blaamand
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Currently creating custom pages until 1940.
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What I collect: Worldwide - Stamps and Postmarks - not enough time...
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Post by blaamand on Aug 23, 2018 8:19:52 GMT
Thanks doug630. I do have the 2016 Maury with some info, however not too extensive on the postmarks. Luckily there are very most generous folks in here, so I got the 2009 Ceres/Dallay/Maury yesterday. I was surprised how much more details it was in there than in the 2016 Maury. Massive thanks to Nelson @falshung for helping. This forum is extraordinary in all respects  |
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Post by sherro on Aug 30, 2018 5:40:21 GMT
Arrived yesterday, Zumstein Switzerland & Liechtenstein 2016. Full colour, specialised and recommended  |
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tobben63
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Stamp eat sleep repeat
Posts: 1,874
What I collect: I collect to much, world wide!
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Post by tobben63 on Aug 30, 2018 20:16:11 GMT
On tuesday this week in my local stampclub (Bergens Filatelist-klubb) there was a lecture about Norwegian Field post. The lecturer was the author of a new book Norsk Feltpost ( Norwegian Field post). Im not a collector of this, but hey, an nice new bok, yes.  |
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tobben63
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What I collect: I collect to much, world wide!
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Post by tobben63 on Aug 30, 2018 20:18:46 GMT
And I also got this yesterday.  |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 13, 2018 15:26:55 GMT
Since someone asked - here is my list in no particular order Postal Issues only - does not include pre-1940 postage catalogs, perfins, thematics, cinderellas, labels, journals, seals, revenues, forgeries or other BOB's (about another 150 catalogs/journals)
Isfila Türk Pullari Katalogu
GJ Catálogo Especializado de Sellos de la Republica Argentina
Filatelica Chilena
Philatelica Hungarica Billig's Handbooks - 20 Vols
The Stamps of the Straits Settlements - Williams Finland - Helsingfors & Tammerfors
Maury Timbres de France 2011 edition Machins Guide - Harris Zonnenbloem Indonesia Gurnsey & Jersey Cat 1971 French
Memel-Klaipeda Philatelic Handbook - Neefus Farahbakhsh Stamps Of Iran
Sassone Italy Specialized
Hibernian Ireland
NVPH Netherlands and Former Colonies
Tracinda South Africa Stamp Catalog
Ciardi Catalogo Especializado de los Sellos del Uruguay
RHM Catalogo de Selos do Brasil Histoire des timbres poste francais - Maury
Catalogue de timbres de France 2009 - Maury/Dallay
OBP or COB Belgium
Brusden-White Australian Commonwealth Specialists' Catalog
Stanley Gibbons Collect Channel Islands & Isle of Man
Afinsa Catalogo de Sellos Postals Portugal & Colonies
China Stamp Society Specialized Catalog of China
Campbell Patterson Specialized Catalogue of New Zealand Stamps
Michel Germany Specialized 2 Vol France 1907 Sower - Storch 1981
France.OverSeas.Monaco.Andora.Yvert.2012
Germany III Reich 1998 - Harper
Germany Private Posts Michel
Commonwealth King George VI - Pollard
India and States Stanley Gibbons
Italy and States - Viccari
Japan Asia Michel.2010
Latvia Stamps 1979 -StereoStamps
Liberia First 100 Years
The Stamps of Marienwerder -Schwenzfeger
The Stamps of the Mexican Revolution- N. Follansbee
US Locals Lyons 3 Vol
World Classics.Yvert.2005
WW Catalogue for Advanced Collectors 3 Vol
Stanley Gibbons Specialized Brunei-Malaysia-Singapore Catalogue
Edifil Unified Catalog of stamps of Spain Scott 2017 Standard 6Vol Gibbons.World.2014 6 Vol Scott Classics Specialized.2008
Norma Finland and Aland Special Stamp Catalogue
Stanley Gibbons Antarctica Stamp Catalogue
Stanley Gibbons Stamp Catalogue Falkland Islands
Stanley Gibbons French Colonies Stamp Catalogue
Stanley Gibbons South East Asia Stamp Catalogue
Cata´logo de los sellos postales de la Repu´blica Argentina Victor Kneitschel
Catalogo Especializado de Sellos Postales de la Republica Argentina Jalil
Azerbaijan Catalog 1919-1923
Handbuch Bulgarien 1879- 1944 Weinbrecht
Ma's Illustrated Catalog of China
Catalogo Especializado Cuba - Edifil
Denmark 1851-1951 SCHMIDT-ANDERSEN
Egypt Zeheri Catalog 1972
Estonia Postal History and Catalog Hurt.1986
Estampillas de Colombia - Leo Temprano
AFA Scandinavia stamp catalogue
Facit Scandinavian Special Stamp Catalog
Yvert & Tellier French stamp catalogue
Postage Stamps of Russia & USSR V.Yu.Soloviev
Philex Israel
Bale Catalogue of Israel Postage Stamps
Philex Vatican
Unificato Super Italy & Colonies
