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wax seals by
Bobstamp
I have a cover that was posted from General Montgomery's South Eastern
Command on August 4, 1942, which was sealed with wax seals. You can see
images at http://www.ingraham.ca/bob/Montyscommandcover.jpg and
http://www.ingraham.ca/bob/sealweb.jpg
The seals each contain an impression of the Royal...
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FA Vintage Forged Stamps of the World by
Alys
The Forged Stamps of All Countries,faded spine,otherwise good plus
condition,240 pages.
Really interesting collectors book on what to look out for in the
forged version of many populars stamps (as well as what to seek in the
genuine ,of course!).Undated ,but I would guess to 1930s/40s.Packed
with...
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January 15th 08 04:03 PM
by JOBI01
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Omnibus Issues vs Joint Issues by
TC Blair
From: Stamps4ra )
Subject: Omnibus
Newsgroups: rec.collecting.stamps.discuss
Date: 2004-09-21 12:54:31 PST
What is the true meaning of Omnibus issues in the stamp collecting
world? They
are not accepted as joint issues by the IPS-JSIC,
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US Precancels by
Grandpa
Yeah, I know, its not the marketplace forum...
Looking for a lot(s) of early US Precancels. Anyone have any they'd
like to sell? Please contact me off list at
Thanks, Grandpa John
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Top Mounting -or- Bottom Mounting by
Tracy Barber
Since the top-posting and bottom-posting has become a minor battle, I
decided to change up the subject.
Well, which is it and why?
Tracy Barber
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January 26th 04 12:18 AM
by Grandpa
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Last Will by
Rein
Leiden, 26.08.2009
I hereby declare that - after my yet unforeseeable death - all my
philatelic web-pages - www.galeoptix.nl/fila/ - may be freely copied and
widely spread, the myriads of scans used in other philatelic studies in
order to make sure that no philatelic knowledge will get...
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August 27th 09 01:31 PM
by Rein
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New auction by
Stamp Master
Cherrystone Summer Auction - The August 13-14, 2003 Sale - of 2,600
lots includes Stamps and Postal History of the World, with excellent
United States, British Commonwealth; Europe with specialized Germany;
Russia; France; South America with Argentina; Paraguay; Aerophilately
with Flight and...
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Candid Comment~ Bhutan et al; by
Rodney
......Regarding Bhutan, and other judgements.
Personally, I feel if the so called "Philatelists" can collect gum,
then I can collect whatever I damn well like. :)
I simply will leave the judgement to the people at auction
when I pass on. They will either buy what I have been caretaker to,
or...
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Venezuela - just curious by
Tony Vella
Does anyone here have or has seen a complete collection of the Venezuelan
'Arms' of the 50s? I have been collecting Venezuela since the 70s and have
never seen the complete series. Here is a Carabobo & Industry as an
example: http://cjoint.com/data/iecsQNypxm.htm
Just curious. TIA.
--
Tony...
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Hungary Stamp ID Question by
Spudley
This question pertains to the castle type released in 1960, 1961, and
1964
What is the difference between the 4 Forint variety (Castle - Eger)
released in 1961 and 1964
Scott # 1365, bright blue, 28x21mm, Perf 12 x 11.5 (March 3, 1961)
Scott # 1644, bright blue, 28x21mm, Perf 12 x 11.5 (1964)
Is...
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June 17th 09 11:09 PM
by rodney
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Canada color question by
Bill Sharpe
I've posted a graphic here of two stamps identified as Canada Scott 37.
http://yfrog.com/15canadascott37j
Scott lists the basic catalog number as orange red with a value of
$1.25. There are three varieties -- 37a is rose valued at $10, 37b is
copper red valued at $50, 37c is dull red valued at...
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stamp history for kids by
Joyce
I'm in the process of developing another game for kids, based on US
stamp history.
I'd appreciate any comments and suggestions. If some of you have kids
5th grade or older, I'd especially appreciate suggestions from your
kids.
Also, if anyone has a better scan of the 1907 Jamestown stamp,...
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July 16th 03 12:57 PM
by Joyce
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2 x 4 postmarks by
bubblegummom
Hello! Does anyone collect 2 x 4 postmarks anymore? I have an old
collection, nothing too fancy, but actually there could be some good
ones in there, I don't know, and I really don't want it anymore, but
don't want to toss it!
Any suggestions?
Thanks!
Loretta
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South Africa Bi-lingual pair question by
[email protected]
Hello Fellows,
I was cleaning up on some long forgotten stamps and ran across this
item. It is South Africa Scott # 28. For those who don't use Scott,
it is the 1927-28 engraved issue of the 4p "Native Kraal" as it is
listed. What is curious about this particular pair is the straight
line...
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Lakeland, FL Collectorama Show - February 25-27, 2005 by
EdKuszmar
This show is right in the middle of Florida's busy winter tourist season.
There is still a little space left for Stamp and Postal History Dealers at the
February 25-27, 2005 (Dealer Set-up and Wholesale Day, Thursday,
February 24th - 3 to 8 P.M.). We have increased the space available
for all...
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Allen Kane should step down by
Doug Spade
After reading in Linn's that National Postal Museum Director Allen Kane has
refused dealer Eric Jackson's offer of a million dollars for the revenue
stamps that the Museum intends to burn, it seems clear to me that he is
absolutely the wrong person for the job and must be replaced immediately.
I...
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Curiosity Corner #169 Ross and Keith Smith~ Aviators by
Rodney
The Vickers Vimy biplane which made the epic England-Australia flight in
November-December 1919. With Ross and Keith Smith at the controls.
The four in Khaki, near the centre, are (L to R) Seargents Shiers and Bennett,
and Ross and Keith Smith. The plane landed at Darwin on 10th December...
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Gustav Klimt by
Mette
Alan wrote in message
...
Hi all,
Having recently received the Austrian miniature sheet of Judith I by Klimt
I
wonder are there
other stamps that have been issued with Klimts' work on them.
There are 3 Austrian...
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South African Question by
Blair (TC)
Could anyone please confirm whether
the stamps of the former South African
homelands : Bophuthatswana ; Ciskei ;
Transkei ; and Venda are still valid for
postage in the Republic of South Africa?
Blair
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March 31st 06 11:24 PM
by Rodney
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