Description:

This collectible phone card commemorates the 1995 APS Stamp Show, hosted by the American Philatelic Society in Saint Louis, Missouri. Its design artfully combines themes of stamp collecting, aviation history, and philatelic celebration. Prominently displayed in the top left corner is a detailed image of a 10-cent United States postage stamp, cataloged as Scott C10. This stamp honors the Lindbergh Air Mail service, featuring Charles Lindbergh’s iconic Spirit of St. Louis airplane in flight. The historic aircraft, renowned for Lindbergh’s solo transatlantic flight from New York to Paris in 1927, symbolizes a pioneering era in aviation and mail delivery—a fitting tribute for a stamp show dedicated to postal history. The stamp’s vintage color palette enhances its nostalgic and collectible appeal.

Next to the stamp, the card displays the logo and name of Cable & Wireless, Inc., the telecommunications company providing the prepaid phone service. Below the stamp, a stamp-shaped emblem of the American Philatelic Society depicts a seated figure carefully examining a stamp, representing the society’s commitment to promoting the hobby of stamp collecting. Bold red and blue lettering spells out “STAMPSHOW ‘95,” followed by the event dates, August 24–27, 1995, and the location, “Saint Louis, Missouri.” This information firmly establishes the card’s connection to the event, making it both a practical telephone access tool and a valuable keepsake for collectors interested in philately and the history of public exhibitions celebrating stamps.

On the right side, a monochromatic illustration of the Saint Louis skyline provides geographical context and honors the show’s host city. Dominating the scene is the iconic Gateway Arch, a monument symbolizing westward expansion and the city’s identity. The depiction of high-rise buildings and their reflection in the river forms a distinguished backdrop, linking the heritage of the American Midwest to the legacy of mail delivery and transatlantic aviation. Adjacent to this image, bold white text indicates the phone card’s value and purpose as “10 MINUTES PREPAID,” highlighting its functional role while echoing the 10-cent denomination featured on the Lindbergh stamp.

This collectible phone card is a multifaceted piece that appeals to a wide range of interests, including stamp collectors, aviation enthusiasts, and historians of American transportation and postal history.

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