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Post by Bas S Warwick on Oct 20, 2015 21:05:22 GMT
Scientific name please Bas? Hi Rod ...previous card. Peregrine falcon (Falco peregrinus) or in Czech - Slovak sokol sťahovavý I will endeavour to scan the 3rd card today. - which is the Booted Eagle (Hieraaetus pennatus) 9kc |
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Post by Bas S Warwick on Oct 21, 2015 7:18:29 GMT
Here's No 3 of 3. Booted Eagle (Hieraaetus pennatus) 9kc  |
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Post by rod222 on Oct 21, 2015 9:29:31 GMT
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Post by tomiseksj on Feb 6, 2016 23:28:54 GMT
These birds arrived in my mailbox this afternoon. The 49c non-denominated, No. 10 Folk Art Eagle stamped envelope was issued January 12, 2015 (Scott U682). The Penguins on the 22c non-denominated first class additional ounce stamp were issued June 1, 2015 (Scott 4989; pane of 20) -- their coil stamp counterpart is Scott 4990 (coil of 100).  |
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Post by bobby1948 on Feb 7, 2016 4:50:47 GMT
Switzerland: Birds 1970 semi-postal
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Post by Tom on Feb 28, 2016 22:29:00 GMT
Well, as promised, I'm going to try and share some of my stamps in this category. Here's hoping all goes well. Germany 1998 Michel # DE 2019  |
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Post by Tom on Feb 28, 2016 22:40:16 GMT
Grenadines of St. Vincent 1974 Michel # VC-GR 4I or VC-GR 4II Two issues of these stamps were made in the same year and I don't know which I have. Same for the next stamp.  Michel # VC-GR 5I or VC-GR 5II  |
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Post by Tom on Feb 28, 2016 22:47:22 GMT
Nevis 1985 Se-Tenant Michel # KN-N 274-75  |
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Post by Tom on Feb 28, 2016 22:50:08 GMT
Japan 1981 Michel # JP 1479  |
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Post by firstfrog2013 on Feb 28, 2016 22:50:29 GMT
nice scans Tom ! Do you have plans to mount them or store them in vario pages?
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Post by Tom on Feb 28, 2016 23:02:45 GMT
nice scans Tom ! Do you have plans to mount them or store them in vario pages? I'm keeping them in Vario pages for now but would like to organize an album with them in mounts. So far, I'm not sure where to get mounts of the right sizes and if I should leave the selvages or remove them. What is the usual practice, or is there one? |
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Post by bobby1948 on Feb 28, 2016 23:22:27 GMT
nice scans Tom ! Do you have plans to mount them or store them in vario pages? I'm keeping them in Vario pages for now but would like to organize an album with them in mounts. So far, I'm not sure where to get mounts of the right sizes and if I should leave the selvages or remove them. What is the usual practice, or is there one? There are selvage purists who cringe at the thought of removal, and those who believe the selvage detracts from the appearance of the stamps. It is your collection, so you do what feels right to you.
As to mounts, they can get very expensive. I usually buy Showgard brand from this site: Showgard Seconds. Although labeled "seconds" they are, for the most part, indistinguishable from the ones sold over the counter, and much cheaper so you can purchase a variety of sizes.
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Post by firstfrog2013 on Feb 29, 2016 0:47:01 GMT
I watch for lots on ebay that have multiple sizes sometimes open packs.I started with an extremely large lot containing nearly every size that went for right around $130 hammer. Since I watch for similar lots with sizes that I see I'm running low on. Another good way to operate is bulk used mounts you simply use dollar store glue stick and re-use,a great way to get a good variety,although some sorting involved.
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Post by Tom on Feb 29, 2016 3:54:03 GMT
I'm keeping them in Vario pages for now but would like to organize an album with them in mounts. So far, I'm not sure where to get mounts of the right sizes and if I should leave the selvages or remove them. What is the usual practice, or is there one? ...I usually buy Showgard brand from this site: Showgard Seconds. Although labeled "seconds" they are, for the most part, indistinguishable from the ones sold over the counter, and much cheaper so you can purchase a variety of sizes.
Thanks for the clarification and the link. The Showgard Seconds look like a much better deal than the regular ones so they are definitely on my list to try. |
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Post by Tom on Feb 29, 2016 3:55:57 GMT
Thanks. I'll look into the ebay lots and the used mounts as well.
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Post by BC on Feb 29, 2016 4:16:01 GMT
Nice scans and stamps Tom. Thanks for sharing!
