fazeman
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Post by fazeman on May 13, 2024 1:12:40 GMT
rod222, Thanks for sharing these stamps and the meaning this hat has in the civil arena.
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rod222
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Post by rod222 on May 13, 2024 1:30:29 GMT
rod222 , Thanks for sharing these stamps and the meaning this hat has in the civil arena. You're very welcome, I love it when members, appear to investigate the minutiae, and seemingly trivial parts of some of these bits of paper. There's always a story hidden there, somewhere. That's why owning an image scanner, changed my stamp collecting enjoyment forever.
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Post by anglobob on May 17, 2024 19:22:22 GMT
A long series of stamps issued from 1935 to 1951 Sc 418-450.The lower values feature Argentinian patriots such as Presidents and the high values feature a selection of natural resources found in Argentina.Many varieties as several types of paper were used,with and without watermarks. ![](https://i.ibb.co/jfdJr60/Image-825.jpg) ![](https://i.ibb.co/DwrC8B1/Image-826.jpg)
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rod222
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Post by rod222 on May 19, 2024 7:17:27 GMT
Argentina : Stationery : Wrapper Mutilated fragment ("cut to shape") November 1878 Die ll Stamp to the right of wrapper, buff wove Paper Size 163 x 242 mm 1c Carmine Vignette : Jose A. Alvarez de Arenales. an Argentine general of Spanish origin (considered also a Bolivian for his activities in Bolivia) that fought in the war for the United Provinces of the Río de la Plata, Chile and Peru. Printed by Spicer Brothers. Exist in multiple impressions, on the face and reverse. ![](https://i.ibb.co/kMR04Dj/argentina-wrapper-1878.jpg)
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Post by fazeman on May 23, 2024 20:14:17 GMT
rod222 , I received this block of 1959 50c Buenos Aires Harbour stamps. Based on your description and pictures on page 2, it's the lithograph type. According to Scott, the color is blue. Yeah, okay, that's fine. But what shade. It makes me grin to see that your picture, my picture and others I see online have different shades of blue. I took my pic outside. Scott: A239 633
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rod222
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Post by rod222 on May 23, 2024 22:58:43 GMT
fazeman Hi Steve, Shades? No. What is happening is the form of image capture. It is bad enough with scanners, but with iphones, or cameras, as you can see, they widely vary. I'd suggest you get a scanner, preferably an "Epson perfection" You will see your stamps in a different light, pun intended.
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Post by fazeman on May 23, 2024 23:48:24 GMT
rod222 , Thank you for your explanation and funny pun intended.😄 I just used my Canon scanner and see the vast improvement. But the camera beats out the scanner in all out detail. ![](https://i.ibb.co/drYj1NQ/print.jpg)
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Post by rod222 on May 24, 2024 0:20:13 GMT
Steve, Scanner make not revealed. Try : Blu Tak a piece of Black art Paper, to the lid of the scanner Then re-scan
Note: Scanner results will vary from Brand and Price.
Opinion: A good scanner (Epson Perfections) will out perform any camera. (In a philatelic dimension)
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fazeman
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Post by fazeman on May 24, 2024 0:28:24 GMT
Rodney, I'll go to the arts & crafts store on Friday and look for the Blu Tak (black) art paper. Also, about getting a new scanner as mine is really old. Many thanks for your help.
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rod222
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Post by rod222 on May 24, 2024 0:36:17 GMT
fazeman Steve, you may wish to read this regarding Digital Imaging for stamp collectors Investing in a good scanner, can change your collecting enjoyment forever. linkThe best entry level scanner, would be an "Epson Perfection V370 Photo" Most advanced collectors I know use the Epson perfection linkI bought my latest V370 from my local council for $20 Look on ebay, just make sure you have the install CD and cords etc BLU TAK .......... link
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fazeman
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Post by fazeman on May 24, 2024 0:44:27 GMT
rod222 Rodney, I'll bring the info you provided when I go to the store.
