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When still a young boy, I had the pleasure and privilege of collecting stamps, coins and postcards from around the world.

There was no internet or mass media back then and this was one of the ways that one discovered the world around.

Now 84, I would like to pass this down to my great grandson, Tristan Phillips, so he too may enjoy a hobby that was once popular but fading.

Even at the age of four, Tristan has shown interest in stamps, coins and postcards.

With this in mind, we would greatly appreciate it if the reader of this request would find time to send Tristan some stamps, coins or postcards from his or her country so that I may assist him in the start of what may become a lifetime passion.

The address is: Tristan Phillips, c/o Great Grandfather George Phillips, Box 106, Grosse Isle Manitoba, ROC IGO Canada. Phone: 1-204-467-8566.