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“Et vinum laetificet cor hominis”
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Wine on Stamps Study Unit
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Welcome to the website for the Wine
on Stamps Study Unit. The Study Unit was was founded by Dr. Jim Crum in 1992. After a short hiatus beginning in 2004,
the Study Unit went back into operation in 2006. There are now over 50 members from 11 countries.
The
February 2012 issue of Enophilatelica features a reprint of the article "Drinking the God"
by David Malloy. This is last of a three part article tracing the connection between Bacchus and wine through stamps.
These articles were originally published in Enophilatelica in 2001 and 2002. Other articles discuss Napa Valley wine
postcards and a review of a large number of additions to the Wine on Stamps Checklist. The auction of the wine on stamps collection so graciously donated by Gini Howells was also announced. Proceeds
will be used for fund the publication of a Wine on Stamps Handbook. Members are encouraged to submit their bids by March
15, 2012. Remember
that the Wine on Stamps Study Unit will meet at the National Topical Stamp Show being held in Lancaster, PA June 22-24, 2012.
The Study Unit meeting will be at 12:00 noon on Saturday June 23. Check the show program for the meeting room. All
members are urged to attend and bring a local wine to share with others. Show details are available at http://americantopicalassn.org/ntss.shtml or contact David Wolfersberger. See you at the show!
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The
purpose of this Study Unit is to promote the collection and study of stamps and philatelic material related to wine, grapes,
wine production and related areas. See the next pages for more details on our quarterly journal, Enophilatelica;
membership; and the Checklist. You are invited to join the Wine on Stamps Study Unit. Please send an email to David Wolfersberger
at dewolf2@swbell.net for more information or a membership application.
Officers of the Study Unit are: David Wolfersberger President and Checklist Editor; Gini Howells, Vice President;
Paul Parham, Treasurer/Secretary; and Bruce L. Johnson, Enophilatelica editor.
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The Wine on Stamps Study Unit is affiliated with and supports the American Topical Association
and the American Philatelic Society. Please visit the ATA at: American Topical Association
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