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Post by rod222 on Feb 1, 2014 0:39:11 GMT
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Post by rod222 on Feb 21, 2014 5:14:40 GMT
Malagasy Republic 1994 Prehistoric Animals 35fr, Dinornis maximus, 40fr,Ceratosaurus, 140fr, Mosasavrus, 525fr, Protoceratops. 640fr, Styvacosaurus. 755fr, Smilodon. 1800fr, Uintatherium. 2000fr, Tusks of mammuthus,  |
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Post by rod222 on Feb 28, 2014 22:29:03 GMT
Sedan Chair Surcharges.  |
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Post by rod222 on Mar 1, 2014 3:59:08 GMT
Madagascar 1896 1908 Postage dues, (with some of the normal expensive gaps to fill) Shall be completed subsequent to Lotto win.  |
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Post by rod222 on Mar 1, 2014 7:30:09 GMT
Madagascar 1912 Surcharges.  Semi Postals 1915 1938  1938 Jean Laborde (Explorer )  |
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Post by rod222 on Mar 11, 2014 4:58:26 GMT
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Post by rod222 on Mar 12, 2014 5:23:17 GMT
1969 semi precious stones set CV $35  1966  |
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Post by rod222 on Mar 12, 2014 23:06:59 GMT
1970  1970  |
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Post by rod222 on Mar 14, 2014 8:45:35 GMT
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Post by rod222 on Mar 15, 2014 22:28:56 GMT
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Post by rod222 on Mar 20, 2014 0:25:52 GMT
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Post by rod222 on Mar 20, 2014 8:38:02 GMT
Chameleon (and borrowed from the "Eggheads" Quiz program, what animal translates to "on the ground, Lion" )
Latin from the Greek.
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Post by rod222 on Apr 21, 2014 12:41:07 GMT
Transportation by Sedan Chair..............3 to find.   |
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Post by Ryan on Apr 22, 2014 10:11:40 GMT
I'm sorting a small packet of Madagascar stamps tonight and I came across some copies of this nice engraved stamp from 1949. It makes me wonder what kind of press it was printed on - according to the Giori website, their printing press was the first to enable multi-coloured engraving via a method of selectively inking the printing plate, rather than making complete separate passes in individual colours, as had been the norm up to that time (think of the USA inverted Jenny airmail issue, which shows the potential problems that can result when a worker has to make multiple steps to print engraved stamps in more than one colour). But also according to the Giori website, their first press was sold to Argentina for use in printing their banknotes, and the date of the installation of the press was 1949. This stamp celebrates the 75th anniversary of the UPU, which also dates it to 1949 (July 4, according to the Scott catalogue). The stamp was clearly printed in France - did the French have a Giori press that early as well? The USA didn't get their Giori press until 1957, I think.  Ryan |
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Post by rod222 on Apr 22, 2014 13:03:20 GMT
I'm sorting a small packet of Madagascar stamps tonight and I came across some copies of this nice engraved stamp from 1949. It makes me wonder what kind of press it was printed on - according to the Giori website, their printing press was the first to enable multi-coloured engraving via a method of selectively inking the printing plate, rather than making complete separate passes in individual colours, as had been the norm up to that time (think of the USA inverted Jenny airmail issue, which shows the potential problems that can result when a worker has to make multiple steps to print engraved stamps in more than one colour). But also according to the Giori website, their first press was sold to Argentina for use in printing their banknotes, and the date of the installation of the press was 1949. This stamp celebrates the 75th anniversary of the UPU, which also dates it to 1949 (July 4, according to the Scott catalogue). The stamp was clearly printed in France - did the French have a Giori press that early as well? The USA didn't get their Giori press until 1957, I think. Ryan Very interesting Ryan, I have no idea, so I am in your hands This stamp is identical to a Cameroons issue, with just the country name change. I don't have that stamp so unable to see change of colours if any. If it is indeed the Giori Press, then that goes a long way to why I like French Stamps, that process always had the stamp look like they were "washed" with colour. The French Inks were also very striking. I'd ask Lithograving if I were you. I have some very nice Madagascar duplicates I can send you, part payment for those Cinderellas you sent me a few years back. |
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Post by rod222 on Apr 22, 2014 13:11:36 GMT
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Post by Ryan on Apr 22, 2014 18:07:37 GMT
Ah yes, interesting indeed. I was under the assumption that the Giori press was named after the inventors of the multi-colour method, but I see it's not so! You're correct that the same stamp design was also issued by Cameroun - there were a total of 12 French colonies that issued these UPU stamps. The Scott catalogue lists them under the Common Design section at the start of the catalogue, using a single illustration for them all. You can see that the colours are arranged differently on this stamp from St. Pierre & Miquelon, the example shown in the catalogue.  Ryan |
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Post by firstfrog2013 on Apr 23, 2014 3:58:40 GMT
This has become my newest pet peve with scott since when is it too much trouble to print pictures?No we have to reference common design.Really you would think for hundreds of dollars a few more pictures would not be asking a lot.GGGRRRRRRR
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Post by rod222 on Apr 23, 2014 4:04:29 GMT
This has become my newest pet peve with scott since when is it too much trouble to print pictures?No we have to reference common design.Really you would think for hundreds of dollars a few more pictures would not be asking a lot.GGGRRRRRRR  I like to think I know my "EUROPA" designs, but more often than not, I get stumped, and have to look up "common designs" it is irritating, maybe a carry over from Stanley Gibbons. A possible solution is to scan the common design pages and have them on tap? |
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Post by firstfrog2013 on Apr 23, 2014 4:20:13 GMT
Rod , for me great idea been meaning to do just that. For others that do w/w can see it being big pain having big glob of sheets to look through for various colonies.You would think a reference book for stampers would consider what the hobby involves i.e. designed for ease of use by collectors.
