January, 2007 - What got me started on this topic was the F. H. Dietz labels like the one just below, of which there are many. Any serious poster stamp collector has seen them. By the time I had accumulated five or six different designs, all of the same format, and all with the "National Poster Stamp Society Certificate No," I was curious who Dietz was, and how many of these sheetlets he produced.

Dietz's creations are not quite poster stamps, being much too large for a stamp. They are more what I would call souvenir sheets. Some of them are relatively common, and their consistent format makes them appealing to collectors who like matched sets, like me. I accumulated fifteen or so, then started to wonder how many different designs existed. The certificate numbers on them suggested there were over a hundred.

Then I noticed that I had a couple that were the same format, but did not mention Dietz, and a sheet with an entirely different format that also had a PSS certificate number.

That led me finally to look in the Fields-Picklo catalogue, which covers mainly Philatelic Exhibition Seals, but includes a lot of other material as well, and that gave me a list of about sixty items with an NPSS Cert. No., about half of them issued by Frederick Dietz, who I have learned was a stamp dealer in New York City who also produced First Day Covers (and should not be confused with August Dietz - no relation - the Confederate Stamp expert and printer, who also printed some poster stamps!)

Looking through my own collections and browsing the www turned up a few more of these labels, and if those Certificate Numbers mean anything, there should be at least a hundred more than I have indentified so far

Below is the sum of my knowledge to date.

If you can add to this, please write the author at

A NOTE ON VALUES : I provide below all the data about these items in the Fields-Picklo catalogue, EXCEPT VALUES. The authors of that work gave the following caution:

A word of caution is offered here to the user of this reference work. The information was compiled as a working inventory, not a price list. The dollar values were purchase-prices paid at some historic point in time and should not be construed as estimates of current or consistent value, either today or at any particular point in the past. Moreover, the market for such material has changed substantially since much of the data was originally compiled.

Since their work was compiled 20 years ago, that caution is even more relevant today. Prices on most of these items vary according to the sales venue and the competition. Check completed listings on eBay and cinderella dealers like Rigastamps for current prices.

Poster Stamp Bulletin 10/22/11 - I recently learned that the National Poster Stamp Society - in addition to issuing the Certificate Numbers that launched me on this project - published a newsletter called the Poster Stamp Bulletin, and I thought it might contain information about the Certificates the Society issued. I checked several philatelic libraries, and found that the Western Philatelic Libary, in Sunnyvale, CA, has a fairly complete set of the PSB. And they were willing to lend them to me by mail. I awaited their arrival with great anticipation. What I found was a disappointment. The Library has all but 14 of the issues from 1936 (Volume 1) through 1951 (Volume 17 - the numbering got bollixed, so one volume number was skipped) - so far, so good. And the Certificates are mentioned occasionally, but almost never their numbers, and the comprehensive list of numbers and descriptions that would have allowed me to complete this page was not present. I did find, at least, in the April, 1938 issue (Volume 3, number 2) the announcement above, stating that the NPSS would be issuing certificates. And in that same issue, an announcement of the Snow White and Seven Dwarfs set. No number is mentioned, but it was given number 47, so apparently they numbered earlier sets retroactively. That would explain why I have been unable to find any entries in that long gap from 1 to 46. However, there were images of some of the sets for which I had only a description, so I have added those below, plus notes about some that seem to belong to the list, but for which I have no numbers. I was able to add only one definite entry (#100) to the list from the PSB. A sad disappointment - after going to all the trouble to create the certificate system, they don't seem to have taken it seriously. Moreover, while the early issues of the PSB seem like a legitimate newsletter of a real collectors group, with articles and letters and announcements, the later ones are little but publicity for The Poster Stamp Publishing Company of Chicago, whose ads fill every issue, so it appears the Society and its Bulletin became simply a front for the Company, which presumably printed all the poster stamps for which it issued the Certificates. I don't suppose that matters, but somehow it bothers me. Whatever. 11/5/11 - I found a 1936 reference (via Google Books - image above) to the creation of the PSB by the Mid-States Gummed Paper Company, which has an ad in every issue, so presumably that company and the NPSS are one and the same. ---------------------------------------------- I scanned all the PSB issues from the WPL, and created an index which I used to find the known items in the list below. In case my efforts can be of use to someone else, I have added the index and the pages to my web site. LINK TO Poster Stamp Bulletin Index and Scans Note that I have added links in the main table below to the relevant PSB pages for all the items it describes. By the way, there have been at least three publications called the Poster Stamp Bulletin - one very briefly in 1915, this one from 1936 to 1951, and a current one published by Walter Schmidt since 1988.

CATALOG UPDATES

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6/4/2017 - Collector Bud Hahn sent me scans of many new items from the collection of Ken Picklo. The following are completely new entries: #s 53, 62, 81, 86. Significant additions to the following #s: Kentucky set(unn), 74, 79, 89, 93, 100, 121, 122, 123, 147; PLUS many lesser additions elsewhere. Enjoy!

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11/27/17 - I sifted through my image archives and found a few new items - the progressive proofs of number 109, and the possible new varieties of 122 and 123.

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02/10/18 - I found references to numbers 204 and 205, and am guessing about 176 - all Michigan's Outdoors sheets, so I have added those.

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02/04/19 - I found a Wisconsin's Outdoors sheet on eBay, number 107!

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02/05/19 - I added a couple of images to #81.

CATALOG of National Poster Stamp Society Certificate labels

Inside back pages promote the National Poster Stamp Society.

Fifth scan shows inside back cover of album, with list of 17 other sets of stamps. If these all had PSS certificate numbers, that would help fill the long gap from 1 to 47! Stamps from some of the other sets mentioned are shown at bottom of page.

Back cover says Copyright 1937.

8/1/2011 - I just found the green 3x3 sheetlet shown at right - some of the same designs, and I have seen complete booklets with green stamps, so the complete set was issued in at least three color combinations - green and blue, maroon and blue, and red and blue.

11/4/2011 - described on PSB page 02-3-4, August 1937.
Note that text says one could order either the booklet shown at top right, or the album pages at bottom right.

   
Original glassine envelope for stamps

Mentioned on PSB page 02- 4-1, December, 1937, with picture.

Not a terrible design, but not great, either. What the heck does it mean?

11/4/2011 - described on PSB page 02-4-3, December, 1937.

11/4/2011 - this is the first set mentioned on PSB page 03-2-1 (April, 1938) and saying it had been awarded a cert, so it should be 46 - or 48?

6/13/17 - I finally found an image of the complete sheet that is large enough to make out all the text clearly, and there is no mention anywhere of the NPSS. Was there a booklet to hold the stamps? Perhaps the certificate was in there? Stay tuned.

11/4/2011 - this is the second set mentioned on PSB page 03-2-1 (April, 1938) and saying it had been awarded a cert.

(Image of magazine ad from Rigastamps.)

Sheet of 6 (3 X 2) Stamps with scenes relating to various types of insurance.