Stanley Gibbons Collect British Stamps
Stanley Gibbons 2018 Commonwealth & British Empire
Zumstein Switzerland/Liechtenstein Stamp Catalogue
LBK Michel Liechtenstein Special
Philex Switzerland/Liechtenstein
Walsh British North America Specialized Stamp Catalogue
Walsh Newfoundland Specialized Stamp Catalogue
Scott Specialized Catalogue of United States Stamps & Covers
Ngo's Catalogue of Philippine Republic Stamps
Fischer Catalogue of Polish Stamps
Yang's Postage Stamps and Postal History Catalogue of Hong Kong
Stamps of Iceland - Henry Regeling
Umungwan Korean Postage Stamp Catalogue
Standard Catalogue of Maylaysia, Singapore, Brunei, Steven Tan
Sanabria's Air Post Catalogue
Ilustrowany katalog znaczków polskich - Ruch
Türk Pullari Katalogu - Pulhan
Phila India Stamp Guide Book -Manik
Norgeskatalogen - Oslo Filatelistklubb
Magyar Posta és Illetékbélyeg Katalógus
Hellas Greece Catalogue Russia Soloviev Zemstvo
Russia Soloviev Civil war 1915-1923
Russia Soloviev CCCP 1961-1991
Russia Soloviev 1918-1960
Russia Soloviev 1857-1919
Russia 1857-1991 Zagorsky 2009
Russia 1856-1991 by Victor Lyapin 2009
Semi-Modern WW.1941-1960 A-L 2013.Yvert Chan's Colour-Illustrated Stamp Catalogue of China
Lithuania Special Catalog - A. Jankauskas
North Vietnam 1945-85 - Russian
Handlerkatalog Norge (Norway)
Portugal Classics Catalog - O. Vieira
Guia Del Sellos de Espana 3 vol
AFA specialkatalog Scandanavia
ABDA Philippines catalog
J.B. Catalogue of Malta Stamps and Postal History
Lamy and Rinck Peru Catalog
Sakura Japanese Stamp Specialized Catalog
Belarus Michel
CEPT Michel
The Nile post : handbook and catalogue of Egyptian stamps
The postage stamps and postal history of Independent Mongolia - Helrigl
Michel Europa-Katalog West
Michel German fieldpost manual and catalogue
Michel Osterreich-spezial-katalog
Michel ubersee-landerkatalog : Paraguay 1974
Michel UN specialised catalogue
Michel Europa-Katalog Ost
Catalogue of the postage and revenue stamps of Hungary
Minkus new world wide stamp catalogue : Latin America
American air mail catalogue
The Australian air mail catalogue
Central Africa (Stanley Gibbons Commonwealth Stamp Catalogue)
Bermuda specialized catalogue : stamps and postal history 1812-1970
Brunei, Malaysia and Singapore (Stanley Gibbons Stamp Catalogue)
Canada and provinces (Stanley Gibbons Commonwealth Stamp Catalogue)
Catalogo a barriga especializado de Colombia
Catalogue of the Russian rural postage stamps - Chuchin
Catalogo de estampillas del Uruguay - Gari
Catalogo de los sellos de correos y telegrafos del Peru de H.H. Moll
Catalogo especializado de los sellos postales de Mexico - Aguire
Catalogo exciclopedico de selos e historia postal do Brasil - Meyers
Catalogo filatelico de Puerto Rico
Charlton specialized catalogue of Canadian postage stamps : Elizabethan era
The Commonwealth catalogue of King George VI
Commonwealth and British Empire stamps : 1840-1970 (Stanley Gibbons Stamp Catalogue)
Official Trucial states stamp catalog Mongolia 1924.1979
Tuva.Ustinovskiy Die Postwertzeichen des Saargebietes (Saar)
Samoa.19th.Century.Odenweller
Singapore postage stamp catalogue - CS Philatelic
Commonwealth five reigns postage stamp catalogue
Crete : a handbook-catalogue about its philately and postal history
Cyprus, Gibraltar and Malta (Stanley Gibbons Stamp Catalogue)
Darnell stamps of Canada catalogue
The Pitcairn Islands stamp catalogu - Hordnage
King George V (Stanley Gibbons Stamp Catalogue) Ukraine-Chernovci-2010 PC Korean postage stamp catalogue 1994
Monaco catalogo de sellos : especializado
Queen Victoria (Great Britain specialised stamp catalogue)
The New dietz Confederate States catalog and handbook
Newfoundland specialized stamp catalogue - Walsh
Catalogue Willy Balasse : Belgique et Congo Belge 3Vol
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Post by jamesw on Nov 24, 2018 3:43:05 GMT
Just realized I haven't posted any books for almost a year. I've picked up a few, but here are the latest acquisitions to my library. On Track by Susan McLeod O'Reilly (1992 National Postal Museum)  And an artifact of the Canadian Post Office Department, a 1940 Postal Information booklet  |
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angore
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What I collect: WW, focus on British Empire
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Post by angore on Nov 27, 2018 22:49:30 GMT
I added this.  |
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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 Dec 22, 2018 18:51:43 GMT
