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Post by zipper on Feb 18, 2016 22:58:06 GMT
Numerical Postmarks with city names underneath Zip, you have the beginnings of a valuable collection. If you would consider a reference for a checklist, to enhance your enjoyment of the discipline, I have an Excel sheet of English, Scot,Welsh, and Irish postmarks and numbers (I do not have excel, but mine opens in the free "Libre office") Let me know if you are interested, and I may be able to email it to you. Sadly, I am unable to show recognition to the author, whom remains unknown.  Thanks, Rod, I'm waiting for "The Numeral Cancellations of the British Empire" 4th Ed. by Heins (Robson Lowe) to arrive. Will I still need the spreadsheet? |
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Post by tallanent on Feb 18, 2016 23:01:21 GMT
(Second) Boer War, South Africa Army Field PO?  Thanks .... dates / period of use updated ... Allan |
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Post by rod222 on Feb 18, 2016 23:04:45 GMT
Hi Zip,
Hmm, don't know.
If you happen to be computer challenged (some people are)
Then loading Libre office or excel just for 1 sheet, maybe a bridge too far.
If, you are comfortable with computers, then a searchable list, using CTRL F, to quickly find a town or Pmk, is easy.
I'll leave it with you, see how easy the book is, and if you need the excel sheet, it is always here.
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Post by rod222 on Feb 18, 2016 23:09:15 GMT
Appreciated.
Thank you very much, Mr. Stuart Tanner.
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Post by zipper on Feb 18, 2016 23:10:37 GMT
I'd be glad to have the list. Just uncertain if it will open on my Mac.
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Post by rod222 on Feb 18, 2016 23:18:26 GMT
I'd be glad to have the list. Just uncertain if it will open on my Mac. Sent. Good Luck, Zipper. |
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Post by zipper on Feb 18, 2016 23:18:44 GMT
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Post by zipper on Feb 18, 2016 23:24:28 GMT
Rod, the spreadsheet opened perfectly! Thanks ever so much! Love you dearly.
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Post by rod222 on Feb 18, 2016 23:33:39 GMT
Great Zipper. Enjoy. Egypt on GB 1925 Packet Boat Paquetbot Port Said (Suez Canal) Unsure if this stamp is of my collection. Pmk= 1st October 1925 6-7AM  |
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Post by smauggie on Feb 18, 2016 23:47:20 GMT
Chiswick Now part of Greater London.  |
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Post by tallanent on Feb 19, 2016 1:05:44 GMT
Chiswick Now part of Greater London. ... I already have this same scan in the database. Not sure where it came from .... though I might have grabbed it from eBay or somewhere similar ............................ Everything else to this point has been checked and eiter added or the details updated Allan |
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Post by tallanent on Feb 19, 2016 1:28:00 GMT
Numerical Postmarks with city names underneath  As already mentioned, an interesting lot .... but two items I think should be mentioned ...  This is NOT 57 Beaconsfield. I am certain it is the 571 duplex of Northleach, Gloucestershire Note the part of the CDS at the left and the wider spacing of the outer bars on the right perf tips - thus a three digit number Also if the last digit 1 were the outer edge, it would be curved ...  As would be expected with the size of the location, 700 Sheffield is not a scarce postmark. However, applied in blueish black, (as this appears to be), is a much harder item to locate - as such a nice find .... hope the details help ... Allan |
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Post by smauggie on Feb 19, 2016 1:51:42 GMT
Chiswick Now part of Greater London. I already have this same scan in the database. Not sure where it came from .... though I might have grabbed it from eBay or somewhere similar ............................ Everything else to this point has been checked and eiter added or the details updated Allan This is one of the covers in my collection.  |
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Post by zipper on Feb 19, 2016 1:54:12 GMT
Thanks, Allan.
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Post by rod222 on Feb 19, 2016 7:09:16 GMT
tallanent The database does not have a scan of NEWPORT ESSEX. (Not of my collection)  Results in database = 0 Part strike. Amherst Crescent, Sussex East ? North? 
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Post by rod222 on Feb 19, 2016 7:27:28 GMT
tallanent ALRESFORD Found a new style hammer for your set. Black spacers in double ring. On Postal Stationery.  This may be of Interest. BALLYKINLER CAMP (Ireland County Down) I think there is a British Army Base there, but I cannot tie in the dates Population 2001 :348 
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Post by tallanent on Feb 20, 2016 0:41:15 GMT
Once again, running late .... All the items so far on this thread listed, and my thanks again for taking the time to post them up Tonight's item is the Japan - British Exhibition [Moderator edit - image links are broken and irretrievable] This scan was sent to me and although I already had the machine roller in the database, I wanted a better example of this to add  This is the example that now illustrates the entry in the database Period of use = 24 May - 5 September 1910 (For the record, the Belfast Columbia machine roller is also listed) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Another area that I have been adding new entries and updating those already in place is the Edinburgh numbered hand stamps  One of the recent examples added .... A search for Edinburgh will return 95 matches .... and these are still many more to find and add ... The numbers at the base run from 1 to 31 that I have found and listed at this time The 131 numbered double circle is shown below  This is an earlier type and rather than being a hammer number, is the number of the office This was fairly common practice in Scotland and also happened with some English places, where they are referred to as Scottish types Allan |
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Post by zipper on Feb 20, 2016 0:48:09 GMT
Very nice, Allan. I'll keep searching.
