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Post by zipper on Apr 30, 2018 17:21:56 GMT
Collecting Vicky stamps doesn't seem to be enough anymore. Am also collecting photos and jewelry.   |
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zipper
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Post by zipper on Apr 30, 2018 17:36:27 GMT
Queen and Empress Victoria Regina  |
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Beryllium Guy
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Post by Beryllium Guy on May 3, 2018 21:32:56 GMT
Queen and Empress Victoria Regina OK, Zip, I confess: your post reminds me of something, but I can't quite recall what it is....  I love the photo and the medals--beyond cool! |
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zipper
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Post by zipper on May 4, 2018 16:52:28 GMT
Thanks. What's the catalog number for your contribution? Thinking of getting a tattoo.
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Post by Poodle_Mum on May 4, 2018 17:31:30 GMT
That photo used in the Jubilee set is gorgeous.
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Post by Beryllium Guy on May 5, 2018 9:15:33 GMT
Thanks. What's the catalog number for your contribution? Thinking of getting a tattoo. Even cooler--nothing like a Victorian tattoo.... the notion of which seems a real contradiction in itself! OK, it's confession time, Zip! Although I realize that this thread is a part of the Great Britain sub-board, as well it should be, my contribution is actually from British North America, i.e. Canada, and not the mother-land itself. I tried to sneak my little snippet in here, under the radar, but you have been adroitly paying attention, of course! So, this is Canada, Scott #50, the half-cent black denomination of the Victoria 60th Jubilee set issued in 1897, 16 stamps in all.  For those who love collecting "Victoriana", as you and I do, Zip, I can't think of too much better than a stamp with not just one, but two portraits of the grand lady. In fact, my very first post on TSF with an image in it was of my QV Jubilee set, which is my favorite set of stamps and the pride of my collection, which can be seen here: thestampforum.boards.net/post/44816/thread |
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Post by zipper on May 5, 2018 15:16:34 GMT
It's Vicky whom I love, regardless of which country is honoring her. Thanks for the info. I recognized Canada, but couldn't get up to walk down the hall to the catalogues (bad hip day).
I spent thousands of dollars on laser surgery to remove the 7 tattoos I got in the 60's and 70's, but if my withered old skin will take it, I'd love Vicky on my arm.
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Post by Beryllium Guy on May 6, 2018 19:40:33 GMT
It's Vicky whom I love, regardless of which country is honoring her. Thanks for the info. I recognized Canada, but couldn't get up to walk down the hall to the catalogues (bad hip day). I spent thousands of dollars on laser surgery to remove the 7 tattoos I got in the 60's and 70's, but if my withered old skin will take it, I'd love Vicky on my arm. Sorry to hear about the bad hip day, Zip. If I can ever be of help with a catalogue number or something, please don't hesitate to ask. I am more than willing to help you, my friend! As for the tattoo, if it were me, I would go for the portrait on the left more than the one on the right, although they are both worthy images, to be sure.... |
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zipper
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Post by zipper on May 7, 2018 17:45:29 GMT
Thanks for the offer, but Doe brings them to me when my hip acts up. She was at the store at the time.
Am considering the online version.
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zipper
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Post by zipper on May 9, 2018 2:23:28 GMT
As for the tattoo, if it were me, I would go for the portrait on the left more than the one on the right, although they are both worthy images, to be sure.... If I put young Vicky on my wrinkled skin I'd feel like a pedophile. |
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Post by Bas S Warwick on May 9, 2018 9:25:02 GMT
For you Zipper - from my medals and tokens collection  |
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Post by Bas S Warwick on May 9, 2018 9:31:39 GMT
.....oh and there's this 1899-1900 Medallion Transvaal Boer War, Maori, SUCCESS TO N ZEALAND CONTINGENT  |
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Post by zipper on May 9, 2018 22:33:02 GMT
Thank you. I've taken to searching QV historical memorabilia every day.
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Post by Beryllium Guy on May 10, 2018 20:16:35 GMT
As for the tattoo, if it were me, I would go for the portrait on the left more than the one on the right, although they are both worthy images, to be sure.... If I put young Vicky on my wrinkled skin I'd feel like a pedophile. Well, if it makes you feel that way, Zip, then don't do it... choose the mature QV instead! But just to be clear: in 1837, the year attributed to the young Victoria image, she was 18 years old, which would have made her a beautiful young woman, and not a child. And along those lines, as you may already know, Victoria's date of birth was 24th May 1819, so 2 weeks from now will mark the 199th anniversary of her birth, and next year, of course, the bicentennial! Have any plans in mind, Zip? Should we do a special birthday thread to honor Victoria every 24th of May? Or do you (or anyone else for that matter) have another idea? There are also the dates that she became queen (20th June 1837) or was coronated (28th June 1838) or her wedding (10th February 1840).... These are all happy thoughts, and it would be nice to do something special to honor her memory in a continuing way! What do you think, Zip? |
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zipper
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Post by zipper on May 10, 2018 20:59:27 GMT
I'm open to honoring Vicky.
