tomiseksj
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Post by tomiseksj on Apr 26, 2020 22:14:13 GMT
Anyone know the A.x. marking? It's not rare, but beyond me. Applied in Canada, I'm guessing. ...
Based upon the below found on page 24 of the Military Postal History Society Bulletin 3, 2015, I'm going to assume that the marking was applied in Paris (then under German control) on its way to Geneva.
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tomiseksj
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Post by tomiseksj on Apr 26, 2020 12:12:05 GMT
Welcome, Jenny!
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tomiseksj
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Post by tomiseksj on Apr 26, 2020 2:21:08 GMT
Welcome, Marc!
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tomiseksj
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Post by tomiseksj on Apr 25, 2020 15:14:35 GMT
You should have the ability to edit the initial post to read "Nothing postmarked prior to 2020, please"
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tomiseksj
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Post by tomiseksj on Apr 25, 2020 13:48:37 GMT
I started a new subscription for 100,000 ad-free page views per month. To remind, ad-free page views are only available to members who have signed in to their accounts. When viewing the Forum without having signed in (i.e., as a Guest), ads will still display.
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tomiseksj
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Post by tomiseksj on Apr 24, 2020 17:44:13 GMT
As I stated in your welcome email, "Once you’ve made your introduction, your membership status will be manually adjusted to allow you to post in most other areas of the Forum."
Once I saw you had posted your intro, I made the adjustment and you are now able to post in most other areas.
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tomiseksj
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Post by tomiseksj on Apr 24, 2020 14:21:36 GMT
Welcome to our Forum!
I look forward to your active participation. Please let me know if you have questions or encounter problems.
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tomiseksj
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Post by tomiseksj on Apr 20, 2020 9:55:04 GMT
Welcome, Barry!
You may now begin posting in other areas of the Forum.
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tomiseksj
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Post by tomiseksj on Apr 14, 2020 15:01:08 GMT
Ludovico, I apologize for my belated welcome -- didn't have time to make a post but was able to adjust your membership status. Regarding tobben63's comment, he was referring to the placement of your reply in the quote, rather than outside of it. After I complete this post, I'll make the required correction.
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tomiseksj
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Post by tomiseksj on Apr 14, 2020 14:52:53 GMT
paul1 , welcome to our Forum! Your membership status has been adjusted so you may now post in most other areas. The info contained in the FAQ About Using the Forum category may be of interest to you. Please don't hesitate to send me a message if you have questions or encounter problems.
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tomiseksj
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Post by tomiseksj on Apr 11, 2020 22:15:21 GMT
It looks as if someone took a pair of pinking shears to the right edge of the 1p.
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tomiseksj
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Post by tomiseksj on Apr 9, 2020 14:08:36 GMT
APS Town HallAttention APS Members (and those interested)Tonight, APS is hosting a virtual Town Hall for APS members, and Scott English, the APS Executive Director, would like to visit with you. The Town Hall Meeting is scheduled to begin at 7 pm Eastern, 4 pm Pacific. Scott will be sharing all the news of services affected by the closure of our headquarters, new programs we're running, and updates on events throughout the year. Following the presentation, he'll be taking your questions, comments, and suggestions. Though the meeting is scheduled for an hour, Scott doesn't mind staying longer to talk with members. Information to log into the meeting can be found here. If you can’t make the meeting, the session will be recorded and posted to the APS YouTube page.
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tomiseksj
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Post by tomiseksj on Apr 8, 2020 18:46:31 GMT
Welcome, bushk2 ! Your status has been adjusted so you may now post elsewhere. I recommend a quick review of the FAQ board to get a sense of Forum "how to's." Should you have questions or run into any problems, please send me a message and I'll try to help.
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tomiseksj
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Post by tomiseksj on Apr 6, 2020 20:22:27 GMT
Welcome to our Forum!
As one who began his stamp journey collecting U.S., it is great to see another U.S. collector come on board.
I've adjusted your status so you can now post in most other areas of the Forum.
Should you have questions or encounter problems please don't hesitate to ask.
Have you decided yet whether you will focus on used or unused stamps?
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tomiseksj
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Post by tomiseksj on Apr 6, 2020 13:12:34 GMT
I've done absolutely no stamping (or Newsletter editing) lately. All my available time has been spent processing membership requests. I can't say with certainty but it seems the pandemic may be sparking renewed interest in stamps as individuals' routines are disrupted.