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Post by zipper on Feb 20, 2016 0:54:17 GMT
Rod said to me: Zip, you have the beginnings of a valuable collection.
I say to Rod: All it takes is $.
Oh, yeah… And time.
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Post by tallanent on Feb 20, 2016 1:00:52 GMT
Rod said to me: Zip, you have the beginnings of a valuable collection. I say to Rod: All it takes is $. Oh, yeah… And time. Building the start is a time issue more than a money issue ... Pick on the cheap stamps, (half penny orange as in your selection, the penny lilac and other such values), and a great deal of the basic postmarks will be found on these ... As a bonus, this may also turn up some of the rare items as many of the smaller offices can be quite scarce, and they are often found on postcards or single letter rates, thus on the basic values Happy hunting and have fun ... Allan |
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Post by zipper on Feb 20, 2016 1:09:38 GMT
Thanks, Allan, I'll do that. But I'm still going to buy the HCV's. I adore Vicky, and want a compete set of her GB stamps. (Am also starting to collect her in Mint so that I can see the fine detail.) Vicky's an expensive lady.
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Post by Admin on Feb 20, 2016 1:44:42 GMT
Thanks, Allan, I'll do that. But I'm still going to buy the HCV's. I adore Vicky, and want a compete set of her GB stamps. (Am also starting to collect her in Mint so that I can see the fine detail.) Vicky's an expensive lady. Tell me, she is an expensive date. |
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Post by zipper on Feb 20, 2016 1:46:24 GMT
Aah, but she's THE lady. Well worth every pence.
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Post by smauggie on Feb 20, 2016 2:07:37 GMT
Allan - I am finally getting the hang of your database, and wow, is it ever impressive! Here is another Edwardian Melrose with a cross at the bottom of the cancel.  |
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Post by smauggie on Feb 20, 2016 2:43:55 GMT
A couple more. Gerrard . S . Cross? I can't quite figure it out. Perhaps someone better with British cancels will know.  Here is another Dublin parcel cancel, this one in purple.  Cheers. |
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Post by rod222 on Feb 20, 2016 3:04:29 GMT
A couple more. Gerrard . S . Cross? I can't quite figure it out. Perhaps someone better with British cancels will know. Cheers. Smashing postmark, not sighted that one prior. Gerrards Cross. Bucks. (Buckinghamshire) wiki The town name is new compared with the great bulk of English towns. Gerrards Cross did not exist in any formal sense until 1859 when it was formed by taking pieces out of the five parishes of Chalfont St Peter, Fulmer, Iver, Langley Marish and Upton to form a new ecclesiastical parish. It is named after the Gerrard family who in the early 17th century owned a manor here. |
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Post by rod222 on Feb 20, 2016 3:07:40 GMT
FYI
In some circles, philatelists refer to these as "Fleurons"
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Post by smauggie on Feb 20, 2016 3:08:24 GMT
A couple more. Gerrard . S . Cross? I can't quite figure it out. Perhaps someone better with British cancels will know. Cheers. Smashing postmark, not sighted that one prior. Gerrards Cross. Bucks. (Buckinghamshire) wiki The town name is new compared with the great bulk of English towns. Gerrards Cross did not exist in any formal sense until 1859 when it was formed by taking pieces out of the five parishes of Chalfont St Peter, Fulmer, Iver, Langley Marish and Upton to form a new ecclesiastical parish. It is named after the Gerrard family who in the early 17th century owned a manor here. Thank you Rod. A pleasure as always. |
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Post by rod222 on Feb 20, 2016 3:21:17 GMT
I didn't realise, yours was new entry for the database as well. Neat. We are having a run of successes here.  |
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Post by rod222 on Feb 20, 2016 3:34:31 GMT
Ireland Ballykinler (aka Ballykinlar) Can now tie in the dates . The British Army Camp was built 1901 Guess: Being a British Stamp, there must have been a Post Office within the Camp ? Otherwise Irish stamps would have been used ?Oops. Northern Ireland Unable to locate a post office that suggests a location. wiki   |
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