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Post by asur1984 on Dec 17, 2017 13:29:34 GMT
Hi all,
I'm Jon from Manchester, UK. I inherited a collection of stamps from my dad that he started when I was born.
I did help him with the collection when I was younger then drifted in and out of collecting for a number of years.
I was given the full collection in 2009 and since then have really done nothing with it other than add couple of bags I purchased from my local charity shop.
I have now decided, after looking through the albums my dad started to put together and also picking up an injury which has meant that I cannot play rugby for a little while, to look at carrying on the collection.
So, my aim here is really to learn and hopefully find new ways of growing and enjoying my dads collection. I have already picked up some starting information while browsing here and hope to learn even more.
Thanks,
Jon.
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tomiseksj
Moderator 
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 Dec 17, 2017 13:37:03 GMT
Hi Jon,
Welcome to our Forum! As soon as I finish this post I'll adjust your membership status so that you will be able to participate in other areas of the forum. The search function is somewhat cumbersome but it may help you find answers to some of your basic questions. Feel free to ask questions if you don't find what you're looking for.
You may have noticed that many of us like to look at images of stamps, either by themselves or on cover or piece so share some of your favorites when you have the time.
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Post by butterfly on Dec 17, 2017 14:10:19 GMT
Welcome Jon!
Just started here myself and am enjoying showing off some of the postmarks I've been collecting.
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Post by asur1984 on Dec 17, 2017 14:17:08 GMT
I haven't really gone through everything that there is in the collection as yet but one thing that has grabbed my attention is the postmarks. I have come across a couple of very good clear ones and find it intriguing to find out just where some have these stamps have come from.
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Beryllium Guy
Moderator
Posts: 5,912
What I collect: Worldwide Stamps 1840-1930
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Post by Beryllium Guy on Dec 17, 2017 14:17:47 GMT
Thanks for your nice intro post, and welcome to TSF, Jon!
Sorry to hear about your recent injury, but working on the collection you inherited from your Dad seems like a fine way to spend the time and to honour his memory at the same time. My father passed away a few months ago, and I am now taking some time to go through his collection myself.
I have been a member of TSF for just over a year now, and have found new friends, many stamp collecting resources, and answers to any questions I have asked. I hope that you will also enjoy your time with us, Jon.
And as Steve said, we especially like seeing images from members' collections, so we hope that you will show us some of your favourite material, too.
Again, welcome to The Stamp Forum!
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Post by asur1984 on Dec 17, 2017 14:24:50 GMT
I'm still searching through posts to answer my very first (and at the moment, biggest) question:
Where to start?
I think with a little more time and searching I'll answer that question very soon.
As for images, I will be looking to getting, probably quite a lot, of them posted but at the minute I have a defective scanner and the camera on my phone. I'm reluctant to post images taken with my phone as, after reading a few different posts, the image quality is not as good and I want to do the collection justice.
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tomiseksj
Moderator
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 Dec 17, 2017 14:32:30 GMT
I'm still searching through posts to answer my very first (and at the moment, biggest) question: Where to start? ... The APS has a page that may help you decide where to start and how to go about it -- you can access it here. |
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zipper
Member 
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 Dec 17, 2017 16:20:37 GMT
Welcome to the World's Greatest stamp forum.
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Mick
Member
Posts: 992
What I collect: Mostly covers and postmarks. Also miscellaneous paper ephemera.
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Post by Mick on Dec 17, 2017 18:25:18 GMT
Hi Jon, and welcome to the forum. I'm glad that you are already becoming interested in postmarks - they are a fascinating field of study.
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Post by asur1984 on Dec 17, 2017 18:54:45 GMT
I'm still searching through posts to answer my very first (and at the moment, biggest) question: Where to start? ... The APS has a page that may help you decide where to start and how to go about it -- you can access it here. Thanks for the link, I'll give that a good search through. |
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Post by dgdecker on Dec 18, 2017 4:16:50 GMT
Jon,
Welcome to the forum. I am a fairly new me:ber and I can tell you that any question you have will be answered by some one. Or you will be referred to other messages or sites that will help you out. I have yet to post images of my collection. Still working on the technical side of things. Since I became a member I have seen many things that have helped me to get better organized and more productive in getting my collection in order.
david
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angore
Member
Posts: 5,698
What I collect: WW, focus on British Empire
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Post by angore on Dec 18, 2017 12:07:26 GMT
Welcome!
I was in Manchester a few years back on business.
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Bombadil
Member
Inactive
Posts: 465
What I collect: Worldwide stamps 1840-1960
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Post by Bombadil on Dec 18, 2017 23:50:44 GMT
Welcome Jon,
I also inherited a stamp collection last year with almost 0 experience about this hobby but fortunately i had the time to learn and acquire more knowledge into Stamp Collecting after i left my job (last year ;P) and still i lack a great deal of information and insights .
Be sure that all experienced members of this Forum will do their best to answer your enquirers and guide you. I've already posted several questions and the replies were always more than efficient and insightful .
Goodluck
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Post by asur1984 on Dec 19, 2017 6:16:01 GMT
Thanks all, I am slowly picking up a few ides and yesterday found an old "album" that I made for myself about age 7 or 8 out of an artists sketch pad so that brought back a few memories there.
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