Mentioned on PSB page 03-1- 2 (Feb, 1938), so that dates it, and the notice enclosed with this copy of the sheetlet says it was approved by the Society, but no cert number, so I am assigning 48 as the most likely candidate.

Text in narrow bottom selvage reads "THIS SERIES OF POSTER STAMPS APPROVED BY NATIONAL POSTER STAMP SOCIETY, CHICAGO--CERTIFICATE NO. 51"

Note the straight edges on all sides of the sheetlet - I have seen three examples, all like this.

I have seen single stamps completely imperforate, as well as stamps with straight edges on sides other than as shown in the sheetlet.

Mentioned on PSB page 03- 3-4 (June 1938) with a picture of four of the stamps.

6/1/17 - Sheetlet of 8 (?) poster stamps advertising various commercial products. Clearly this was produced by and intended to advertise Mid-States Gummed Papers, the subject of the last label, and the sponsor of the NPSS and PSB. I suspect Mid-States owned Shuman Labels, and the other labels included were for Mid-States customers.

Without the bottom selvage, or a larger multiple, we cannot say for sure there are only 8 stamps in this set.

NOTE that each stamp has a tiny version of the NPSS logo at bottom left, as promised in the PSB, on this page, which states

In addition, the Society has now developed a special marking, which will appear in the lower left-hand margin of each approved Poster Stamp.

I assume that turned out to be too costly to implement, as this set and number 58 and 59 are the only stamps I have seen that show the logo.

The year (1938) is printed in the bottom right corner of each stamp.

(Image provided by Bud Hahn, from an item in Ken Picklo's collection.)

Poster Stamps: "Idaho". 20 Different. (2 Sheets of 10 (5x2) 1938-A, 1938- B). Purple With Green & Yellow Frames. Perfed/ Gummed. 216 X 140 mm

Crucifixion scenes -
Sheet of eight vignettes published by Arving Whitworth. Each stamp has the NPSS logo in its lower left corner, and the year at lower right.

Perfed/Gummed - Each label is approx. 1 5/8" x 2 1/2", and the entire sheet measures 10" x 6 1/4".

Mentioned on PSB page 03- 4-3, August, 1938, which says This series has been officially approved by the N.P.S.S. and carries same on every sheet.

Alaska Territorial Era Tourism Promotion Poster Stamps
See Alaska - Nature's Greatest Masterpiece

Sheet of twenty 38mm x 52mm vignettes.
Perfed/Gummed - Overall size: 218mm x 280mm.

Text in top selvage reads:
PUBLISHED BY FARWEST LITHOGRAPH & PRINTING CO., SEATTLE, WASHINGTON
Officially approved by the National Poster Stamp Society, Chicago, Ill. Certificate No. 56.

INDIANA (Turkey Run State Park) Scenic Views Poster Stamp Sheet
Sheet of eight vintage vignettes published by Arving Whitworth. The sheet carries the designation of: National Poster Stamp Society Certificate No. 57.

Side margin reads "Published by Arving Whitworth, P.O. Box xxx, Indianapolis xx, Indiana - xxx sent postpaid to any address for 10 cents."

Perfed/Gummed - Approximate size of sheet: 6in x 8.5in.

Mentioned on PSB page 03- 4-1 August 1938.

"Issued to commemorate mothers everywhere"

Sheetlet of four vignettes, 128mm x 179mm, gummed, It has zig-zag roulettes, horizontally from the left edge of the sheet to about 2mm short of the right edge of the sheet; vertically extending about 5 mm past both the upper and lower lines of horizontal roulettes but not through to the edges

Text in large caps running around outer edge of selvage:
"MOTHER'S DAY WAS ORIGINATED AT INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA, FEBRUARY, 1904 BY THE FRATERNAL ORDER OF EAGLES IN SERVICES AT ENGLISH OPERA HOUSE ISSUED TO COMMEMORATE MOTHERS EVERYWHERE"

Text below stamps in bottom selvage:
"Officially Approved by the NATIONAL POSTER STAMP SOCIETY 2445 So. Damien Ave. Chicago Ill. Certificate No. 59. For further information on POSTER STAMP COLLECTING Write the Society for details.

Published by Arving Whitworth, P. O. Box 55, Terre Haute, Indiana" (All I could find out about Arving Whitworth on the www is that he published the book "Covered bridges: Parke County, Indiana")

Text below that:
"No. 1240" in red

(courtesy of Roger Riga)

Mentioned on PSB page 03- 6-3, December 1938.

7/8/17 - NEW FIND on eBay! Second version, 059a, differs in major ways, as follows:
- rouletted perforations run all the way from top to bottom and from side to side
- colors are different - see images at right
- no text running around outer selvages
- new text in panel of bottom left stamp
- No serial number
- modified text at bottom:
PUBLISHED BY ARVING WHITWORTH, P. O. BOX 1131, INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA AND SENT POSTPAID TO ANY ADDRESS FOR 15 CENTS

First mentioned on PSB page 04-1-1 (February, 1939). The top right stamp on the sheet says the stamps have NPSS approval. But no certificate number. I have assigned 61 arbitrarily, since there's a big gap to fill from 60 to 71.

Credit in lower margin says "© GREENE ENGRAVING CO. SAINT PAUL, MINN"

First mentioned on PSB page 04-1-5 (February, 1939) with heading "Approved by N.P.S.S." But no certificate number. I have assigned 62 arbtrarily, since there's a big gap to fill from 60 to 71.

Were these printed on the same sheet, or three separate sheets? Was there a Certificate number in the selvage? Only The Shadow knows.

This set was announced in the PSB on page 05-1-1, February, 1939, which states that the stamps were distributed as a promotional gimmick by Dari-Rich Chocolate Flavored Drink. Such promotions were popular at that time.

AND, in 1940, the designs were reused as publicity for the Presidential campaign of Wendell Willkie! (See bottom two images at right) One has to assume Parkinson was a Willkie supporter. I found these on eBay with this description:

Sheet of 20 different ABRAHAM LINCOLN - WENDELL WILLKIE Poster Stamps. The sheet measures 18" x 5", published by Historic Prints & Poster Stamps Inc, Times Building, Chicago, ILL and copyright 1940 - FORWARD WITH WILLKIE IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF LINCOLN - Labeled as follows: Lincoln Visits Grant 1865; Lincoln with his Son Tad; Lincoln and Ann Rutledge; Lincoln Moves to Illinois; Statue of Libery; Lincoln the Country Lawyer; Lincolns at Gettysburg 1863; Lincoln's Birthplace; Lincoln Memorial; The Capitol Builging; Lincolln Light Peace Memorial, Gettysburg, PA; Flat Boat to New Orleans; The Boy Lincoln; St. Gaudens Lincoln; Statue of Lincoln - Washington, DC; Lincoln Spirit of Americanism; Lincoln's Tomb, Springfield, ILL; The Rail Splitter; Signing the Emancipation Proclamation; First Nomination 1860.

Album to hold stamps. Last scan shows page with NPSS Certificate, but seller tells me it is so tiny and poorly printed it is almost impossible to read!

