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Post by rod222 on Jan 28, 2014 1:48:27 GMT
Bolivia 1946 Centenary of the National Anthem sheet.  |
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Post by cjd on Mar 23, 2015 16:47:03 GMT
Here are two values of nine from the unissued Guaqui La Paz railroad commemoratives, usually listed as 1915, occasionally listed as 1914. Scott mentions them but does not give them numbers. I believe SG treats them similarly. The 50c locomotive:  and the high value, 5-bolivianos:  It is an attractive little set. Alas, it has been forged. (What hasn't?) I haven't sought out the notes for the forgeries, so I can't opine on mine until I do. (I note that Scott mentions typograph forgeries, but has no other details, so I don't know if that statement is complete, or if there are others, too.) Guaqui was the port of entry for Bolivia on Lake Titicaca, which, at 12,500 feet above sea level, is the highest lake in the world regularly served by passenger ships. |
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Post by rod222 on Mar 23, 2015 18:43:14 GMT
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Post by rod222 on Aug 7, 2015 10:45:13 GMT
Air Post C260a 1965 CV $8 Imperf Map and Flag of Bolivia and Generals Ovando and Barrientos  |
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firstfrog2013
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Post by firstfrog2013 on Apr 3, 2018 22:14:14 GMT
I pulled the trigger on the start of a Bolivia collection much to do now.
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Post by firstfrog2013 on Apr 6, 2018 2:59:53 GMT
anyone know what catalog I should be using(beside Scott) for this new country?I can't wait to get started but the job won't let me do much right now.I'll be happy just getting pages printed.
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Post by Jerry B on Apr 6, 2018 10:19:31 GMT
Hi frog Ok. Hopefully you speak Spanish or, at minimum read it. Otherwise Google Translate does a good job. From Google.Bolivia: Search Term: Filatelia Bolivia www.filateliabolivia.com/parausuarios/CatalogosBolivia.aspxStanley Gibbons Part 20 Yvert & Tellier Timbres d´Amérique du Sud de Argentine à Venezuela The oldest Scott Catalog that you can find. I use a 1926 catalog. The old catalogs contain issues that are now considered spurious. Note: See my post thestampforum.boards.net/post/27144Jerry B |
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Post by Jerry B on Apr 6, 2018 11:37:27 GMT
Hi frog Did some more digging. This is the catalog you, probably, should have: www.abebooks.com/book-search/title/cefilco/But $30 shipping from Argentina is nuts. Try eBay, or mercado libre, for better shipping price. Jerry B |
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firstfrog2013
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Post by firstfrog2013 on Apr 6, 2018 21:07:09 GMT
I found a 1926 Scott and jumped on it quick.The Stanley Gibbons I found was in UK so shipping steep,I have time on my side.One thing I'm good at is shopping.
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Post by Jerry B on Apr 7, 2018 8:40:04 GMT
Hi frog I believe that. I thought that an old Scott would be the 1940's not a 1926  Each of the catalogs I mentioned vary in the information presented. Jerry B |
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Post by firstfrog2013 on Apr 7, 2018 14:21:21 GMT
I'll not scan every page but this is the starter collection I found to get me going.  upload picture |
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Post by firstfrog2013 on Apr 7, 2018 18:17:54 GMT
Does anyone have SIMPLE solution how to translate mercadolibre pages to English?I downloaded Babylon but hate going back and forth pasting,would love displayed in English.
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Post by Jerry B on Apr 8, 2018 9:53:36 GMT
Hi frog
Use Chrome browser and the Chrome translate button in the upper right, next to the star. You do not need Babylon. The Chrome translate function may not translate a web page 100% but is more than adequate.
Note: In MercadoLibre a $ is the currency of the Mercado country.
Frog: if you want the Album Weeds extract, send me your e-mail address to jerrybemail-stamps 'at' yahoo 'dot' com. If you don't want it, let me know. It is really necessary for the first issues in determining fakes.