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Post by zipper on May 10, 2018 21:17:38 GMT
1901 Vicky Penny  |
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Post by zipper on May 10, 2018 21:18:46 GMT
Oops! Forgot her backside.  |
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Post by Beryllium Guy on May 10, 2018 21:22:31 GMT
Oops! Forgot her backside. Victoria was indeed an extraordinary person.... if only we could all have a backside that looked as good as that!  |
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Post by zipper on May 21, 2018 22:36:09 GMT
Vicky, Edward VII, and Czar Nicholas II (Not mine.)  |
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Post by zipper on Jun 8, 2018 7:42:04 GMT
Queen Victoria's Sketchbook  |
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Post by brightonpete on Jun 8, 2018 12:17:43 GMT
It's Vicky whom I love, regardless of which country is honoring her. Thanks for the info. I recognized Canada, but couldn't get up to walk down the hall to the catalogues (bad hip day). I spent thousands of dollars on laser surgery to remove the 7 tattoos I got in the 60's and 70's, but if my withered old skin will take it, I'd love Vicky on my arm. I'd say put one on each arm! |
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Post by doug630 on Jun 13, 2018 21:08:10 GMT
If you want to collect something else Vicky, try the zillions of revenues for everything under the sun. First loose stamps, then stamps on the proper documents. That will keep you busy a few decades.
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Post by jamesw on Jul 27, 2018 2:54:25 GMT
Apropos of nothing, here's a 1927 Canadian Confederation medallion I've got kicking around with Queen Vic and her grandson George V.  And, you know, I used to have that Queen Victoria's Sketchbook book...I wonder what happened to it? |
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Post by jamesw on Jul 27, 2018 3:04:47 GMT
...and this, an 1897 60th Jubilee medallion  |
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Post by zipper on May 24, 2019 23:21:20 GMT
This is an original "magazine", actually a huge (16 1/2 by 12) soft-cover book, celebrating the life of Queen Victoria. It was in a family home in London (Wimbledon) until a few years ago, then brought to New York. It's 102 pages long including seven pages of period advertising. About half the photos are printed, but about half are actually pasted into the book by the publisher, The London Illustrated News and Sketch, Ltd. The "magazine" is interesting reading. The photos and illustrations are rich. It's an interesting glimpse into a fascinating historical period. Sections include essays on Queen Victoria herself, and the Art, the Literature, Religion, Science, the Stage, the Navy, the Army, Travel, the Politics, Education, and the Imperial Policy of the Victorian Era as well as separate essays on Edward VII, and Queen Alexandra.       |
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Post by renden on May 24, 2019 23:37:17 GMT
Where ? How? Price ? ....did a Chicago person get any interest in this ?? zipper Note is made that you own this interesting thread - Historian ?? Very nice indeed !! René Canada  |
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Post by zipper on May 24, 2019 23:59:27 GMT
Price with shipping: $24. renden Because of the Penny Black, I became interested in QV. Read about her, fell in love, and now collect things relating to her. Not a historian, but love reading history. Started collecting antiques in my mid-20's. Eventually even owned an antique store. To be honest (I know all of you will be appalled) I enjoy reading much more than collecting stamps. I'm getting old and circling the drain, so I've given away a lot of cool antiques -- items such as a brick from the St. Valentine's Massacre garage (now a senior residence within walking distance from my apartment), a cavalry man's wallet from the civil War, paintings, etc. |
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Post by tallanent on May 25, 2019 7:38:36 GMT
The Wyon City of London Medal ... It was the head from this medal that formed the basis for the head used on the Penny Black   350 minted in bronze .....     100 minted in silver ... boxed These from my sales page .... |
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Post by zipper on May 26, 2019 0:22:45 GMT
 Queen Victoria's underpants sold for £6,000 at auction Posted Sunday 26 October 2014 09:50 by Cahal Milmo (edited by i100 staff) in offbeat UPVOTE Unhandled type: A pair of bloomers that belonged to Queen Victoria have been sold for £6,000 at an auction room in Folkestone, Kent. They were, by any standards very big royal pants. Measuring 52 inches round and accompanied by a 66in chemise that could accommodate the most regal bust. The pants are understood to have been bought by an Israel-based royal memorabilia collector. They were certainly some of the strangest items I have sold in 40 years. I was surprised by the amount of interest. We had telephone bids lining up from America to Israel. Michael Hogben, Westenhanger Auctioneers There appears to be a growing trend for celebrity under-garments. Elsewhere, the “tighty whities” worn by Walter White character in the Breaking Bad television series sold at auction two weeks ago for $9,900 (£6,180). Other performers whose scanties have been sold off recently range from Elvis to Michael Jackson. |
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Post by zipper on Aug 18, 2019 23:43:52 GMT
Victoria 3 Pence Silver 1900   |
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