rod222
Member 
Posts: 11,055 
What I collect: Worldwide Stamps, Ephemera and Catalogues
|
Post by rod222 on Jan 9, 2016 4:03:23 GMT
Would members have a larger copy of this image to share, please? Flag Postmarks  |
|
rod222
Member
Posts: 11,055
What I collect: Worldwide Stamps, Ephemera and Catalogues
|
Post by rod222 on Jan 9, 2016 4:23:26 GMT
1911 Scott #106b KGV 2c Pink (used) CV : $350 never hinged / $140 / $18  |
|
firstfrog2013
Member
Posts: 3,276
What I collect: BNA Liberia St Pierre U.S. Bolivia Turkey
|
Post by firstfrog2013 on Jan 9, 2016 13:54:31 GMT
Just the flyspecker in me but that one has ink in the upper left margin Rod.
|
|
|
|
Post by jimjung on Jan 9, 2016 14:08:44 GMT
rod, Here's one that I don't think is on your page. This one was only used for 2 days - Aug 10-11, 1897 - Toronto Type 7 "C" flag. There is also a "G" and "H" die.  |
|
rod222
Member
Posts: 11,055
What I collect: Worldwide Stamps, Ephemera and Catalogues
|
Post by rod222 on Jan 9, 2016 14:13:47 GMT
rod, Here's one that I don't think is on your page. This one was only used for 2 days - Aug 10-11, 1897 - Toronto Type 7 “C” flag Thank you. Saved. PS: Is your's not #7 on that page? Jim, thank you for those freebies, they filled a few gaps. I am having trouble with the two P12 horizontal coils, I think they are imposters. I think they have been cut by scissors, possibly from a booklet pane stamp. Do coils have a specified width of coil paper, to check for fakes? (eg to pick up a wide margin stamp that has been cut) Thanks. |
|
rod222
Member
Posts: 11,055
What I collect: Worldwide Stamps, Ephemera and Catalogues
|
Post by rod222 on Jan 9, 2016 14:16:59 GMT
Just the flyspecker in me but that one has ink in the upper left margin Rod.  ...you have it bad! The original 106b I posted in the page scan, differed from this one drastically, I think that one was a chemically altered stamp. This one was really, in your face, pink. Found it in my junk stamps. |
|
|
|
Post by jimjung on Jan 9, 2016 14:24:03 GMT
Here's the #2 on your Flag Cancel list. The complete covers are quite scarce and this one is quite well-known.  |
|
|
|
Post by jimjung on Jan 9, 2016 14:32:31 GMT
I think this is #7 on the list. Montreal Flag with the 20-0 Die.  |
|
firstfrog2013
Member
Posts: 3,276
What I collect: BNA Liberia St Pierre U.S. Bolivia Turkey
|
Post by firstfrog2013 on Jan 9, 2016 18:32:50 GMT
You're right Rod I'm a bit over the top "specking",but remember I spent the better part of a full year looking at the admirals every day. CJD has the problem now, and don't worry I'll be sending him more. Crazy loves company.
|
|
|
|
Post by jamesw on Jan 9, 2016 18:50:39 GMT
Happy to oblige, Rod. Just happen to have my Holmes Specialized handy here next to the scanner. Would you like the following page of 'slogan foreunners' as well?  |
|
|
|
Post by jamesw on Jan 9, 2016 18:52:43 GMT
Ah, what the heck (sorry for the language!) Here it is anyway. Someone may find it useful.  |
|
|
|
Post by jamesw on Jan 9, 2016 19:11:57 GMT
For interests sake, the #7 flag cancel shown on the above page was produced on the Bickerdike machine, introduced around 1897. This cancel, in the David Sessions book 'The Early Rapid Cancelling Machines of Canada' is numbered F7, both with and without the die letters.
Jimjung's 1896 flag cancel on the small queen was produced by an Imperial Rapid Cancelling Machine (Session #F2, called a 'straight jack'), the machine that the Bickerdike replaced.