If you need help with anything, email me.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 8, 2018 13:58:57 GMT
Frog - nice start to a new country. Just check the perfs on the 9 star 1894 coat of arms series, 13, 13.5 and thick paper are reprints from original plates made in very large quantities. Unused ones are OK and were generally accepted but any with heavy bar cancels are probably fakes like the one below  The 11 star ones look good. The 9 & 11 star 500c was the main target being so valuable Crude forgeries often have no fine lines in the inner oval, just solid color or cancels with concentric circles. Some have spelling errors EDIT - corrected the above perforations noted by JerryB - memory failure and another later forgery in mind - too much info |
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Post by Jerry B on Apr 9, 2018 10:32:30 GMT
Hi nl1947
Just check perfs on the 9 star is adequate? Earee's Album Weeds says perf 12, if I am reading the right section.
Jerry B
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Post by Deleted on Apr 15, 2018 14:43:41 GMT
 1925 Sc150 - not issued for general use, not listed in SG  1925 Sc151 - not issued for general use, not listed in SG |
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firstfrog2013
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Post by firstfrog2013 on Jul 8, 2018 22:40:26 GMT
A peek at opening page of another Bolivia collection recently purchased.  |
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Post by firstfrog2013 on Oct 10, 2018 16:28:06 GMT
So I am trying to get started with this new endeavor.The first thing I picked up is of course #1.If you look at these you'll notice first the cross hatching on the birds breast differs immensely.Next there are two color choices,yellow green and green.If my eyes are still somewhat good the last two stamps fall into the blue spectrum. Tough way to start a new country.  |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 10, 2018 18:36:27 GMT
So I am trying to get started with this new endeavor.The first thing I picked up is of course #1.If you look at these you'll notice first the cross hatching on the birds breast differs immensely.Next there are two color choices,yellow green and green.If my eyes are still somewhat good the last two stamps fall into the blue spectrum. Tough way to start a new country. You are knee deep in a minefield with this one 4 printings with die redesigns, 6 retouches, many color variations, design differences, bogus issues, 1890 reprints and a slew of forgers. Aside from genuine unused being uncommon as most were fiscally used (about 80%) and pen cancelled
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Post by firstfrog2013 on Oct 11, 2018 1:22:54 GMT
So at least today I got started on these.Not surprising I seem to have started with the earliest issue.I've become partial to imperfs.Quite sure the forgeries are present here.  |
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Post by firstfrog2013 on Oct 13, 2018 20:26:13 GMT
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Post by firstfrog2013 on Oct 13, 2018 21:04:27 GMT
Here is the complete set that CJD presented earlier in this thread.  |
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Post by firstfrog2013 on Oct 30, 2018 15:22:57 GMT
Another issue you may run across in those crazy box lots. A note from Scott catalog. I believe I'm missing the 1B value.   |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 30, 2018 20:07:16 GMT
A note from Scott catalog.I believe I'm missing the 1B value. Nice to see some CLASSICS being posted - maybe I should start posting some again?
The elusive 1bs
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Post by firstfrog2013 on Oct 30, 2018 20:40:43 GMT
In case you were wondering what one set of forgeries look like.  |
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Post by firstfrog2013 on Nov 1, 2018 14:25:03 GMT
Can't say I'm disappointed with this new collection.These are issues printed by Waterlow & Sons,they remind me a bit of French issues.A very nicely done endeavor.  |
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Post by renden on Nov 2, 2018 16:06:02 GMT
Another issue you may run across in those crazy box lots. A note from Scott catalog. I believe I'm missing the 1B value. This might be your missing 1 Bs, Michel cat #3 (Bolivia Beni)....not listed in my 2009 Scott, Vol 1 except the note René  |
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Post by firstfrog2013 on Nov 2, 2018 18:05:33 GMT
rene I found one and it's on the way.It really bothers my mind when something is incomplete.
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Post by renden on Nov 2, 2018 22:52:02 GMT
rene I found one and it's on the way.It really bothers my mind when something is incomplete. - I am happy that you did find the missing stamp to this series - wishing you the best !! René |
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Post by firstfrog2013 on Nov 8, 2018 21:34:24 GMT
The first set is now complete Bolivia #6  |
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