jrodriguex
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What I collect: US Classics, Costa Rica Bernardo Soto Series 1889
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Post by jrodriguex on May 3, 2017 4:19:20 GMT
Hello! My name is Jessica. I am a collector of US Classics and Costa Rica. I currently am closely studying the 1889 Bernardo Soto series. I learned about TSF this past weekend at WESTPEX from Beryllium Guy. This is one of the many benefits of attending stamp shows! I always leave a show with at least one new stamp connection. I am looking forward to being an active participant of TSF. |
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Beryllium Guy
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What I collect: Worldwide Stamps 1840-1930
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Post by Beryllium Guy on May 3, 2017 4:31:29 GMT
Great to see that you have joined TSF, Jessica--welcome aboard!
After we met at WESTPEX, I noticed that you were mentioned prominently in the April 2017 edition of the American Philatelist (p. 308 for those of you who are checking). Serves me right for being behind in my reading!
Anyway, I have only been with TSF since November, but I have found it to be a great place for learning from others, sharing collecting interests, and making new friends. I hope you will find it to be the same.
Welcome, Jessica, and enjoy!
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tomiseksj
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What I collect: Worldwide stamps/covers, Cinderellas, Ohio Prepaid Sales Tax Receipts, U.S. WWII Ration ephemera
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Post by tomiseksj on May 3, 2017 12:11:45 GMT
Welcome to the forum, Jessica! Let me adjust your membership status so you can join in the discussions. As you might have noticed, most of us enjoy looking at stamps so don't be shy about showing images and please consider writing something for the forum's newsletter.
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coastalcollector
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What I collect: Worldwide Space, U58, U59 Entires, Machine Cancel Covers, German Private Postage of the late 1890's, Misc.
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Post by coastalcollector on May 3, 2017 12:12:07 GMT
Welcome Jessica! I'm a collector of 50 years specializing in U58 and U59 (1865-1870) used Postal Stationery along with early machine cancels on cover. I have a large accumulation of worldwide as well that I dabble in once in a while.
This is a very friendly forum and the members range from newbies to experts.
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Post by jkjblue on May 3, 2017 18:07:51 GMT
 Jessica - the 1889 Costa Rica Soto issue - most impressive! I have been unable to limit my interest to any particular country/issue, and so have thrown in the towel, and collect them all: World Wide 1840-1940. !!  |
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Post by scb on May 3, 2017 19:32:33 GMT
Howdy and welcome  -k (from the other side of the big pond )- |
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Mick
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What I collect: Mostly covers and postmarks. Also miscellaneous paper ephemera.
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Post by Mick on May 4, 2017 1:33:16 GMT
Hi Jessica, and welcome. And well done BG for bringing Jessica to the forum after your meeting at Westpex.
I'm hoping to go to my first show in a couple of weekends - Pipex.
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bobby1948
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What I collect: WW to 1945; US mnh 1922-1990; US used and unused to 1922
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Post by bobby1948 on May 4, 2017 8:18:48 GMT
Welcome, Jessica. Many of us here are information junkies, and despite not specializing (I am also a WW collector), we thrive on knowledge cast our way by specialists such as yourself. I promise your posts will be read with great interest, so keep 'em coming! And thanks to Chris for sending you our way.
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Post by Jerry B on May 4, 2017 8:21:17 GMT
Hi
Jessica, welcome to the group.
