I.L.S.
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I am in Clearfield, Pa. I love US Classic covers!
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Post by I.L.S. on Oct 1, 2013 8:26:23 GMT
I don't normally pay much attention to the modern stuff but I do have them. I finally found the last one I needed to complete the entire set! These are harder to find used than mint for some reason but my diligence finally paid off! My Prominent Americans set - From my postally used collection.  
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Ron
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What I collect: Collecting US, Canada, Poland, Liechtenstein and a boat load of topical themes.
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Post by Ron on Jul 14, 2016 0:36:34 GMT
You're right about tougher to find used than mint. As a rule I collect commems and souvenir sheets mint and SS singles and definitives used. Hey, we all have out plan of attack collecting wise, right? Nice pages...
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Post by ponso1 on Apr 23, 2024 20:12:57 GMT
 Scott 1299 - but the top line coils look different from the bottom. Forgeries? Any thoughts? |
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Post by ponso1 on Apr 23, 2024 20:16:27 GMT
Here is a scan of the entire lot - the two that stick out have me stymied!  |
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renden
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What I collect: World W collector with ++ interests in BNA (Canada etc) and USA
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Post by renden on Apr 23, 2024 20:19:37 GMT
Maybe they took a "sunbreak" in Mexico, or some shade of the stamps, or a "rare variant of color"  |
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khj
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Post by khj on Apr 23, 2024 20:55:10 GMT
Either faded by soaking in slightly bleaching water or sun exposure. You'll note that even the cancels are nearly gone, even though those 2 cancels are very prominently placed.
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rod222
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What I collect: Worldwide Stamps, Ephemera and Catalogues
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Post by rod222 on Apr 24, 2024 0:44:02 GMT
Either faded by soaking in slightly bleaching water or sun exposure. You'll note that even the cancels are nearly gone, even though those 2 cancels are very prominently placed. Agree with Kim, Light or Chemical damage. All your examples are "Joint line coils" Czech green pigment lost to grey (similar degradation)  |
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Post by ponso1 on Apr 24, 2024 11:53:54 GMT
My thoughts also - still interesting to keep with the others. Thanks for the replies.
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