Sam's Postcards: USA

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Sonntag, 5. Februar 2017

The Hope Diamond

My postcard pal Dan from Atlanta (USA) sent me this stunning card of the Hope Diamond from the National Museum of Natural History (Smithsonian Institution). Dan obviously knows about my passion for jewellery!
The text on the back of the card says:

"The Hope Diamond was cut from the famous 'French Blue', which was brought to France from India in 1668 to become part of the crown jewels. The French Blue was stoles in 1792 and never recovered, but in 1812 an extraordinary 45.52 carat deep blue diamond came on the market in London. Later it was purchased by Henry Philip Hope for whom it was named. In 1949 the gem was acquired from the estate of Mrs. Evelyn Walsh McLean by Harry Winston, and in 1958 he presented it to the Smithsonian Institution. It is shown here in a diamond and platinum necklace designed by Pierre Cartier for Mrs. McLean in 1910. "

Many thanks for the gorgeous postcard Dan!

The beautiful stamps on the back of the card

Sonntag, 11. Januar 2015

895 - Card from Ryan

SWAP
I guess Ryan is my postcard pal for over one year now and is still exchanging cards with me regularly. I'm very happy about that fact and hope we will continue sending and receiving cards from each other in 2015 and further on! :)
This time he sent me a card of a drum set and put as usual wonderful stamps on its back.

From: USA
Received: 15.10.2014

American Toleware and American Clock

A gorgeous Nevada stamp and healthy one :D

893 - Breaking Bad

Breaking Bad

ROUND ROBIN
Awesome! Meredith lives in Albuquerque, the city in which the TV series Breaking Bad is said to be set in. Breaking Bad is one of my favorite series and Meridith totally made my day! Many thanks!! :D

From: USA
Received: 15.10.2014

Freitag, 9. Januar 2015

881 - Long-Lost Card

That's what a long-lost card looks like...

FAVORITES TAG
Oh my... take a look on this card of the Brooklyn Bridge in New York! Gina sent it on August 19th and it took a long time to get to me. At some point I started to get impatient and asked Gina, whether she already sent the card. Sorry again Gina, for being so impatient. After I finally received the card, I knew why its journey took so long. It probably got shred in a postal machine!? Anyway, I'm more than happy to own this very unique card, because it brought me a marvelous chat with Gina, a wonderful person. Many thanks Gina, for all your effort, the lovely card and all the beautiful stamps! :)

From: USA
Received: 27.09.2014

... and its back.

Donnerstag, 8. Januar 2015

876 - FIRE

Fire, 2011 - Brittany Keats Cerullo

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My friend Georgia sent me an art card by Brittany Keats Cerullo. The illustration 'Fire' was made by her in 2011. You can visit Cerullo's website here!

From: USA
Received: 25.09.2014

Montag, 10. November 2014

867 - San Francisco

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This wonderful "Greetings from San Francisco" card was also sent to me by my friend Ryan. San Francisco is one of the cities, I plan to visit some day! Of course with flowers in my hair! ;)

From the United States
Received: 20.09.2014

Great Harry Potter Stamp

I enjoy the Janis Joplin Stamp a lot!! :)

864 - Guten Tag

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My friend Ryan from the States sent me this "Guten Tag" postcard. Do you know what it means? Well, I won't tell you - look it up somewhere! Here's a hint: it's German. :)
Love those stamps Ryan used! See?

From the United States
Received: 19.09.2014

Mittwoch, 10. September 2014

846 - From the United States

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Today I found this butterfly lady in my mailbox - sent to me by Annerose and Walter from the United States. They wrote that they always waited for someone who might like those stamps and indeed - I like them very much! Especially the Washington and Lincoln stamps!
From the United States
Received: 10.09.2014

Montag, 8. September 2014

845 - From the US

Peter Attie (Peter Charlie) Bochero (1899-1960)
Untitled, 1950-1955

You're not looking very happy Mr. Lincoln, what's the matter?

Lovely stamp!

I absolutely LOVE this Janis Joplin stamp!

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Today I received another great card from my friend Ryan. This time an art card again. I still have to figure out the message of the painting! :D Maybe one of you can help me?
From the US
Received: 08.09.2014

844 - From the US

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Yeah another great card from the United States! I love collecting those "state" cards with all their information about state flag, state bird, state flower and so on...
This time I got Missouri! Wonderful!
From the US
Received: 08.09.2014

Sonntag, 31. August 2014

833 - From the United States

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My friend Ryan from the United States sent me this "Greetings from Austin" card. I love collection those cards - I guess I already have another "Greetings from..." card... maybe I just start to add a new label to my posts...?
From the United States
Received: 30.08.2014

Mittwoch, 27. August 2014

826 - From the United States

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Margie from Rhode Island sent me this card. It shows the dome of the State Capitol. On the card it says:

"Constructed of white Georgia marble, the State House, also called the State Capitol, rises 235 ft. to the statue of 'The Independent Man' at the top. The unsupported marble dome is one of only four of this design in the world. Designed by McKim, Mead and White. This view looking straight up shows the beautiful interior details."

A great card - thanks Margie!
From the United States

Received: 26.08.2014

Sonntag, 10. August 2014

807 - From USA

Northern California Coast

Harvey Milk was one of the first openly gay politicians! I like those rainbow colors on the left, which brings it to mind! :)

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Ryan from California sent me this amazing view card of the Northern California Coast. Doesn't it look gorgeous! He also added two new stamps: Gerald Murphy and Harvey Milk.
USA
08. August 2014