djcmh
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What I collect: Worldwide
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Post by djcmh on Aug 31, 2021 10:50:05 GMT
Three other catalogues I picked up over the past couple months
Hector Mena's Costa Rica Postal Catalogue from 2014. Latin American specialized catalogues can be hard to get, was able to find this from a US dealer
Slovenika catalogue for Slovenia stamps, both the 1918-1919 issues at the start of the Yugoslav era as well as the issues of independent Slovenia post-1991. Got thanks to a contact at Colnect.
Somchai Saeng-Ngern's Thai Stamp Catalogue. Includes a very good section on the various Bhumipol (Rama IX) definitive issues in their various printings and varieties. |
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cara
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What I collect: Germany (FRG, GDR, Berlin); occupied Germany 1945-1949, Deutsches Reich 1872-1945, Switzerland, USA (newbie)
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Post by cara on Aug 31, 2021 19:40:49 GMT
Finally I have it ... brand new edition of Michel USA Special 2021/2022. I love this catalog already. Now I can go much deeper into the mysteries of US stamps   And why Michel and not Scott? I'am pretty sure that Scott special is more detailed than Michel special and communication with US collectors is much more easy with Scott numbers, but I'am now working with Michel catalogues since ten years. I am familiar with the presentation, I know the abbreviations and I just find it much easier to read German than English. And therefore I think that the Michel Special is quite sufficient for me as a beginner with US stamps. And the Scott numbers I have via colnect.  cara |
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banknoteguy
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Posts: 324
What I collect: 19th Century US, High denomination US (> $1), 19th century covers US, Indian Feudatory States and most recently I acquired a BigBlue [with about 5,000 stamps] and pristine pages.
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Post by banknoteguy on Sept 1, 2021 13:05:18 GMT
My most recent significant addition to my small collection of paper references. I have too many books already and have to severely limit any additions!
This is such an excellent reference, everyone should have a copy.
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banknoteguy
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Posts: 324
What I collect: 19th Century US, High denomination US (> $1), 19th century covers US, Indian Feudatory States and most recently I acquired a BigBlue [with about 5,000 stamps] and pristine pages.
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Post by banknoteguy on Sept 2, 2021 18:19:11 GMT
This is one of my favorites. Probably long out of print but you can find old copies on ABE and other places.
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Post by biglavalamp on Sept 2, 2021 19:20:40 GMT
Here is mine that I used  |
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banknoteguy
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Posts: 324
What I collect: 19th Century US, High denomination US (> $1), 19th century covers US, Indian Feudatory States and most recently I acquired a BigBlue [with about 5,000 stamps] and pristine pages.
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Post by banknoteguy on Sept 2, 2021 19:34:07 GMT
biglavalamp,
What edition is that? Printed? Thanks.
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banknoteguy
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Posts: 324
What I collect: 19th Century US, High denomination US (> $1), 19th century covers US, Indian Feudatory States and most recently I acquired a BigBlue [with about 5,000 stamps] and pristine pages.
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Post by banknoteguy on Sept 2, 2021 19:40:50 GMT
The edition I have (5th) has all B&W illustrations like the following (click for higher resolution -- including original scan resolution 600dpi):
The newer edition looks like it may have new illustrations in color and maybe higher resolution? I may have to get a copy of that also!
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Post by biglavalamp on Sept 2, 2021 19:54:36 GMT
1988 7th Edition still black and white illustrations
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Post by biglavalamp on Sept 2, 2021 20:11:16 GMT
Sorry banknoteguy I am having trouble mastering uploading images to this forum I,m still in the novice stage regarding adding my scans to TSF threads otherwise I would show more images I don't understand why I could do the last image but somehow in quick reply I cannot do it again?
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banknoteguy
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Posts: 324
What I collect: 19th Century US, High denomination US (> $1), 19th century covers US, Indian Feudatory States and most recently I acquired a BigBlue [with about 5,000 stamps] and pristine pages.
