stevew
Member 
Posts: 226
What I collect: stamps, covers, postal cards from Canal Zone, early USA, Channel Islands
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Post by stevew on Sept 4, 2018 13:18:18 GMT
Hi,
I'm a new member from the mountain west of these United States of America. I collected stamps as a kid, but not active since then. Inherited a relative's collection 20 years ago, but kept them as is, boxed up. Recently decided to go through them, make sure they are not in a state where they will deteriorate (switching to archival materials where needed), identify the parts that interest me, and separate the rest to sell/trade/give away.
The parts I'm interested in are US, Canal Zone and Hawaiian postal cards, and Canal Zone, early USA, and Channel Islands stamps. My relative assembled nice collections of these, and I'd like to fill in a few holes that remain. There are a few individual worldwide stamp groups I'll also keep because they're interesting, but I won't be actively collecting them.
I also collect pre-20th century US ephemera, which is why the postal cards interest me. My family has a strong connection to the Canal Zone from construction to transfer to Panama, so I have a collection of lots of things from the Canal Zone including old family covers with enclosures, so the stamps and postal cards fit into that well.
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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 4, 2018 13:44:02 GMT
Welcome to our Forum! I'm glad that you chose to join us and have taken the time to make your introduction. I've adjusted your membership status so you can now post in other areas of the Forum so please don't hesitate to jump right in. We all seem to like looking at images of stamps, postal stationery, etc., and look forward to seeing some of your favorites -- this thread explains the process of uploading images to forum post. Please let me know if you have any questions. |
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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 Sept 4, 2018 14:13:16 GMT
Welcome to the World's Greatest stamp forum.
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rabi
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Inactive
Posts: 25
What I collect: 1) Republic India - Art & Culture 2) World Stamps - Design & Graphics
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Post by rabi on Sept 4, 2018 14:42:32 GMT
 Welcome to this great forum.
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blaamand
Member
Currently creating custom pages until 1940.
Posts: 1,459
What I collect: Worldwide - Stamps and Postmarks - not enough time...
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Post by blaamand on Sept 4, 2018 14:48:25 GMT
Welcome to the fun. The Canal Zone interests me as well, being a sailor, but I don't have too much my self. Interesting you have that as a speciality. Please feel free to share some images of your collection, we all love to see others stuff and how it is organized  |
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renden
Member
Posts: 9,162
What I collect: Canada-USA-France-Lithuania-Austria--Germany-Mauritius-French Colonies in Africa
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Post by renden on Sept 4, 2018 15:15:42 GMT
stevew to TSF !
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angore
Member
Posts: 5,699
What I collect: WW, focus on British Empire
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Post by angore on Sept 4, 2018 15:17:27 GMT
Welcome!!
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bluehens
Member
Inactive
Posts: 51
What I collect: Greece, Cayman Islands, British Africa, US, history, geography, maps and religion.
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Post by bluehens on Sept 4, 2018 22:09:47 GMT
Glad to have you as a member. I'm sure you will find this forum rewarding.
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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 Sept 5, 2018 0:19:22 GMT
Hi Steve, and welcome to the forum. May your newly awakened collecting bring you much fun.
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Londonbus1
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Cinderella Stamp Club Member 3059
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 5, 2018 15:12:48 GMT
Welcome to Steve from the Mountains. Look forward to reading your posts and seeing your stamps. Happy Collecting Londonbus1 |
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dorincard
Member
Posts: 1,623
What I collect: My focus is on Wild Mammals on maximum cards. Occasionally, I get or create maximum cards with other animals, or any other topic.
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Post by dorincard on Sept 7, 2018 3:43:21 GMT
Welcome!
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tobben63
Member
Stamp eat sleep repeat
Posts: 1,874
What I collect: I collect to much, world wide!
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Post by tobben63 on Sept 7, 2018 4:26:58 GMT
Welcome to this great forum.
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Post by dgdecker on Sept 9, 2018 1:26:46 GMT
Welcome to the Forum.
I have had an interest in the Canal Zone since a was very young. Never was able to collect as I had no budget at the time. Some things never change. I look forward to seeing some of your collection. You are lucky to have the family connection.
david
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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 Sept 11, 2018 12:47:22 GMT
Welcome to TSF, Steve ( stevew)! Good to have you here. So when you say the “Mountain West” in the US, where do you mean? I am also from the US, although currently living in France for a year on a work contract. My last longer term home in the US was in the Prescott, Arizona area, where we were at an elevation of about 5,200 feet (about 1,585 meters). Is that anything comparable to your situation? Just curious! Anyway, welcome again, and I am especially looking forward to seeing some of your Canal Zone collection! Best Regards, Chris (aka Beryllium Guy) |
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stevew
Member
Posts: 226
What I collect: stamps, covers, postal cards from Canal Zone, early USA, Channel Islands
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Post by stevew on Sept 19, 2018 14:08:19 GMT
Welcome to TSF, Steve ( stevew )! Good to have you here. So when you say the “Mountain West” in the US, where do you mean? I am also from the US, although currently living in France for a year on a work contract. My last longer term home in the US was in the Prescott, Arizona area, where we were at an elevation of about 5,200 feet (about 1,585 meters). Is that anything comparable to your situation? Just curious! Anyway, welcome again, and I am especially looking forward to seeing some of your Canal Zone collection! Best Regards, Chris (aka Beryllium Guy ) I'm in the great state of Idaho. Not real high up...in the sagebrush and grass, but mountains not far. |
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Admin
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Post by Admin on Sept 19, 2018 15:58:06 GMT
And, Steve has the distinction of being our only member from Idaho!
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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 Sept 19, 2018 17:35:25 GMT
And, Steve has the distinction of being our only member from Idaho! I don't mean to be argumentative, Steve, but are you sure about this? I thought that William ( wgthomus), our Germany Inflationary Period specialist, was also from Idaho. I thought I read that at one point, but failed to find the relevant post when I just did a quick search. |
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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 Sept 19, 2018 18:34:12 GMT
Chris, I believe you are correct.
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Post by wgthomus on Sept 27, 2018 17:34:17 GMT
I am from Idaho!! Specifically, Caldwell.
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renden
Member
Posts: 9,162
What I collect: Canada-USA-France-Lithuania-Austria--Germany-Mauritius-French Colonies in Africa
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Post by renden on Sept 27, 2018 19:09:24 GMT
Stevew
with more than 30 posts, I consider you as an old member !!! lol
René
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Welcome to this great forum.