Note the complex system for distributing these stamps (second scan) it would have been very difficult to complete the set! There must have been a simpler way to get them.

Thanks to eBay seller "decoray" for this find.

Mentioned on PSB page 03-6-3, (December, 1938), with picture of six stamps. Also 04-4-1, August, 1939, which says the promotion was so successful it would be repeated.

Booklet: "Bird Poster Stamps". 6 Page Booklet to Affix Above Stamps. Red, Blue, White Covers. 164 X 129 mm

Mentioned on PSB pages 04- 2-1 (April, 1939) and 04-2-3, with picture of two stamps. Note instructions for obtaining the album and stamps. One had to mail in a label to get the album, which came with four stamps available only by that method. The remaining 21 stamps were to be found in cans of Horlick's. I don't see how one could have completed a set without great effort, but perhaps there was another way. And finding them today is tricky, as they have no text other than the bird name.

6/1/17 - Collector Bud Hahn sent me images of the album and the four stamps that came with it. Note the NPSS credit and Cert # on the last page.

Poster Stamps: Sheet of 9 (3 X 3) of Royal Family (4) & Scenes Pertaining to Their Visit to Canada. Multi Colored On White. (Printed In Canada). Perfed/Gummed. 158 X 209 mm

Mentioned on PSB page 04- 2-5, (April, 1939), with picture of two stamps.

North Dakota Philatelic Association.

"COMMEMORATING THE FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY OF THE STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA 1889 - 1939" with scenes of State Capitol, Teddy Roosevelt Cabin, International Peace Garden, Sakakawea, etc. "OFFICIALLY APPROVED BY THE NATIONAL POSTER STAMP SOCIETY, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - CERTIFICATE NO. 77" along left side "APPROVED BY GOV. JOHN MOSES, THE STATE HISTORICAL SOCIETY AND THE GREATER NORTH DAKOTA ASSOCIATION" along right side. Text along bottom includes "COPYRIGHTED 1939".

Two color varieties - Orange & Black, Orange, Black & Green

Mentioned on PSB page 04- 4-5 (August, 1939), with picture of eight stamps.

- Same as Above: but Rouletted Around Each Label.

Mentioned on PSB page 04- 4-3 (August, 1939), with picture of six stamps.

- Labels: Same as Above, but With Black Overprint, "June 1, 1939" on most of the labels.
(I can find nothing to explain this overprint - the date does not seem to have special significance for San Antonio - ???)

6/1/17 - Collector Bud Hahn sent me an image of the UNoverprinted sheetlet (from Ken Picklo's collection) - the first I have seen!

Mentioned on PSB page 04- 5-1 (October, 1939), with picture of five stamps. That article says there were to have been 25 stamps in the series, 5 per week for 5 weeks. I have never seen more than the five shown here, so either that was a mistake, or the plan was dropped.

- Imperf singles exist, so there must be imperf sheetlets.

Announced on PSB page 04-5-1 (October, 1939), with picture of ten stamps. According to that article, there were to be THIRTY-SIX sheets of poster stamps and post-r-seals, 24 with 12 stamps each, and 12 with nine stamps each.

The sheetlets mention the NPSS, but no Certificate number, so I am guessing based on the date that these fall after number 80 - so 81.

The three POST-R-SEALS sheets shown are the only ones I have seen, and they do mention the NPSS, so I am assuming they belong to this series, but they do NOT mention Giant Clipper, so I may be wrong. Can anyone provide more information?

11/10/2018 - note final image, of the cover of one of the writing tablets!

08/09/2019 - added FAMOUS FIRST FLIGHTS

Titles of POSTER STAMP sheets shown:
WONDERS OF THE HEAVENS, FAMOUS INVENTIONS, NATURAL AND MAN-MADE WONDERS, FAMOUS MEN AND WOMEN (George Washington top left), FAMOUS MEN AND WOMEN (Abraham Lincoln top left), SCIENTIFIC WONDERS, THE WORLD'S PRODUCTS, INDIAN TRIBES.

The POST-R-SEALS sheets have no titles - the first shown has symbols of the American West, the second has Aircarft Insignia, the third has breeds of dogs.

Centennial of Baseball Commemorative Poster Stamps
Set of 25

Mentioned on PSB page 05- 2-1 (April, 1940), with picture of two stamps and description of the album to hold them.

A MUST-SEE: PDF with full scan of the booklet, including all the stamps HERE.

Valley Forge PA Souvenir Poster Stamps
Sheet of twelve vintage vignettes depicting views of attractions of Valley Forge. The sheet carries the designation of: National Poster Stamp Society Certificate No. 84. Approximate sheet size: 7in x 7in.

Mentioned on PSB page 04- 6-1 (December, 1939), with picture of four stamps.

Storyland Stamps
Sheet of 48 (numbered) vignettes depicting scenes from famous children's books. Issued by Horlick's Malted Milk Corporation. Booklet issued to hold the stamps carries the designation of: National Poster Stamp Society Certificate No. 85. Distributed as a purchase premium to Horlick users. Described in Horlick ads as "selected by leading librarians", fairy tales and stories depicted on the stamps include: Robin Hood, Alice in Wonderland, David and Goliath, Black Beauty, Heidi, Daniel Boone, Tom Sawyer, Huckleberry Finn, Pied Piper of Hamlin, Scrooge, Moby Dick, Excaliber, Hans Brinker, and many others. Approximate stamp size: 38mm x 47 mm; Overall sheet size: 10in x 16in.

Mentioned on PSB page 04- 6-1 (December, 1939), with picture of four stamps.

Each stamp has text at bottom - "STORYLAND STAMP No. xx - © 1939, HORLICKS.

Full list of stamps from a recent eBay auction:
1.Alice and the Rabbit 2. Thumbelina on the Water-Lily Leaf 3. Aladdin and the Lamp 4.Munchausen and the Stag 5.David Hurls the Stone 6. Black Beauty's Rescue from the Fire 7. Caddie Rides to the Rescue 8.Marlley's Ghost Appears to Scrooge 9. Philip Marsham in Irons 10. David Copperfield Arrives at Aunt Betsy's 11. Charles in the Hurricane 12. Don Quixote and the Windmills 13.Kate and Jansci Dancing 14. Hansel and the Witch15.Gulliver in Captivity 16.Hans Skating on the Canal 17. Heidi and Her Pets 18. Hitty Carried Away by the Crow 19.Huck and Jim on the Raft 20.Ivanhoe Goes to the Tournament 21.David Balfour Wrecked at Sea 22.Arthur Receives the Sword 23.Hawkeye and His Long Rifle 24.Jo Sells Her Long Hair 25.The Knighting of Myles 26.Bottom and the Fairy Queen 27.Captain Ahab Sights His Enemy 28.Peter Teaches the Children to Fly 29.The Pied Piper and the Rats 30.Pinocchio Loses His Feet 31.Rebecca on the Bridge 32.Rip and the Little Stranger 33.Robin Hood at the Tournament 34.Crusoe Discovers a Footprint 35.Mary Follows a Cry in the Night 36.Smoky's First Lesson from Clint 37.Tom Bailey Escapes from his room 38.Fritz Dodges a Coconut 39.Jason Taming the Bulls 40.d'Artagnan Meets the Musketeers 41.Toby Watches Ella Ride 42.Tom Brown Fights the Bully 43.Whitewashing the Fence 44.Jim Hawkins and Long John 45.Pierre Boarding the Submarine 46.Tom Discovers He Is Dirty 47.Mr. Toad's Escape 48.Dorothy and the Scarecrow.

