johnamichael
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What I collect: Newfoundland, Early Canada, Weimar Republic/Third Reich-Germany
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Post by johnamichael on Oct 30, 2022 15:15:05 GMT
This will be my first collection post. I started Worldwide stamping as a kid, maybe the age of 10. Stopped at I would think at the age of 15-16. I restarted the hobby when I lived in Ottawa between 1995-1998. My focus has been Newfoundland, being born and raised there. My father had an extensive collection of Newfoundland stamps. On moving to Ottawa, I became interested in Canadian stamps and I spend quite a bit of time at the Kimmerly and Macintosh stamp stores in downtown. During that time, I improved my Newfoundland collection and acquired several large collections of Canadian stamps. I moved from Ottawa in 1998, and probably lost interest soon after. I have, however, lugged my stamps around and upon retiring recently, I decided to re-kindle my interest in stamps. Once I dug through things, I was shocked to discover that I have probably tens of thousands of pre 1970 Canada stamps with maybe 5000 Newfoundland stamps. Most of these stamps were not organised so I face quite a task. I live between Montreal and Massachusetts, and have decided to work on my Newfoundland collection in Montreal and my Canada collection while in the US. I really have had to take a deep breath and jump in. My apologies for taking so long to get to the point of my post, but I have decided to start on the early Queen Victoria issues. I was really quite confused at first. I am using a current SG catalogue which I admit is challenging as well as the current Newfoundland Specialised Stamp Album which is definitely more than challenging. I also have a 1997 Unitrade Canada catalogue which is useful, I am hoping the numbering system is still current. I will get the 2022 edition when I get a chance. So here is a scan of my large and small queens, I believe I have the basic organisation correct. So my question to the group is where should I go next. Perforations are the next, and I am hoping that will help numbers 37/41 as well as 38/42, but where is best to go after that. Paper type or colour, both of which I will find challenging. I also note that the paper (not the frame size) sizes appear to be quite variable, is this of any significance. Thanks for any advice. John  |
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renden
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What I collect: World W collector with ++ interests in BNA (Canada etc) and USA
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Post by renden on Oct 30, 2022 15:41:53 GMT
johnamichaelDo you have the following: 1)Unitrade Small Queen Identification Table 2) Book The Large Queen Stamps of Canada and their use - by H.E. & H.W. Duckworth 3) Canada's Postage Stamps of the Small Queen Era 1870-1897 - Hillson and Nixon 4) Color guide for Canada Small Queens - Richard M Morris These are my basic instruments and I would add a guide for the measurement of these stamps,, with Kiusalas gauge and possible SQ gauges For me, the Canada SQs and LQs are the most difficult chalenges for CANADA stamps !! René
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johnamichael
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What I collect: Newfoundland, Early Canada, Weimar Republic/Third Reich-Germany
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Post by johnamichael on Oct 30, 2022 16:00:28 GMT
Good to know that I am starting with a challenge! No, I have none of those references. I will have the small queen ID table once I acquire the Unitrade catalogue. I believe it is available post 2016 ed but I note you can find images online. I believe the colour guide would be invaluable, but I am most apprehensive of paper type, but I suspect I will learn over time.
I should note that I am collecting to the Palo SG album, so I will be satisfied with that in the intermediate term.
Thanks,
John
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renden
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What I collect: World W collector with ++ interests in BNA (Canada etc) and USA
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Post by renden on Oct 30, 2022 16:28:33 GMT
Good to know that I am starting with a challenge! No, I have none of those references. I will have the small queen ID table once I acquire the Unitrade catalogue. I believe it is available post 2016 ed but I note you can find images online. I believe the colour guide would be invaluable, but I am most apprehensive of paper type, but I suspect I will learn over time. I should note that I am collecting to the Palo SG album, so I will be satisfied with that in the intermediate term. Thanks, John Which year your UNITRADE ? I can send you a scan of the Unitrade SQ table.....e-mail needed by PM René |
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johnamichael
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What I collect: Newfoundland, Early Canada, Weimar Republic/Third Reich-Germany
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Post by johnamichael on Oct 30, 2022 16:40:16 GMT
I have 1997 Unitrade now, but will get a later one soon. PM sent.
