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Forum: General Discussion February 16th 09, 12:00 AM Posted to rec.collecting.stamps.discuss
Replies: 19
Views: 651
Posted By Joshua McGee[_3_]
Buying Forever stamps

On Sun, 15 Feb 2009 09:30:01 -0800, Sir F. A. Rien wrote:

I'm sure you have relatives who want to hear from you. :^)
Don't be 'sure' of things over which you have no personal knowledge!

You...
Forum: General Discussion February 14th 09, 08:43 AM Posted to rec.collecting.stamps.discuss
Replies: 19
Views: 651
Posted By Joshua McGee[_3_]
Buying Forever stamps

On Sat, 14 Feb 2009 01:39:36 -0600, Joshua McGee wrote:

Aaack. I do hope there is no degeneration of this thread into
Nietzschean exigesis -- as it would be on my account.

(Oh, and if this...
Forum: General Discussion February 14th 09, 08:39 AM Posted to rec.collecting.stamps.discuss
Replies: 19
Views: 651
Posted By Joshua McGee[_3_]
Buying Forever stamps

On Sat, 14 Feb 2009 00:39:15 -0600, Joshua McGee wrote:

Also sprach ZaraSir F. A. Rien [Fri, 13 Feb 2009 08:26:48 -0800]

Wow. OK. That's the first and last time I'm using the feature (in my...
Forum: General Discussion February 14th 09, 07:39 AM Posted to rec.collecting.stamps.discuss
Replies: 19
Views: 651
Posted By Joshua McGee[_3_]
Buying Forever stamps

Also sprach ZaraSir F. A. Rien [Fri, 13 Feb 2009 08:26:48 -0800]

You might consider buying a year's supply, but you're loaning money to
the gummint at a 5% rate of 'return'. More than a year's...
Forum: General Discussion February 14th 09, 07:16 AM Posted to rec.collecting.stamps.discuss
Replies: 12
Views: 714
Posted By Joshua McGee[_3_]
[OT] Arabic writing ?

On Sun, 08 Feb 2009 01:58:57 -0800, Asia-translation wrote:

I think it is almost certainly Arabic or an Arabic-derived script.

I concur. The style of the medal would enhance this. It gets...
Forum: General Discussion January 6th 09, 07:04 AM Posted to rec.collecting.stamps.discuss
Replies: 10
Views: 972
Posted By Joshua McGee[_3_]
More AIDS stamp questions

On Mon, 05 Jan 2009 19:30:24 -0800, Stephen Lorimor wrote:

I have a few notes about this issue as well. One says it is Michel
catalog # 1243 + Bk 34. Another just says "mib34". I'm not sure...
Forum: General Discussion January 6th 09, 03:47 AM Posted to rec.collecting.stamps.discuss
Replies: 1
Views: 343
Posted By Joshua McGee[_3_]
Stabilizing acidic paper

A few years ago, I began seeing cans of "archival mist" being offered:
spray a piece of paper, and prevent acidic yellowing in the future.

When it was introduced, it was $40. For 45 ml. For...
Forum: General Discussion January 6th 09, 03:31 AM Posted to rec.collecting.stamps.discuss
Replies: 29
Views: 1,402
Posted By Joshua McGee[_3_]
No more ban?

On Mon, 05 Jan 2009 14:58:10 -0800, Blair (TC) wrote:

The US has an embargo against Cuba and certain other countries, so the
only
stamps from there (other than off letters) that you find in...
Forum: General Discussion November 26th 08, 08:35 AM Posted to rec.collecting.stamps.discuss
Replies: 1
Views: 579
Posted By Joshua McGee[_3_]
Great stuff for mailing stamps?

I have been receiving several Delcampe lots from Europe wherein the
stamps are sandwiched between very heavy black card and an acetate
overlay, welded together at the bottom. It looks like an...
Forum: General Discussion November 26th 08, 08:29 AM Posted to rec.collecting.stamps.discuss
Replies: 3
Views: 556
Posted By Joshua McGee[_3_]
The sheep continue to elude me

Inspect http://tinyurl.com/is001 -- if you will.

My bid of $675 was immediately topped by a proxy bid. I will be
watching, enviously, on auction day, to see how high this particular I.S.
stamp...
Forum: General Discussion November 25th 08, 07:11 AM Posted to rec.collecting.stamps.discuss
Replies: 10
Views: 841
Posted By Joshua McGee[_3_]
Gum-Removal Problem Solved - US S/A Stamps

On Mon, 24 Nov 2008 23:25:49 -0500, Tracy_Barber wrote:

In fact, the local hardware store here in Jacksonville, AL, had
denatured alcohol for $3 plus tax for a can containing roughly 750ml
...
Forum: General Discussion November 25th 08, 04:48 AM Posted to rec.collecting.stamps.discuss
Replies: 2
Views: 2,548
Posted By Joshua McGee[_3_]
Hingeless stamp albums

On Mon, 24 Nov 2008 19:12:40 -0800, Chief 231 wrote:

I am trying to make up my mind between a Palo or a Lindner hingeless
stamp album for my Vatican City collection. They both seem to have
...
Forum: General Discussion November 20th 08, 11:02 PM Posted to rec.collecting.stamps.discuss
Replies: 16
Views: 1,426
Posted By Joshua McGee[_3_]
Comparative frequencies of German Empire postmarks?

