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Behold: The Mailster!
In which we explore a little-known chapter in U.S. postal history. Plus a new Inconspicuous News Roundup!
Sep 9
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A Very Special Postal Art Project
For 36 years, Alan Blackman mailed letters to himself and matched his handwriting on the envelopes to the visual themes of the stamps, with amazing…
Jun 16
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A Very Special, Utterly Enjoyable Piece of Mail
A reader sent me an extremely thoughtful letter. Plus more apostrophic signage and a new Inconspicuous News Roundup!
May 21
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One Person’s Obsessive Archive of Postal Activity
More than a century ago, an Ohio woman began meticulously logging every piece of mail she sent and received.
Apr 21
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The Joy of Mail
And how I’ve recently rekindled it in my life. Plus a new raffle and still more stick figures in peril!
Sep 8, 2025
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A Close Look at Security Envelope Patterns
These classically inconspicuous designs, which are hiding in plain sight, have inspired collectors, artists, and at least one architect. Plus more stick…
Aug 19, 2025
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A Deep Dive on Air Mail Envelope Design
We all know what an air mail envelope looks like — or do we?
Dec 30, 2024
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☞ A Deep Dive on the “Return to Sender” Pointing Hand ☜
This familiar symbol has featured a surprising number of design variations over the years.
Dec 10, 2024
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