TULIP TIME, HOLLAND, MICHIGAN

Sheet of 32 stamps, 4 sets of 8 images showing scenes in the tulip gardens of Holland, MI. Ebay seller said the text in the selvage designated this as having NPSS Certificate number 86.

Mentioned on PSB page 04- 6-1 (December, 1939), with picture of six stamps.

Envelope: "35 Poster Stamps for the Famous American Series. Add a Set to Your Collection. Send a Set to Your Friends."

Top of sheet reads "35 Poster Stamps 35. Famous Americans who have achieved outstanding distinction in the Arts and Sciences, and were selected and placed on Postage Stamps by the United States Government in the year 1940.

Bottom of sheet reads "Copyright 1940 by William F. Schott. Published by Positive Publishing Company, New York, N. Y. Officially approved by the National Poster Stamp Society . . . Certificate No. 87 . . . Distributed by (blank space underneath for a dealer to add his imprint)

There are at least two colors - see images at right.

See Cert. # 101

32 poster stamps mounted in a special stamp album published and distributed by the Independent Grocers Alliance of America as premiums with the purchase of IGA products. The stamps depict drawings specially produced by Disney studios to tell the story of Walt Disney's movie version of PINOCCHIO.

Each stamp measures 41mm x 54mm. Closed album measures 6 13/16in x 4 13/16in.

The album includes a miniature copy of the National Poster Stamp Society Certificate of Approval No. 88 inside the back cover.

(Thanks to eBay seller kaw824 for images and text for this item.)

Mentioned on PSB page 05- 1-1 (February, 1940), with picture of four stamps.

12/30/17 - NEW FINDS BELOW!

TEXT AT TOP OF SHEET:
State of Maine Poster Stamps Distributed by the Maine Development Commission, Augusta, Maine, Everette F. Greaton, Executive Secretary - State of Maine Publicity Bureau, Portland, Maine, Guy P. Butler, Manager - National Poster Stamp Society, Chicago, Ill. Certificate No. 89 - For Stamp Collecting Information, write above at 2445 S. Damen Ave.

TEXT AT BOTTOM OF SHEET"
Copyrighted 1940 Maine Poster Stamp Society - Joy Dow Jr., President

[Thanks to Paul Smith of Petersburg, West Virginia for the images and data]

There is an album for the stamps.

Mentioned on PSB page 05- 2-3 (April, 1940), with picture of four stamps.

Sheet of 30 different ABRAHAM LINCOLN Poster Stamps. The sheet measures 11 1/2" x 12 1/2".

LINCOLN MEMORIAL UNIVERSITY EDITION - POSTER STAMP SERIES No. 2 of ABRAHAM LINCOLN IMMORTAL AMERICAN - These poster stamps have been produced from prints made from the original negatives or negatives made from the original photographs in the MESERVE COLLECTION. They are published with the consent and approval of F. H. Meserve, New York City, The portray a vivid, timely and interesting photographic study of the Great Emancipator. Everyone should own a set. Published by Historic Poster Stamps Inc, 211 West Wacker Drive, Chicago. Copyright 1940 by R. L. Parkinson - Officially approved by the National Poster Stamp Society Certificate No. 90. Original photos by Brady, von Schneider, Church, Butler, Fassett, Cole, Hesler, German, Jackson, Pearson, Gardner, Joslin.

Mentioned on PSB page 06- 3-1 (June, 1941), with picture of two stamps and the album.

Mentioned on PSB page 05- 3-5 (June, 1940), with picture. Also mentioned in "American Forests" volume 46, a message from the NPSS saying the Society is indeed glad to give you a certificate of approval on this poster stamp.
(Thanks, Google Books.)

Rare! Vintage sheet of 25 poster stamps designed by the master artist/cachetmaker Ludwig W. Staehle and published by Frederick H. Dietz to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the Pan American Union. The sheet carries the designation of: National Poster Stamp Society Certificate No. 92. The sheet is listed in the Parks supplement as additional Design H for page 54 of The Cachet Catalog of Staehle & Knapp. Approximate sheet size: 9.5in x 11mm

Mentioned on PSB page 05- 3-1 (June, 1940), with picture of four stamps.

Sales envelope

Mentioned on PSB page 05- 4-1 (August, 1940), with picture of six stamps.

YES, there was a booklet for the stamps, and a lot of thought and effort went into it. Look at the scans below of some of the pages.

(image courtesy of Bud Hahn)

Mentioned on PSB page 05-5-2 (October, 1940), with picture.

Mentioned on PSB page 05-5-6 (October, 1940), with picture.

Mentioned on PSB page 05-5-6 (October, 1940), with picture.

Mentioned on PSB page 05- 4-1, with picture of three stamps. Also an ad for them on PSB page 05-4-3 (August, 1940), with cert #

I suspect there was a booklet for these - has anyone seen it?

Envelope: "35 Poster Stamps for the Famous American Series. Add a Set to Your Collection. Send a Set to Your Friends."

See Cert. # 87.

Mentioned on PSB page 05-5-2 (October, 1940), with picture of two stamps.

Mentioned on PSB page 05-5-5 (October, 1940), with picture.

Mentioned on PSB page 05-6-4 (December, 1940), with picture.

Mentioned on PSB page 05-6-4 (December, 1940), with picture.

2/4/19 - Found on eBay

Mentioned on PSB page 05-6-1 (December, 1940), with pictures of some of the stamps.

This sheet has exactly the same format as the MICHIGAN'S OUTDOORS stamps, of which we have seen eight(!) sheets, so there could be more of these too.

6/20/19 - I found another eBay auction with a block of just twelve of these in a booklet, shown at right.

Not mentioned in the PSB.

11/27/17 - I just found the second and third images in my archives - steps 1 & 2 from a set of progressive proofs of this label! Their creation dates are five years ago, so no telling where I got them.

YES, I know it says "31 PRESIDENTS" on the sheet, but 32 are shown!

Not mentioned in the PSB.

IMPERF version of 110/Gummed. 250 X 306 mm.

Not mentioned in the PSB.

Mentioned on PSB page 06- 2-3, with picture of six stamps. 6/1/17 - Thanks to Bud Hahn for image of complete sheet, with Certificate number.

Poster stamps: US 1941 WWII BAAC St George Stamps by Arthur Szyk

MOS # 3610.01 - Sheet of twenty-five vintage fund raising vignettes depicting St. George slaying a swastika emblazoned dragon. as listed in Mosbaugh's U.S. All Funds Catalog - Section VII ETHNIC SEALS. Designed for the British American Ambulance Corps, Inc. and signed in plate by Arthur Szyk, the sheet carries the designation: National Poster Stamp Society Certificate No. 113. Approximate size: 9.9in x 12.45in.

