Philately Fridays: Israel, 1967

Welcome to Israel!

BOOZE

Note: I originally posted images from this book in November 2009, but then added additional images in February 2014. Boom!

Just came back from a trip to the middle of nowhere, America and returned with this incredible book of drink recipes from 1967. Written by two wives of Washington DC political power players and illustrated by John Astrop and Eric Hill. One of coolest things I've ever found in a used book store. Here's just a taste of what's inside...

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Expo 67 Official Guide

Here are some highlights from the official guidebook to the 1967 World's Fair held in Montréal, Quebec. The book belonged to my grandparents, who picked it up at the fair. Lots of beautiful architectural drawings, logos, and illustrations to enjoy here.

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Pocahontas in London

I recently came across a copy of this children's book from 1967, written by Jan Wahl and expertly illustrated by the great John Alcorn.

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Philately Fridays: Cuba, 1967

Loving the subtle grooviness of this stamp from Cuba, commemorating their participation in the 5th Pan American Games. The distinctly Cuban color scheme and funky illustration style goes nicely with the clearly Canadian Games logo.

Wes Wilson for Playboy, 1967

Wrapping up the year with a fantastically illustrated December 1967 Playboy Magazine cover by the legendary Bay Area psychedelic poster artist Wes Wilson.



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See (and purchase) more of Wes Wilson's artwork over at Wolfgang's Vault.