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Post by banknoteguy on Sept 2, 2021 21:24:41 GMT
Maybe try using the full Reply. I suspect there are differences between the quick (bottom of the screen) and the main reply at the top of the stack of postings. I am new to this board also but have had no issues adding images using the Reply at the top. I have not tried to add an image to a quick reply but just the name makes me think it has limits.
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tomiseksj
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Woodbridge, Virginia, USA
Posts: 6,385
What I collect: Worldwide stamps/covers, Cinderellas, Ohio Prepaid Sales Tax Receipts, U.S. WWII Ration ephemera
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Post by tomiseksj on Sept 2, 2021 23:59:58 GMT
... I don't understand why I could do the last image but somehow in quick reply I cannot do it again? The Upload Images button in the Quick Reply mode is associated with the TSF Image Host. If you have been using the Add image to post button to add images to posts, you will need to copy the BBCode link and paste it into the Quick Reply if you want to include an image with the post. As an alternative, switch to the Reply mode and use the button to insert the image. |
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banknoteguy
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Posts: 324
What I collect: 19th Century US, High denomination US (> $1), 19th century covers US, Indian Feudatory States and most recently I acquired a BigBlue [with about 5,000 stamps] and pristine pages.
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Post by banknoteguy on Sept 3, 2021 11:16:36 GMT
I got this auction catalog in the mail last week. It has a good selection of Indian Feudatory States (IFS). I will likely bid on a couple lots.
For some reason this image won't display. jpg at 300dpi. Trying a higher resolution. Nope. I am officially puzzled. Any ideas?
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brightonpete
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Post by brightonpete on Sept 3, 2021 12:43:26 GMT
TSF does muck about with images, but the link shows 600 DPI...
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banknoteguy
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Posts: 324
What I collect: 19th Century US, High denomination US (> $1), 19th century covers US, Indian Feudatory States and most recently I acquired a BigBlue [with about 5,000 stamps] and pristine pages.
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Post by banknoteguy on Sept 3, 2021 13:11:45 GMT
Well that is what I uploaded alright but I don't see the image just a small icon. Do you see the image?
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brightonpete
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Post by brightonpete on Sept 3, 2021 13:18:12 GMT
Yes, the image looks fine to me, then click on it to get the full res image. Not sure why it doesn't work for you. Must be a setting somewhere.
Peter
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brightonpete
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Post by brightonpete on Sept 3, 2021 13:20:17 GMT
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banknoteguy
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Posts: 324
What I collect: 19th Century US, High denomination US (> $1), 19th century covers US, Indian Feudatory States and most recently I acquired a BigBlue [with about 5,000 stamps] and pristine pages.
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Post by banknoteguy on Sept 3, 2021 13:29:27 GMT
That is just weird. I cleared my cache, restarted my computer, checked a different browser. Same result. I do see the image that you reposted though. Must be a local issue but not one I have encountered before.
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stainlessb
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Posts: 4,906
What I collect: currently focused on most of western Europe, much of which is spent on France, Belgium, Germany and Great Britain Queen Victoria
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Post by stainlessb on Sept 3, 2021 17:53:03 GMT
All who are interested in France the latest Spinks Catalogue de Timbres de France 2022-2023 - Spink Maury 124th Edition is now available for order here
US with shipping $61 and change (I believe I paid much more for the 2018 issue. Total happiness!!!~ |
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renden
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What I collect: Canada-USA-France-Lithuania-Austria--Germany-Mauritius-French Colonies in Africa
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Post by renden on Sept 3, 2021 19:11:23 GMT
All who are interested in France the latest Spinks Catalogue de Timbres de France 2022-2023 - Spink Maury 124th Edition is now available for order here
US with shipping $61 and change (I believe I paid much more for the 2018 issue. Total happiness!!!~ Ordered my copy too - received e-mail from them - Thanks as I did return to the trash bid to order LOL !! René p.s. a little more $$ in Canadian pesos LOL |
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Post by biglavalamp on Sept 4, 2021 18:04:58 GMT
biglavalamp, What edition is that? Printed? Thanks.
