Here we tell little stories about various individual philatelic items. The PDF includes background information on the topic of the item, which could be featured in an exhibit alongside the item itself (whether thematic, open philately, or social philately). Sometimes you may wonder if the connections between the item and the theme are a bit far-fetched, other times they are more obvious. However, how far you take this in your own exhibit is up to you. We certainly enjoy letting our imagination roam when linking the item and the theme.
Today, it’s about fishermen and forgeries – specifically, how Clemens became interested in fly fishing through philatelic forgeries. This story not only highlights his unusual connection to philately, but also provides a fascinating depiction of “flies” on stamps. A thrilling contribution for anyone interested in fly fishing or unique stamp motifs.
By clicking the arrow in the PDF window (the arrow will appear when you hover your mouse over the lower left corner of the article), you’ll be taken to the next page.