(Thanks, rogbon)

Sheet of 25 vintage vignettes inscribed: Tourist Travel Series published by the Missouri State Chamber of Commerce. National Poster Stamp Society Certificate No. 115. Sheet size: 8.75in x 12.9in.

Mentioned on PSB page 06- 3-1, with pictures of 6 stamps.

Labels: Sheet of 32 (4 X 8) US flag stamps - "OLD GLORY."
Published by S.N. ROONEY, NEW YORK, N.Y.
Officially approved by the National Poster Stamp Society , Certificate No. 117.
Perfed/Gummed.

Not mentioned in the PSB.

Each sheet has the following credit line:
Printed in the U.S.A. by The Schilling Press, Inc., 137 E. 25th St., New York City. Photos by White Studio

No further information regarding their source or purpose or if there are any other similar sheets for other institutions.

US NAVAL ACADEMY Poster Stamps Sheet
Mint sheet of 24 vintage vignettes (eight each of three different photos by White Studio). Overall sheet size: 10.4in x 16in.

ST. LAWRENCE UNIVERSITY & MANHATTAN COLLEGE Poster Stamps Sheet
Mint sheet of 24 vintage vignettes (eight each of three different photos by White Studio). Overall sheet size: 16in x 10.4in.

COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY Poster Stamps Sheet
Mint sheet of 24 vintage vignettes (eight each of three different photos by White Studio). Overall sheet size: 10.4in x 16in.

US MILITARY ACADEMY (WEST POINT) Poster Stamps Sheet
Mint sheet of 24 vintage vignettes (eight each of three different photos by White Studio). Overall sheet size: 16in x 10.4in.

(courtesy of Roger Riga)

Mentioned on PSB page 06- 4-1, with pictures of the one stamp each from the first three schools.

On page 06-3-6 of the PSB a stamp from the set for West Point is mentioned and shown.

 
ST. LAWRENCE UNIVERSITY & MANHATTAN COLLEGE

 
COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY

 
US MILITARY ACADEMY (WEST POINT)

Mentioned on PSB page 06- 3-2, with picture.

- Same as Above: but Imperf.

Four flag vignettes with text
The sheet is gummed and measures 127mm x 179mm.
"1939" appears under each of the four vignettes.
It has zig-zag roulettes, horizontally from the left edge of the sheet to about 6 mm past the right line of horizontal roulettes, i.e., about 13mm short of the right edge of the sheet; vertically extending about 13 mm past the upper and about 16 mm past the lower line of horizontal roulettes but not through to the edges.

"Published by Arving Whitworth, P. O. Box 55, Terre Haute, Indiana" (All I could find out about Arving Whitworth on the www is that he published the book "Covered bridges: Parke County, Indiana")

(courtesy of Roger Riga)

DETAILS BELOW

6/6/17 - Bud Hahn sent me a scan of an article by John Hotchner in the 8/2/04 issue of Linn's, revealing a new variety of all three of these sheetlets, with the denominations "10¢&15¢" in the top, right corners. I assume these were the original versions, and Dietz saw his error (he had already listed "10¢" in the top left), then issued corrected versions, with "15¢&20¢," and later issued those corrected versions with simulated perfs. All are now pictured below. I have revised the F-P descriptions below to reflect this new knowledge. Thanks, Bud and John!

It seems to me Dietz mis-corrected himself - he should have changed the denominations in the top LEFT corner, from "6¢&10¢" to "6¢&8¢," and then added "20¢" somewhere else, though that would have destroyed the symmetry.

U.S. Airmail stamps of 1941, C25-31.
Denominations are 6¢, 8¢, 10¢, 15¢, 20¢, 30¢, and 50¢.
The Dietz labels below list only SIX of these denominations, omitting the 8¢ - curious.

- a. Eastern "Silverliner". Silver & Blue On White. Perfed/Gummed. Stamp denominations in top right corner are "10¢&15¢"

- b. Same as a, but stamp denominations in top right corner are "15¢&20¢"

- c. Same as b, but Brown On White, and Imperf.

Second version is described and pictured on PSB page 06-4-6.

- a. TWA "Stratoliner". Silver & Blue On White. Perfed/Gummed. Stamp denominations in top right corner are "10¢&15¢"

- b. Same as a, but stamp denominations in top right corner are "15¢&20¢"

- c. Same as b, but Brown On White, and Imperf.

Second version is described and pictured on PSB page 06-4-6.

11/27/17 - What about the fourth image? Paper looks blue, plane is blue and gray rather than silver. Is that a new variety, or just a changeling, colors altered by oxidation?

- a. Pan American "Clipper". Silver & Blue On White. Perfed/Gummed. Stamp denominations in top right corner are "10¢&15¢"

- b. Same as a, but stamp denominations in top right corner are "15¢&20¢"

- c. Same as b, but Brown On White, and Imperf.

Second version is described and pictured on PSB page 06-4-6.

11/27/17 - What about the fourth image? Paper looks blue, plane is blue and gray rather than silver. Is that a new variety, or just a changeling, colors altered by oxidation?

- SAME AS ABOVE: BUT "NATIONAL AVIATION DAY" OVERPRINT IS ON THE LEFT.

Mentioned and pictured on PSB page 06-5-2.

Mentioned and pictured on PSB page 06-5-2.

Text in margins:

FOR VICTORY - JOIN THE "V" CLUB OF AMERICA . BRITISH AMERICAN AMBULANCE CORPS INC, SPECIAL EDITION PUBLISHED IN COOPERATION WITH THE NATIONAL POSTER STAMP SOCIETY. COPYRIGHT 1941 - REGISTERED WITH U. S. STATE DEPARTMENT - APPROVED BY THE NATIONAL POSTER STAMP SOCIETY - CERTIFICATE NUMBER 126 - DESIGNED BY CLARENCE P. HORNUNG - PRINTED BY HERMAN JAFFE.

Thanks to eBay seller scmbgetty for this new find.

Mentioned and pictured on PSB page 06-5-1.

Mentioned on PSB page 06-5- 1. Since the 1943 issue of this series had a cert, I suspect this one did too.

6/10/14 - Yup - found on eBay today!

Sheetlet of 12 "V for Victory" patriotic poster stamps, two each of six designs.

Inscription in top selvage:
"Published by DODD-SIMPSON PRESS (1938) LIMITED (Printed in Canada)
2764 Notre Dame St., West - Montreal, Canada

Inscription in bottom selvage:
Officially approved by THE NATIONAL POSTER STAMP SOCIETY
2445 So. Damien Ave. CHICAGO, ILL. (Certificate No. 128)
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ON POSTER STAMP COLLECTING WRITE THE SOCIETY FOR DETAILS

Perforated and gummed.

Dimensions of each stamp = approximately 52mm x 68mm
Dimensions of entire sheetlet = approximately 179mm x 300mm.