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djcmh
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What I collect: Worldwide
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Post by djcmh on Sept 5, 2021 11:59:52 GMT
Latest addition, actually updating an older version The Farahbakhsh is the catalogue of record for Iranian stamps produced in Iran. Was able to source the 2021 edition from a dealer here in the USA (makes you wonder just how effective the supposed "ban" on trade between the USA and Iran really is  )
Bilingual in English and Farsi, with tons of detail on varieties, errors and the like. One quirk of this catalog, being published in a country that uses an Arabic-based writing system, is that the pages are in Arabic-script text order, so that the first pages are at what we in the West would call "the end of the book" I will be selling my old 2015 edition of this catalogue on here in the near future (along with a few other catalogues I have updated over the past few months). |
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banknoteguy
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Posts: 324
What I collect: 19th Century US, High denomination US (> $1), 19th century covers US, Indian Feudatory States and most recently I acquired a BigBlue [with about 5,000 stamps] and pristine pages.
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Post by banknoteguy on Sept 5, 2021 12:13:46 GMT
If I am just looking for something in general way, I like using old catalogues, like this Scott 1960 which fits in your hand nicely!
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chrischross
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Posts: 206
What I collect: France, French Africa, FSAT, French Polynesia
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Post by chrischross on Sept 8, 2021 16:35:03 GMT
The Camerounian specialization is coming along nicely:  |
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hdm1950
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Posts: 1,889
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 Sept 9, 2021 20:53:32 GMT
Like many of you I have quite an assortment of catalogues but the one that I have had from my earliest days of collecting that I still pick up is this little Stamp Finder from The Philatelic Institute. The cover is gone and the pages are dog eared but it is still useful. I am sure many of you have or have had one of these.  |
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gmot
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Posts: 205
What I collect: Canada & French Morocco
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Post by gmot on Sept 10, 2021 12:12:04 GMT
For those interested in French colonies, Yvert has just released a new edition of their catalogue covering all colonies/offices, available from their website. Looks excellent & have ordered.
~Greg
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racatrien
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Fan of Madagascar, Mauritius, Reunion (Indian Ocean more widely) but also everything else....
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Post by racatrien on Sept 11, 2021 23:45:37 GMT
I have in my possession almost all the Yvert and Tellier as well as french revenu stamps, for Madagascar a specialist Brambilla, a study of mounted balloons .... if anyone needs information do not hesitate to contact me.
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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 Sept 13, 2021 22:28:35 GMT
Late day arrival: the 2022-2023 Spink/Maury FRANCE - 811 pages - my 2017 had 1103 pages - Now let's take a few hours to decipher any changes (I saw some typo corrected and bigger illustrations for Types)  |
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stainlessb
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Posts: 4,906
What I collect: currently focused on most of western Europe, much of which is spent on France, Belgium, Germany and Great Britain Queen Victoria
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Post by stainlessb on Sept 13, 2021 22:32:33 GMT
I hope this means my copy is not far behind!!!
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radiocruncher
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What I collect: GB especially Wildings and Machins. Early Germany to 1945
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Post by radiocruncher on Sept 15, 2021 21:12:21 GMT
After listening to others and looking at excerpts from their catalogues I decided to order a couple of German catalogues as that’s an area I’ve been concentrating on recently. After looking around I settled on Michel as being one of the best and these arrived today from a German seller on eBay. They are really good and I’m going to be doing a lot of google translating until I get the hang of it.  |
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racatrien
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Fan of Madagascar, Mauritius, Reunion (Indian Ocean more widely) but also everything else....
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Post by racatrien on Sept 15, 2021 21:34:07 GMT
A nice book about the air mail service in French speaking countries by Saulgrain  |
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