willy
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Post by willy on Sept 11, 2017 15:22:04 GMT
Hello everyone! New member here from Bellingham WA.
My stamp collecting started as a kid hanging out with my grandfather, stamp collecting and fishing is pretty much what we did.
I have always limited my collecting to U.S., although I do have an extensive Saudi Arabia collection, I lived there for awhile when I was younger.
Because I have limited myself to U.S., I have moved into more of the obscure, back of the back of the back of the book material.
I recently published a book/catalog on U.S. Telephone Stamps and currently working on a few other areas not catalogued.
Never been much of a forum user, but starting to get into it. I find that they can be a huge help but suck your time like so many other things these days.
So many interests, so many forums, so little time!
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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 Sept 11, 2017 15:51:11 GMT
Welcome to TSF, Willy, good to have you aboard! I know almost nothing about U.S. Telephone stamps, so I am looking forward to learning a bit from you in future posts. I do collect classic worldwide, which includes U.S., so would always be glad to see posts about those, too. I agree with your comments that participation in online forums takes up time, so I try to balance how much I post with how much time I actually spend working on my collection. It can be a bit tricky sometimes. Great to hear that you are a published philatelic author. Congratulations on that. I would love to hear more about your experiences in doing something like that, as it is something which I have also thought about but never acted on. Anyway, welcome again and enjoy! Best Regards, Chris (aka Beryllium Guy) |
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Post by smauggie on Sept 11, 2017 17:01:17 GMT
Welcome to The Stamp Forum. I look forward to learning more about your areas of specialization.
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Anping
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What I collect: Hong Kong, Aden & States & odd stuff I like.
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Post by Anping on Sept 11, 2017 17:15:21 GMT
Welcome to TSF, Willy, good to have you aboard! I know almost nothing about U.S. Telephone stamps, so I am looking forward to learning a bit from you in future posts. Yes, welcome aboard Willy and I second the above comment by Beryllium Guy. |
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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 Sept 11, 2017 17:51:12 GMT
...Never been much of a forum user, but starting to get into it. I find that they can be a huge help but suck your time like so many other things these days... Speaking of time, when you get a chance I think an article on U.S. Telephone Stamps would fit nicely in our newsletter! Welcome to our Forum. I hope your time spent here will be well worth your while. I've adjusted your membership status so you can now post in other areas of the forum. I look forward to seeing your thread on telephone stamps.  |
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Londonbus1
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Posts: 5,064
What I collect: Wonderland; 1912 Jubilee International Stamp Exhibition, London ('Ideal' Stamp, ephemera); French Cinderellas with an emphasis on Poster Stamps; Israel and Palestine Cinderellas ; Jewish National Fund Stamps, Labels and Tags; London 2010, A Festival of Stamps (anything); South Africa 1937 Coronation issue of KGVI, singles or bi-lingual pairs.
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Post by Londonbus1 on Sept 11, 2017 19:50:18 GMT
Welcome to TSF, Willy, good to have you aboard! I know almost nothing about U.S. Telephone stamps, so I am looking forward to learning a bit from you in future posts. Yes, welcome aboard Willy and I second the above comment by Beryllium Guy. Yes, welcome to TSF. I third the comments above. (Is there such a thing?). I look forward to seeing your Telephone Stamps. Londonbus1 |
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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
Posts: 690
What I collect: WW to 1945; US mnh 1922-1990; US used and unused to 1922
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Post by bobby1948 on Sept 11, 2017 20:22:11 GMT
Welcome to the forum, willy. I look forward to learning more about US telephone stamps.
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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
Posts: 690
What I collect: WW to 1945; US mnh 1922-1990; US used and unused to 1922
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Post by bobby1948 on Sept 11, 2017 20:41:56 GMT
Me? I came down with a case of the "big curious" (anyone else remember Justin Wilson?) and just had to Google. Is this book the work you referred to willy? If so, I presume Telephonestamps.com and Telegraphstamps.com are your websites. Impressive! |
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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 Sept 12, 2017 0:48:09 GMT
Hi willy! A belated welcome from just a bit south of you (Portland).
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Post by Bas S Warwick on Sept 12, 2017 2:12:40 GMT
Welcome from a land down under  |
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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 Sept 12, 2017 3:04:48 GMT
Welcome to the World's Greatest stamp forum.
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Jerry B
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Post by Jerry B on Sept 12, 2017 9:16:38 GMT
Hi Willy
 to a great Forum. I never heard of telephone stamps and it will be great to learn something from you.
Jerry B
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angore
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What I collect: WW, focus on British Empire
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Post by angore on Sept 12, 2017 12:01:43 GMT
Howdy!
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willy
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Working way too much!
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Post by willy on Sept 12, 2017 16:23:00 GMT
Thanks everyone, what a warm welcome! I will definitely start a thread on Telephone stamps as well as other topics most will find quite interesting. Leaving on a 5 day vacation with no wifi :-( in the meantime bobby1948 was correct in finding my web site www.telephonestamps.com where you will see some information all about these wonderful pieces of history. Thanks again, I look forward to the philatelic interaction I have been so deprived of. Cheers!   gif upload site |
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Post by tridentcrazy on Sept 12, 2017 22:01:13 GMT
Welcome!
I live in Seattle it's always nice to see a Washingtonian on the boards!
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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 Jan 11, 2018 16:35:05 GMT
Those of you who read the January 2018 American Philatelist may have noticed that willy 's book, United States Telephone Stamps, Franks and Coupons, has received a very favorable one-page review on page 70. |
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to a great Forum. I never heard of telephone stamps and it will be great to learn something from you.
