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By
Patricia A. Kaufmann
This
is a small selection of the many articles written by Trish Kaufmann
on her favorite subject.
The
Confederate Stamp Primer Online is a basic guide for
those who don't have access to classic philatelic literature on
the subject or for those who do, but would like a quick online
reference. You may view just the section in which you are interested
or read it systematically from one page to the next. This primer
deals only with stamps and not the vast area of postal history
covered by The Rebel Post. Of particular note is the section
called "Trouble Spots"
which deals with common problems encountered between stamp types
and details on forgeries encountered.
The
Rebel Post
Collecting
the Confederate Era
An overview of collecting the Confederate era, this article first
appeared in Scott's Monthly Stamp Journal in April 1976,
describing the the postal history that began when a handful of
Southern states first seceded from the Union until the last shots
of the War were fired. It is a fascinating look at the Confederate
postal system which clearly demonstrates why specialists are so
passionate about this area of collecting. For a more in depth
article on the stamps of the Confederacy, see the "Confederate
Stamp Primer Online".
William
Weaver, Buffalo Forge and Paid Slave Labor
New Earliest Known Usage for Richmond
Print - July 25, 1862
This
article appeared in The Confederate Philatelist in the
January-March 2005 issue. Some additional photos have been added
to the on-line version for those not as well versed in Confederate
postal history or just for the pleasure of those who are. It is
a perfect example of why this period of history intrigues us.
Initially intended to be written as a simple report of a new earliest
known usage of the "Richmond Print", it evolved into
a fascinating look at the people and history behind the correspondence,
effectively putting the "history" into postal history.
The
Madison, Florida Postmaster Provisionals
Anatomy
of a Postal History Research Project
Due
to the revolutionary nature of the material presented, this article
appeared in both The American Philatelist and The Confederate
Philatelist at the same time in February 2000 by joint cooperation
of the editorial teams. The research resulted in the addition
of a completely new section in the Scott Catalogues which
immediately precedes the Confederate section.
The
Confederate Post is
a monthly column I began writing with the January 2007 issue of
this very special publication.
It is a general interest column on Confederates. With their permission,
I am archiving the Confederate column on this website as PDF files.
I invite you to check out the ASDA's slick full color 72-page
monthly publication, which is chock full of general philatelic
articles and the latest news with an emphasis on the human side
of philately. This is not just a magazine for dealers. There is
a wealth of collector related information on a wide variety of
subjects. It's a professional magazine that has been sorely needed
in the hobby for years and bears the distinctive touch of Editor
Randy Neil. Check out the publication website for subscriptions
and other information at
www.americanstampdealer.com/
Check back here for the monthly update/archive
of
Confederate articles.
Can't
open these files? They are in PDF format and viewable with free
software - Adobe Acrobat Reader. If you don't have this, you can
download it for free here.
May 2008 - Confederate Stamps as Battlefield Souvenirs
April 2008 - "First Word" - Randy Neil editorial featuring Trish Kaufmann
April 2008 - Dr. Edward G. Porcher - a victim of "the end of the medical Middle Ages"
March
2008 - Six Degrees of Separation - Dibble,
Kohn, and Kaufmann
February
2008 - Wonderful Confederate Valentines!
January
2008 - Rediscovered Family History -
Stephen A. Corker, POW
November-December
2007 - COMING:
The new Confederate States Catalog in 2010
October
2007 - After
Union mail service ended...a fascinating correspondence.
September
2007 - Contradictions
of Research - Dr. S. S. Herrick
July-August
2007 - The
Calhoun Legacy
June
2007 - "Hetty likes them that way:
gilt edged with stars!"
May
2007 -
Confederate letter with a military address
and a sad statistic
April
2007 - A
Mysterious Confederate Cipher Cover
March
2007 - Ordinary looking cover...to
the lady who "danced herself to death"?
February
2007 - A Confederate Gem: The
largest known block of CSA #8
January
2007 - Specialize
in Confederates?
Noteworthy Kaufmann News
To a Confederate Stamp - wonderful ode written and published in July 1893 - really gives one pause.
For
more on-line information on collecting Confederates, see these
sites:
Confederate
Stamp Alliance A non-political organization dedicated to fraternity,
research, and cooperation among collectors of Confederate stamps
and postal history. An application for membership is available
from
or may be downloaded by clicking on CSA
application.(PDF file) The CSA also maintains a respected expertizing service which determines the authenticity of Confederate stamps and covers, an important mission of the Alliance.
.....Can't open the PDF file? PDF format is viewable
with free software - Adobe Acrobat Reader.
.... If you don't have this,
you can download
it for free here.
Confederate
States Catalog and Handbook In October
2006, the Confederate Stamp Alliance announced acquisition of
the rights to the New Dietz Confederate States Catalog and
Handbook, last published in 1986. The 21st century edition
of the Confederate States Catalog and Handbook is long
overdue and will no doubt be in much demand by collectors, serious
students and dealers. The new catalog will take advantage of all
of the marvelous changes in technology that have occurred in the
past two decades, including the strong likelihood of a full color
catalog. The publication goal is 2010, in attempt to coincide
with the 75th anniversary of the Confederate Stamp Alliance. The
Alliance 75th anniversary celebration will be held in Richmond,
Virginia, in conjunction with the APS StampShow in August 2010. |