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to the

Big Lick Stamp Club

of

Roanoke Valley

Roanoke, Virginia

Next Meeting

Next Big Lick Stamp Club Meeting

October 20

The next regular monthly meeting of the Big Lick Stamp Club is Sunday, October 20 at the Beth Israel Synagogue. This month APS Executive Director Scott English will visit and lead a Town Hall Meeting. Mr. English will welcome questions from guests and BLSC members during his visit. Following Mr. English's presentation the BLSC will hold a member auction. Click HERE for auction instructions and auction forms. Only members may enter lots in the auction but members, as well as guests may bid.

Meeting time and date: 2:00p, Sunday, October 20

Program: APS Town Hall Meeting with APS Executive Director Scott English followed by AUCTION.

 

Location: Beth Israel Synagogue, 920 Franklin Road, (Intersection of Franklin Rd. and Highland Ave.) Roanoke, VA. (The entrance is at the back, on the left off Highland Ave.  There is ample parking in the back AND to the left of the synagogue.  Ingress and egress are very easy.  A few steps up from the back parking lot is the entrance.  The social hall is on the right upon entering. There is also a ramp to the door if required. Click HERE for directions.

October

is

National Stamp Collecting Month

Boston 2026

Click on above box for information about the fourth in a series of limited edition Boston 2026 show promotional labels created by stamp designer Chris Calle, as well as up-to-date show news.

From the APS

Happy National Stamp Collecting Month!

 

October is National Stamp Collecting Month, and we're celebrating all month long — starting with a special deal for new members. For new U.S. members, when you join the APS in October, you'll receive a Stamp Identifier absolutely free! And for new Canadian and international members, take an extra $5 off your membership! Act fast — this offer is only available until October 31!

StampEd Issue 3 is Here

 

StampEd issue 3 has arrived, hot off the (digital) presses! In the Q3 issue, the StampEd team and our ingenious authors tackle our biggest project yet — philatelic DIY.

 

Head on over to StampEd.pub to read about the history of scratch-and-sniff stamps, the Citizens Stamp Advisory Committee, and so much more.

Click HERE to go to Gallery and view slideshow of

RoaPEx 2023 Fall Stamp Show

Past RoaPEx show covers For Sale while supply lasts. Order today.

Click HERE for details.

U.S. New Stamp Issues

Most Recent U.S. Stamp Issues and Date of Issue

Christmas Madonna

and Child

9-14-24

Postal Bulletin 22656

Kwanzaa

9-25-24

Postal Bulletin 22657

First Continental Congress

9-5-24

Postal Bulletin 22655

Hanukkah

9-19-24

Postal Bulletin 22656

Healthcare Community

10-1-24

Postal Bulletin 22657

Holiday Joy

9-14-24

Postal Bulletin 22656

Winter Whimsy

10-10-24

Postal Bulletin 22658

ATA News

What is Topical Stamp Collecting?

Topical collectors concentrate on specific topics and themes represented by the stamps. Some collectors concentrate on the subject depicted in stamps, other are interested in stamps of specific color, stamps illustrated in a particular style or even stamps designed by a specific artist. The American Topical Association (ATA) is the world's largest organization for stamp collectors who focus on specific topics.  Learn more...

Big Lick Stamp Club is a Proud Member of the

American Philatelic Society

American Topical Association

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