WWII 1942 Heroic Americans Poster Stamps Collection

Sheet of 30 Poster Stamps. Dimensions 12" X 12 1/2". HEROIC AMERICANS - POSTER STAMP SERIES NO. 3 - FROM THE ORIGINAL WATER COLOR PAINTINGS BY LOUIS BONHAJO - PUBLISHED BY HISTORIC PRINTS AND POSTER STAMPS INC, 211 West Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL Copyright 1942, R. L. Parkinson - Officially approved by the National Pster Stamp Society Certificate No. 130.

This item is a collection of 30 poster stamps depicting American heroes mounted in a special stamp album. The album and stamps depicting watercolors by the artist Louis Bonhajo were produced by Roscoe L. Parkinson, published by HISTORIC PRINTS & POSTER STAMPS of Chicago and distributed by Jewel Food Stores to promote the purchase of U.S. Defense Bonds and Stamps during WWII. Although not appearing on the individual stamps or the album, this issue is known to carry the designation of: National Poster Stamp Society Certificate No. 130. Each stamp measures 45mm x 55mm. Closed album measures 4in x 8 7/8in.

Mentioned and pictured on PSB page 07-1-1

12/01/2009 - A visitor to this site writes:

In a recent auction lot I received 2 full sheets of Federation of Crippled and Disabled stamps with the National poster stamp society certificate no 131. One page has a red brown border with a dark brown design of a man and women looking up at a beam of light. The second page has the same design but with an apple green border and a deep green design. The pages are in five rows of 10 with the following inscriptions in the borders:

The Federation employs only Disabled People - Copyright 1942 Federation of Crippled and Disabled, INC. - Approved by The National Poster Stamp Society Certificate No. 131 - Designed by Richard A. Loederer - Produced by Herman Jaffe - Help us Build for Future Happiness

And across the top of the page is the following heading:
Federation Of Crippled And Disabled, INC 1931 Broadway New York, N.Y.

- Robert Jobe

Our thanks to Mr. Jobe

Mentioned and pictured on PSB page 07-1-2

Sheet of 64 PATRIOTIC United States Poster Stamps. The sheet measures 18" x 15".

UNITED STATES FLAGS - NATIONAL, STATE, TERRITORIAL, PRESIDENTIAL FLAGS AND SEALS - SYMBOLS OF UNITY - Produced by Herman Jaffe, New York, NY - Copyright 1942 - Sponsored and Distributed by FRIENDS OF DEMOCRACY INC, L. M. BIRKHEAD, National Director, Eastern Regional Office, 103 Park Ave, New York. Approved by the National Poster Stamp Society Certificate No. 132.

Thanks to eBay seller scmbgetty for the image.

WWII 1941 Civilian Defense Insignia Poster Stamps
Sheet of fifteen vintage vignettes depicting the sleeve insignia of the various groups of U.S. Civilian Defense Workers, plus five text labels and marginal inscriptions. Published by the Barnum Poster Stamp Exchange, the sheet carries the designation of: National Poster Stamp Society Certificate No. 134. Approximate size of each stamp: 64mm x 44mm. Overall sheet size: 10.2in x 9.4in.

Mentioned on PSB page 07- 1-5, with pictures of two stamps.

Mentioned on PSB page 07- 1-5, with pictures of three stamps.

WEST VIRGINIA POSTER STAMP SERIES NO 1

Mentioned on PSB page 07-5- 1 (October, 1942). No mention of a cert, but it looks like a candidate to me.

Not mentioned or shown in the PSB

4/10/07 - Dealer David Semsrott wrote me as follows:

I have Certificate No. 144, Win with MacArthur, one is black and white and the other in pastel color.

See images - many thanks, David.

Mentioned and pictured on PSB page 07-4-6

Mentioned and pictured on PSB page 07-4-3.

THE GOLDEN RULE FOUNDATION
IN HONOR OF YOUR MOTHER, HELP OTHER MOTHERS
Honor your mother by helping other mothers

Two colors known - red and blue - other colors may exist

Mentioned and pictured on PSB page 08-3-3.

BUT the sheet says its number is 147, which already belongs to the item above.

Another slipup by the PSS!

2/7/18 - I found the images at right, below, of a booklet for this set of stamps!

Mentioned and pictured on PSB page 07-4-2.

Mentioned and pictured on PSB page 07-4-2.

Mentioned on PSB page 07-5- 1. Since the 1943 issue of this series had a cert, I suspect this one did too.

6/10/14 - Yup, found on eBay!

Mentioned and pictured on PSB page 07-6-6.

Mentioned and pictured on PSB page 08-3-1.

DIETZ - Honoring the United Nations - S/S; Nations United Fighting For Victory & Liberty. Red, Yellow, White, Blue & Black Center With Blue Marginal Printing. Designed By L.W. Staehle. Imperf/Ungummed. 90 X 126 mm

Mentioned and pictured on PSB page 09-2-3.

Mentioned and pictured on PSB page 08-2-2.

Sheet of 20 different World War II poster stamps. Copyright 1943.
FIGHTING AMERICANS - DECORATED FOR CONSPICUOUS GALLANTRY WORLD WAR II
From original watercolor paintings by Louis Bonhajo - Published by Roscoe Parkinson, 40 So. Clinton Street, Chicago, ILL. Copyright 1943 - National Poster Stamp Society Certificate 159.

DESIGNS: VALOR FOR VICTORY; General Douglas MacArthur - Hero of Bataan; Admiral William Halsey - Naval Commander; Captain John S. Phillips, USN, Commanding Officer; Capt. Colin P. Kelly, US Army Air Corps - Flying Fortress Pilot - deceased; Major H. T. Wheless - Daring courageous Air Officer; Capt. Arthur, U. S. Army - Fighting One Man Army of Bataan; Anna Bernatitus, LT, US Mavy Nurse Corps - Fearless and Devoted; Lt. Col. James Deveraux, USMC - Defender of Wake Island; Commander Frank Fenno Jr - Submarine Commander; LtCdr John Bulkley USN, PT Boat Squadron Commander; LtCdr Edward O'Hare - Intrepid Naval Flying Ace; Lt John James Powers - missing - Immortal Navy Flyerl LtCdr Corydon, Naval Medical Officer; LtCdr Frederick Warder - U. S. Submarine Seawolf; Major Gen James Doolittle, USA, Commanded first flight to Tokyo; Major John Smith, USMC - Area Commander Squadron VMF 223; Captain Edward Moran USN - Commander USS Boise; Corporal Barney Ross, USMC - Marine Hero of Guadalcanal and Joseph Day, Sgt, USA, The Flag Goes Ashore in Africa/ Medal of Honor recipients.

Booklet: to Mount Above Labels & Stories of Persons Shown. 98 X 225 mm

Mentioned and pictured on PSB page 08-4-1.

a. Same as Above: but With 3 White Stars In Blue Squares at Top and missing second line of text at bottom.

Mentioned and pictured on PSB page 08-6-4.

