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I wonder....... by Rod
When one looks at this stamp issue, there is something familiar about the wispy pastel tones employed, the superb draughtsmanship of the subjects. This is illustration of high art. Then note the name. He shares a surname that brings recollections of beautiful ladies that adorned the pages of...
May 13th 07 04:00 AM
by Rod Go to last post
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Seeking map. by Rod
I am looking for a blank map of Africa, with regional boundaries marked. Does not have to be up-to-date perfect. Suitable for student testing etc. Thanks.
May 13th 07 03:48 AM
by Rod Go to last post
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#1849 Lippmann question by Ed
I have a Walter Lippmann SC#1849, which isn't an imperf. pair, but does have a significant amount of extra paper below the main design, almost as if it was an imperf. pair with the bottom stamp cut off. Does anyone know if this is also rare (and thus worth anything). The imperf. pair is $2K!
May 13th 07 03:18 AM
by Blair (TC) Go to last post
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FREE WorldWide Cut Squares - Used by [email protected]
Hi - After sorting some W.W. stamps, (In a 30 gallon barrel!), I found a good amount of W.W. cut squares in the mix. We were discussing this recently. Most are used and they are cancelled or postmarked for the time period issued. They range in time from the 1950s through recent. No...
May 12th 07 03:40 PM
by [email protected] Go to last post
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Curiosity Corner #322: Positive thinking in action. by Rod
Possibly the world's first commemorative stamp, Peru 1871 http://cjoint.com/data/fmbE7xdujN.htm Celebrates the rail link Chorillos - Lima - Callao The track did not actually reach Callao until 8 years later !
May 12th 07 08:49 AM
by Rod Go to last post
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Curiosity Corner #321: Hungary's Iron Crown. by Rod
The Crown of Saint Stephen. http://cjoint.com/data/flgPhwIY5n.htm Called the "iron crown" as it has a band of iron around the inside rim, supposedly crafted from a nail from the crucifix. I have always wondered the jaunty angle of the cross on the crown, I suppose reflecting on the suffering of...
May 12th 07 03:37 AM
by Rod Go to last post
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GONE! - FREE - U.S. Cut Squares - Used by [email protected]
Hi - The U.S. cut squares have been asked for. Tracy
May 12th 07 03:25 AM
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GONE! - FREE Plate Number Singles, Etc. - Used by [email protected]
Hi - The U.S. plate number singles / blocks have been asked for. Tracy
May 12th 07 03:24 AM
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Diligences. by Rod
French Stagecoach, came in 3 sizes (wiki) Before the introduction of state postal services, courier delivery was in the hands of private companies and agencies. This letter carries the seal of a well-known diligence delivery service, L. Orcesi. It is addressed to the director in charge of...
May 11th 07 01:32 PM
by Rod Go to last post
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10 point brunswick star by Rod
A new search text string could be "sunburst" Someone is yanking our leg methinks, this does not correspond with my Stanley Gibbons image. Uruguay "Diligencia" (stagecoach) http://cjoint.com/data/fkokMfgkzO.htm FYI, the "sunbust" was a feature of the doorway to the french 1921 Exposition hall.
May 11th 07 04:44 AM
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Vikings ~ just like yesterday. by Rod
Mette would have enjoyed Tony Robinson's "Time Team" excavation on the telly last evening. They had a 3 day dig at "Yorvick" (York) and uncovered (amongst a plethora of finds) a beautiful (and regal) glass bead from Reba Denmark, and would you believe it, the leather upper from a Viking boot 900...
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May 11th 07 03:39 AM
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FREE - U.S. Cut Squares - Used by [email protected]
Hi - After sorting some U.S. stamps, (In a 30 gallon barrel!), I found a good amount of U.S. cut squares in the mix. We were discussing this recently. Most are used and they are cancelled or postmarked for the time period issued. They range in time from the 1880s through recent. No...
May 11th 07 03:15 AM
by [email protected] Go to last post
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FREE Plate Number Singles, Etc. - Used by [email protected]
Hi - After going through some U.S. stamps, I found some plate number singles and a few plate blocks. All are used and they are cancelled or postmarked for the time period issued. These come from an old dealer's stock. Since I don't collect them, I'm passing them on to someone who would want...
May 11th 07 03:11 AM
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Catching Up With Requests To The Freebie Stamp Project - U.S. First... by [email protected]
Hi - Just made up 50 packets of U.S. to send to those poor souls who have been waiting quite some time for free stamps. There are more than 100 per packet and will be going out by Saturday. I am mentioning it here and in .marketplace because some of the requesters have been here. I will then...
May 11th 07 03:06 AM
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Stockbook pages but not in stockbooks by John Mycroft
Does anyone know where I can buy stockbook pages that aren't in stockbooks? I want typical stockbook pages - glassine strips mounted on card - but want to keep em in 3 ring binders. It seems like I spend half my life filling a 16 page stockbook with something and then having to move it all to...
May 11th 07 03:01 AM
by Rod Go to last post
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Terminology. by Rod
Seeking a collective term for animals of pre history. Fauna doesn't seem to fit, neither dinosaur. I'm fetching a blank, any ideas?
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May 10th 07 01:34 PM
by Ralphael1 Go to last post
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A sad note about a friend of the group ... by Tony Vella
I have been asked to relay this sad note about one of our group: A recent small stroke has left our friend Mette Heindorff somewhat impaired. Doctors have advised her to slow down considerably in most of her daily activities which must also include "stamping". She expects to recover fully but...
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May 10th 07 06:02 AM
by Terry Reedy Go to last post
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Novalis als Zitatgeber bei Harald Schmidt ARD 24. by krystian Altay
DER I_N_VESTORALARM! B J 5 N.F B_EGINNT H_OCHGEHEN! C.ompany: B_OERSE I_NVEST B_ETEI W.KN : 7 9 7 6 3 9 I.SIN : C H 0 0 1 2 8 0 2 0 9 3 M.arkt: Frankfurt K.urzel : B J 5 N.F L.etztr K.urs: 1.93
May 9th 07 11:51 PM
by Sir F. A. Rien Go to last post
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More news from DK by Tony Vella
I have been asked by our friend Mette to pass on a big 'thank you' to all those who offered words of encouragement and wishes for a speedy and complete recovery both on this newsgroup and in private mails. Mette is receiving daily therapy, which is quite tiring but effective, and medication...
May 9th 07 05:44 PM
by Tony Vella Go to last post
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1992 PR China Commemorative Stamp Album - Bid on eBay! by [email protected]
Hi, please do consider this to add to your collection. Thanks! http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=180114782006
May 9th 07 03:39 PM
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