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Post by I.L.S. on Nov 23, 2014 14:10:26 GMT
And although they're not beautiful they are mine...lol  |
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philatelia
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Post by philatelia on Nov 23, 2014 14:15:13 GMT
Gosh those early USA commems are drop dead gorgeous engravings! Thanks for sharing!
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Post by stampgeezer on Nov 23, 2014 18:59:12 GMT
they look good to me, especially the sc241. Is that bottom stamp on the right Chris Columbus breaking out of jail? I don't seem to recall that Columbian issue  regards, Theron. |
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Post by I.L.S. on Nov 23, 2014 23:24:29 GMT
they look good to me, especially the sc241. Is that bottom stamp on the right Chris Columbus breaking out of jail? I don't seem to recall that Colombian issue regards, Theron. That's both hilarious and wrong..lol That was the E3 orange special delivery stamp that goes along with this series; in the respect that it was released with the others. |
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Post by tomiseksj on Nov 24, 2014 16:36:14 GMT
The notes in the Scott Specialized Catalogue of United States Stamps & Covers are instructive. The Columbian Exposition issue, except the 8c, were issued January 1 (a Sunday) and January 2, 1893 (the 8c was issued in March 1893). Though not issued expressly for the Exposition, the 3c orange special delivery stamp (Scott E3) is considered to be a part of that issue. From January 24, 1893 until January 5, 1894, the special delivery stamp was printed in orange (the below excerpt from the Postal Bulletin explains the rationale). The issue in that color continued until May 19, 1894, when the stock on hand was exhausted. Printing of the stamp in blue was resumed on January 5, 1894; presumably, it was reissued from May 19th until the appearance of a new stamp, Scott E4, on October 10, 1894.  |
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Post by I.L.S. on Nov 24, 2014 16:57:12 GMT
Yes, it was only in use for about 5-6 months I believe. Thank you Steve. I was out and on my cellphone so I couldn't elaborate. -Jeff
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Post by stampgeezer on Nov 24, 2014 18:04:01 GMT
Thanks Steve and Jeff, I did not know that. I learned something today!
regards, Theron.
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Post by ChickasawStampMan on Nov 25, 2014 3:37:53 GMT
Thanks for the great information. I am learning everyday!!
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Ron
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Post by Ron on Jul 25, 2016 20:54:08 GMT
*sigh* I do so covet a 241 of my very own.
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Post by Ron on Jul 25, 2016 21:07:56 GMT
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Post by carabop on Jul 26, 2016 3:23:03 GMT
Nice set Ron. I love them. I still have yet to get my set of these.
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Post by carabop on Sept 14, 2016 5:19:19 GMT
I don't have them but I would sure love to have them. Nice stamps one of my favorite sets.
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Post by Ron on Sept 14, 2016 13:38:52 GMT
Send me your address in message, Carabop, I have dupes of #230 and #231 I'll send you to get you started on your Columbians.
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zipper
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Post by zipper on May 26, 2021 0:29:56 GMT
I received this in a collection today. For some odd reason, my scanner ignores the perfs. Weird. Have tried several times in different locations.  |
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zipper
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Post by zipper on May 26, 2021 0:36:22 GMT
Forgot to mention -- anthropologists still dig around the Museum of Science and Industry and find bottles, silverware, tins, etc. from the Exposition.
My grandmother's family took her there when she was 2 years old.
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JeffS
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Post by JeffS on May 26, 2021 2:08:48 GMT
zipper - try laying a black paper over the stamp before scanning. Or scan in a black stock card.
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Post by brightonpete on May 26, 2021 9:51:44 GMT
Or use VueScan where YOU decide what gets scanned.
And JeffS mention of laying black over top is ideal!
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Post by angore on May 26, 2021 10:08:27 GMT
The scanning software must have some auto crop feature that needs to be disabled.
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Post by brightonpete on May 26, 2021 10:26:49 GMT
No, some scanners do that. My Canon AIO does it too. The white background on the cover doesn't help. Why they don't have that black is beyond me!
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Post by stainlessb on May 26, 2021 13:29:50 GMT
I purchased a spare background (white) for my scanner (Epson) and sprayed it matte black- I et the paint dry for several days before switchin=g it for the stock white backgound
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Post by daveg28 on May 26, 2021 13:50:14 GMT
Love this set. I don't have them all yet, but I'm getting closer. Thanks for sharing!
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zipper
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Post by zipper on May 26, 2021 22:06:45 GMT
The odd thing about it is that I scanned it as I always scan, and this is the first time this has happened. Will use black from now on.
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Post by Philatarium on May 26, 2021 22:32:32 GMT
The scanning software must have some auto crop feature that needs to be disabled. I wanted to endorse this. I've had scanning software where there is a 'home' setting, where nearly everything is automated and the user has very little opportunity to intervene. And there is usually something like an 'office' or 'professional' setting, where the user has much more control over the settings, including setting the scanning area. Sometimes, I find that the software resets itself back to the 'home' setting, and I have to go back to reestablish my preferences in the 'office' settings. |
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Post by fkarl on Jun 6, 2021 16:58:18 GMT
Gosh those early USA commems are drop dead gorgeous engravings! Thanks for sharing! I agree. The Columbians were A high form of public art. |
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Post by scub on Aug 9, 2022 16:04:08 GMT
Today I am scanning my Colombians. Used, with some varieties.  |
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Post by scub on Aug 9, 2022 16:10:18 GMT
And here are my unused ones. Unfortunately, only the $1 comes with gum.  |
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zipper
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Post by zipper on Aug 9, 2022 16:37:01 GMT
Fabulous! Thanks for sharing it with us.
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Post by renden on Aug 9, 2022 16:39:52 GMT
scub - very nice Columbian Exposition Issue !! René
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Post by scub on Aug 9, 2022 17:10:48 GMT
Thx to my father for the unused.
Only the 1$ was missing.
The used ones are from me (I'm still working on the missing ones).
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