We are fortunate in San Francisco to have an excellent
public library system. It is one of the
best in the United States. Among the
many great things they do, is act as a venue for special exhibits, large and
small, on a wide-ranging variety of topics.
The current show, Letters to Myself, at
the Main Library is outstanding. It is a
collection of artist and calligrapher Alan A. Blackman’s hand drawn and
addressed first day of issue envelopes he made and sent to himself over a
period of more than 40 years. Unlike the
first day covers that stamp collectors normally receive, each envelope is a one-of-a-kind
work of art designed by the artist. He mailed
them to himself and his son with the postage stamps and first day
postmarks. You do not need to have any
interest in stamp collecting or even calligraphy to appreciate this amazing,
museum-quality show.
The show is up
until October 11, 2015 and is simply a don’t
miss!
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