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 Gastroenterology Collection - Gastroenterology - the medical specialty that is concerned with the disorders of the digestive system. Gastroenterology is just one of many branches of medicine, of which some have been commemorated with postage stamps, both U.S. and foreign. Hippocrates, the "Father of Medicine," who studied the workings of the human body in about 400 B.C., was convinced of the importance of the brain, nervous system, and the circulatory system. In more modern times Dr. Andrew said "The functioning of all body organs and systems depend on the integrating forces of the nervous and circulatory systems." As is the case with all parts and organs of the body, the digestive tract depends on the circulatory system. The specialty of gastroenterology, with its emphasis on the digestive tract, makes use of colonoscopy and endoscopy. One of the more ironic aspects of the field that encompasses colon cancer is that while colon cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death, it is probably the easiest to diagnose and treat if found in the early stages. Gastroenterology. EPHRAIM McDOWELL, known as an accomplished abdominal surgeon performed the first successful ovariotomy in 1809. He performed many surgeries, one on President James Polk. HARVEY CUSHING founded neurosurgery, contributed to understanding the pituitary, its disease symptoms being known as Cushing’s Syndrome. He contributed a great deal to training new surgeons, with text books illustrated with his own casework findings and his brilliant hand drawn illustrations. CRAWFORD LONG received his medical degree from the University of Pennsylvania, and performed the first surgery using ether in 1842, finally publishing his results in 1849. This was the beginning of ether anesthesia in the U.S.