firstfrog2013
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Post by firstfrog2013 on Dec 21, 2013 14:14:30 GMT
I have been trying to assemble used admirals with straight edges.These would be from format which was cut with scissors into panes of 100.I know most would rather have perfed all sides but I'm on this mission.The really tough ones to find are two cut edges in my eyes premium material.Let me know what you got there's a bounty on these guys.
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Post by therealwesty on Dec 22, 2013 16:15:03 GMT
I will look through what I have. I honestly preferred the perf'ed all around initially, but then I took an interest in the booklet stamps which led into all the admiral straight edges. After I realized they are often higher cat value it pointed to there being less straight edgers out there. Still I'll dig through the stock books and see if I have any I can part with.
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Post by firstfrog2013 on Dec 22, 2013 23:44:32 GMT
It all started innocently after I found several straight edge stamps that were never issued in booklet format.Now I'm trying to assemble the maltese cross design with those pesky two sided stamps in the middle.Sounded easier than it is.
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Post by philb on Dec 24, 2013 1:18:03 GMT
firstfrog2013, Can you use any straight edges from the Admirals 1911-25 ? I have a few that are not busy at the present time.
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Post by firstfrog2013 on Dec 24, 2013 5:53:44 GMT
Yes that's the fellow the holiday has me hopping for sure. Youngest due in from Boston buses and trains all booked must brave highway to fetch her halfway.Kid worked her tail off to get employment with breast cancer research her dream job.I'll send my address after Thursday when things calm down Thanks to you both.
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Post by philb on Dec 24, 2013 14:00:08 GMT
Hi Frog, i am still searching for the thread where we talked about the stamp club ! Cheers,phil
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Post by firstfrog2013 on Dec 24, 2013 15:57:33 GMT
philb was message. click on messages in banner.Or just share it here our mods are awesome people here.
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Post by firstfrog2013 on Jan 7, 2014 14:43:04 GMT
Thanks Mitch great stamp and first one of that value.Never believed it would be this hard to find straight edge stamps.Guess I'm getting taste of what those that look for certain cancellations go through.It will continue to be on going project and another sub=collection.Many thanks for your support.
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Post by antoniusra on Jan 8, 2014 1:51:52 GMT
I assumed the $1 value was the most difficult to find since I had not seen another in the many SE's that I had. Glad you did not have it  |
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Post by firstfrog2013 on Jul 22, 2014 13:53:59 GMT
Ready to celebrate there are a couple more straight edge admirals in this lot,including the elusive two siders.strange I know but then it's me we're talking about.
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Post by firstfrog2013 on Jul 31, 2014 12:20:17 GMT
I'm putting small queens aside for awhile(again)and digging out the hundreds of admirals I've been hoarding.I did some work on these few years ago but for some unknown reason I've bought more.I enjoy looking for re entrys and various fly specking of these.With a long run and numerous printings makes for cheap entertainment,plus you never know.I'll post anything of interest I find.
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Post by firstfrog2013 on Jul 31, 2014 14:32:10 GMT
Today is mommy day so I only did 104 today.Here's what I found.The two on left show ink smears in right margin.not really hairlines but nice little find.the one on right has ink spots between frame below left one,also some other spots along left and top outer frame.I'm sure these are only of study value but will fill out 104 page and add interest.  |
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Post by firstfrog2013 on Aug 1, 2014 16:54:22 GMT
My 105's were bit of disappointment just couple son's and precancels.Nothing to write home about.The 106's on the other hand have yielded some interesting things. I'll present them one at a time.This one I'm going to name strand of hair as I don't have a reference book not sure if it's been seen before.It truly may be the first anyone has looked at it.ONLY HERE TSF.  |
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Post by firstfrog2013 on Aug 1, 2014 16:59:43 GMT
also notice obviuous signs of re-entry in the G of postage and below the N of Canada.
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Post by firstfrog2013 on Aug 1, 2014 17:11:36 GMT
This is the only one I found out of hundreds .Look at oval in front of king's mouth three lines break through the oval,
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Post by firstfrog2013 on Aug 1, 2014 17:23:04 GMT
Here's another notice the lack of design(cross hatching) directly over the kings head. also.. Is that a start of cowlick??  |
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Post by firstfrog2013 on Aug 1, 2014 17:42:12 GMT
Not sure what could have caused this,Hope it's visible in scan there are noticable discolored dots between letters in Canada as well as same discoloration stripe in front of P in postage??  |
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Post by firstfrog2013 on Aug 1, 2014 18:47:10 GMT
I would classified this as major re-entry notice the N and A in canada as well as almost the total absence of engraved lines below king.  |
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Post by firstfrog2013 on Aug 1, 2014 20:42:03 GMT
I need help with this one.NO VARIETY LISTED but look at the threes.  |
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Post by firstfrog2013 on Aug 1, 2014 21:37:50 GMT
In case you thought that one was a fluke.check out the "hair" on these threes.  |
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Post by Londonbus1 on Aug 1, 2014 22:20:05 GMT
The last scan and the bottom stamp of the previous scan look like classic cases of over-inking. I know very little about Canadian stamps but have seen this with some early GB and Egypt which I did collect with a passion a few moons ago. Nice specimens ! Londonbus1.....a tired specimen, off to bed !  |
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Post by firstfrog2013 on Aug 2, 2014 1:34:26 GMT
If you were ever wondering what a "hairline" looked like here is a prime example.  |
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Post by firstfrog2013 on Aug 2, 2014 1:39:25 GMT
Here's another strange one.Look at right hand five.Do you see the little diving board ??This one is also a sheet margin stamp.  |
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Post by firstfrog2013 on Aug 2, 2014 17:20:30 GMT
I pride myself on figuring stuff out.Here is the re-drawn spandrel with the explanation.If you look at top stamp the horizontal lines in upper right triangle where the crown is end at the right rather haphazardly.The stamp underneath shows a vertical line added to lines them up.the re-drawn(bottom one) catalogs for $100 the top one $1.50.That is why it's important to know the material you collect.both images are mine.  |
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Post by firstfrog2013 on Aug 3, 2014 3:05:40 GMT
My secret is out I'm a bit of a fly specker. I made it through the rest of the regular issues of this set.Still have the coils and war tax as well as my straight edge stuff,The good news for you guys is an additional couple hundred admirals are now in that big box under my stamp table.I believe I'll take the bag lining the box to the P.O. just to weigh it up gotta be four or five pounds there now at LEAST,Maybe a xmas auction?? I used to set aside stamps that catalog over $1 but it got overwelming so everything ended up in the box.
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Post by firstfrog2013 on Aug 13, 2014 16:55:17 GMT
So here I go again.I spotted these following lots obviously from old stock book.Many,many coils,imperfs etc.Gonna take some time to perf,watermark physically measure designs and all that I'll keep you posted on the finds.Should be interesting.I love old stamps.   |
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Post by firstfrog2013 on Aug 13, 2014 16:57:55 GMT
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Post by firstfrog2013 on Aug 13, 2014 16:59:27 GMT
Still more  |
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Post by firstfrog2013 on Aug 13, 2014 17:01:40 GMT
Some more.There are others enough to keep even me happy.  |
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Post by firstfrog2013 on Oct 30, 2014 4:03:49 GMT
Celebration time it has taken me five years to complete my first maltese cross of these straight edge stamps.My goal is to have one for every value printed with this format.The most difficult ones to find are the inside corners with two straight edges.  |
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