Each frame uses authentic US Postal stamps surrounded by a brief write-up and printed art, which embrace the subject or occupation.

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Unique Framed Gifts uses real United States Postal Service stamps surrounded by printed words that embrace the subject and enhance the work while surrounded by a hunter green top mat and a hint of burgundy for the bottom mat. The mahogany colored polystyrene frame comes ready to hang for all to view in an office, den, school or nearly anywhere. A truly unique and perfect gift created for the person, company or organization passionate about the story they closely relate to, while appreciating quality work by dedicated American art framers. Each stamp is pulled by hand and mounted onto the print with a spray glue mount, since most stamps are canceled no two stamps are exactly the same and the product you receive may vary slightly from the product image.

A Glimpse Of The Past Through The Accountant Collection - History of Finance As long as 5,000 years ago Sumerian and Babylonian priests were receiving deposits and making loans. The fall of the Roman Empire saw the virtual disappearance of banking as trading declined, but financial dealings thrived in the Arabic countries and China, where paper money and checks were being used. It was not until the 11th century that banking on an organized scale was a reality in Europe, after again being re-introduced from the Middle East countries and China. Monasteries and religious orders had accumulated vast wealth and were making loans at very high interest rates. However, these violated the church’s rules against usury and was a golden opportunity for the Jewish community which was not bound by the Church’s ban on interest-bearing loans. By the 12th century the Jewish community was well established as the leading money changers and lenders, but by the middle of the 13th century Italians from Lombardy had taken the lead, having gotten around the ban on interest bearing loans. Ironically, many early banks failed due to uncollectible loans to kings and noblemen who had grandiose schemes but no systematic financing apparatus to repay the loans. Banking as we know it finally arrived in the 17th century after some very important innovations and changes; public banks of issue, stock exchanges, systematic government taxation, and the merchant banker who discounted bills and dealt in government securities. Following a successful Dutch banking model, the Bank of England was created in 1694 making credit available at low interest rates, and modern banking was finally a reality that spread quickly across Europe. The professional stature of the Accountant, is a high aspiration of many. An accountant honored on a postage stamp was George Lansing Fox, one of the four chaplains who went down with the SS Dorchester in WWII. Others who worked as bookkeepers or accountants were Carnegie and Eastman, both of whom became extremely successful. The field is closely associated with finance, banking, commerce, as well as personal finances. From the hand generated double entry system, the field of accounting has rapidly been transformed to a highly computerized profession, where the implications of financial decisions can be rapidly determined. Accountant!