Londonbus1
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What I collect: Cinderellas and some Ephemera from Great Britain, France and Israel plus a few beautiful bits from elsewhere !! Topical interests include Flags & Judaica, the latter with an emphasis on the Jewish National Fund.
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Post by Londonbus1 on Sept 17, 2018 21:54:06 GMT
I was wondering when that cover might show up !!  Michael, it was only ever a matter of when, not if, and I think you always knew that! So glad that you were there to see it....  It didn't take long for you to figure me out, I think! Ha ha, I figured you out before I arrived !!  |
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renden
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Post by renden on Sept 17, 2018 23:08:11 GMT
I agree on the "nicey" factor (cannot judge the rarity one !!) of your France cover...am..impressed !! Beryllium Guy !René Hi Jon (Blaamand)  |
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Beryllium Guy
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Post by Beryllium Guy on Sept 18, 2018 21:01:19 GMT
Many thanks to Michael ( Londonbus1 ), Jon ( blaamand ) and René ( renden ) for your kind comments about the previous cover. So, not sure if any of you picked up on the fact that I wrote that it was the first such item, so here is the second:  Here is the cover in its entirety, with a 2723 large numeral postmark with CDS from Oloron-Sainte-Marie, which is located in the western Pyrenees, and dated in 1868. I should perhaps also mention that "poste restante" means "general delivery", although René and others certainly already knew that!  Here is close-up view of the postmark and the stamp. Well, Jon, I agree with you both that these stamps and postmarks are attractive, but I am not sure I want to start another new collection at this point. I think that these may be destined for a higher purpose.... |
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renden
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Post by renden on Sept 18, 2018 22:20:28 GMT
ChrisThanks for showing us your cover with a 40 c. orange "empire dentelé" (# 23 Spink/Maury) and this "oblitération" "gros points" with a 2722 ! Am very happy to see your cover. Stamp was issued December 1861 - Napoléon III - Empire Franc. René
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blaamand
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Post by blaamand on Sept 24, 2018 21:47:44 GMT
Finally, my album pages for 'Losanges GC' - Large numerals - are ready for use. Data from several WEB resources have been merged and converted into the Excel database - and no less than 112 pages generated, giving room for the 5472 different Large numerals that were used in continental France. (excluding Monaco) In honor of Chris Beryllium Guy 's great find, I'll share a (poorly pdf-to-jpg converted) simulation of how 2240E would have appeared if mounted on page no.49 - if it was not affixed to that nice envelope, that is  There has been absolutely no interest in my free offer/giveaway for Album pages for the Lozenges PC (Small numerals) - so it seems barbu and me are quite alone in this endeavor, at least in this forum  Should anyone be keen on collecting the different Numeral cancellations of France, a total of 212 album pages for all PC and GC postmarks are readily available ( free PDF ) |
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renden
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Post by renden on Sept 24, 2018 23:01:57 GMT
I want the PDF !!!
René
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blaamand
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Post by blaamand on Sept 24, 2018 23:19:41 GMT
Great news René, you're in the club then 😃
Will send tomorrow. And will add a couple of GC/PC in the album you've been patiently waiting for 😎
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renden
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Post by renden on Sept 24, 2018 23:25:17 GMT
Thanks and you know I have this St. Lucia postmark in your "stash" to be sent when I feel it is worth the "shipping"" !!!
R
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Beryllium Guy
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Post by Beryllium Guy on Sept 25, 2018 8:49:57 GMT
Finally, my album pages for 'Losanges GC' - Large numerals - are ready for use. Data from several WEB resources have been merged and converted into the Excel database - and no less than 112 pages generated, giving room for the 5472 different Large numerals that were used in continental France. (excluding Monaco) In honor of Chris Beryllium Guy 's great find, I'll share a (poorly pdf-to-jpg converted) simulation of how 2240E would have appeared if mounted on page no.49 - if it was not affixed to that nice envelope, that is There has been absolutely no interest in my free offer/giveaway for Album pages for the Lozenges PC (Small numerals) - so it seems barbu and me are quite alone in this endeavor, at least in this forum Should anyone be keen on collecting the different Numeral cancellations of France, a total of 212 album pages for all PC and GC postmarks are readily available ( free PDF ) Thanks for your great post, Jon! I am truly honored to be mentioned alongside of your great work in developing these pages. They look terrific! Well, my old Mom always used to say "never say never", so if you and Jens ( barbu) and René ( renden) are starting a club to collect this material, then I want to join, too! Please send me the PDFs as well. |
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blaamand
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Post by blaamand on Sept 25, 2018 10:11:55 GMT
Thanks a lot for the kind words, Beryllium Guy. I am so pleased to see that both of you, Chris and renden, are getting keen on French Numeral Postmarks!! Everything feels better if possible to share with others. barbu and me have really not had anyone to share our passion with until now, so your curiosity is most welcome!! Will be like establishing a tiny club, tough club gatherings will be quite awkward... Check your inboxes |
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barbu
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Post by barbu on Sept 25, 2018 13:05:16 GMT
Hi Renden, Chris and Jon and everybody interested in France numerals cancellations It will be an honour to join this club on such a delightful subject! Nice to see the interest in these marvelous cancellations. I am really impressed about Jons (Blaamand) work on the cancellation database we have used for some time. Now as it is also possible to make such fantastic print-outs of the cancellation "registers" (to set up pre-made pages for whatever cancellations you put into the database) it is totally insane satisfying!! These pages for France numerals is just a small part of it all, so there might be more clubs coming up... Anyhow, first of us to complete those pages should be President...if not already put aside to a psycical asylum! Good luck! |
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blaamand
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Post by blaamand on Sept 25, 2018 18:09:36 GMT
Hahahahahaha - most probably the later - it is kind of a crazy undertaking just to start it, now completing it would be - beyond insane  Indeed ! (bu maybe you shouldn't have mentioned it, brother, now they will all realize we should have been locked up at that asylum already  ) |
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Beryllium Guy
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Post by Beryllium Guy on Sept 25, 2018 21:25:14 GMT
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zipper
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Post by zipper on Oct 21, 2018 19:55:55 GMT
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Post by brightonpete on Oct 21, 2018 21:10:42 GMT
I think you made a number of members here very jealous, zipper! |
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zipper
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Post by zipper on Oct 21, 2018 22:11:34 GMT
More so, if they knew how little I paid.