On Thu, 20 Nov 2008 10:40:00 +0100, Gerhard Reichert wrote:

Joshua McGee schrieb:
On Thu, 13 Nov 2008 00:16:58 -0600, Joshua McGee wrote:

Does anyone know a survey (any European...
Forum: General Discussion November 20th 08, 08:14 AM Posted to rec.collecting.stamps.discuss
Replies: 16
Views: 1,426
Posted By Joshua McGee[_3_]
Comparative frequencies of German Empire postmarks?

On Thu, 13 Nov 2008 00:16:58 -0600, Joshua McGee wrote:

Does anyone know a survey (any European language) of the comparative
rarities of German Empire postmarks? I am trying to put some order...
Forum: General Discussion November 17th 08, 05:11 AM Posted to rec.collecting.stamps.discuss
Replies: 16
Views: 1,426
Posted By Joshua McGee[_3_]
Comparative frequencies of German Empire postmarks?

On Sat, 15 Nov 2008 04:02:03 +0100, Jay T. Carrigan wrote:

Bochmann is an alphabetized catalog of special postmarks. I would think
it would be of minimal value for your needs.

Thank you, you...
Forum: General Discussion November 15th 08, 02:14 AM Posted to rec.collecting.stamps.discuss
Replies: 16
Views: 1,426
Posted By Joshua McGee[_3_]
Comparative frequencies of German Empire postmarks?

On Thu, 13 Nov 2008 00:16:58 -0600, Joshua McGee wrote:

Does anyone know a survey (any European language) of the comparative
rarities of German Empire postmarks? I am trying to put some order...
Forum: General Discussion November 15th 08, 01:23 AM Posted to rec.collecting.stamps.discuss
Replies: 16
Views: 1,426
Posted By Joshua McGee[_3_]
Comparative frequencies of German Empire postmarks?

On Fri, 14 Nov 2008 18:14:55 -0600, Joshua McGee wrote:

This 10 pf. Empire stamp in carmine was issued in 1892 or 1893 and used
(apparently) until 1900.

Actually, 1889, I think.

--
Joshua H....
Forum: General Discussion November 15th 08, 01:14 AM Posted to rec.collecting.stamps.discuss
Replies: 16
Views: 1,426
Posted By Joshua McGee[_3_]
Comparative frequencies of German Empire postmarks?

On Fri, 14 Nov 2008 15:37:25 +0100, Gerhard Reichert wrote:

Joshua McGee schrieb:
Does anyone know a survey (any European language) of the comparative
rarities of German Empire postmarks? I...
Forum: General Discussion November 13th 08, 07:16 AM Posted to rec.collecting.stamps.discuss
Replies: 16
Views: 1,426
Posted By Joshua McGee[_3_]
Comparative frequencies of German Empire postmarks?

Does anyone know a survey (any European language) of the comparative
rarities of German Empire postmarks? I am trying to put some order into
my accumulation of SOTN Michel 47 (1898 issue) for...
Forum: General Discussion November 12th 08, 01:04 AM Posted to rec.collecting.stamps.discuss
Replies: 23
Views: 1,060
Posted By Joshua McGee[_3_]
Liberia Obama stamp (was No more African stamps 4 me)

On Tue, 11 Nov 2008 00:43:53 -0500, spunky_doodles wrote:

Good for the sellers, sux for the buyers. Further, Saint Thomas &
Prince Islands haven't issued many legit stamps recently, from what...
Forum: General Discussion November 12th 08, 12:59 AM Posted to rec.collecting.stamps.discuss
Replies: 6
Views: 663
Posted By Joshua McGee[_3_]
Best solutions for cross-referencing catalogue numbers?

On Mon, 10 Nov 2008 22:24:46 -0800, jerrybemail-rcsd wrote:

Hi Joshua

P.S. Are you Jerry Bourque?

No I am not. JerryB is for Jerry Bodoff.

Good. Then I don't owe you money. ;^)
Forum: General Discussion November 12th 08, 12:57 AM Posted to rec.collecting.stamps.discuss
Replies: 18
Views: 697
Posted By Joshua McGee[_3_]
Photographing stamps?

On Tue, 11 Nov 2008 08:44:40 -0800, Sir F. A. Rien wrote:

2. Expensive? $8 ... sheesh!

Oh, that's much less expensive than I thought. I was under the
impression that it was cheaper to replace...
Forum: General Discussion November 11th 08, 03:52 AM Posted to rec.collecting.stamps.discuss
Replies: 18
Views: 697
Posted By Joshua McGee[_3_]
Photographing stamps?

On Mon, 10 Nov 2008 19:07:44 +0800, rodney wrote:

I'd agree with Tracy,
place the entire Hagner sheet on the platen I think you get sufficiant
clarity for the more common stamps.

Here is...
Forum: General Discussion November 11th 08, 03:49 AM Posted to rec.collecting.stamps.discuss
Replies: 6
Views: 398
Posted By Joshua McGee[_3_]
US Stamp Soaking Method That Works...

On Mon, 10 Nov 2008 19:22:10 +0800, rodney wrote:

Any Aussies who have a conversion for "Everclear"

Vodka, 95% alcohol by volume

or "Absolut"

Vodka, 40% alcohol by volume
Forum: General Discussion November 10th 08, 11:34 AM Posted to rec.collecting.stamps.discuss
Replies: 6
Views: 398
Posted By Joshua McGee[_3_]
US Stamp Soaking Method That Works...

On Mon, 10 Nov 2008 05:01:55 -0500, spunky_doodles wrote:

U.S. Stamp Soaking Method that WORKS!!!

By Al Harris

Time to soak? Grab a bottle of 150-proof Everclear or an 80-proof
...
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