stamptmf
**Member**
Join me May 23-30, 2026 at the Boston 2026 World Expo!
Posts: 3
What I collect: Worldwide Stamp Collector, Dear Doctor Postcards, Titanic Covers that "Missed the Boat", US Auxiliary Markings, Airlines, Wrestling, Summer Olympics
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Post by stamptmf on Jul 24, 2024 2:33:15 GMT
Hi. My name is Tom Fortunato from Rochester, NY. Here's a little about myself, having been a worldwide stamp collector since the age of 6. I’m very active in philately with my local club, the Rochester Philatelic Association in upstate New York, and have run its web site since the mid-1990s. I am a life member of the American Philatelic Society and American Topical Association, and accredited as a national exhibits judge for both since 2000. There are lots of other groups I belong to as well. Among my interests are auxiliary markings, Dear Doctor postcards at www.deardoctorpostcards.com, Titanic mail that “missed the boat” at www.titaniccovers.com, wrestling and summer Olympics thematics, 19th century European numeral cancels and local Rochester postal history. I’ve been the Public Relations Chair for America’s international exhibitions--Washington 2006, New York 2016 and the upcoming 2026 Boston World Expo. Most recently I’m on the organizing committee of a new free philatelic group, Learning About Stamps Online (LASO for short) at learningaboutstamps.org.
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Hugh
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Posts: 441
What I collect: Occupation Stamps and Postal History, Worldwide; Canada, the UK, France and Germany.
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Post by Hugh on Jul 24, 2024 2:42:24 GMT
Welcome stamptmf … We’re almost neighbours (smile) just drive north and cross the border. Looking forward to seeing your stuff. I’ve come across a lot of Dear Dr. postcards over the years and would love to know more about their history, rise and evolution. Great group of people here, you’ll have fun. Regards, Hugh
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Partime
Member
Just hit 50
Posts: 81
What I collect: Australia, Classic GB and Commonwealth
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Post by Partime on Jul 24, 2024 3:19:39 GMT
Welcome Tom. I’ve got the 2026 Expo on my calendar and now need to convince my spouse that a trip to Boston is something that she always wanted to do. Hope to see you and others there.
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ameis33
Member
What's in a name? That which we call a rose, by any other name would smell as sweet
Posts: 534
What I collect: Poland and Italy Republic
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Post by ameis33 on Jul 24, 2024 3:45:04 GMT
Welcome Tom. Your name makes me think you have Italian origins…
Welcome from Italy
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hrdoktorx
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Posts: 6,952
What I collect: France (and French territories), Africa, Canada, USA, Germany, Guatemala, stamps about science, flags, maps, stamps on stamps...
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Post by hrdoktorx on Jul 24, 2024 5:00:15 GMT
![sign0016](//storage.proboards.com/5386724/images/mTWkazaNMlOYzcVBdMZT.gif) to TSF! Thanks for the nice introduction.
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paul1
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Posts: 1,207
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Post by paul1 on Jul 24, 2024 7:18:24 GMT
Hi Tom - welcome to TSF from the other side of the pond - a great bunch of guys here.
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mberry
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Posts: 1,114
What I collect: USA, USA Revenues, Beer Related Stamps and Revenues, US State Revenues, Stamp Show Stamps
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Post by mberry on Jul 24, 2024 9:56:44 GMT
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dorincard
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Posts: 1,577
What I collect: My focus is on Wild Mammals on maximum cards. Occasionally, I get or create maximum cards with other animals, or any other topic.
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Post by dorincard on Jul 24, 2024 14:55:52 GMT
Welcome, Tom! We interacted throughout the years. While you are on an exploring/joining spree, maybe you could also visit my 6 philatelic specialties groups on Facebook.
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rex
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Posts: 1,193
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Post by rex on Jul 24, 2024 17:08:44 GMT
![sign0016](//storage.proboards.com/5386724/images/mTWkazaNMlOYzcVBdMZT.gif) ......Tom... stamptmf ![8-|](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/nerd.png) .... Ludovico Italy
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