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Obituary: Donal Finbarr McCarthy
Once it was decided the United States would produce a postal card, the book traces pre-production issues and then the actual release of these postal cards.
From there, Fricke and Falberg look at the release of the card, fi rst days, early releases and other production and uses of this card.
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From there, various exotic uses, fancy cancels and unusual examples are explored, as well as a few production variations, all ably illustrated with highly relevant examples.
There is also a “postproduction period” (1875-77), which explores other various facets of the card, including plate varieties and other unusual uses of the card.
The appendices are also highly useful for both the researcher and specialist, as they include full monthly calendars for the time involved and the aforementioned listing of image replacements in the volume.
This is much more than a simple reprint. If you have an interest – however latent – in our nation’s fi rst postal card, you ’ll fi nd much of interest and relevant use in this “new and improved” version of a classic work.
— Wayne L. Youngblood
Donal Finbarr McCarthy
Long-time member, Donal Finbarr McCarthy, 89, passed away at his home on the Dec. 13, 2022, surrounded by family. Donal is survived by his wife of 64 years, Maureen, and his children and grandchildren. Don was a lifelong New Yorker, graduating from Regis High School, Manhatt an College and a law degree from Columbia University. He served in the U.S. Army in Korea. He spent most of his legal career at Consolidated Edison, Inc., and Long Island Lighting Co. Don was committ ed to his many interests, including the Boy Scouts of America and was recognized with The Silver Beaver Award in 2006. He served on local government boards and councils, as president of The Council of Greater Manhasset Civic Association, Manhasset Democratic Club Zone Leader and as president of the Westbury Democratic Club. As a member of the Collectors Club and the British Empire Study Group, he presented his collection of China Treaty Ports during a British Empire Night program. He was always willing to share his knowledge and willing to learn as well. Don will be missed by the many club members who knew him.
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