fordy
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Post by fordy on Apr 14, 2023 11:01:26 GMT
Hello all, new member from West Yorkshire, UK.
After a gap of 50 years, inspired by impending retirement and recent passing of my father, I have recently started collecting again.
My father introduced me to collecting in the early 1970's, although his passion was for Cyprus stamps (ex services and we lived there for 4 years).
My interest is GB up to decimalisation (1970), although I may pick up on the Cyprus collection later, which is now mine.
I have quite a number of 1d reds, a bunch of penny stars that need scrutiny, including a run of plated reds from 71 onwards (not plate 77 unfortunately), just missing 219 & 225 at the moment. Also trying to complete the 1/2d set as well.
Fordy.
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angore
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Posts: 5,355 
What I collect: WW, focus on British Empire
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Post by angore on Apr 14, 2023 11:04:42 GMT
Welcome....another awaken hibernating collector!
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renden
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Posts: 8,718
What I collect: World W collector with ++ interests in BNA (Canada etc) and USA
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Post by renden on Apr 14, 2023 12:06:07 GMT
 to TSF !! René Canada
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Post by carabop on Apr 14, 2023 12:27:58 GMT
Welcome
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TimG
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Posts: 163
What I collect: Worldwide
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Post by TimG on Apr 14, 2023 13:11:22 GMT
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REL1948
Member
Posts: 583
What I collect: 1840-Pre-Decimal, GB and Colonies, 1840 1 penny reds, Postal Histories
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Post by REL1948 on Apr 14, 2023 13:41:21 GMT
Hello fordy and welcome to The Stamp Forum. We have closely similar interests and I greatly look forward to seeing some examples from your collection. I collect all of the Line Engraved issues with emphasis on the imperfs from penny black SG1 through the two penny blue SG17, every plate with the letters RL (my initials). I've limited the SG8 to those with alphabet one which makes for a total of 145 stamps. So far I've assembled 67 different plates with lots of duplication (which is very useful for plating). This is the most challenging collection I've ever attempted.
As I'm sure you're familiar, you reach a point where you have just about all of the available material out there (typically the low hanging fruit) and obtaining the remaining plates becomes the challenge of either availability or price. I don't collect any of the surface printed issues but have the rest of Great Britain up to pre-decimal QEII. I've also started a specialized postal history of 'mixed Reign' covers from the Commonwealth.
See you on the Forum.
Rob
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stainlessb
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qaStaHvIS yIn 'ej chep
Posts: 4,643
What I collect: currently focused on most of western Europe, much of which is spent on France, Belgium, Germany and Great Britain Queen Victoria
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Post by stainlessb on Apr 14, 2023 14:29:35 GMT
Welcome to TSF fordy ! A very friendly forum! I share in your interest of the Queen Victoria issues. I am lacking 225 (and of course no 77)! Lookimng forward to seeing what you have! Cheers Stan Northern California |
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Mr. H
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Member - APS #129381
Posts: 935
What I collect: US, Netherlands, Whatever suits my fancy.
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Post by Mr. H on Apr 14, 2023 15:49:37 GMT
Welcome to the Forum!
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rex
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Posts: 1,153
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Post by rex on Apr 14, 2023 17:10:39 GMT
.....to.....TSF....... fordy  .....Ludwig Italy
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hrdoktorx
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Posts: 6,616
What I collect: France (and French territories), Africa, Canada, USA, Germany, Guatemala, stamps about science, flags, maps, stamps on stamps...
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Post by hrdoktorx on Apr 14, 2023 19:23:37 GMT
. Thanks for the nice introduction. You'll find many a kindred spirit here.
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dorincard
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Posts: 1,453
What I collect: My focus is on Wild Mammals on maximum cards. Occasionally, I get or create maximum cards with other animals, or any other topic.
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Post by dorincard on Apr 14, 2023 20:17:54 GMT
Welcome!
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Post by iswscwebmaster on Apr 14, 2023 21:28:05 GMT
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mberry
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Posts: 994
What I collect: USA, USA Revenues, Beer Related Stamps and Revenues, US State Revenues, Stamp Show Stamps
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Post by mberry on Apr 14, 2023 23:00:39 GMT
Welcome to the forum fordy! |
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philatelia
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Captain Jack - my best kiloware find ever!
Posts: 3,408
What I collect: Ireland, Japan, Scandy, USA, Venezuela, Vatican, Bermuda, Austria
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Post by philatelia on Apr 15, 2023 11:04:07 GMT
To the group!
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FDI
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Member of RPSC & BNAPS
Posts: 351
What I collect: Modern Canada (misperf, varieties, tagging errors), Canadian Cinderellas, EXUP & CAPEX & Dead Countries
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Post by FDI on Apr 15, 2023 16:25:15 GMT
Welcome aboard Fordy!
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to TSF !!
.....Ludwig
