Nemo
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Post by Nemo on Aug 28, 2022 18:25:03 GMT
Hello,
I'm Rob from England. I collected all-world from around the age of 10, encouraged by my philatelist father, and bought my first classic Mauritius stamp aged around 13 (a blue Dardenne, which I still own) from Vessey's auction in the early 1970s. Later went to Uni and took about 35 years off from the hobby to jump out of planes. I'm still doing that now aged 60+ , but returned to the collecting hobby a few years ago. Now actively collecting Mauritius primitives and Cape triangles, plus a few other classic Commonwealth and occasionally filling in the Victoria surface-printed gaps in my GB album which I set up in the 70s. Having an income and pension rather than pocket-money does help with this ...
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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 Aug 28, 2022 18:45:25 GMT
Welcome!
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rex
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Post by rex on Aug 28, 2022 18:49:16 GMT
 ......to ......TSF.......Rob...... Nemo  ......Ludovico Italy
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gbcc
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Posts: 851
What I collect: GB First day covers, event covers and postmarks, GB Slogans
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Post by gbcc on Aug 28, 2022 18:53:22 GMT
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Post by iswscwebmaster on Aug 28, 2022 20:11:03 GMT
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zipper
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Posts: 2,649
What I collect: Classic GB, QV, France Ceres/Napoleon, Classic U.S., Cinderella & Poster Stamps
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Post by zipper on Aug 28, 2022 21:04:34 GMT
Hi
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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 Aug 28, 2022 23:05:28 GMT
Welcome to the Forum!
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rainbowhugz
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Location: Hong Kong
Posts: 177 
What I collect: Hong Kong and Canada
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Post by rainbowhugz on Aug 28, 2022 23:33:50 GMT
Welcome to the Forum, Rob!
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bobstew617
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Posts: 376
What I collect: Switzerland, Ireland, Scandinavia, Channel Islands, Hong Kong (British Admin), PNG, others...
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Post by bobstew617 on Aug 28, 2022 23:53:42 GMT
Welcome, Nemo, to TSF! I would love to see pics of the early Mauritius! What a stamp history of such a small island!
BOB in Orlando
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angore
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Posts: 5,354
What I collect: WW, focus on British Empire
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Post by angore on Aug 29, 2022 10:03:10 GMT
Hi Rob!
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cjoprey
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Scanning stamps for my website...
Posts: 1,443
What I collect: Belgium (predominantly), British Commonwealth (older ones), WW (whatever comes my way...)
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Post by cjoprey on Aug 29, 2022 10:51:01 GMT
Welcome from Suffolk Rob Nemo! You'll find some great threads on the Cape triangles here - our own Beryllium Guy is somewhat of an expert now in that field!  |
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Post by carabop on Aug 29, 2022 19:44:23 GMT
Welcome
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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 Aug 29, 2022 20:46:19 GMT
to TSF! Thanks for the nice introduction and we look forward to your continued participation.
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Beryllium Guy
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Posts: 5,657
What I collect: Worldwide Stamps 1840-1930
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Post by Beryllium Guy on Aug 29, 2022 21:07:07 GMT
Welcome to TSF, Rob ( Nemo)! Many thanks for your nice intro. Your collecting interests sound particularly relevant to my recent bent, as I am actively collecting Cape Triangles, and I am also interested in early Mauritius, although I don't have any of the primitive issues (yet). As Chris ( cjoprey) said, we have a nice Cape of Good Hope thread here on TSF. Perhaps you have already seen it? thestampforum.boards.net/thread/1542/cape-good-hope-stampsI have had the privilege to contribute more and more over the past couple of years, and I would be delighted to see some new additions there, so please don't be shy! By the way, if you don't mind saying, where in England are you located? Welcome again and enjoy your time with us! -Chris ( Beryllium Guy)  US expatriate living in Oxford, England |
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blaamand
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Currently creating custom pages until 1940.
Posts: 1,459
What I collect: Worldwide - Stamps and Postmarks - not enough time...
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Post by blaamand on Aug 30, 2022 7:36:18 GMT
Welcome to the forum Nemo! Great to have a seasoned collector of the Primitives with us! That's not the most common subject for specialization, at least for most of us 'commoners'. I did work with Muaritius myself last year, but must say the few Primitives I do have are not worthy of showing... so I hope you will share images of your beauties - we love pictures  This is a good place - hope you will enjoy it |
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Post by dgdecker on Aug 30, 2022 19:58:06 GMT
Welcome to the Forum!
Looking forward to seeing your stamps.
I do not recall the term “ primitive” in relation to stamps. My chance to learn something new.
David
Ottawa, Canada
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REL1948
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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 Aug 30, 2022 23:04:00 GMT
Hello Nemo
Welcome to the Forum, Rob from England. I look forward to seeing your Mauritius primitives and COGH Triangles. I'm sure you could learn and teach us a lot based on your post, there are several experieinced members here who share your interest.
Rob from Michigan
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drblade
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Posts: 726
What I collect: GB Unmounted mint & Machin definitives Q.E.II Used commemoratives
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Post by drblade on Sept 2, 2022 7:29:42 GMT
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Post by GFPhilatelist on Sept 4, 2022 14:14:56 GMT
Welcome to the forum
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