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FORUM BUSINESS, ANNOUNCEMENTS & INTRODUCTIONS

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by Admin
Mar 16, 2020 14:16:34 GMT
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Sub-boards: Gone But Not Forgotten, The Stamp Forum Newsletter , Member Feedback and/or Suggestions

178 1,677 Wanted: Philatelic-Related Articles for the Forum Newsletter
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Feb 25, 2020 20:59:22 GMT
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by Beryllium Guy
Apr 9, 2020 17:19:54 GMT

GENERAL INFORMATION

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New to stamp collecting? This area is full of great information for both the novice & experienced collector. If you don't find what you're looking for, post your question or send a forum message to bobby1948 or tomiseksj.

50 909 Vario Stock Pages
by khj
Mar 25, 2020 20:13:55 GMT
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Questions often asked about the forum and how to utilize its various functions. Here you will find questions and answers, plus many helpful hints on navigating the forum.

 26 117 Why Join the Forum and Then Never Post an Intro?
by gmot
Feb 21, 2020 12:25:20 GMT
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Are you new to stamp collecting or returning to the fold after a long hiatus? Do you have questions or would you like to learn how others have approached the hobby? Are you new to the Forum and trying to figure out how or where to do something? If any of these applies, post your questions here so our members can lend a helping hand.

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by tomiseksj
Mar 27, 2020 14:39:12 GMT

AMERICAN PHILATELIC SOCIETY (APS) CHAPTER INFORMATION

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Provides a brief overview of APS Chapter benefits, organization, individual member responsibilities, and the philatelic code of ethics. Board is "information only" and not intended for member posts.

Sub-boards: ARTICLES OF DISTINCTION, CHAPTER BUSINESS, CHAPTER INFORMATION AND DISCUSSION

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by TSF Admin
Apr 9, 2020 16:45:34 GMT

GENERAL STAMP COLLECTING FORUM

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Sub-boards: World Wide Air Mail , World Stamps, Postal Stationery and Post Cards, League of Nations, Pictorial Postmarks, United Nations , Your Philatelic Library

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by mikeclevenger
Apr 9, 2020 14:21:51 GMT
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General Discussion

Sub-boards: DIY, eBay / Hipstamp / Delcampe / PayPal / Auction talk, General Stamp Disussion, Member Exhibits, Genuine or Fake?, I Need Help with Stamp Identification, Philatelic Exhibitions/Bourses, Stamp Humour, TSF Lounge / Off Topic

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by tobben63
Apr 9, 2020 16:35:47 GMT

TOPICAL/THEMATIC STAMP COLLECTING

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Topical areas/themes pertaining to things found in nature.

Sub-boards: Animals - Land, Air, Water, Minerals/Earth, Plants, Other

21 1,656 ORANGES and other Citrus Fruit
by outremer01
Apr 2, 2020 20:28:50 GMT
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76 2,283 Every Stamp a Work of Art
by stamphinger
Apr 8, 2020 13:04:48 GMT
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Topical areas/themes pertaining to technology.

Sub-boards: Architecture, Exploration, Industry, Medicine, Military, Science, Space, Transportation

29 1,714 Aircraft on Covers
by thegubman
Apr 7, 2020 6:47:22 GMT

NORTH AMERICA

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Canada & Canadian Provinces

Sub-boards: Classic, Modern, Canadian Provinces, Covers & Postal Stationery, Back-of-Book

356 4,596 Let's See Your Classic Stamps on Cover 1851-1951
by renden
Apr 9, 2020 14:51:27 GMT
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United States

Sub-boards: Classics, Modern, Covers, Postmarks & Postal Stationery, Back-of-Book, Canal Zone

481 4,630 US Slogan Cancels
by stamphinger
Apr 9, 2020 16:31:54 GMT
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Mexico

9 78 Mexico : Stamps.
by brightonpete
Mar 1, 2020 17:35:03 GMT
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 5 34 Terri's Adventures with the Bermuda Post Offices
by philatelia
Jan 5, 2020 13:47:15 GMT
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by nbstamper
Mar 21, 2020 22:18:53 GMT

EUROPE

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Sub-boards: Aland Islands, Albania, Allenstein, Andorra (Spanish Administration), Andorra (French Administration), Angra, Armenia, Austria, Azores, Batum, Belarus, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Central Lithuania, Crete, Croatia, Czechoslovakia, Czech Republic, Danzig, Denmark, Eastern Silesia, Spis and Orava, Epirus, Estonia, Europe (Other), Faroe Islands, Finland, Fiume, France, Germany, German Democratic Republic, German States, Gibraltar, Great Britain, Greece, Greenland, Guernsey, Heligoland, Hungary, Iceland, Ionian Islands, Ireland, Isle of Man, Italian Offices Abroad, Italian States, Italy, Jersey, Karelia, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macedonia, Malta, Moldova, Monaco, Montenegro, Netherlands, North Ingermanland, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Saar, San Marino, Schleswig, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Transcaucasian Federated Republics, Ukraine, Upper Silesia, Vatican City, Western Ukraine, Yugoslavia

