Porky Pig #35
In "Goony Goony Island," Porky Pig stumbles into a whimsical world of postal oddities and collector’s curiosities, from Austrian operetta stamps to Norway’s tribute to its scientific pioneers. With a mix of quirky trivia and vintage catalog highlights, this 1971 Western Publishing gem offers a delightfully offbeat journey through the world of philately and numismatics, all illustrated by George Allard and colored by the Western Publishing Production Shop, with a vibrant cover by Ralph Heimdahl.
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Discusses Austrian Postal Authorities issuance of commemorative postage stamps devoted to famous operettas. Also the 1970-71 edition of the “U.S. Specialized Catalog of First Day Covers” (providing up-to-date market values) for 1.00, Norway’s issuance of postage stamps honoring great Norwegian scientists, a list of “the ten most wanted coins on the list of every serious collector”, and medals honoring Air Force General Curtis E. LeMay and commemorating the 25th anniversary of Hiroshima.
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