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Post by BC on Feb 23, 2016 0:13:36 GMT
Absolutely! What I mean is I don't care which of the following we use: Oceania>Aitutaki >Cook Islands >Penrhyn >Rarotonga OR
Oceania>Cook Islands --Aitutaki --Penrhyn --Rarotonga I like the second **duck** I strongly disagree. This is the philatelic history of the Cook Islands, and it must be explained why the island issued the stamps - the first being political, the second being philatelic. That is not a shot against what is collectable and what is not. I collect both  . Yes, all countries now issue stamps mainly for collectors - there are no secrets to keep from newcomers! Lets agree to disagree  . |
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Post by rod222 on Feb 23, 2016 0:21:57 GMT
Absolutely. |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 23, 2016 2:40:07 GMT
Whatever this section is called, keep it simple Most average collectors who drop by will not be differentiating between the time lines of the issuing islands I doubt this section will garner enough posts to fill 3 threads Personally I would remove most posts and start Cook Islands with the graph & explanation of the history followed by appropriately designated STAMPSSo I give you more of Cook Islands Et Al. 1946 Issue Sg 146-49    |
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Post by BC on Feb 23, 2016 5:14:04 GMT
Rarotonga 2p on 1-1/2p surcharge, Captain Cook, 1931 (Scott 79, wmk 61)  |
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Post by BC on Feb 23, 2016 5:31:01 GMT
Rarotonga 7-1/2p overprint, used block (Scott 58). Used are much scarcer than mint.  |
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Post by BC on Feb 23, 2016 14:24:52 GMT
Rarotonga, the complete 1919 KGV set, Scott 48-60 (Cook islands)  48  49  50  51 |
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Post by BC on Feb 23, 2016 14:25:23 GMT
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Post by BC on Feb 23, 2016 14:27:27 GMT
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Post by BC on Feb 23, 2016 14:29:34 GMT
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Post by BC on Feb 24, 2016 6:34:17 GMT
Constant variety: Thick first "O" of RAROTONGA  |
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Post by BC on Feb 24, 2016 6:35:15 GMT
Vampire Bite!  |
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Post by BC on Feb 24, 2016 6:36:54 GMT
Broken "A" of RUA  |
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Post by rod222 on Feb 24, 2016 11:44:43 GMT
1949 Issue Sg 150-59 - the cut off year of my Cook's OK, let's investigate the instruments, attached to the value tablets........... War Club / Tiller. Pineapple. Hand Fan. Pearl Shell. Pandanus Leaf. Breadfruit. Docking Bollard. Papaya. St George's Crown Anyone have a clue on the Tuppence ? (2d) I think the clue lies in the design of the spandrels, a textile? weaving? Perhaps a Bag? |
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Post by bobby1948 on Feb 24, 2016 14:41:28 GMT
Anyone have a clue on the Tuppence ? (2d) I think the clue lies in the design of the spandrels, a textile? weaving? Perhaps a Bag? Wikipedia has this picture and caption - could this be it?:
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Post by BC on Feb 24, 2016 20:56:44 GMT
That is my favourite Cook Islands set. The design, engraving and particular details to local culture is just brilliant!
Rod, your sharp eye has identified most of those cultural elements. Bobby, I think you are correct about the breadfruit pounder.
Here it is in use:
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Post by rod222 on Feb 24, 2016 23:31:35 GMT
Wow, wow, wow. I didn't see that being solved, I thought just a random filler.  Well done bobby1948 and BC |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 25, 2016 0:57:46 GMT
The first stamps - SG1-3
 
A surprising number of these show up in auctions. Some are very well priced but are they genuine? These were apparently printed in sheets of 60 made up of 10 groups of 6 of slightly different types so there are minor variations. Generally the following should apply;  1. The perfs are 12.8 2. The letters in "POSTAGE" are 2mm high 3. A large break here of about 1.3mm 4. Another large break of about 1mm directly under the vertical stroke of the "E" 5. A noticeable offset 4mm up from the bottom 6. Several other small breaks of about .1-.2mm. 3 or 4 on the bottom frame and 3 or 4 on the right side 7. Tear drop shapes. There are 26 on top, 26 on the bottom, 32 on the left & right sides Forgeries also tend to have a thinner frame and the word "POSTAGE" may have thinner letters. As well, litho forgeries will exhibit many ink dots scattered about the stamp face. The shape of the numerals especially the "2" will be noticeably different. 2 typical forgeries  The right one appears to have an APIA cancel which appears in Samoa
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