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Post by cjd on Feb 13, 2014 4:21:08 GMT
116 it is.
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Post by Ryan on Feb 13, 2014 4:32:53 GMT
In fact and indeed, Russia #116. The relevant quote from the Scott catalogue: "...issued for use as paper money, but contrary to regulations were often used for postal purposes. Back inscription means: 'Having circulation on par with silver subsidiary coins.'" I've already filed the stamp away so I'll just nab an image rather than scanning the front.  Ryan |
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Post by jkjblue on Feb 13, 2014 5:46:06 GMT
 Russia 1916-17 Scott 116 3k rose red "Alexander III"
On thin cardboard, without surcharge
Types of 1913 issue
Arms, Value, & 4-line Inscription on backEdit: Too Late.  |
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Post by jkjblue on Feb 13, 2014 14:04:33 GMT
 Who's countries "Coat of Arms"? And what stamp? ( I won't be able to answer for about 12 hours, so no rush.  ) |
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Post by stoltzpup on Feb 13, 2014 17:50:17 GMT
It must have something to do with a war-time Pope who was 64 years old when the stamp was issued and, sadly, who could not avoid war, although he tried to get other nations to do so. Hence, the irony of his coat of arms -- the dove that never managed to fly off of the Mount of Olives with its branch of peace. I hope my cryptic answer offends no one's piety. If I'm correct you can award me a bottle of Chateauneuf du Pape, '72, which, I suspect, is a Vatican favorite.  |
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Post by jkjblue on Feb 13, 2014 20:19:39 GMT
Bud- you almost have it- Scott number?
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Post by stoltzpup on Feb 13, 2014 21:01:10 GMT
Not '72?
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Post by jkjblue on Feb 13, 2014 21:07:26 GMT
- I didn't get the linkage between the Scott number and the vintage. Got it now.  The vineyards around here have Oregon Pinot Noir- I could send you a bottle. |
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Post by stoltzpup on Feb 13, 2014 21:13:27 GMT
Pennsylvania has troglodyte laws about shipping wine, so you'd better not ship any  . But Oregon Pinot Noire is great! I once thought to buy a vanity plate for my old maroon Lincoln -- PNO-NOR -- but sadly the car died and I had to sell it on ebay for parts. Technically speaking, the arms are the personal arms of Pius XII, not of the Vatican state, although the tiara and keys might be said to represent the Holy See's arms. |
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Post by jkjblue on Feb 14, 2014 15:50:49 GMT
 No control number on back ?  |
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Post by stoltzpup on Feb 14, 2014 17:10:38 GMT
I'd guess Greece 3, although the printing seems coarse.
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Post by jkjblue on Feb 14, 2014 17:37:50 GMT
I'm calling this a Paris print because of very clean spandrels, solid medallion , and lines of shading on cheek dotted at the end. (I also consider the Hermes Heads to be one of the most difficult issues to determine for general WW classical collectors, who are not Greek specialists. ) Congrats Stolzpup (Bud). In honor of the occasion, Hermes will be your protector today, to be added to the patronage that Hermes provides, according to Wikipedia, for "travelers, herdsmen, thieves, orators and wit, literature and poets, athletics and sports, invention and trade". |
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Post by stoltzpup on Feb 14, 2014 18:05:26 GMT
Too much snow to travel, don't have sheep, not preaching this weekend, don't plan the write any lit or poetry, allergic to sports, never invented anything, poor trader. So that leaves thief.  |
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Post by jkjblue on Feb 15, 2014 15:22:06 GMT
 What's the (new) story? |
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Post by cjd on Feb 15, 2014 15:48:22 GMT
The new story is that you have an old scan, and it no longer looks nearly as nice. And that's sayin' something, 'cuz she's no beauty in that pic.
I'm betting $12,500,000. (Betting, not bidding.)
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Post by cjd on Feb 15, 2014 15:54:30 GMT
Here is a pic from an online news story of the upcoming auction:  [click] |
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Post by jkjblue on Feb 15, 2014 15:54:52 GMT
Yes, I saw the recent scan and the last 30 years has not been kind to that scrap of paper.  In deference to my childhood memories, I want it to be the same. |
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Post by ncbucki on Feb 15, 2014 18:29:17 GMT
Can you identify this one? I don't want to make it too obvious, so here is a sliver of the item.  |
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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 Feb 15, 2014 18:36:07 GMT
What's the (new) story? The old story is absolutely fascinating. You just couldn't make it up. After seeing these posts around most Stamp forums these past days, I had another read. I never tire of reading about famous stamps and their histories. Londonbus1 |
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Post by stoltzpup on Feb 15, 2014 18:48:23 GMT
Can you identify this one? I don't want to make it too obvious, so here is a sliver of the item. I hope Jeff (ILS) logs on. |
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Post by jkjblue on Feb 16, 2014 15:03:47 GMT
 Imagery and propaganda. What was the message then and what is it today? |
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Post by cjd on Feb 17, 2014 14:28:50 GMT
On January 30, 1933, Hitler was sworn in. This stamp, issued January 28, 1938, was in commemoration of the fifth anniversary.
The young man is probably representative of the Hitler Youth movement. In Nazi imagery, the laurel he is holding symbolizes victory, while the torch symbolizes endeavor.
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Post by jkjblue on Feb 17, 2014 17:24:38 GMT
Nice cjd.
I think too the youth represents the Nazi ideal presaging the "cleansing" that occurred. Chilling.
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Post by jkjblue on Feb 18, 2014 16:37:03 GMT
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Post by codeye on Feb 18, 2014 17:45:01 GMT
? Cresent and star from Turkey surcharged. A5 1865 Scotts #8 I'm guessing |
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Post by jkjblue on Feb 18, 2014 18:27:53 GMT
The A5 1865 issue is correct. You are getting warm. Check the denomination and color. |
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Post by codeye on Feb 18, 2014 18:35:27 GMT
The A5 1865 issue is correct. You are getting warm. Check the denomination and color. lol @ demonimation, but going by colour i'll go for #11 2Pi blue |
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Post by jkjblue on Feb 18, 2014 18:50:04 GMT
Codeye- You got it! I dub thee "All Knower of the Ottomans" |
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Post by jkjblue on Feb 19, 2014 15:14:38 GMT
 One color, one denomination, two printing firms.... ? |
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Post by cjd on Feb 20, 2014 2:16:48 GMT
25c ultra, ABN and Waterlow, perhaps? 263 and 276?
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. But Oregon Pinot Noire is great! I once thought to buy a vanity plate for my old maroon Lincoln -- PNO-NOR -- but sadly the car died and I had to sell it on ebay for parts. Technically speaking, the arms are the personal arms of Pius XII, not of the Vatican state, although the tiara and keys might be said to represent the Holy See's arms.
In deference to my childhood memories, I want it to be the same. 