After being instructed to make a last-minute online holiday purchase for my son-in-law, I found that I hadn't yet met the threshold to qualify for free delivery. What better excuse to add another item to my small, philatelic library? There weren't many titles to choose from but a copy of Dr. James Mackay's "The Complete Guide to Stamps & Stamp Collecting" is now sitting on my desk!  (The book was too large for my scanner's platen so I borrowed this image from the vendor) |
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Londonbus1
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Cinderella Stamp Club Member 3059
Posts: 5,064
What I collect: Wonderland; 1912 Jubilee International Stamp Exhibition, London ('Ideal' Stamp, ephemera); French Cinderellas with an emphasis on Poster Stamps; Israel and Palestine Cinderellas ; Jewish National Fund Stamps, Labels and Tags; London 2010, A Festival of Stamps (anything); South Africa 1937 Coronation issue of KGVI, singles or bi-lingual pairs.
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Post by Londonbus1 on Dec 28, 2018 22:17:45 GMT
My Brother-in-Law and I have never really got on. Pleasantries are exchanged and then we go our separate ways during my UK trips. Christmas 2018 was no different. But it was also no different in another, strangely odd way. He would on occasion give me a small gift, wrapped up for Christmas. Last Saturday I once again received a small gift. On every occasion each gift has been carefully purchased and always appreciated. Sometimes they are connected to stamps. 2018 was one of those occasions. Today I spent a little time reading some 40 pages of Simon Garfield's 'The Error World--A Memoir of Obsession and Desire'. Having read only a fifth of the book I can already highly recommend this 'book about himself' to every Stampaholic ! Witty, True, Frightening and thought-provoking, Garfield writes about his love of another woman and his obsession with Stamps (mainly errors) in such a way that will have you in fits of laughter. Some (non-collectors) might say it just takes away the seriousness of the events. That may be true. But an obsesssive Stamp Collector would understand. So I guess most of our TSF members might too !!   "Little do wives know how much men spend on their hobbies. But my wife is about to find out". The first line of the book about the visit to a marriage Guidance counselor. Garfield even took in his most valuable Stamp album and then says of the Counselor, "She was bored within 30 seconds" !! I think I laughed more today during those 40 pages than I have for the rest of the year put together. A non-collector most likely would not have thought it funny. So a great read for 'Stamp Collectors only" ? Why not.  |
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tobben63
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Stamp eat sleep repeat
Posts: 1,874
What I collect: I collect to much, world wide!
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Post by tobben63 on Dec 28, 2018 22:30:08 GMT
I got a Michel "Breifmarken Katalog Europa 1.teil 1944/45" in a auction lot a while ago. 
Innside on Austria it looks like this  And in a 2018 catalog it looks like this  |
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hrdoktorx
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Posts: 7,215
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 Dec 29, 2018 10:34:37 GMT
"Little do wives know how much men spend on their hobbies. But my wife is about to find out". The first line of the book about the visit to a marriage Guidance counselor. Garfield even took in his most valuable Stamp album and then says of the Counselor, "She was bored within 30 seconds" !! So true! |
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angore
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Posts: 5,699
What I collect: WW, focus on British Empire
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Post by angore on Dec 31, 2018 21:02:13 GMT
My dad gave me a set of these (2 volumes). Are these considered a major authority on Philippine stamps?  |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 31, 2018 21:42:21 GMT
My dad gave me a set of these (2 volumes). Are these considered a major authority on Philippine stamps? Dr. Ngo Tiong Tak who is the editor is also on many groups & committees related to Philippine philately. This would be considered as THE specialized catalog of the area. Not that easy to find Also Philippine Postal Catalogue Republic Period 1946-1990 by A. Luspo is another excellent one with lots of details on each issue Postal Stationery of the Philippines United States Administration 1898-1946 (1983 by the USPS)
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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 Dec 31, 2018 22:01:25 GMT
@falshung
I have a bunch of Canada good books but too lazy to read all the pages leading to this as I have posted.....do not remember !! I will some day in 2019 !!