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renden
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What I collect: World W collector with ++ interests in BNA (Canada etc) and USA
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Post by renden on Oct 30, 2022 16:45:51 GMT
I have 1997 Unitrade now, but will get a later one soon. PM sent. E-mail sent with table 2021 Unitrade - René |
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Post by bigcreekdad on Nov 1, 2022 22:01:46 GMT
Where can one find Morris' color guide?
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renden
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What I collect: World W collector with ++ interests in BNA (Canada etc) and USA
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Post by renden on Nov 4, 2022 15:53:56 GMT
Where can one find Morris' color guide? Small Queen color guides and Admiral series color guide are listed on the RPSC site In my guides I have a sticker from Pittsboro Philatelics in Norfolk, MA pittphil@mindspring.com René |
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Post by bigcreekdad on Nov 5, 2022 22:14:07 GMT
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hdm1950
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What I collect: I collect world wide up to 1965 with several specialty albums added due to volume of material I have acquired. At this point I am focused on Canada and British America. I am always on the lookout for stamps and covers with postmarks from communities in Queens County, Nova Scotia. I do list various goods including stamps occasionally on eBay as hdm50
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Post by hdm1950 on Nov 5, 2022 22:40:25 GMT
Royal Philatelic Society of Canada |
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Post by uppercanadian on Jan 5, 2023 21:55:24 GMT
Hello John,
Welcome back to stamp collecting!! If you are looking for a Kiusalas Perforation Guide, the last time I checked, R.Maresch & Sons in Aurora, Ontario still had some. They are circa-1970's I believe, but they do the trick. They don't list them on their site, but if you called or emailed them, I am sure they would be able to sell you one.
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Post by uppercanadian on Jan 5, 2023 22:05:47 GMT
Hello John,
There are two "Morris Colour Guides. One is for the Large and Small Queens, the other for the Admirals. They are now produced by Jack Forbes in Nova Scotia. Hopefully he will not mind me posting his email address here. Jack can provide pricing for you. The guides are excellent with colour chips glued into the book. I have the Large and Small Queen one, and just ordered the Admiral one a few days ago. You can reach Jack at:
jafrbs@aol.com
I hope that this helps.
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sudbury12000
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What I collect: Canada, Great Britain, Germany, World Pre 1925
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Post by sudbury12000 on Jan 6, 2023 3:45:07 GMT
You have given me an idea on how to display my small queens, thank you. Some very nice postmarks. I try to collect Port Perry myself and my wife made a display one year for me at Christmas. I will see how I can show here.
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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 Jan 6, 2023 16:18:34 GMT
So my question to the group is where should I go next. I applaud your question, John ( johnamichael ). It is one that both new and older collectors often face when starting to collect and branching out into a new area. A collection and the scope defined should be interesting and challenging enough to hold your attention, but not so complicated that you lose interest and give up in vain. For you own efforts, why not build on what you already have. A quick scan of the titles of the various articles written for the British North American Philatelic Society (BNAPS) and available on-line in the Horace W. Harrison Library here suggests plenty of avenues, e.g. plate varieties, printings (perfs, colour, location, etc.), cancellations, single-value focus as you have a number of the 1 and 3 cent values. What ever route you decide, make it yours and something unique that is not easily replicated that will provide both value and personal enjoyment.
Keep us posted...
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johnamichael
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What I collect: Newfoundland, Early Canada, Weimar Republic/Third Reich-Germany
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Post by johnamichael on Apr 10, 2023 12:29:47 GMT
I have put my Newfoundland collection in some order, now on to the challenge of the large/small queens! Thanks to all for your help.
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vggvp
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Post by vggvp on Jun 2, 2023 0:35:03 GMT
Hi Johnmichael
If you are going to take a serious run at Small Queens, discard your catalogue and get a copy of the Hillson/Nixon book on the subject. The catalogues never seemed to get it right with their descriptions of printings, perfs and colours. The chart that I did for the Unitrade catalogue also needs to be updated for the sake of absolute accuracy.
My experience is that one should sort Small Queens by perforation. There are 14 identifiable perfs on the 3 cent and they can be accurately tied to specific printing periods. Sorting by colour is subjective but perfs are non negotiable.
The Hillson/Nixon book is available only through the Greene Foundation (full disclosure --- I am the President of the VGGPRF) and can be ordered by calling our office at 416-921-2073
GJP
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