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Post by stainlessb on Jan 23, 2019 1:29:55 GMT
I guess first question, while collectable , is there much value in these? More value with a complete envelope/postcard? I have a shoebox full of similar "cut outs", many are just torn cornerss of the envelope of card. Should they be cut square or follow the contour of the stamp? Maintain the entire cancellation? or maybe just recycled?  rabindranath tagore biography in bengali |
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Post by stainlessb on Jan 23, 2019 1:52:18 GMT
here's another example... of a semi-trimmed I'm feeling overewhelmed by this latest "treasure box"  |
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Post by feebletodix on Jan 23, 2019 8:00:13 GMT
As a cancel collector, if the whole cover cannot be kept then the next best thing is a whole cancel and any other markings or labels. After that keep a reasonable border if you feel it is more pleasing to have a cut edge than rough torn. There are those who feel the need to cut them to the outline which in my opinion makes the unattractive.
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Post by Beryllium Guy on Jan 23, 2019 8:21:26 GMT
I guess first question, while collectable , is there much value in these? More value with a complete envelope/postcard? I have a shoebox full of similar "cut outs", many are just torn cornerss of the envelope of card. Should they be cut square or follow the contour of the stamp? Maintain the entire cancellation? or maybe just recycled? Hello, Stainless, and thanks for your recent post. Just for your reference, the straightforward term for "envelope printed stamps" is "postal stationery". A couple of years ago, we had a young collector who was specifically interested in postal stationery, and she asked a lot of questions about it. Many members, including Steve ( tomiseksj ) and Mike ( coastalcollector ), who were much more knowledgeable in the field than others (like me!), responded and acquainted us all with more precise terms such as "cut-squares" and more. You can find some of that discussion here: thestampforum.boards.net/thread/4577/full-corners-cut-squares-shapeI hope this helps a little. |
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Post by stainlessb on Jan 23, 2019 14:11:38 GMT
Hello, Stainless, and thanks for your recent post. Just for your reference, the straightforward term for "envelope printed stamps" is "postal stationery". A couple of years ago, we had a young collector who was specifically interested in postal stationery, and she asked a lot of questions about it. Many members, including Steve ( tomiseksj ) and Mike ( coastalcollector ), who were much more knowledgeable in the field than others (like me!), responded and acquainted us all with more precise terms such as "cut-squares" and more. You can find some of that discussion here: thestampforum.boards.net/thread/4577/full-corners-cut-squares-shapeI hope this helps a little. Immensly! Postal stationary and cut squares it is! and I've learned something new two days in a row  |
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Post by dgdecker on Jan 23, 2019 15:12:11 GMT
Stainlessb,
You are not the only one learning new things. I have learned a lot by reading your posts and the responses. Thanks to all those sharing their knowledge . This is one of the reasons I joined this Forum. Please keep up asking those questions. I think all members benifit .
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