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George G. Siskels

Posted on January 30, 2023 by Wollamshram

The Arabian Nights’ Entertainments consisting of a Collection of Stories told by the Sultaness of the Indies, to divert the Sultan from the Execution of a Bloddy Vow Which he had made to marry and kill a Lady every day, … Continue reading →

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The Adventures of Jimmie Dale by Frank L. Packard

Posted on April 8, 2013 by Wollamshram

Packard, Frank L. The Adventures of Jimmie Dale. New York: George H. Doran Co., 1917. “Dear Philanthropic crook.” So begins each letter of instruction that the Gray Seal receives from the mysterious Tocsin.  The Gray Seal is the most audacious … Continue reading →

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Stamps of the Arabian Nights, part 2

Posted on January 2, 2013 by Wollamshram

The Republic of Mali issued a set of three Arabian Nights themed stamps.  Mali is a land-locked west African country. Below are copies of the first day covers from 5 April 1971.  Again, I do not know who the illustrator … Continue reading →

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Stamps of the Arabian Nights, part 1

Posted on January 1, 2013 by Wollamshram

Arabian Nights themes and ideas have influenced just about everything.  You name it and there is probably an Arabian Night’s theme version of it somewhere.  Not surprisingly, a number of countries have issued Arabian Nights theme stamps.  These include Ajman, … Continue reading →

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