Jeff
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What I collect: US, Canada, Europe, Asia
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Post by Jeff on Aug 7, 2017 2:40:47 GMT
Hello fellow Philatelists!!
I joined about a week or so ago, but am only now getting around to writing my introduction. I have been collecting stamps for a better part of 35 years (I started when I was 10, thanks to my Dad).
I started out collecting US (and still love it), but my collecting interests have certainly evolved over the years. I collect worldwide (as I have a deep love for stamps in general), but cannot deny a love for European and Asian countries. Some of my favorite countries are US, Germany, Canada, Great Britain, France, Belgium and Spain.
I currently have a bunch of stamps I am sorting through, but am also in the process of printing out all of the albums that I can from Bill Steiner's stamp album pages. I downloaded them a few years ago and am finally getting down to printing them. While it is a lot to print, it is quite satisfying to finally have the time to do it.
One of my current activities is as ad Admin in the "Stamps, stamps and more stamps" group on Facebook, which is primarily dedicated to people offering stamps for sale.
Thank you for adding me to your community and I look forward to becoming an active part of it.
Best regards,
Jeff Kirkland
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zipper
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Posts: 2,649
What I collect: Classic GB, QV, France Ceres/Napoleon, Classic U.S., Cinderella & Poster Stamps
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Post by zipper on Aug 7, 2017 4:53:39 GMT
Welcome to the World's Greatest stamp forum.
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Beryllium Guy
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Posts: 5,912
What I collect: Worldwide Stamps 1840-1930
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Post by Beryllium Guy on Aug 7, 2017 6:25:59 GMT
Welcome to TSF, Jeff! I have been here for less than a year myself, but have found it a great place to be, in just about every way you can imagine as a stamp collector. Thanks for telling us about your collecting interests, too. I look forward to seeing some posts of your favorite material. Best Regards, Chris (aka Beryllium Guy) |
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Jerry B
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Post by Jerry B on Aug 7, 2017 7:25:47 GMT
Hi Jeff  Welcome to a great stamp forum from a New England neighbor (Maine). Jerry B |
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tomiseksj
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Woodbridge, Virginia, USA
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 Aug 7, 2017 11:56:58 GMT
Hello fellow Philatelists!! ...I started out collecting US (and still love it), but my collecting interests have certainly evolved over the years... Now where have I heard that story before? Welcome to the Forum, Jeff, and thanks for posting an introduction. Your membership status has been adjusted so that you can now join in any of our ongoing discussions. Please feel free to add to existing threads or, if a topic of interest hasn't yet been addressed, start a thread on the appropriate board. I hope we'll be seeing you regularly here and look forward to learning more about you and your collection. |
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bobby1948
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"The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing." - Sir Edmund Burke
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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 Aug 7, 2017 12:27:24 GMT
Welcome, Jeff. Happy to see your enthusiasm!
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Jeff
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What I collect: US, Canada, Europe, Asia
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Post by Jeff on Aug 7, 2017 15:01:44 GMT
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Jerry B
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Post by Jerry B on Aug 7, 2017 15:32:12 GMT
Hi Jeff
Just curious. Where are you in New Hampshire? I am from Bangor, Maine now living in Atlanta, Georgia. The one thing I do not miss is cold Maine winters.
Jerry B
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Jeff
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Post by Jeff on Aug 7, 2017 16:22:52 GMT
I live in Nashua. From Upstate NY (near Albany) originally. As for the cold, I am a polar bear at heart and don't like much heat (you can't take off enough clothing to stay cool).
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tregeor
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What I collect: GB Victoria to Queen Elizabeth pre-decimal and Falkland Islands
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Post by tregeor on Aug 7, 2017 18:52:08 GMT
Hi Jeff,
A big welcome to the site. I'm sure you'll get a lot out of all the info. to be found here.
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Beryllium Guy
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Posts: 5,912
What I collect: Worldwide Stamps 1840-1930
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Post by Beryllium Guy on Aug 7, 2017 19:04:49 GMT
Thanks for already posting some nice photos, Jeff. That's some interesting material there. The set of 1907 Madrid Industrial Exposition issues are favorites of mine, too. I learned long after acquiring them, however, that they are labels from the exposition rather than postage stamps. A few months back, I posted some info about this set on TSF here: thestampforum.boards.net/thread/4463/spain-cinderellasIf you would like to add your photo to that thread with comments about your set (original or reprint), that would be great! |
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Jerry B
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Post by Jerry B on Aug 7, 2017 21:00:09 GMT
Hi Jeff That is my sentiment also. You can put more on to keep warm than take off to keep cool. I don't mind cold weather and snow. Bangor is in a snow belt and "flurries" are at minimum of 1 foot. Here in Atlanta, 1 - 2 inches and everything comes to a screeching halt. I almost moved to Nashua after the military. I was in aerospace electronics and looked for jobs around Route 128. Back then the commute from Nashua would not be too bad. A Down East friend told me New Hampshire is a great state, it keeps Massachusetts separated from Maine  Jerry B |
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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 Aug 8, 2017 0:48:27 GMT
Hi Jeff, and a belated welcome to the forum from the other side of the country.
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Jeff
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What I collect: US, Canada, Europe, Asia
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Post by Jeff on Aug 8, 2017 2:35:04 GMT
Thanks for already posting some nice photos, Jeff. That's some interesting material there. The set of 1907 Madrid Industrial Exposition issues are favorites of mine, too. I learned long after acquiring them, however, that they are labels from the exposition rather than postage stamps. A few months back, I posted some info about this set on TSF here: thestampforum.boards.net/thread/4463/spain-cinderellasIf you would like to add your photo to that thread with comments about your set (original or reprint), that would be great! Thank you for that info, I had no idea. Its funny that they are listed in the catalog though. I will have to get our my perf gauge and measure the perfs to see if they are real or not. Either way, I agree with you, they are pretty and I also couldn't bear to part with them.  |
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Post by tridentcrazy on Aug 8, 2017 11:45:16 GMT
Welcome!
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firstfrog2013
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What I collect: BNA Liberia St Pierre U.S. Bolivia Turkey
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Post by firstfrog2013 on Aug 8, 2017 19:46:44 GMT
Welcome Jeff I was born in Albany's Children's Hospital which no longer exists.I grew up in Colonie where Mom still lives.My guess is we trampled the same dirt.I'll agree with the polar bear,I try to take off my skin when it gets hot, without much luck.
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