What to do with used postage stamps

What to do with used postage stamps

August 9, 2019 ♦
Letter writing
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If you write, send and receive letters, you’ll no doubt come across a fair number of postage stamps. Even if you don’t have pen pals, you’ll receive stamps — on envelopes containing Christmas cards, birthday cards, and more. What do you usually do with your postage stamps? Many people simply…
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Meet the brand: A. T. Cross Company

Meet the brand: A. T. Cross Company

July 19, 2019 ♦
Meet the Brand
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Cross was the first manufacturer of quality writing instruments in America and is still creating quality pens and pencils to this day — continuing the timeless designs that its customers know and love while working on new innovative designs, too. The history of the A. T. Cross Company Founded in…
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Four methods for writing a novel

Four methods for writing a novel

July 5, 2019 ♦
Writing
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There is no ‘one size fits all’ approach to writing a novel — after all, it is a very creative process and intrinsically subjective. However, there are four overarching methods of writing a book of fiction that most authors will fit into in some way. I wanted to share these…
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A guide to the Mail Rail in London

A guide to the Mail Rail in London

June 21, 2019 ♦
Royal Mail
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Those with interest in ‘snail mail’ and/or London history will be delighted to learn all about the Mail Rail — the underground railway system that kept the country’s letters and parcels moving at a decent pace for decades. What is the Mail Rail? The Mail Rail, known as the Post…
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How are British postage stamps designed?

How are British postage stamps designed?

May 30, 2019 ♦
Royal Mail
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Even those of us who don’t have pen pals still send the occasional letter through the post — whether it’s a business letter, or a birthday or Christmas card. The joy of finding a handwritten envelope on your doormat is certainly undeniable, and sending a letter to someone can be…
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3 of our most expensive fountain pens

3 of our most expensive fountain pens

May 2, 2019 ♦
Fountain Pens
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If you love fountain pens, the chances are you own quite a few of the cheaper models and perhaps occasionally treat yourself to a mid-range piece. So, this month I wanted to introduce you to three of The Pen Company’s most expensive fountain pens — the pens of dreams! Join…
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