735 10,896 Germany : Stamps.
by renden
Apr 9, 2020 14:19:03 GMT

ASIA

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Sub-boards: Afghanistan, Asia (Other), Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, British Offices Abroad: Turkish Empire, Brunei, Burma, Cambodia, Ceylon, China, Cilicia, Cyprus, Democratic People's Republic of Korea, French India, Georgia, Hong Kong, India, Indo-China, Indonesia, Iran, Japan, Kazahkstan, Korea, Kyrgyzstan, Labuan, Laos, Malaya, Malaysia, Maldive Islands, Manchukuo, Mongolia, Nepal, North Borneo, Pakistan, Philippines, Portuguese India, Ryukyu Islands, Sarawak, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Straits Settlements, Republic of China (Taiwan), Tajikistan, Tannu Tuva, Thailand, Tibet, Turkey, Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Vietnam

214 2,436 Hong Kong : Stamps
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Mar 31, 2020 21:07:42 GMT

AFRICA

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222 1,663 Gabon
by anglobob
Mar 28, 2020 22:37:50 GMT

AUSTRALIA AND OCEANIA

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Sub-boards: Australia Pre-decimal , Australia Decimal , Australian States and Territories , Back-of-Book, Covers, Postal Stationery

92 950 Last issue of the 1965 Navigator Collector's Pack
by robert
Apr 5, 2020 0:14:07 GMT
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Sub-boards: Aitutaki, Christmas Island, Cook Islands, Fiji, French Polynesia, Gilbert and Ellice Islands, Hawaii, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Micronesia (Federated States of), Nauru, New Britain, Netherlands New Guinea, Netherlands Indies, New Caledonia, New Guinea, New Hebrides, British, New Hebrides, French, New Zealand, Niue, North West Pacific Islands, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Penhyrn, Pitcairn Islands, Rarotonga, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tokelau, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu, Wallis & Futuna

66 520 New Zealand : Stamps.
by nbstamper
Mar 20, 2020 16:55:00 GMT

LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN

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17 129 Guatemala: Stamps
by darkormex
Apr 4, 2020 22:03:34 GMT
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63 548 "Specimen" Overprints on Caribbean Stamps
by dermmd
Mar 10, 2020 4:41:59 GMT
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87 1,035 "Orange Tree" on Paraguay airmails Scott Nos. 60-65
by JeffS
Apr 2, 2020 20:24:01 GMT

MIDDLE EAST

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Sub-boards: Aden Protectorate, Alaouites, Alexandretta, Bahrain, Hatay, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Latakia, Lebanon, Oman, Palestine, Palestinian Authority, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, South Arabian Federation, Syria, Trucial States, United Arab Emirates, Yemen

70 715 United Arab Emirates : Stamps.
by outremer01
Apr 1, 2020 9:10:43 GMT

CINDERELLAS, LOCAL POSTS AND EPHEMERA

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Cinderellas, Labels, Seals -- here is the place for you.
Please post photos of all those hidden gems.

 208 4,514 Junk mail ?
by jpotx113
Apr 9, 2020 16:09:44 GMT
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Ephemera

 37 697 Stamp collecting art and advertising
by stamphinger
Apr 9, 2020 17:02:44 GMT
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 58 316 Local Post : Eynhallow : Scotland.
by Admin
Mar 20, 2020 21:42:27 GMT

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2 15 2019 Article of Distinction Selection Giveaway
by Admin
Oct 10, 2019 14:01:34 GMT
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Sub-board: Ended Giveaways and Contests

390 6,817 The Passover/Easter Giveaway
by darkormex
Apr 9, 2020 17:56:16 GMT
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4 33 Leftovers on piece some with postmarks
by feebletodix
Apr 4, 2020 8:15:31 GMT
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Sub-boards: Trading Post, Member Want Lists, Members' Offsite Sales (e.g.,eBay/HipStamp/etc.)

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by gregalex
Mar 14, 2020 2:51:45 GMT
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by daveg28
Mar 28, 2020 4:32:50 GMT
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476 3,156 Ride to Conquer Cancer 2020 Auction - Germany - DONE
by dgdecker
Apr 9, 2020 1:56:43 GMT

LINKS AND RESOURCES

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Sub-boards: Member Blogs and Websites, Members Reviews, Philately Links @ Useful Tools , Stamp Clubs

109 1,186 Big Blue 1840-1940 Stamp blog
by jkjblue
Apr 8, 2020 3:24:05 GMT
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by tobben63
Feb 10, 2020 8:25:31 GMT
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by thegubman
Apr 3, 2020 14:15:45 GMT

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