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tomiseksj
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Post by tomiseksj on Apr 6, 2020 13:08:29 GMT
Welcome to our Forum, luka ! You are now able to post in most other areas of the Forum so please don't be shy. The FAQ category provides a good deal of "how to" info but, if you have questions or encounter problems, don't hesitate to send me a message.
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tomiseksj
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Post by tomiseksj on Apr 4, 2020 19:02:41 GMT
OK, is mail not going through to other countries from the United states? ... The USPS website has a page that lists international service disruptions -- you can view it here.
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tomiseksj
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Post by tomiseksj on Apr 2, 2020 14:47:17 GMT
Welcome to TSF -- it's better late than never!
Your membership status has been changed so you can now post in most other areas of the Forum.
A review of the information in the FAQ category should help answer many of the Forum's "how to" questions.
Please use the messaging system to let me know if you have questions or encounter problems.
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tomiseksj
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Post by tomiseksj on Apr 2, 2020 14:43:31 GMT
Welcome to TSF!
Your membership status has been changed so you can now post in most other areas of the Forum.
A review of the information in the FAQ category should help answer many of the Forum's "how to" questions.
Please use the messaging system to let me know if you have questions or encounter problems.
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tomiseksj
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Post by tomiseksj on Mar 29, 2020 14:53:00 GMT
Graham, welcome to our Forum! The adjustment has been made to your membership status so you may now join in the discussion in other areas. I recommend that you review the information contained in the FAQ category. Please let me know if you have questions or encounter problems.
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tomiseksj
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Post by tomiseksj on Mar 27, 2020 18:30:12 GMT
Bob,
Welcome to our Forum!
I've adjusted your membership status (to **Member**) so you can now post elsewhere on the Forum.
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tomiseksj
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Post by tomiseksj on Mar 27, 2020 14:39:12 GMT
This listing from a Schuyler Rumsey auction may shed some light. By July 1, 1851, the 1/2 ounce U.S. domestic letter rate was set at 3 cents. From the description of the British packet rate described in the listing, I am assuming that the "5" reflects the amount due from the addressee. I am also assuming that the Ud States/Halifax is a receiving mark indicating the cover's point of origin (i.e., Unite d States).
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tomiseksj
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Post by tomiseksj on Mar 25, 2020 17:50:36 GMT
... If anyone has, or has information about the history of this festival, I hope you will add your comments... Don, this article may be of interest to you.
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tomiseksj
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Post by tomiseksj on Mar 23, 2020 15:58:43 GMT
The American Philatelist Online
To encourage members and collectors to learn more about the APS, we have lifted the members-only restrictions on accessing The American Philatelist online. Please feel free to share with your fellow collectors and encourage them to connect and learn more about all our great benefits. Please access The American Philatelist here.
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tomiseksj
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Post by tomiseksj on Mar 23, 2020 15:53:55 GMT
Welcome to our Forum!
I've adjusted your membership status so you may now post in most other areas.
Please let me know if you encounter problems or have any questions.
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Post by tomiseksj on Mar 12, 2020 20:56:18 GMT
Welcome, Roland ( Rol)! Your story (i.e., a rekindling of youthful interest) is one that is similar to so many of us here. I hope that you'll find what you need here to get yourself organized. Should you have questions or encounter problems, please let e know. Your membership status has been adjusted so that you can now participate in other areas of the site.
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tomiseksj
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Post by tomiseksj on Mar 11, 2020 12:08:19 GMT
gillian , In addition to the site provided by cjoprey, here is another that might be of some help.
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tomiseksj
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Post by tomiseksj on Mar 10, 2020 13:36:34 GMT
FlagsCollector, for your awareness, links to personal messages (which are not threads) can't be viewed by anyone who is not a recipient of the message.
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tomiseksj
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Post by tomiseksj on Mar 9, 2020 14:28:42 GMT
Welcome Anton!
Sorry it took so long to adjust your membership status -- you are now free to move about the Forum.
If you have questions or encounter problems, please don't hesitate to ask.
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tomiseksj
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Post by tomiseksj on Mar 8, 2020 22:31:30 GMT
susiecc , I get a count of 12 by 17 which would make it an F grill. Have you tried measuring the dimensions? If it measures about 9mm by 13mm then that would confirm an F grill. One thing I found useful at times in getting a better view of the points is to place the stamp face down in some watermark fluid and hold the tray at a slight angle with side lighting until you get the best position to count the points (see this post). Another approach is to rub a pencil back and forth on a scrap of paper and then very lightly rub the back side of the stamp with the scrap so that the graphite adheres to the points.
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