Mick
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What I collect: Mostly covers and postmarks. Also miscellaneous paper ephemera.
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Post by Mick on Apr 23, 2017 1:11:11 GMT
There is already a fine thread explaining various stamp collecting terms here. However, if you still have a "what do you call it when..." type question after reading that excellent thread, it can be posted here. (Admin, if this type of thread already exists and I just missed it, please feel free to move this post.) I'll start - is there a specific term for those instructions and\or description of contents of an envelope or package that are written or stamped by the sender? I am thinking, for instance, of "Photos enclosed, please do not bend", "Live bees, handle with care" and the like. |
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Ryan
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Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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What I collect: If I have a catalogue for it, I collect it. And I have many catalogues ....
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Post by Ryan on Apr 23, 2017 3:06:33 GMT
I'll start - is there a specific term for those instructions and\or description of contents of an envelope or package that are written or stamped by the sender? I am thinking, for instance, of "Photos enclosed, please do not bend", "Live bees, handle with care" and the like. OK, I'll take a stab at this one. There has been a series of recent articles by Wayne Youngblood in the APS monthly journal American Philatelist in which the term "private auxiliary markings" has been used. As you might know, TSF is a chapter member of the American Philatelic Society so we have access to their journal. These APS journals are located in a section of TSF which is accessible to those forum members who have met the 14 day / 50 post minimums (I think - Steve is the one who knows all about the APS stuff). So, go to the TSF thread containing the monthly issues of American Philatelist and have a look at these articles: November 2016, page 1194 - "Private Auxiliary Markings" December 2016, page 1290 - "Unofficial, but Very Interesting" January 2017, page 28 - "A Little Something Extra On That Cover" Ryan |
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Mick
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Posts: 992
What I collect: Mostly covers and postmarks. Also miscellaneous paper ephemera.
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Post by Mick on Apr 23, 2017 17:28:00 GMT
Thanks, Ryan, both for the answer to my question and the reminder about our journal access.
"Private Auxiliary Marking" does seem to fit the bill, based on the first Youngblood article that you mentioned (November 2016). Those three articles show some fascinating examples of these, and I think that I now have another collecting interest!
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