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Post by richard on Nov 8, 2024 16:30:25 GMT
I am a new member joining this Stamp Forum. My collecting interests include Italy, Germany and France. I collect Italy (my mothers country of origin) and Germany ( my father always declared proudly that he was Bavarian!). I collect these countries as a memorial to my parents. My collections are titled "Historic and Philatelic Collection" as I spend time researching the history behind the stamp image. This research is then added into the collection on the opposite side of the stamp page. In this way, I can read the history and see the stamp reading left to right. Philatelically I research the work done to create the image and the printing, etc. I enjoy older stamps as the engraving is very intricate and therefore very beautiful.
I collect France as the printing techniques are very unique. The way they blend the colours is amazing. Also, the Semi Postals alone give the collector a detailed view of the society at that time.
I collect covers and post cards as they add an additional dimension to the country and its cities. I enjoy researching the envelopes - the sender, the receiver and how it got there!
I am joining to learn from you about the historic and philatelic details.
Your philatelic friend,
Richard
Kingston, Ontario, Canada
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TimG
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Posts: 230
What I collect: Worldwide
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Post by TimG on Nov 8, 2024 16:42:05 GMT
Richard, welcome to TSF! I am a Canadian of German heritage and just completed a re-organization of my German stamps. Unlike you though, I am a G.P. - a general philatelist, with collecting interests from around the world. I can appreciate your interest in the study of these stamps. As I looked at my small German collection, I was amazed at all the variety there, the history and stories. Perhaps one day I will dig a little deeper. Anyway, welcome and I hope you enjoy all that this Forum offers. - Tim
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anglobob
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Posts: 2,602
What I collect: France and French Colonies,French cinderellas British Commonwealth QE2
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Post by anglobob on Nov 8, 2024 16:47:38 GMT
Richard,welcome to the Forum.Lots of friendly and helpful people here.
I am also a collector of used French stamps and look forward to seeing some examples of your pages.
Anglobob
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renden
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Posts: 9,162 
What I collect: Canada-USA-France-Lithuania-Austria--Germany-Mauritius-French Colonies in Africa
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Post by renden on Nov 8, 2024 17:17:51 GMT
richard  to your Forum from another Canadian, New Brunswick, René
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Post by Statesman Stamper on Nov 8, 2024 17:20:07 GMT
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angore
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Posts: 5,698
What I collect: WW, focus on British Empire
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Post by angore on Nov 8, 2024 19:31:27 GMT
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hrdoktorx
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Posts: 7,213
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 Nov 8, 2024 20:24:37 GMT
to TSF! Thanks for the nice introduction. All great reasons to delve into philately. You've come to the right place.
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Hugh
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Posts: 745
What I collect: Worldwide Occupation Stamps and Postal History; and, anything that looks interesting.
Member is Online
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Post by Hugh on Nov 8, 2024 21:26:26 GMT
Hey richard … welcome to the forum. Nice to have another KSC member here. It’s a great group of people. You’ll have fun. Regards, Hugh |
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dorincard
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Posts: 1,623
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 Nov 9, 2024 1:20:03 GMT
Welcome, Richard!
You could create a few maxicards.
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mberry
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Posts: 1,177
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 Nov 9, 2024 2:18:29 GMT
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Post by dgdecker on Nov 10, 2024 3:58:37 GMT
Welcome Richard!
David
Ottawa
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sudbury12000
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Posts: 360
What I collect: Canada, Great Britain, Germany, World Pre 1925
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Post by sudbury12000 on Nov 11, 2024 20:02:51 GMT
Welcome to the Forum!
Roy
Scugog, Ontario, Canada
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Post by mantartic on Nov 12, 2024 0:41:34 GMT
Hello from Japan, Richard.
I just joined, too.
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to your Forum