Jerry B
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jrodriguex
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What I collect: US Classics, Costa Rica Bernardo Soto Series 1889
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Post by jrodriguex on May 4, 2017 21:55:40 GMT
Great to see that you have joined TSF, Jessica--welcome aboard! After we met at WESTPEX, I noticed that you were mentioned prominently in the April 2017 edition of the American Philatelist (p. 308 for those of you who are checking). Serves me right for being behind in my reading! Anyway, I have only been with TSF since November, but I have found it to be a great place for learning from others, sharing collecting interests, and making new friends. I hope you will find it to be the same. Welcome, Jessica, and enjoy! Yes that is me! Thanks for you kind welcome |
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jrodriguex
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What I collect: US Classics, Costa Rica Bernardo Soto Series 1889
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Post by jrodriguex on May 4, 2017 21:57:57 GMT
Jessica - the 1889 Costa Rica Soto issue - most impressive! I have been unable to limit my interest to any particular country/issue, and so have thrown in the towel, and collect them all: World Wide 1840-1940. !! Yes that's part of the series! I have Scott international volume one which I work periodically. Do you exhibit? That's what helped me figure out what I want to focus on. |
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jrodriguex
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What I collect: US Classics, Costa Rica Bernardo Soto Series 1889
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Post by jrodriguex on May 4, 2017 21:58:38 GMT
Welcome Jessica! I'm a collector of 50 years specializing in U58 and U59 (1865-1870) used Postal Stationery along with early machine cancels on cover. I have a large accumulation of worldwide as well that I dabble in once in a while. This is a very friendly forum and the members range from newbies to experts. I'm looking forward to being a part of the community. Thanks for the kind welcome! |
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jrodriguex
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What I collect: US Classics, Costa Rica Bernardo Soto Series 1889
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Post by jrodriguex on May 4, 2017 22:09:14 GMT
Welcome to the forum, Jessica! Let me adjust your membership status so you can join in the discussions. As you might have noticed, most of us enjoy looking at stamps so don't be shy about showing images and please consider writing something for the forum's newsletter. Has someone written about the YPLF program? I don't know if there are collectors under age 25 on here...but the deadline to apply is May 31. |
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jrodriguex
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What I collect: US Classics, Costa Rica Bernardo Soto Series 1889
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Post by jrodriguex on May 4, 2017 22:09:42 GMT
Hi Jessica, welcome to the group. Jerry B Thanks! |
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jrodriguex
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What I collect: US Classics, Costa Rica Bernardo Soto Series 1889
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Post by jrodriguex on May 4, 2017 22:11:09 GMT
Hi Jessica, and welcome. And well done BG for bringing Jessica to the forum after your meeting at Westpex. I'm hoping to go to my first show in a couple of weekends - Pipex. I remember my first show! I went with my grandpa when I was a little kid. Have fun at PIPEX, I hear it's a great show! |
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jrodriguex
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What I collect: US Classics, Costa Rica Bernardo Soto Series 1889
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Post by jrodriguex on May 4, 2017 22:11:34 GMT
Howdy and welcome -k (from the other side of the big pond )- Thank you! |
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Beryllium Guy
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Post by Beryllium Guy on May 4, 2017 22:15:12 GMT
Welcome to the forum, Jessica! Let me adjust your membership status so you can join in the discussions. As you might have noticed, most of us enjoy looking at stamps so don't be shy about showing images and please consider writing something for the forum's newsletter. Has someone written about the YPLF program? I don't know if there are collectors under age 25 on here...but the deadline to apply is May 31. I haven't seen anything about YPLF yet that I can recall, but we have at least one collector under 25 that I know of: Lila Schatten. Her name is Edith, and she recently turned 18. Perhaps she might be interested. |
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tomiseksj
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Posts: 6,385
What I collect: Worldwide stamps/covers, Cinderellas, Ohio Prepaid Sales Tax Receipts, U.S. WWII Ration ephemera
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Post by tomiseksj on May 4, 2017 22:55:50 GMT
...Has someone written about the YPLF program? I don't know if there are collectors under age 25 on here...but the deadline to apply is May 31. I've been writing about it since 2014 -- right now I think we only have one member who meets the age criteria. Coverage is on the APS Chapter Members Information board so it is only visible to members who sign in. |
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Post by zipper on May 4, 2017 23:35:22 GMT
Welcome to the World's Greatest stamp forum.
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Post by tridentcrazy on May 5, 2017 0:41:18 GMT
Welcome Jess! I look forward to your posts and finds!
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jrodriguex
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What I collect: US Classics, Costa Rica Bernardo Soto Series 1889
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Post by jrodriguex on May 5, 2017 1:22:35 GMT
...Has someone written about the YPLF program? I don't know if there are collectors under age 25 on here...but the deadline to apply is May 31. I've been writing about it since 2014 -- right now I think we only have one member who meets the age criteria. Coverage is on the APS Chapter Members Information board so it is only visible to members who sign in. I'm in the current YPLF class. I am happy to write something for you if you'd like. |
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jrodriguex
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What I collect: US Classics, Costa Rica Bernardo Soto Series 1889
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Post by jrodriguex on May 5, 2017 1:23:05 GMT
Welcome to the World's Greatest stamp forum. Thank you!! |
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jrodriguex
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Post by jrodriguex on May 5, 2017 1:30:36 GMT
Welcome Jess! I look forward to your posts and finds! Thanks for the welcome! |
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tomiseksj
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What I collect: Worldwide stamps/covers, Cinderellas, Ohio Prepaid Sales Tax Receipts, U.S. WWII Ration ephemera
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Post by tomiseksj on May 5, 2017 13:27:27 GMT
....I'm in the current YPLF class. I am happy to write something for you if you'd like. I think a newsletter article about your experiences in the YPLF program would be interesting (e.g., application/selection process, track selection, fellowship activities, etc.). Information regarding article submission is contained in this thread. |
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