Happy New Year, btw
René
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angore
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What I collect: WW, focus on British Empire
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Post by angore on Dec 31, 2018 22:09:31 GMT
My dad gave me a set of these (2 volumes). Are these considered a major authority on Philippine stamps? Dr. Ngo Tiong Tak who is the editor is also on many groups & committees related to Philippine philately. This would be considered as THE specialized catalog of the area. Not that easy to find Also Philippine Postal Catalogue Republic Period 1946-1990 by A. Luspo is another excellent one with lots of details on each issue Postal Stationery of the Philippines United States Administration 1898-1946 (1983 by the USPS)
Every time I visit my Dad he shows me his Philippine collection. It seems very extensive. He has gotten into specimens. He gave me 3 books: vol 1 and 2 and a third book on stationary, |
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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 Dec 31, 2018 22:21:18 GMT
Happy for you Angore !
René
p.s. my dad gave me a lot of books....Internet did not exist when he was an active "stamper" !!!!!!!!
.......and I think not many members are online.........1st of January (new year) is prevalent in many of our members/Countries !!
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hrdoktorx
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Posts: 7,215
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 Jan 6, 2019 14:56:53 GMT
Maybe this should have been my 1000th post, in honour of my late grand-father, whose stamp collection forms the foundation of mine. As I showed in thestampforum.boards.net/post/68004/thread, I still use the catalog I found in his office when helping to put his affairs in order after his passing. It's the world-wide Yvert & Tellier - Champion catalog from 1938:  Here's the frontispice page:  And a page taken at random:  At the time of course, it was still possible to have all of the world's stamps in a single catalog (though it is still hefty at 1300+ pages), but this catalog is very good in its illustrations of overprints (and almost always provides translations and explanations of the abbreviations used in them), watermarks and stamp spacings, when applicable. It is also useful that Yvert&Tellier has not changed its numbering scheme since back then 80 years ago (some varieties have been discovered and added in modern editions, of course, but the basic numbers have remained). At some point I will shell out the 80-or-so Euros necessary to get a copy of the current 1840-1940 Classics YT catalog, but this one still fits my needs for most purposes. |
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coastwatcher
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What I collect: Currently focusing on US and possessions
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Post by coastwatcher on Jan 8, 2019 21:09:46 GMT
I received two books in the mail today that anyone interested in Rhodesian stamps or postal history should endeavor to obtain. The first is “Rhodesia: A Postal History - Its Stamps, Posts & Telegraphs” by Robert C. Smith. It was published in Salisbury, Rhodesia in 1967 by Mardon Printers (Private) Limited.  The second, again by Robert C. Smith, is entitled “Supplement to Rhodesia: A Postal History- Its Stamps, Posts & Telegraphs.” It was published in Salisbury by Mardon. No date is given, but I would assume it to be around 1971 as all of the stamps for 1970 are included.  |
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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 Jan 8, 2019 23:16:04 GMT
Very nice !! coastwatcher How many books can one own to cover WW |
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coastwatcher
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Post by coastwatcher on Jan 10, 2019 8:08:20 GMT
A lot more than I’ve got the money or shelf space for. |
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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 Jan 10, 2019 14:20:59 GMT
A recent addition courtesy of Uncle Bill's Giveaway -- the 1937 softcover edition of the U.S. Post Office Department's A description of United States Postage Stamps covering stamps issued by the USPOD from July 1, 1847 to December 31, 1936. It was one of the publications displayed in the Philatelic Truck during its tour. |
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angore
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What I collect: WW, focus on British Empire
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Post by angore on Jan 10, 2019 16:39:30 GMT
Steve, I picked up one of those in a lot I bought that had another book I wanted.
