President’s Message by Robert G. Rose NOJEX 2022 / NJPHS Meeting & Auction Founding of the NJ Postal History Society by Gene Fricks Looking Backward: Part I: Early New Jersey Post Roads by Gerard Neufeld Looking Backward: Part II: Post Roads in NJ: 1791 – 1802 by Robert J. Stets Caviar in New Jersey? by […]
By John B. Sharkey
The Central Railroad of New Jersey (CNJ) was principally known for bringing anthracite coal from mines in the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton area of Pennsylvania, and bituminous coal from its western connections, to the New York metropolitan area. It soon had passenger trains running throughout New Jersey and Pennsylvania and made connections with the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad (B&O) and the Reading Railroad (RDG). Its branch lines developed throughout the state of New Jersey and were important in servicing the iron mines in the northern part of the state. As the population of the state increased, it became an important commuter line to New York and continues to serve this function today as part of New Jersey Transit. It is no wonder that the line acquired the nickname Big Little Railroad.
President’s Message by Robert G. Rose Central Railroad of New Jersey: The Big Little Railroad ~ Some Postal History by John Sharkey On The Auction Scene: $5.00 Hamilton Used on Air Parcel Post Package by Robert G. Rose New Jersey Shorts: State of NJ Perfin, 1970 by Jean Walton New Jersey Government Ornate Envelopes Redux […]
By Jim Walker
Civilian contractors at work in the Pacific before and during the early days of World War II the story and postal history of members of the SeaBees…
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Access Reserved for Members – Click here for more information President’s Message by Robert G. Rose Wake & Midway Islands – 1940-1942: Some Postal History & NJ Connections by Jim Walker On The Auction Scene: Classics Reprise by Robert G. Rose Looking Backward: Howell Works and Allaire – 200 Years by Gene Fricks Lake Hopatcong: […]
Issues 1-25, January 1973-November 1977. PDF
By Ed & Jean Siskin
In the late 1830s, chromolithography was developed in Germany. It provided a very inexpensive way to print ornate scenes in multiple colors. Within twenty years, the use of this technique had become widespread throughout the United States. Thus by the start of the Civil War it became economically feasible to produce inexpensive but attractive ornate envelopes. The most prominent examples of chromolithography were the millions of patriotic envelopes of widely varying designs produced during the war.
President’s Message by Robert G. Rose The New Jersey Government’s Ornate Envelopes by Ed & Jean Siskin Paterson, NJ 19th Century Manufacturing Covers by Robert G. Rose The Story of Jean Pierre Blanchard: America’s First Airmail to Deptford NJ in 1793 by Jean R. Walton Auxiliary Markings: Unclaimed by Ed & Jean Siskin Personalized Postage […]
By Nancy B. Clark
The Pennsylvania Railroad (PRR) ferry terminal in Jersey City, New Jersey, cropped from a postcard around 1907, shows a popular means for reaching Pennsylvania Station in Manhattan. Before the tunnels were constructed under the Hudson River, marine terminals served trains, cars and passengers via ferries to New York City.
President’s Message by Robert G. Rose NOJEX-ASDA SHOW – In Person!! – Oct. 15-17, 2021 The Sinking of the P.R.R. Ferry Chicago, October 31, 1899 by Nancy B. Clark Newark Oval Stampless Handstamp: In a variety of colors by Robert G. Rose A Fascinating Southard Free Frank Cover by Ed & Jean Siskin Revolutionary War […]
