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Arago: People, Postage & the Post
URL: http://www.arago.si.edu/

Description:
Collection of materials from the Smithsonian National Postal Museum on stamp collection (philately) and postal operations. Features illustrated historical essays, exhibits (such as first U.S. commemorative stamps), and a create-your-own digital collection feature (requires free registration). Also includes a glossary. From the National Postal Museum, Smithsonian Institution. (The site is named after Francois Arago, 19th century French scientist and friend of James Smithson.)

LII Topics: Collectors & Collecting, Postal Information, Ready Reference & Quick Facts, Stamps

Publisher:
National Postal Museum, Smithsonian Institution

Extra Keywords
mail postage

LII Database Information:
Record 24164 created by Jennifer English on 07/19/2007
Last modification on 07/23/2007
Published: 07/25/2007  
Funding agency: California State Library
LII Item ID: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/24164

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