Life, love and a stamp business at Coast Philatelics
Bob, left, and Barbara Chisholm, right, talk about a collection of stamps as a customer, Judy Altshuler, center, shops during the Coast Philatelics’ 40th anniversary day on Wednesday. (SCOTT SMELTZER / Daily Pilot)
Bob Chisholm shows off a book with the Dillinger stamps at his shop, Coast Philatelics, in Costa Mesa. The shop is celebrating its 40th anniversary. (SCOTT SMELTZER / Daily Pilot)
Barbara Chisholm shows off a box of 10-cent stamps during the 40th anniversary celebration of their store, Coast Philatelics, on Wednesday. (SCOTT SMELTZER / Daily Pilot)
The first U.S. stamp was issued on July 1, 1847, in New York City. Coast Philatelics has one on sale for $300. (SCOTT SMELTZER / Daily Pilot)
Coast Philatelics, which is celebrating its 40th anniversary, has stamps from all around the world. (SCOTT SMELTZER / Daily Pilot)