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blaamand
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Post by blaamand on Oct 22, 2018 13:34:02 GMT
That's a bunch of fabulous strikes! A good find, congratulations zipper |
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blaamand
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Post by blaamand on Oct 22, 2018 20:21:36 GMT
Ok, I've been totally unstampy lately, but non-the-less I managed to 'pick-up' some very nice covers with French numeral postmarks!! ...no, that makes no sense, does it? The sole reason is that Santa Claus came early to my home town this year .... A thick envelope with lots of nice French material ended up in my mailbox last week, as a generous give-away from our good friend Beryllium Guy . The beautiful covers he shared earlier in this thread were just some of the nice stuff I received from him, THis forum - you guys - are all terrific. Huge thanks to Chris for his kindness and generosity.  |
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Post by renden on Oct 22, 2018 20:25:12 GMT
Ok, I've been totally unstampy lately, but non-the-less I managed to 'pick-up' some very nice covers with French numeral postmarks!! ...no, that makes no sense, does it? The sole reason is that Santa Claus came early to my home town this year .... A thick envelope with lots of nice French material ended up in my mailbox last week, as a generous give-away from our good friend Beryllium Guy . The beautiful covers he shared earlier in this thread were just some of the nice stuff I received from him, THis forum - you guys - are all terrific. Huge thanks to Chris for his kindness and generosity. Am so happy for you Jon (blaamand) and Chris is a great stamper !!! How can I follow these guys  ? Enjoy !! René f.y.w. I am still gathering nice postmarks for your special collection, John (Blaamand) |
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zipper
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Post by zipper on Jan 10, 2019 22:20:54 GMT
France Specialized It appears that Nassau Stamp Company sold this catalog.   |
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zipper
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Post by zipper on Jan 10, 2019 22:22:23 GMT
First Page of Cancels.  |
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zipper
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Post by zipper on Jan 10, 2019 22:23:55 GMT
Page 2 of Cancels  |
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zipper
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Post by zipper on Jan 10, 2019 22:25:18 GMT
Page 3 of Cancels.  |
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Post by renden on Jan 10, 2019 22:45:21 GMT
Thanks for posting these. I have a 1869 France cover with a "2240" over the nice 20 c blue stamp (already identified).....so 2240 means what zipper ?? Thanks - cover shown René  |
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zipper
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Post by zipper on Jan 10, 2019 23:15:16 GMT
Marseille.
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renden
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Post by renden on Jan 10, 2019 23:27:10 GMT
Merci-Thanks Zipper
R
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Post by Beryllium Guy on Jan 10, 2019 23:58:15 GMT
Thanks for posting these. I have a 1869 France cover with a "2240" over the nice 20 c blue stamp (already identified).....so 2240 means what zipper ?? Thanks - cover shown René Remember that it is a 2240 "E", which I am told means that it was postmarked in one of the smaller and much less common areas of Marseille. (Info from the stamp dealer in Aix, but perhaps zipper can comment further....) |
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Post by renden on Jan 11, 2019 1:01:28 GMT
Thanks for posting these. I have a 1869 France cover with a "2240" over the nice 20 c blue stamp (already identified).....so 2240 means what zipper ?? Thanks - cover shown René Remember that it is a 2240 "E", which I am told means that it was postmarked in one of the smaller and much less common areas of Marseille. (Info from the stamp dealer in Aix, but perhaps zipper can comment further....) I like deatails on a postmark, Chris Beryllium Guy, so I will probably turn the World up to get my answer on your wonderful Cover....I believe blaamand will give me the answer !!... I want and I so appreciate your "packet", which traveled North America to get here in New Brunswick ......lol lol but your help is appreciated  !!René  |
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blaamand
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Post by blaamand on Jan 11, 2019 1:24:15 GMT
Very nice cover René. As a matter of coincidence (?), GC 2240 E is already displayed in this thread, was included on the postmarks album image 24.Sep.18, listed as Marseille Chapitre.
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zipper
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Post by zipper on Jan 11, 2019 2:44:03 GMT
Thanks. I didn't see the E.
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Should anyone be keen on collecting the different Numeral cancellations of France, a total of 212 album pages for all PC and GC postmarks are readily available ( free PDF )
