tobben63
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Posts: 1,866 
What I collect: I collect to much, world wide!
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Post by tobben63 on Sept 4, 2022 9:44:03 GMT
Norway 5 øre green 1914 is a cheep stamp. Priced at the lowest rate in all catalogs. Here is an ordinary stamp.  But if you have a good cancel (postmark) on it it could be another story!  I sold this stamp on a Norwegian FB group with a start price tag at NOK 10,- (€1) Ending after two days the last bid was NOK 140,- (€14) All because in the Norwegian market SON stamps are what 'everybody' want. This was not even from a small post office, witch may had given even more. Nice |
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banknoteguy
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Posts: 285
What I collect: 19th Century US, High denomination US (> $1), 19th century covers US, Indian Feudatory States and most recently I acquired a BigBlue [with about 5,000 stamps] and pristine pages.
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Post by banknoteguy on Sept 4, 2022 10:52:48 GMT
I agree that a cancel can make all the difference. Thanks for all the great images you post!
Here is an example of a stamp with a few minor issues that is greatly enhanced by the cancel:
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vikingeck
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Posts: 3,269
What I collect: Samoa, Tobacco theme, Mail in Wartime, anything odd and unusual!
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Post by vikingeck on Sept 4, 2022 11:33:22 GMT
As tobben63 states the Scandinavian collector will pay a nice premium for a SON upright cancel. I have found this particularly in Sweden.the Facit catalogue price for 1880-1930 is a guide FOR WELL CENTRED CANCELS only . Partial cancels are worth only a tiny fraction of a complete SON |
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anglobob
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Posts: 2,425
What I collect: France and French Colonies,French cinderellas British Commonwealth QE2
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Post by anglobob on Sept 4, 2022 12:40:58 GMT
Most of the French Colonies and Austria stamps I find with SON cancels are usually sold at much higher prices than the usual wavy line cancel.
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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 Sept 5, 2022 11:21:23 GMT
1876 United States, Scott Number U219, United States Centennial Issue and Celebration of the Worlds Fair in Philadelphia. Cincinnati SON cancel.
Rob
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jpotx113
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Posts: 460
What I collect: USA, Germany, Croatia, Slovenia, Machins, misc. WW
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Post by jpotx113 on Sept 5, 2022 17:06:26 GMT
Twenty years ago I would have favored a used stamp with no cancel (or very limited). Now I'll usually go for one with the most interesting cancel. By the way, I bought the cover used for my profile photo because it's the most interesting (and awesome) cancel in my collection.  |
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banknoteguy
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Posts: 285
What I collect: 19th Century US, High denomination US (> $1), 19th century covers US, Indian Feudatory States and most recently I acquired a BigBlue [with about 5,000 stamps] and pristine pages.
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Post by banknoteguy on Sept 5, 2022 18:36:08 GMT
I definitely pay more attention to cancels that I did when I first took up this hobby and look for interesting ones.
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vikingeck
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Posts: 3,269
What I collect: Samoa, Tobacco theme, Mail in Wartime, anything odd and unusual!
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Post by vikingeck on Sept 5, 2022 19:15:57 GMT
Wow Jack that “ugly” is more Jackson Pillock rather than Jackson Pollock,
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banknoteguy
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Posts: 285
What I collect: 19th Century US, High denomination US (> $1), 19th century covers US, Indian Feudatory States and most recently I acquired a BigBlue [with about 5,000 stamps] and pristine pages.
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Post by banknoteguy on Sept 6, 2022 13:08:55 GMT
Here is a US civil war era stamp with a bulls-eye cancel pretty much dead center. I am not sure if this cancel adds to the value or not.
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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 Sept 6, 2022 14:14:13 GMT
I collect GB squared circle postmarks. They can be quite expensive. This one was $60. I was prepared to bid much more. Sutton Linc May 7th, 1903 is the last recorded date. RF 475 Only four strikes are recorded for this rare office  If you love GB Postmarks, here's a great site from member tallanent. Philatelic Postmarks |
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