Aug
25

Collecting History

“Collecting History”—National Postal Museum through Jan.9 2012

The National Philatelic Collection is the oldest intact national stamp collection in the world. This exhibition celebrates 125 years of philately and invites you to learn about the history of this national treasure and reflect on what the material within it can teach us about world cultures.

Image courtesy National Postal Museum

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Posted: 25 August 2010
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Alex di Giovanni is primarily responsible for "other duties as assigned" in the Office of Communications and External Affairs. She has been with the Smithsonian since 2006 and plans to be interred in the Smithson crypt.