renden
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Post by renden on Jan 27, 2019 22:04:18 GMT
It looks to me like she has a bad case of chicken pox or measles! But it is a beautiful example of a postage stamp! For Nova Scotia (as New Brunswick) it is good to have the reference materials as it gets complicated with "classic" stamps - I have not really gone to N.S. yet, though I have some stamps but have not done "inventory" yet - I prefer to finish New Brunswick ($$$) and then go to Nova Stotia....more stamps but histoy is the same (except the 5 cent Connell !!  |
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Post by dgdecker on Jan 28, 2019 1:02:41 GMT
Today I finally found time to go through the NS lot from LB1.I thought I had spied something odd about this one before I had put it aside and today after looking at it again I'm still not absolutely sure what it is I'm seeing.If you look closely at the right side of the stamp the shading is blurred and my eyes seem to see a "ghost" figure of the stamp image.... I will dig out my copies and have a close look at mine ans see I see same thing on any of them. I have over a dozen to check. david |
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WERT
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Post by WERT on Oct 3, 2019 19:03:38 GMT
He is an example of Scott 11 vs Scott 11ii - Unshaded variety. Here are just 2 of my stamps for your information.
Robert
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Post by renden on Oct 3, 2019 21:36:59 GMT
He is an example of Scott 11 vs Scott 11ii - Unshaded variety. Here are just 2 of my stamps for your information.
Robert
I have to start collecting Nova Scotia.....so close to New Brunswick but different - Thanks for sharing WERT |
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Post by WERT on Oct 3, 2019 22:05:00 GMT
Thanks Rene...I collect all Provinces
Robert
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Post by firstfrog2013 on Oct 30, 2019 13:31:16 GMT
As received.This is probably one of my all time favorite "play around with" issue.Halifax Law Library issue.  |
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Post by nikhil on Oct 30, 2019 14:02:46 GMT
I thought I had posted this before, here it is in the appropriate thread I love the designs on these and these are my only 2 Nova scotia stamps--  These were sent by Mr. Frog along with the 37d I won in a giveaway earlier this year. 11i and 8a |
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Post by brightonpete on Oct 30, 2019 14:14:45 GMT
nikhil : here is a page from my 2016 Unitrade catalogue for Nova Scotia...  If you want full size, I can email it to you...
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Post by nikhil on Oct 30, 2019 14:39:13 GMT
Thanks brightonpete! Edited post with the cat no's. This scan is clear no need of emailing! |
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Post by dgdecker on Oct 30, 2019 18:45:15 GMT
Now that I finally have my collection “ organized” it is time to share. Like any collection this is still a work in progress.   |
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Post by dgdecker on Oct 30, 2019 18:46:08 GMT
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Post by dgdecker on Oct 30, 2019 18:47:53 GMT
I do have a fondness for what I call my “ blue babies” also not shown a few more covers.  |
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Post by dgdecker on Oct 30, 2019 18:49:02 GMT
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Post by dgdecker on Oct 30, 2019 18:50:30 GMT
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Post by dgdecker on Oct 30, 2019 18:51:52 GMT
Last page is a few of the forgeries I have come across. There are many more out there.  |
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Post by WERT on Oct 31, 2019 2:16:12 GMT
Here are a Scott 2-3-5
Here is a weird dotted line on the back and blind perfs as well.
Here is a booklet of Nova Scotia picture stamps..Probably from the50's
Robert
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Post by WERT on Oct 31, 2019 2:25:16 GMT
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Post by WERT on Oct 31, 2019 2:43:11 GMT
Here is a 1794 Nova Scotia map if you are interested.. 
Robert
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Post by feebletodix on Oct 31, 2019 10:28:18 GMT
Your weird dotted line almost matches the spacing of the perforation which suggests that the comb rested at that space for some reason without enough weight to penetrate.
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Post by dgdecker on Oct 31, 2019 14:36:54 GMT
Here is a 1794 Nova Scotia map if you are interested..
Robert
This was just a year after my Ancestors arrived and settled on the South Shore in the town of Shelburne. |
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Post by WERT on Oct 31, 2019 15:21:01 GMT
dgdecker
My ancestors to..I was born in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
Robert
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Post by WERT on Jan 2, 2020 17:14:56 GMT
Here is a Nova Scotia Scott 8 that has a lot of weird oddities on it. Robert
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Post by WERT on Jan 2, 2020 17:29:01 GMT
Here is an example of "Unshaded "E" on this Nova Scotia Scott ( Unitrade 11ii ) One is Scott 11 and the other is Unitrade 11ii. Robert
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Post by WERT on Jan 2, 2020 17:30:54 GMT
Here is a couple of Nova Scotia picture stamp booklets. Robert
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Post by dgdecker on Mar 16, 2020 3:25:21 GMT
  looking for opinions on these two items on EBay. They both are described as « well centred ». To my eye that is not the case. How can something be centred if perfs have been trimmed. centering has never been much of an issue for me. could anyone guide me in finding out how centering is graded or classified. Just want to educate my self on the subject. David |
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Post by WERT on Mar 16, 2020 3:47:19 GMT
dgdecker 1 - Your 12 1/2cent has been trimmed on the right side.Still can see old perf marks...Not a good copy. 2 - Your 3 pence does not have neat borders..Compare picture below.
Also bad scan..See what i mean,,
Robert
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Post by Beryllium Guy on Mar 16, 2020 10:18:55 GMT
could anyone guide me in finding out how centering is graded or classified. Just want to educate my self on the subject. Hi, David! Do you own a Scott Catalogue of any type? If you do, there is an introductory section at the start of the catalogue that illustrates exactly what they mean about grading for centering, and how it fits in with their catalogue values. Other catalogue publishers may do something similar; I have not checked. If you do not have a resource, I would be happy to post some excerpts to help you, but if it comes to that, it should not be done in this thread. So, please let me know, and I will try to help if I can. Thanks! |
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Post by dgdecker on Mar 16, 2020 18:50:34 GMT
could anyone guide me in finding out how centering is graded or classified. Just want to educate my self on the subject. Hi, David! Do you own a Scott Catalogue of any type? If you do, there is an introductory section at the start of the catalogue that illustrates exactly what they mean about grading for centering, and how it fits in with their catalogue values. Other catalogue publishers may do something similar; I have not checked Yes, I do have the most recent Unitrade Canada catalogue. Will consult it. Thanks for offer to help out. i am not considering purchasing these items. They do not look « cantered » as one has trimmed perfs and other has uneven margins. david |
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Post by dgdecker on Mar 16, 2020 18:53:33 GMT
dgdecker 1 - Your 12 1/2cent has been trimmed on the right side.Still can see old perf marks...Not a good copy. 2 - Your 3 pence does not have neat borders..Compare picture below.
Robert, Thanks for your input. These are scans from seller on EBay. I have no plans to purchase as they look so uneven to me. Your comparative scans confirmed what my eyes saw. Getting better at this. David |
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renden
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Post by renden on Mar 16, 2020 20:00:54 GMT
Good post David - Robert (WERT) is a great member of our TSF
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