Note text at bottom - one line of text is missing from the version with the stars. This suggests to me that it was issued first, and then the stars had to be removed to make room for the extra line of text.

Mentioned and pictured on PSB page 08-4-4.

Labels: Sheet of Photo Labels From Life of Theodore Roosevelt Jr. Sepia On White.

General Theodore Roosevelt Jr. 1947 Poster Stamps Sheet

MOS # 1460.01.x. Sheet of 32 vintage fund raising vignettes as listed in Mosbaugh's U.S. All Funds Seals Catalog - Section X MISCELLANEOUS SEALS. The stamps depicting depicting scenes from the life of T.R. Jr. and the accompanying brochure were published by HERMAN JAFFE, PRINTER of New York for The General Theodore Roosevelt Jr. Library Fund Committee. The sheet carries the designation of: National Stamp Society Certificate No. 162. Each stamp measures 45mm x 55mm. Overall sheet measures 16.25in x 9in. Closed brochure measures 3.85in x 9in.

There are two mysteries about this sheetlet - first, it has the number 162, but so does the sheetlet immediately above. Second, the inscription says "National Stamp Society" not "National Poster Stamp Society" - but that could have been simply an oversight by the printer. Roger Riga suggests the number on this might have been a typo, and it is actually Cert # 182 or even 192. I think he is right.

Mentioned on PSB page 12-4-1.

Mentioned and pictured on PSB page 15-4-1.

MICHIGAN'S OUTDOORS 1943 Poster Stamp Sheet
Sheet of twenty-four vintage vignettes (contains two blocks of twelve designs, nine depicting natural resources, and three with WWII era patriotic themes). Published by the MICHIGAN UNITED CONSERVATION CLUBS, each sheet carries the designation of: National Poster Stamp Society Certificate No. 163. Approximate size of sheet: 7.9in x 9.5in.

Mentioned and pictured on PSB page 08-5-1.

Not mentioned or pictured in the PSB

Mentioned and pictured on PSB page 09-2-1.

(courtesy of Roger Riga)

Mentioned and pictured on PSB page 08-6-5.

Labels: Sheet of 50 (10 X 5) Identical.
Helmeted soldier carrying rifle, silhouettes of Hussite warriors with Hussite and Czechoslovak flags in the background;
"CZECHOSLOVAKS CARRY ON." Blue & Red on White.
Size vignette = 25mm wide x 35mm high (1" x 1.4")
Size complete sheet approx. 294mm wide, 224mm high (11.6" x 8.8")

Text in top selvage at right: "APPROVED BY THE NATIONAL POSTER STAMP SOCIETY - CERTIFICATE NUMBER 168 - December 1943"

Text in top selvage center (Czech lion on either side): "The Battlecry of the Czechoslovak Republic: TRUTH PREVAILS - PRAVDA VÍTÉZÍ" (national motto of the Czech Republic)

Text in top selvage at left: "CZECHOSLOVAK INFORMATION SERVICE, 1789 BROADWAY, NEW YORK 19, N.Y."

Mentioned and pictured on PSB page 09-3-5.

The image was designed by famed Czech artist Antonín Pelc (1895-1965), and first appeared in 1942 on a poster. MORE ABOUT THAT HERE

Thanks to Czech visitor Štefan Šuták for the images and information about this new find!

Labels: Sheet of 30 (6 X 5) 1943 World Champion New York Yankees. Issued by National Poster Stamp Society, Patterson, NJ. Copyrighted 1944. Photos of 30 different Yankee player stamps. perforated, 11" x 13-1/5"

1944 New York Yankees Album Stamps. These full color gummed backed stamps are from 1944. The 1.75" x 2.35" Yankee stamps commemorate the 1943 World Series Champions and were issued in sheets of 30 with an album that was made to hold the stamps. The stamps feature "full color reproduction of Kodachrome action photos", and the player's name in white on red. The bottom of the sheet reads "NEW YORK YANKEES 1943 WORLD CHAMPIONS" "Approved by the National Poster Stamp Society, Certificate No. 169, Copyright 1944 Major Leaguers, Patterson, NJ. ".

Mentioned and pictured on PSB page 09-5-1.

01/25/2019 - I found these images of the order form in an eBay auction.

Mentioned and pictured on PSB page 09-5-4.

Mentioned and pictured on PSB page 09-6-5.

It looks like the PSS was getting careless with the numbers, this is the second instance of the same number used twice (see 162)

(Thanks to eBay seller david_graham50 for this find.)

Booklet, illustrated by famed artist Arthur Szyk for the American League for a Free Palestine.

Nine pieces: (1) the folded cover with text providing a statement of the organization's purpose and goals; (2) four pages providing "a modern version of the famous parable from the Hagaddah" including Szyk images of the wicked, indifferent, uninformed, and wise sons; and (3) four booklet panes of ten wise son stamps in each of four colors. Mosbaugh #10.2.a.x;.b.x & .c.x & 10.3.a.x. No gum. Note: these panes have the "Approved by the National Poster Society, Certificate No. 170..." inscription in pane's left margin. Approximate size of each piece: 8.35 in x 3.5in.

Found on eBay - Here we go again! They used this number THREE TIMES! Whatever.

Not mentioned or illustrated in the PSB

Mentioned and pictured on PSB page 09-5-6.

Mentioned and pictured on PSB page 09-5-1.

The complete sheet measures about 11" x 8 1/2".

The sheet of poster stamps/labels was created by the "EMERGENCY COMMITTEE TO SAVE THE JEWISH PEOPLE OF EUROPE" New York, NY.

The top of each poster stamp reads: "HELP US SURVIVE !" while at the bottom of each poster stamp, it reads: "5704 Emergency Committee 1944. To Save the Jewish People of Europe. 25 West 45th Street, New York, N.Y."

Why do I bother? Yet another number used twice.

Not mentioned or pictured in the PSB

MICHIGAN'S OUTDOORS 1944 Poster Stamp Sheet
Sheet of twenty-four vintage vignettes (contains two blocks of twelve designs, nine depicting natural resources, and four with WWII era patriotic themes). Published by the MICHIGAN UNITED CONSERVATION CLUBS, each sheet carries the designation of: National Poster Stamp Society Certificate No. 173. Approximate size ofsheet: 7.9in x 9.5in.

Mentioned and pictured on PSB page 09-6-3.

Mentioned and pictured on PSB page 09-6-1.

No mention of a cert, but its similarity to the "Fighting Americans" set suggests it is another PSB product, and has a cert.

Printed by the Polish Government Information Center 745 Fifth Ave New York, NY.
Registered with the State Department #418.
Approved by the / National Poster Stamp Society / Certificate No. 174 / Copyright 1944

Printed in a sheet of 50 (5x10)

Mentioned and pictured on PSB page 10-4-4.

Mentioned and pictured on PSB page 10-4-3.

MICHIGAN'S OUTDOORS 1945 Poster Stamp Sheet
Sheet of twenty-four vintage vignettes - contains two blocks of twelve designs. Published by the MICHIGAN UNITED CONSERVATION CLUBS,
??? each sheet carries the designation of: National Poster Stamp Society Certificate No. 176???
Approximate size ofsheet: 7.9in x 9.5in.