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Post by Tom on Mar 1, 2016 6:46:52 GMT
Three rather ordinary bird stamps I discovered in a mixed bag of mint U.S. stamps. 1969 Alabama 6c Michel: US 985 1991 Eastern Bluebird 3c Michel: US 2150 1999 American Kestrel 1c Michel: US 3240 in that order:    |
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Post by Tom on Mar 7, 2016 2:49:03 GMT
French Territories in the Antarctic 1956 Rockhopper Penguin - Michel  2 1959 Light-mantled Albatross - Michel 14   |
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Post by Tom on Mar 11, 2016 2:19:29 GMT
Here's what came in the mail today: Dominica 1988 - Dominica Rain Forest Mini Sheet Michel # DM 1097-1116KB Scott # DM 1085  |
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Post by Tom on Mar 14, 2016 1:47:10 GMT
Another mini sheet I just received. Thanks to Ryan for the Scott Catalog number. Antigua and Barbuda 2003 Birds Mini Sheet Scott # 2709  |
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Post by Ryan on Mar 14, 2016 5:56:42 GMT
If anyone can supply a Michel, Scott, or another number please let me know and I will see if I can edit this post to include it. Antigua and Barbuda 2003 Birds Mini Sheet My Scott catalogue shows the full sheet as being Scott 2709. The four individual stamps are given minor numbers 2709a-d. There was a second sheet of four x $2.50, Scott 2708, and a souvenir sheet of one x $5, Scott 2710. Issue date was December 8, 2003. Ryan |
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Post by bobby1948 on Mar 14, 2016 7:37:18 GMT
Hungary: Issued April 25, 1968 in commemoration of the International Bird Preservation Congress
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Post by bobby1948 on Mar 15, 2016 2:16:12 GMT
British Honduras: 1953 - 1957 QEII definitive - indigenous birds  |
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Post by Tom on Mar 20, 2016 5:12:15 GMT
Another recent addition to the collection: 1990 Guyana - Rare and Endangered Wildlife of South America Michel # GY 3447-3466  |
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Post by Tom on Mar 25, 2016 3:27:47 GMT
I haven't lost interest in stamps; I've just been busy. Here are a few more recent arrivals for my collection: Australia 2013 - Spotted Pardalote Michel # AU 3958  Cuba 2011 - Cuban Peewee Michel # CU 5552  I don't have catalog numbers for the remaining 5 stamps from Cuba. Cuba 2011 - Great Lizard Cuckoo  Cuba 2011 - Western Spindalis  Cuba 2011 - Bare-legged Owl  Cuba 2011 - Yellow-headed Warbler  Cuba 2011 - Cuban Trogon  United States 1988 - Owl and Grosbeak Michel # US 1980-1981  |
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Post by tomiseksj on Aug 9, 2016 15:54:16 GMT
Japan's Yaba-Hita-Hiko Quasi National Park set, consisting of two 10 yen, multicolored, perf. 13 stamps, featured the Ao Cave area of Yabekei (Scott 676) and Hita, Mount Hiko, and a Great Cormorant (Scott 677). The stamps were issued on September 25, 1959. Below is a first day cover for the set, the associated card insert, and a close-up of the stamps and pictorial postmark. |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 9, 2016 16:17:18 GMT
The cormorant on the stamp is sitting on a fish basket  I saw the cormorant fishermen on the north-west coast of Japan on one of my visits This picture, however, is in China, probably the Guangxi area based on those mountains in the background - one of the most beautiful areas anywhere. Not in the picture, but when fishing, the birds will have a retrieval ring around their necks which allows the bird to swallow little fish but not the "keepers" There is evidence this type of fishing existed in South America as far back as any Chinese knowledge. Yes, I digress- the birds on stamps      |
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Post by tomiseksj on Aug 9, 2016 16:31:57 GMT
... Yes, I digress- the birds on stamps ... Digress all that you want -- your posts always seem to add tremendous value to the discussions! |
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Post by tomiseksj on Aug 10, 2016 16:50:16 GMT
The Canada Goose is featured on this 15 cent ultramarine, perf. 12 definitive issued by Canada on October 30, 1963 (Scott 415). The stamp was designed by Angus Henry Shortt and typographed by Paul Arthur. The picture was engraved by Yves Baril and the letters by Donald J. Mitchell. A total of 106,260,000 stamps were printed using plates of 300 subjects in six panes of 50. |
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