NBC promo, 1965 26 Aug 2013 | 09:04 pm

Philately Fridays: United States, 1983 23 Aug 2013 | 06:09 pm

Designed by the legendary Saul Bass*, this couldn't be any more 1983 if it tried. Reminds me of TRON and Marble Madness... but also Joy Division. * Thanks to Pileup reader Blair Thomson for the Saul ...

Pocahontas in London 22 Aug 2013 | 02:32 am

I recently came across a copy of this children's book from 1967, written by Jan Wahl and expertly illustrated by the great John Alcorn. Click image for larger view Click image for larger view Click...

Philately Fridays: Stamp Grab Bag! 9 Aug 2013 | 06:48 pm

Here's a selection of stamps that span time and space. Little bit of everything this week. New Zealand, 1976. This stamp is from the same series as this one. Poland, 1979. Celebrating 30 years of ...

Philately Fridays: Two from Switzerland 2 Aug 2013 | 07:05 pm

Here's a duo of stamps from Switzerland, both celebrating advancements in communications technology while exemplifying classic Swiss design sensibilities. 1972 1976 (Is Big Brother watching?)

Philately Fridays: United States, 1975 26 Jul 2013 | 07:36 pm

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Philately Fridays: United States, 1972 19 Jul 2013 | 08:10 pm

It's hard to go wrong with a stamp design when you're starting with Otl Aicher's outstanding and timeless icons for the 1972 Olympic Games.

Philately Fridays: United States, 1973 12 Jul 2013 | 06:02 pm

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Philately Fridays: Switzerland, 1974 5 Jul 2013 | 09:02 pm

Philately Fridays: Thailand, 1985 28 Jun 2013 | 07:02 pm

Three stamps from Thailand for the 13th Southeast Asian Games, held in Bangkok. Takraw / Rattan Ball: Gymnastics: And bowling: