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Post by Jen B on Jun 7, 2014 1:35:09 GMT
This 1957 Algerian semi-postal issue was engraved by the French engraver Charles Mazelin. The surtax was used for the Red Cross.  I'd never seen this type of fox before. Are those ears for real? So I had to look up Fennec fox. They are the smallest of foxes and inhabit North Africa. The large ears (up to 6") help them dissipate heat. Their thick fur helps insulate them against the cold, desert nights. According the EOL site, they start to get cold (shiver) below 20 Celsius (68 Fahrenheit). They don't start to pant until temperatures exceed 35 Celsius (95 Fahrenheit). Well adapted to their Northern Sahara climate. |
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Post by rod222 on Jun 7, 2014 2:16:31 GMT
This 1957 Algerian semi-postal issue was engraved by the French engraver Charles Mazelin. The surtax was used for the Red Cross. I'd never seen this type of fox before. Are those ears for real? So I had to look up Fennec fox. They are the smallest of foxes and inhabit North Africa. The large ears (up to 6") help them dissipate heat. Their thick fur helps insulate them against the cold, desert nights. According the EOL site, they start to get cold (shiver) below 20 Celsius (68 Fahrenheit). They don't start to pant until temperatures exceed 35 Celsius (95 Fahrenheit). Well adapted to their Northern Sahara climate. Yay! Love the Vulpes zerda, love the Vulpes vulpes too, but the zerda is just the cutest. Time for Thematic thread Jen! |
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Post by Jen B on Jun 7, 2014 2:27:03 GMT
Time for Thematic thread Jen! That a good idea! But what should we have as the theme? French stamp engravers or Vulpes on stamps? |
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Post by rod222 on Jun 7, 2014 2:39:48 GMT
Wow! Vulpes is a great idea...... shall change heading.
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Post by Jen B on Jun 14, 2014 1:48:58 GMT
While at Napex last Sunday and surrounded by all that "serious" philately, I couldn't resist picking up this colorful Algerian set. 1966 Issue, Miniatures by Mohammed Racim.  According to Wikipedia, Mohammed Racim was "an Algerian artist who was the founder of the Algerian school of miniature painting that still exists today." 1d - Horseman 1.5d - Woman at her toilette 2d - The pirate Barbarossa in front of the Admiralty. As for Napex, they had a nice set of exhibits. The one I enjoyed the most was "A Message to the Enemy, Espionage and propaganda philately of WWII Europe", by "N. O. Good". Interesting choice for a pseudonym. |
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Post by rod222 on Jun 14, 2014 8:50:37 GMT
While at Napex last Sunday and surrounded by all that "serious" philately, I couldn't resist picking up this colorful Algerian set. 1966 Issue, Miniatures by Mohammed Racim. Lovely stamps, from an discipline not often seen on boards. I have a patchy collection, always looking for cheapies on ebay. Thanks for posting! India is another country that have "miniatures" |
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Post by rod222 on Jun 14, 2014 21:56:02 GMT
Algeria 1930 International Philatelic Exposition of North Africa 1930 Helio Veaugirard   Not part of my collection  |
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Post by rod222 on Jun 14, 2014 21:59:14 GMT
Algeria 1930 Algiers to Tunis semi-official Airpost Designer : Fauchet Engraving : Daumain & Valette  Wiki: Max Knipping  |
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Post by Jen B on Jun 15, 2014 2:32:02 GMT
Nice selection from Algeria! I wasn't sure what a "semi-official" airmail stamp was and found this nice refresher article on Linn's that gave a nice overview. |
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Post by rod222 on Jun 15, 2014 5:38:02 GMT
Nice selection from Algeria! I wasn't sure what a "semi-official" airmail stamp was and found this nice refresher article on Linn's that gave a nice overview. Thanks. Nice article. I have realised I have also the Great Western Railway GB Label in my collection as well, shown in Linn's. Saved in my "weblinks" file. |
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Post by Jen B on Jun 22, 2014 1:41:36 GMT
Taking Rod222's tactic of keeping an eye out for cheapies on ebay, I picked up another M. Racim miniatures set semi-cheap on ebay.  This 1965 set depicts musicians (.30 and .60) and Algerian princess and antelope. Wouldn't have guessed that they have antelope in Algeria, but they actually have two types. The antelope in the stamp looks like a young scimitar-horned oryx (now extinct in the wild). |
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Post by rod222 on Jun 22, 2014 6:10:36 GMT
Taking Rod222's tactic of keeping an eye out for cheapies on ebay, I picked up another M. Racim miniatures set semi-cheap on ebay. This 1965 set depicts musicians (.30 and .60) and Algerian princess and antelope. Wouldn't have guessed that they have antelope in Algeria, but they actually have two types. The antelope in the stamp looks like a young scimitar-horned oryx (now extinct in the wild). I would agree. (wiki- domesticated by early Egyptians) Interesting, I have them under "Gazelles" Antelopes, cloven hoofed ungulates also known as "Arabian Oryx" thestampforum.boards.net/thread/2053/united-arab-emirates-stampsPS: the nice thing about being a WW collector, one can afford to pass on stamps. I bid on about 20 lots on the weekend, and won 4 amongst them a nice Cinderella lot for 99c + ship. Keep the cheapies going and exercise patience  |
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Post by rod222 on Nov 9, 2014 22:57:28 GMT
Algeria 1968 Mexico Olympics Barbary Sheep, Red Deer Hunting Scenes, Neptune's Chariot (Quadriga) Scouts Industrial development  |
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Post by rod222 on Nov 10, 2014 4:47:38 GMT
1968 Algerian Rugs Human Rights. Welder WHO emblem (World Health Organisation)  |
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Post by rod222 on Jan 5, 2015 2:58:51 GMT
Jen B Received your Algeria this morning, a day off the bike, so I can devote some time to admiring these. Smashing stamps Thanks Jen. 