And let's clarify further. On the flag page above (which was scanned from the Holmes' Specialized Philatelic Catalogue) flag cancels 1 - 4a are Imperial cancels, whereas 5 - 11 are Bickerdikes.
Interestingly (I think) both the Holmes and Sessions books appear to use the same illustrations of these flag cancels, which were attributed to Ted Kilish in Sessions, but I see no credit in the Holmes catalogue.
|
|
rod222
Member
Posts: 11,055
What I collect: Worldwide Stamps, Ephemera and Catalogues
|
Post by rod222 on Jan 9, 2016 22:40:39 GMT
Here's the #2 on your Flag Cancel list. The complete covers are quite scarce and this one is quite well-known. The "Reliance" etiquette ? Are we aware of what that is? You may have uncovered a rare Canadian Cinderella. Reliance delivery Company See "The Field Guide to Cinderella Stamps of Canada" Catalogue cc5660 Page 159 (Edition 1) This item not listed It was not known from which city it operated, looks like Montreal. cindycan2 |
|
rod222
Member
Posts: 11,055
What I collect: Worldwide Stamps, Ephemera and Catalogues
|
Post by rod222 on Jan 9, 2016 22:45:55 GMT
Happy to oblige, Rod. Just happen to have my Holmes Specialized handy here next to the scanner. Would you like the following page of 'slogan foreunners' as well? Fabulous James, top stuff. Many thanks indeed, for sharing. |
|
|
|
Post by jamesw on Jan 9, 2016 22:46:32 GMT
The envelope corner card reads Reliance Cigar Factory. To me the etiquette looks like something from a cigar box or even a cigar band. edit- Not exact, but the top end of this Reliance Cigar box is quite similar. [BROKEN IMAGE LINK(S) REMOVED] |
|
rod222
Member
Posts: 11,055
What I collect: Worldwide Stamps, Ephemera and Catalogues
|
Post by rod222 on Jan 9, 2016 23:01:00 GMT
The envelope corner card reads Reliance Cigar Factory. To me the etiquette looks like something from a cigar box or even a cigar band. (Embarassing moment) Shucks, It was good whilst it lasted ...............  Thanks James. I should have looked more closely. |
|
|
|
Post by jimjung on Jan 10, 2016 14:40:06 GMT
rod, Here's one that I don't think is on your page. This one was only used for 2 days - Aug 10-11, 1897 - Toronto Type 7 “C” flag PS: Is your's not #7 on that page? I am having trouble with the two P12 horizontal coils, I think they are imposters. Same as #7 except for the letter "C" at the bottom left of the flag for the Toronto. There also come with the letter "G" and "H". All scarce/rare. The perf 12 Admiral Coils are known to be forged, especially the 2c with the high catalog value. Not really an expert on this issue but I have seen collectors use the shade to determine if real or not. The coils are also wet printings. There is a tiny plate flaw on the 2c p12 coil that is not on the stamp. This is to the left of the top leaf on the left side of the stamp.  |
|
rod222
Member
Posts: 11,055
What I collect: Worldwide Stamps, Ephemera and Catalogues
|
Post by rod222 on Jan 11, 2016 3:37:46 GMT
Coils. These are supposed to be Perf 12 horiz. I think they are normal postage stamps, that have been tampered with. The left cut by scissors from booklet pane, the other dodgy. Do Canadian Coils (horizontal perf) have a common width from the cutting machine? or, do we just collect them in pairs? (Condition irrelevent) Thanks  |
|
firstfrog2013
Member
Posts: 3,276
What I collect: BNA Liberia St Pierre U.S. Bolivia Turkey
|
Post by firstfrog2013 on Jan 11, 2016 14:00:48 GMT
Rod, one way I use is to look at the edges under the loupe.If it shows ragged you can be sure it's a wanna be.The printings were usually either wet or dry so comparing a known example of either printing will also give an answer.I've not checked catalog but sure it will say wet or dry there.My age is showing I'm pretty sure they were wet printed.It will not be the width of the stamp rather the height of the design.Let us know what you missing together I'm sure we can fill in some holes.