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Post by Admin on May 24, 2024 18:40:48 GMT
...I just used my Canon scanner and see the vast improvement. But the camera beats out the scanner in all out detail. You might want to check the settings on your scanner -- this was scanned on a Cannon at 600dpi, then resized to 1024x768 using Irfanview and saved at 99kb. I have a sheet of black construction paper affixed to the lid of my scanner using double-sided tape. ![](https://tsfimagehost.net/images/2024/05/24/80b8d0d634ef3f320a79b276167bb7f9.jpg)
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Post by fazeman on May 24, 2024 19:37:17 GMT
Admin I just tried it at 600dpi/black construction paper and there was a slight improvement. But nothing like your image. When I look at my block with the naked eye, I see is a blue/green frame, cargo crane, etc. Maybe my stamps are a forgery.
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doug534
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Post by doug534 on Jul 11, 2024 18:57:44 GMT
I found these two 1947 Argentina issues (Scott #565 & #567) among the hundreds of covers in my dad's philatelic materials. I am not sure what such "folders" are technically called, but here they appear to be officially issued by the Interior Ministry as a form of First Day Cover that doesn't involve an envelope. The stamps are firmly glued down. Each "folder" has a serial number, so perhaps collectors subscribed to obtain new issues as they appeared and secure consistency in serial number. Did other countries do something similar? Does Argentina still do this? A quick online search failed to find either of these for sale. ![](https://tsfimagehost.net/images/2024/07/11/615c5a8559378114f63b0e748ac92e2e.jpg) ![](https://tsfimagehost.net/images/2024/07/11/ddf64885a52fc75f9e90e697bbb56357.jpg)
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Post by fazeman on Jul 11, 2024 19:18:00 GMT
doug534, They look to be souvenir sheets that are folded. The USPS sold souvenir sheets or pages as per the recent thread posted by angore.
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rod222
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Post by rod222 on Jul 11, 2024 20:56:01 GMT
I found these two 1947 Argentina issues (Scott #565 & #567) among the hundreds of covers in my dad's philatelic materials. I am not sure what such "folders" are technically called, but here they appear to be officially issued by the Interior Ministry as a form of First Day Cover that doesn't involve an envelope. The stamps are firmly glued down. Each "folder" has a serial number, so perhaps collectors subscribed to obtain new issues as they appeared and secure consistency in serial number. Did other countries do something similar? Does Argentina still do this? A quick online search failed to find either of these for sale. doug534 Not sure what terminology to employ with these. Perhaps for me, "Propaganda FDI (First Day Issue) Leaflets. The Vatican, comes to mind with similar FDI Leaflets in thicker card. First one Scott 565, 5c Line offset, Printings 20 million. Exist : Imperf pairs I collect Argentina, and have not see these before. Varieties, if you are interested (The tiny brown dots of ink that recur) ![](https://i.ibb.co/RDTgdWD/argentina-varieties-line-offset.jpg) Vatican "Stuck Downs" ![](https://i.ibb.co/n6hc24z/vatican-stuck-downs-y-593.jpg) ![](https://i.ibb.co/H4WrXGb/vatican-stuck-downs-y-594.jpg)
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Post by anglobob on Jul 23, 2024 14:26:50 GMT
Semi-postals issued for the International Philatelic Exhibition held in Buenos Aires in 1950 Sc CB1-5 ![](https://i.ibb.co/P4WmkZ4/Image-875.jpg)
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Post by fazeman on Aug 3, 2024 2:41:54 GMT
Spotlight goes to these two 1960 stamps. 1) The Seibo or Ceibo is a flowering tree native to Argentina. In 1942, the red flower was designated national flower of Argentina. The Ceibo is also the country's national tree. Scott: CB23 SPAP6 - The surtax was for earthquake victims in Chile 2) The Copihue or Chilean Bellflower is a flowering climbing plant native to Chile. This red flower was declared national flower of Chile. Scott: CB24 SPAP6 - The surtax was for earthquake victims in Chile
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