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firstfrog2013
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Posts: 3,276
What I collect: BNA Liberia St Pierre U.S. Bolivia Turkey
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Post by firstfrog2013 on Jan 19, 2019 0:54:31 GMT
Well as always with the Frog I ended up giving away my Unitrade to another in need,so I bought a new one.  |
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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 Jan 19, 2019 14:23:29 GMT
Frog
also have a spare 2018 copy but the Postage is ridiculous !!
René
one day when someone visits, I will give it away
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Ryan
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Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Posts: 2,749
What I collect: If I have a catalogue for it, I collect it. And I have many catalogues ....
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Post by Ryan on Jan 19, 2019 17:15:07 GMT
also have a spare 2018 copy but the Postage is ridiculous !! René one day when someone visits, I will give it away I will pay your postage costs!! (To Calgary, so at least it's within the country for you.) Ryan |
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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 Jan 19, 2019 18:33:41 GMT
also have a spare 2018 copy but the Postage is ridiculous !! René one day when someone visits, I will give it away I will pay your postage costs!! (To Calgary, so at least it's within the country for you.) Ryan Next week I'll bring the cat to the P.O. to check on the costs - if you find it reasonable, I will mail it to you - Please send me a PM with your coordinates - I believe yours are in our address book ! René |
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loupy
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Back and active, thank you!
Posts: 70
What I collect: US to 2000 with a focus on 720 & 721, WW 1840 - 1930, DDR 5 year workers, Machins, Canada Centennials, Brazil Allegories, Mexico Archiecture & Archaeology 1950 -75, used stamps preffered when possible.
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Post by loupy on Jan 20, 2019 18:48:41 GMT
What I am using at the moment, with several MIA catalogs and books, Yvert, Michel, Canadian specialized, and etc., that may still be boxed up from moving into a much smaller place several years ago. Otto Hornung's Stamp Collecting is the best introduction to the hobby I have ever read, and has a table in the back to determine the true value of damaged stamps, which when working with high value fillers I have found to be a lifesaver. My old Scott US Specialized and Classic catalogues both are filled with notes and serve their purpose well, the newer Scott catalogues are too heavy with the slick pages and are ok for a table reference but lugging them to a stamp show doesn't work out for me. The Minkus catalogs are invaluable at making comparisons, checking dates for EKU's, and provide extra insight into issues and varieties that Scott misses, plus they get me past 1940 on my WW material. The World Stamp Almanac comes in handy and is fun to just sit down and read, I wore out my first copy and this is it's replacement. The Overrun Countries Poland by Lichtman helps with all my reverse prints in this issue, along with plate varieties which I collect. Not pictured because it is in the mail but should arrive this week is a copy of Encyclopedia of plate varieties on US Bureau printed postage stamps by Loran Cloudy French, which should help with organizing my plate varieties I have accumulated from flyspecking over the years, especially with my 720's, and hopefully leading to finding more as I'll have a better idea of what to look for. I can't figure out how to download my picture here, so you will have to employ your imagination.
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Ryan
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Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Posts: 2,749
What I collect: If I have a catalogue for it, I collect it. And I have many catalogues ....
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Post by Ryan on Jan 21, 2019 21:43:13 GMT
I can't figure out how to download my picture here, so you will have to employ your imagination. Have a look at this post in our FAQ section - it explains the three different ways you can choose to add an image to your posts on this forum. I'm a flyspecking fan too, and already have my own copy of the encyclopedia by French which you mention. I've stated elsewhere that I'm disappointed with the lack of such info for US stamps - the Canadian Unitrade catalogue has lots of listings for plate varieties, and German collectors support complete catalogues with nothing but plate varieties (I have some for Austria as well, and even some for Bohemia & Moravia). But other than the book by French and a small handbook for plate varieties on the Overrun Countries issue, I've never found much at all for US stamps. Too bad, it's great fun to snoop through the piles of common stamps I have in search of listed varieties. Oh well! If / when you do get picture uploads figured out, I would be very interested in seeing the stamp damage value chart in your book by Otto Hornung. I've tried my own hand at such stuff before, with varying discounts for creases, tears, short teeth, missing corners, etc. But I'd like to see something from somebody who is actually worth publishing, not just a dummy like me making up his own stuff! haha Ryan |
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coastwatcher
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Post by coastwatcher on Jan 22, 2019 22:08:51 GMT
This came in the mail this morning. If you love the 1898 Trans-Mississippi issues as much as I do, you need this book. It is profusely illustrated and very comprehensive. It’s also cheap compared to most philatelic literature. I picked up this copy on Abebooks for $5.04 postage paid.  |
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