|
|
rod222
Member
Posts: 11,055
What I collect: Worldwide Stamps, Ephemera and Catalogues
|
Post by rod222 on Jan 12, 2016 0:33:57 GMT
Rod, one way I use is to look at the edges under the loupe.If it shows ragged you can be sure it's a wanna be.The printings were usually either wet or dry so comparing a known example of either printing will also give an answer.I've not checked catalog but sure it will say wet or dry there.My age is showing I'm pretty sure they were wet printed.It will not be the width of the stamp rather the height of the design.Let us know what you missing together I'm sure we can fill in some holes. Thanks for confirming that Froggie. My in-basket, is overflowing, have not opened your freebies gift as yet, probably not for 2 weeks I work on whatever comes in, in turn. Crikey! there are a lot of stamps in the world....... |
|
|
|
Post by jimjung on Jan 12, 2016 12:11:05 GMT
For the two 1c Admiral coils, I think the one on the left is a normal stamp but the one on the right looks like a coil. The 1c does come in Blue Green shade.
|
|
rod222
Member
Posts: 11,055
What I collect: Worldwide Stamps, Ephemera and Catalogues
|
Post by rod222 on Jan 19, 2016 8:29:22 GMT
Updating Pages 1898 Steiner pages 10 and 10a Thanks to Froggie for filling some gaps.  |
|
rod222
Member
Posts: 11,055
What I collect: Worldwide Stamps, Ephemera and Catalogues
|
Post by rod222 on Jan 19, 2016 8:34:28 GMT
Detail Scott 85  Scott 261 Fabulous example of the engraver's art. I count 28 people on this tiny stamp. Nowhere can I find any details of the designer or engraver/s. "Munitions factory" See "hidden date" above 5 of 50.  ...and the "Dinky Toy" a lot of British kids would hope to be in the Christmas stocking The 25 pounder field gun.  |
|
rod222
Member
Posts: 11,055
What I collect: Worldwide Stamps, Ephemera and Catalogues
|
Post by rod222 on Jan 19, 2016 18:13:46 GMT
1977 Steiner Page 19  1977 Steiner page 20  |
|
rod222
Member
Posts: 11,055
What I collect: Worldwide Stamps, Ephemera and Catalogues
|
Post by rod222 on Jan 19, 2016 19:41:06 GMT
Commonwealth Reply Coupon International Reply Coupon   |
|
rod222
Member
Posts: 11,055
What I collect: Worldwide Stamps, Ephemera and Catalogues
|
Post by rod222 on Jan 20, 2016 0:59:10 GMT
3rd and last update. Joy is a completed page. Thanks to the extraordinary generosity of Froggie. (able to complete no less than 8 pages) 1898 Steiner page 10  |
|
rod222
Member
Posts: 11,055
What I collect: Worldwide Stamps, Ephemera and Catalogues
|
Post by rod222 on Jan 20, 2016 5:54:14 GMT
Canada / France Postmark Vimy Canadian Memorial TPO = Temporary Post Office.  |
|
rod222
Member
Posts: 11,055
What I collect: Worldwide Stamps, Ephemera and Catalogues
|
Post by rod222 on Jan 20, 2016 6:10:32 GMT
|
|
rod222
Member
Posts: 11,055
What I collect: Worldwide Stamps, Ephemera and Catalogues
|
Post by rod222 on Jan 27, 2016 2:00:23 GMT
Mr. Ian C. Morgan Canadian Air Mail Philatelist Ephemera (Date unknown) Pointing fingers. Ian C Morgan Canadian agent (Peel Street Montreal) for "The Stamp Collector's magazine" Advertising Ticket Gift from jamesw Feb 2014 Printers : N Joseph, Mass. USA   The Stamp Collectors Magazine 1863  blog.stamplibrary.org/index.php/category/just-for-fun/Ian C. Morgan Literature  |
|
rod222
Member
Posts: 11,055
What I collect: Worldwide Stamps, Ephemera and Catalogues
|
Post by rod222 on Jan 27, 2016 2:26:04 GMT
|
|
...you have it bad!