Mentioned and pictured on PSB page 10-6-1.

Mentioned and pictured on PSB page 13-6-3.

Also a booklet to hold the stamps, with text about each President, and about the Railroad. Book is inscribed "THE PRESIDENTS OF THE UNITED STATES,Copyright 1946 by ROSCOE PARKINSON,CHICAGO--SECOND EDITON."

Thanks to eBay sellers luttrellsonline1, pittsburgh_clockshop, cdmn13 for images and information about this item.

(sold for $39 on eBay, 7/31/2010)

Not mentioned or pictured in the PSB

"Approved by the National Poster Stamp Society"

Mentioned and pictured on PSB page 15-1-1.

MICHIGAN'S OUTDOORS 1946 Poster Stamp Sheet
Sheet of twenty-four vintage vignettes (contains two blocks of twelve designs, all depicting natural resources) Published by the MICHIGAN UNITED CONSERVATION CLUBS, each sheet carries the designation of: National Poster Stamp Society Certificate No. 182. Approximate size of sheet: 7.9in x 9.5in.

Mentioned and pictured on PSB page 11-5-1.

American Checkered Giant Rabbit Club 1947 Poster Stamps
Sheet of fifty vintage vignettes promoting rabbit raising. The sheet carries the designation of: National Poster Stamp Society Certificate No. 183. Approximate size of each stamp: 51mm x 34mm. Overall sheet size: 10.2in x 13in. Mint never hinged.

Mentioned and pictured on PSB page 14-1-2.

EXPLORE RUGGED IDAHO Poster Stamp Sheet
Sheet of sixteen vintage tourism promotion vignettes. Published by Paul L. Pearson, each sheet carries the designation of: National Poster Stamp Society Certificate No. 184. Approximate sheet size: 8.5in x 11in.

Mentioned and pictured on PSB page 14-1-4.

Florida Historical Research Institute Poster Stamps
Sheet of 24 vintage tourism promotion vignettes. The sheet carries the designation of: National Poster Stamp Society Certificate No. 188. Approximate size of each stamp: 59mm x 74mm. Overall sheet size: 14.3in x 15.6in. Approximate size of closed album: 8.5in x 11in.

Described with one stamp image on PSB page 14-3-1.

Thanks to Rogbon for this find.

Sheet of 100 different CHICAGO RAILROAD FAIR poster stamps.
(Actually it's 102 stamps, there are two generic stamps for the Railroad Fair itself, at top left and right on the sheet. One is pasted on the back cover of the booklet in the last image at right).

THE RAILROAD'S CONTRIBUTION TO AMERICAN PROGRESS - APPROVED BY THE NATIONAL POSTER STAMP SOCIETY CERTIFICATE NO. 189 - COPYRIGHT 1948 - VAN MILLARD PUBLISHERS, 28 EAST HURON DRIVE, CHICAGO, ILL. Has representations for the following rail road lines: Santa Fe Railway, Baltimore and Ohio, B&C, Boston and Main, Burlington Lines, Chicago and North Western, Rock Ilsand Railroad, Chicago Great Western, Erie, The New MONON - the Hoosier Line, Great Northern Railway, Illinois Central, Nickel Plate Road, New York Central, The Milwaukee, Northern Pacific, Pennsylvania, Wabash, Union Pacific, Freedom Train 1948, 1st Diesel Built 1924 , Alco's Last Steam, NYC Niagara, World's Largest - A 4-8-8- 4. Iron Hrse in New Harness, Mallet 0-6-6-0. 4-6-2 appeared in 1880, Commodore Vanderbuilt 1869, An Early 4-4-0.

The complete sheet measures 21" x 16"

I have owned the 8-1/2" x 11" booklet shown for many years - all 100 of the stamps are pasted into it, and there's not a word about the Poster Stamp Society. Only on the complete sheet can one find that connection!

Thanks to eBay seller scmbgetty for this new find.

Mentioned and pictured on PSB page 14-6-1.

Hollywood Screen Stars Stamp Album
Hollywood Star Stamps

Album - 10.25" x 13" with 20 leaves (40 pages) front and back. ©1947. Harlich Manufacturing Co. Album covers in at least three color combinations.

Sheetlets of stamps depicting Hollywood stars. 45 sheetlets were produced, with each sheet containing 6, 9, or 12 stamps per sheet. Total stamps = 474. Sheetlets were sold invidually, in cellophane envelopes, for 10 cents apiece.

The purpose of this stamp set was to raise money for the Motion Picture Relief Fund. Harlich Manufacturing of Chicago is credited as the manufacturer of the album. The album states that this set was "Approved by National Poster Stamp Society. Certificate No. 195." It was envisioned that there would be future versions of this stamp collection, as these were titled "First Edition." It appears there was never a second edition.

Mentioned and pictured on PSB page 13-6-1.

Mentioned on PSB page 15- 5-1, with picture.

The format is similar to the earlier Yankees stamps (#169), so I think this set had a cert #.

MORE ABOUT THIS SET HERE

The PSB does not mention the format, but I found pages on the www that said these were issued in sheets of 10, sheets of 20, and sheets of 40. The image at right shows 5 sheets of 40, and I think that is the original format. It would be easy to break those down into the smaller multiples. As for distribution, note the final scan at right - these were also distributed through filling stations!

Because these are considered precursors of modern full-color baseball cards, they have become part of the very active baseball card market, and a complete set in top condition can fetch upwards of $2,000 today! Wouldn't you like to have bought a set for $1.00 in 1949?!

2/10/2018 - I was doing a search of the www, looking for anything new related to the NPSS, and found this entry in a government copyright bulletin for 1952:

Survey Research Center, Ann Arbor, Mich; MICHIGAN conservation stamps, 1952. MICHIGAN UNITED CONSERVATION CLUBS. Michigan's outdoors; photographed in natural color. Poster stamps showing 12 different subjects or scenes. Color stamps each ca. 1x2 in. on sheet 8 x 10 in. "Michigan conservation stamps, 1952, approved by National Poster Stamp Society, Chicago, Cert. no. 204.."

Stay tuned.

2/10/2018 - The same search that led me to the entry above (#204) returned this as well in a government copyright bulletin for 1953:

MICHIGAN UNITED CONSERVATION CLUBS. Michigan's outdoors; photographed in natural color, poster stamps showing 12 different subjects or scenes, color reproductions of photos, on sheet 8 x 10 in. "Michigan conservation stamps, 1953 approved by National Poster Stamp Society, Chicago, cert. no. 205."

Stay tuned.

Mentioned and pictured on PSB page 07-3-2.

Mentioned and pictured on PSB page 10-3-1.

These could be PSS labels, since we know from the PSB that the numbering started with #47, so numbers must have been assigned retroactively to 46 issues.

Mentioned and pictured on PSB page 02-2-3.

11/4/2011 - described on PSB page 02-3-5