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Post by rod222 on Jan 10, 2015 14:54:47 GMT
The collection is growing. Thanks to Jen B gifts.  |
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Post by rod222 on Jan 15, 2015 19:03:44 GMT
Algeria with Gaps Many spaces filled with gifts / trades from Stoltzpup and Jen B..Thanks. A nice journey.   |
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Post by rod222 on Jan 23, 2015 1:21:26 GMT
Thanks to The Stamp Forum member Stoltzpup, for advancing my collection. 1926 Postage Due "Taxe a Pecevoir" and "Recouvrements"  1939 Pioneers of the Sahara French and Algerian soldiers  |
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Post by rod222 on Jan 23, 2015 1:31:38 GMT
Just noticed the 1926 30c "Taxe a Percevoir" has no "RF" in the corners
I shall move this to the appropriate spot in 1942 Steiner page.
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Post by rod222 on Jan 23, 2015 8:09:36 GMT
Could any members translate this Oblong slogan for me please? Skikda Philippeville.   |
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Post by rod222 on Jan 23, 2015 11:46:03 GMT
Circa 1924 Sc#20 Mutilated pre-Printed Cover Piece. Abdelkader Ben Turqui & Cie Tobacco Producers. Identification: Held to strong Light source from Back. Error in page TURQUIE read TURQUI  |
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Post by rod222 on Jan 23, 2015 12:03:08 GMT
Abdelkader (Abdul Quadir) Cigarette Cards abound from this Company.  |
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Post by Philatarium on Jan 23, 2015 16:56:23 GMT
Could any members translate this Oblong slogan for me please? Skikda Philippeville. Hi, Rodney! Is it correct that the cancel reads: "CHERCHELL DES RUINES SON THEATRE"? If so, then I think the cancel would be for a "sound and light" theatre at the Cherchell (Roman) Ruins , which are depicted on the stamp. [edit: Wrong! It's now apparent after my second cup of coffee. The stamp depicts the Roman villa at Phillipeville (former and present Arabic name: Skikda). Apparently also the place of a significant battle (1955) in the French Algerian war.] Here's a little bit about the "son et lumière" tradition, to which I was first introduced in France (so it makes sense that this would have carried over to a French colony): en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Son_et_lumi%C3%A8re_(show)If you Google Cherchell ruins, several interesting pages show up, including: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Archaeological_Museum_of_Cherchellwww.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=1132029and this Flicker photostream: www.flickr.com/photos/ummouhamed/1641318722/in/photostream/Hope that helps! -- Dave |
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Post by Philatarium on Jan 23, 2015 16:59:46 GMT
And while I'm thinking of it, what's the name of the online image analysis/manipulation tool that runs an image through a number of filters, etc., to analyze overprints, cancels, etc? I'm drawing a blank on it this morning.
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Post by tomiseksj on Jan 23, 2015 20:44:34 GMT
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Post by Philatarium on Jan 23, 2015 22:20:32 GMT
Right you are, Steve! Thanks very much! (New browser, limited bookmarks.) Much appreciated! |
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Post by rod222 on Jan 24, 2015 8:33:39 GMT
Thanks Dave, very helpful.
I have it as "The Cherchell Theatre Ruins"
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Post by rod222 on Feb 7, 2015 20:51:05 GMT
1962 Tourism Successful Revolution Freedom from Hunger Tlemcen  |
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Post by rod222 on Feb 9, 2015 20:10:12 GMT
OK Back to business... 1964 Campaign to save Nubian Monuments (I have always been curious as to why very few European issuing countries apparently failed to join this important fund?) Tractors Environment UNICEF childrens education.  |
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Post by rod222 on Feb 11, 2015 3:01:40 GMT
1965 Decorated Camel saddle ICY = International Cooperation year Miniatures by Mohammed Racim Handicrafts  1966 Wall paintings Tassili -n- Ajjer Literacy Algerian Boy Scouts Meteorology  |
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