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Post by rod222 on Apr 23, 2014 8:21:29 GMT
Rod , for me great idea been meaning to do just that. For others that do w/w can see it being big pain having big glob of sheets to look through for various colonies.You would think a reference book for stampers would consider what the hobby involves i.e. designed for ease of use by collectors. I am going to sit on the fence here Froggie, having come from a Stanley Gibbons background, I am forever thankful on discovering Scott, and will allow them some mistakes, nothing is really perfect. Gibbons would say, after looking at a particular abstruse country "see Volume 4" it could surely have been no problem to put "XXXX Volume 4 page 356" Now with Scott, I accept the common design designation, but a small clue to the design would have helped eg: Europa CD1 " dove with E" The beauty of "common design" lists, are for the topical collectors, they get a list of where to find stamps of the same ilk, seamlessly. |
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Post by reena on Apr 23, 2014 10:40:07 GMT
When I inherited my sister's collection I got a huge almost complete collection of Europa. She also had Domfil catalogue. I'm so happy that book is now in my library. I refer to it often as I learn more about Europa. Yes, I agree, Scott could give me a small hint about the common design. Some day I will put all the Europa stamps in a good album. Must think about that soon.
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Post by rod222 on May 1, 2014 6:12:43 GMT
Madagascar 1943 "Traveller's Tree"  |
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Post by Zuzu on May 1, 2014 15:06:58 GMT
Madagascar 1943 "Traveller's Tree" Ooh, I like those - they remind me of a needlework sampler.  |
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Post by rogo on May 13, 2014 0:53:11 GMT
This has become my newest pet peve with scott since when is it too much trouble to print pictures?No we have to reference common design.Really you would think for hundreds of dollars a few more pictures would not be asking a lot.GGGRRRRRRR actually it's a public service....... just think how much Scott would have to charge if they printed all the pictures..... as an added bonus, they're making you study and memorizing stamps....... |
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Post by rogo on May 13, 2014 1:07:07 GMT
I like to think I know my "EUROPA" designs, but more often than not, I get stumped, and have to look up "common designs" it is irritating, maybe a carry over from Stanley Gibbons. A possible solution is to scan the common design pages and have them on tap? many moons ago before the ability to scan, I would cut up old catalogs to be able to have the information at hand, such as an issue that has multiple watermarks or perforations and the catalog #s were on multiple pages, it makes life so much easier not having to flip between multiple pages....... funny I never thought to do common designs........
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Post by rod222 on Jul 14, 2014 6:43:20 GMT
Malagasy 1972 2nd Malagache Philatelic Exhibition Unlisted Scott. Imperf, possibly Printer's waste.  |
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Post by BC on Sept 20, 2014 14:47:06 GMT
Madagascar Scott No. 17. Bright red overprint.  |
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Post by rod222 on Sept 20, 2014 20:22:40 GMT
Madagascar Scott No. 17. Bright red overprint. Lovely stamp BC. My Madagascar is becoming nearly complete to 1970 however, my collection begins at Scott #28 Cannot afford those earlies! Still looking to nab a mint copy of the 1935 4fr Air, (pink) that's an elusive one. |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 16, 2015 12:13:52 GMT
(Note: Post made by former member vid345. Question referred to Scott 1149-1155.)
Should this be 6 stamps? I cannot find #1154 a 1500fr stamp for this set. I have 2 sets all without a 1500fr stamp. This is a 1993 overprinted issue. Would like to know if Scott is in error.
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