Hello fellows, Check out this scan. What is going on here? I read a recent thread that the Railroad stamps of Bavaria are common, and of not much value. What does the back stamp mean...is it an expert mark, or a control mark? If it is an expert mark, why "waste" it on a cheap stamp. I just...

It's funny how tactile stamp collecting can be. I love the way my stamps feel when I rub my hand over the glassine interleaving with the stamps underneath. It is satisfying in some sort of way. I love the way my albums feel when I handle them and get them off the shelf. It is like handling...

I have been perfecting this system for some time and wonder if anyone would like to see how it is done? I don't have a web page (don't ask me why) and it would take some time to put together my photos, but I'm not going to bother if no one is interested. The Hook...How many of you have Scott...

Back in the old days, before it's hazards were known, stamp collectors used Benzene as a watermark fluid. Today we use lighter fluid, or some other volatile liquids for such things. Benzene is super volatile, and in its pure form leaves no trace or residue on the stamp. Benzene is...

A month or so ago I met with a local collector who had some early Great Britain to sell. It was a pretty decent lot, condition not withstanding and he had cataloged them with the current (2005) Scott CV. I had my trusty 1995 Classic Scott catalog with me and was amazed at the price...

Hi fellows, I just picked up a collection of general early stuff and need the CV for some German semipostal #'s. They will be sold, as I need to recoup my investment. I don't have the most recent catalog of Michel and would appreciate if you could look these up for me. In the section "Deutsche...

Well, now that I have re-established myself as a participant and fellow stamp collector, I'd like to know if anyone out there has an interest in the 1953 Liberia Bird issue. I'm collecting all varieties of errors and mistakes and proofs of this issue if you have some to trade, I have other Liberia...

At least 4 years ago we got 4-5 people to put up snaps of their stamp space. It seems like people are paranoid about it. Well, think about it like this....just by posting on this forum, you expose yourself to predation. Someone is going to see my post/pix and tatget my home/space for a...

We have been here before with mixed responses as some of you will remember. I thought I'd try this again and see what happens. I think it will be fun. Included are links to photos of my main areas. http://www.southslope.net/~paradimes/stampdesk.jpg This is my stamp desk. You will notice for...

Why are these unwanted? A recent buy ad from a local dealer listed several modern commems used to buy at $0.10 each, but stipulated no "funny face cancels" wanted. I'd think they would bring a premium, especially if they had all the faces and such on the stamp. What do you think? Wolf-==-

This informatin is not listed in my Scott US specialized (at least, I can't find it). Anyone have this information they can pass along. It is much appreciated. Scott # 1054A.. and I believe large holes. http://www.southslope.net/~paradimes/1.25roll.jpg Keep on Stampin' Wolf-==-

I have been putting together a collection of the first red and black Berlin overprints (not the Russian) and have run into some questionable copies. Anyone interested in an making an opinion? Any links to references is appreciated. The one on the left, I suspect to be genuine, on the right, not...

Hello Fellows, I just picked up some German occupation overprints and couldn't find any catalog listing for them. I checked Michel specialized and under "Freidek" or "Wir sind Frei" and could not find anything. Any idea on these or where they might be listed. Kind of strange that Michel doesn't...

Hi all Over the weekend I somehow inherited a stamp album off my mother. From what I gather about it, a large number of the stamps in it came from a neighbour of hers back in the late 1940`s, and she continued to add to it up until about 1955 (give or take a couple of years). Basically I plan...

Dear fellow collectors, I just started 16 new lots Belgium from the period 1944-1965. There are series and smaller and medium collections Mint, Mint not hinged and Used. The total value is more then 340 euro or 415 usdollar. All at low starting price as usual. Please go to my...

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'84 Olympic Games Philatelic Panels My som has a full set of these panels, from the Postal Commemorative Society. It is in total mint condition, in a hard cover binder. Separate countries are represented in each of the 46 panels, which have a photo of one of the game events (in action) and the set...

Has Amos made any announcements as to their intention with the Minkus line? Specifically, do they intend to continue issuing supplements to the specialty line?

Does anyone have comments regarding Vance Auctions, favorable or unfavorable? I am considering a purchase of one of their "Buy Now" items.