn. 

We met Irving Saphin & his wife, 

& they were very glad to see us.  

Nat is feeling a little better Regards to all

Kitty & Nat

AIR-CONDITIONED ROOMS

WALDORF TOWERS HOTELS

ON THE OCEAN AT 9Th STREET

Facing Lummus Park and the Ocean-all outside rooms with private bath and telephone-Coffee Shop-Solaria-Elevator Service-Recreation Rooms

Tel. 531-7684

The Tower of Hospitality

< Bryce Canyon & Zion National Park >

East Entrance to Zion National Park Utah

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The Three Patriarchs, Zion National Park

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LINK: ZION PARK YOUTUBE CHANNEL 

The Watchman, Zion National Park

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Been there...

Done that!

--FAVORITE FOLDERS--

The new Addition to My Collection about Mr. Edison 

prompted me to introduce you to a new series.  

I love Souvenir Folders.  I may be the only one who does;

but I think you might enjoy seeing a few of my 

"FAVORITE FOLDERS .

 Orchid Lane, Edison Winter Home

Tropical Lilly Pool and Dock

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Royal Palms in Front of the Late 

Thomas A. Edison Estate, 

Fort Myers, Fla.

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Seminole Indians in the Heart of the Florida Everglades

Coconut Palms along Yacht Basin, Fort Myers, Fla.

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Lee County Court House, Fort Myers

Royal Palms and Open Air Post Office, The City of Palms"

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Tropical Fort Myers Beach

The Great Banyan Tree 

Thomas A. Edison Winter Home, Ft. Myers, Fla.

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Edison at his Desk, in Laboratory Office

Thomas A. Edison Winter Home

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Giant Travelers Palm with Edison's Wheel Chair

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Beautiful Swimming Pool Thomas A. Edison Winter Home

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Memory Garden, Edison Winter Home

 Moreton Bay Fig Tree with the Henry Ford Home in the Distance

Thomas A. Edison Winter Home

Fort Myers, Florida

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New Addition to my Collection

Mr. and Mrs. Edison in Front of Laboratory Thomas A. Edison Winter Home, Fort Myers, Fla.

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Thomas Edison and Henry Ford at laboratory in Ft. Myers, Florida

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Thomas A. Edison Memorial Bridge, Ft. Myers, Fla.

 The Late Thomas A. Edison

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Short Interview with Mr. Edison at home in Fort Myers.

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Thomas A. Edison Winter Home
Fort Myers, Fla.

-THE GREATEST SHOW ON EARTH-

PROGRAM ADVERTISING

 Giraffe and Clown at Ringling Bros. 

and Barnum and Bailey Winter Quarters, 

Sarasota, Fla.
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 SOUVENIR PROGRAM & MAGAZINE
1963
 
BACK COVER ADVERTISEMENT

 Circus Bandwagon, 
Ringling Bros. and Barnum and Bailey 
Winter Quarters
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 FROM INSIDE PROGRAM

BEEN THERE, DONE THAT, Bought the Post Card

I went to Biltmore House many years ago when I was young.  My Parents and I took a Summer Vacation to the Smoky Mountains. We Visited the Cherokee Indian Reservation and made a side trip to see the Estate.  Absolutely Beautiful.  I'll never forget it.
I just can't help remembering the 60's TV show "The Pruitts of Southhampton" with Phyllis Diller.  Now does it look familiar?

THE BILTMORE HOUSE. 

NEAR ASHEVILLE, N.C.

BILTMORE ESTATE HISTORY

Been there...

Done that!

"SUNDAY FUNNIES"

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PENNSYLVANIA TURNPIKE

Harrisburg to Pittsburg

New Stanton Viaduct on the  

Pennsylvania Turnpike


"SEE CHRONOLOGY OF THE TURNPIKE"

 

 America's Dream Highway Entrance

Longest Stretch on Pennsylvania Turnpike 

and Toll Gate, near Carlisle and Harrisburg, Pa.

"HAPPY HOUR"

INDIAN ROOM, HOTEL NIAGARA,

NIAGARA FALLS,  N. Y.