tony
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Post by tony on Oct 8, 2022 9:45:20 GMT
Hi All I would like to improve my plate identification of early GB QV 1d & 2d Penny stamps can anyone suggest what they have found useful - easily available in the past ?
best regards
Tony
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Beryllium Guy
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What I collect: Worldwide Stamps 1840-1930
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Post by Beryllium Guy on Oct 8, 2022 10:28:57 GMT
Thanks for your post, tony. We have a few members who are knowledgeable in the plating of GB QV stamps: Vince ( stanley64) and Stan ( stainlessb) are two who come to mind. Vince has been working on Penny Blacks, and Stan on Penny Reds. Alex ( vikingeck) is also quite knowledgeable in general about GB QV issues. There are probably others who have also worked in this area, but these are the members I could think of. |
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stainlessb
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What I collect: currently focused on most of western Europe, much of which is spent on France, Belgium, Germany and Great Britain Queen Victoria
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Post by stainlessb on Oct 8, 2022 15:29:18 GMT
tony HERE is a good starting point. The Roland Brown books are also helpful as a 'hands on' reference, but the 5 volume set is a bit of adventure to track down (as well as being a bit pricey) The "E-Gauge" tool works well, once you get your scanner set (pay close attention to the instruction page !) and.... Have fun!! Stan
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stanley64
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What I collect: Canada, USA, Netherlands, Portugal & Colonies, Antarctic Territories and anything that catches my eye...
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Post by stanley64 on Oct 9, 2022 10:14:42 GMT
Thanks for the link stainlessb , most useful to anyone interested in plating these issues and I have bookmarked the site. Hopefully, tony and others will find it useful as well... Have fun and happy collecting! |
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tony
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Post by tony on Oct 16, 2022 16:08:17 GMT
Many thanks Stan for the links I will start to take as look at this later in the week and see how I get on
I would have started sooner but I got a little pre occupied with an Argentinian republic 15 Centavos stamp from a recent auction lot that I am still trying to work out if fake or not perhaps another post on that later for further assistance ;-)
best regards
Tony
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