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Post by brightonpete on Dec 1, 2019 17:15:53 GMT
Very long time! It might have responded, it'll just take forever to scan something at that high a resolution!
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Post by stainlessb on Dec 1, 2019 17:31:06 GMT
Why? because it's there!  seriously, just curiosity-Now that I have the dissecting scope with cameraset up I can get hi-res detail. The scanner is limited as to how small of an image "field" you can crop to |
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renden
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Post by renden on Dec 1, 2019 18:34:25 GMT
Very long time! It might have responded, it'll just take forever to scan something at that high a resolution! Agree a second time, Pete  |
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Post by brightonpete on Dec 1, 2019 19:28:46 GMT
And now I have another graphics app to design my pages in. It will take some time in converting over to the new app. I know of Album Easy, but one needs to have the stamp to measure. If you don't have the stamp, you have to wait to print the page until you do.
The text editing is a dream in this new app compared to the other one I have been using. I just have to figure this app out to make it work for me, not against me!
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stainlessb
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Post by stainlessb on Dec 1, 2019 19:30:22 GMT
brightonpete are you going to tell us what the app is? (unless it's top secret of course) LOL!
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madbaker
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Post by madbaker on Dec 1, 2019 20:18:34 GMT
stanley64 , Sorry! I should have cited the work. The book is the classic "How To Arrange And Write-Up A Stamp Collection" by Stanley Phillips and C.P. Rang. Originally published in 1933, I have the 5th edition, second reprint from 1965. Mr. Phillips had passed on by this point. While the technology is a little dated (it speaks to cutting edge Fountain Pen development, lettering stencils and pre-printed labels, but doesn't get into typewriters) I have read and re-read it over the years and it's guidelines for layout, white space vs. writing and use of colour still stand up 50+ years later. Highly recommend it if you can find a copy.  Mark PS - I recently saw another copy at my local club but someone snapped it up before I realized it was free for the taking. Ah well.
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Post by tobben63 on Dec 1, 2019 20:56:05 GMT
This weekend I have done album pages Ireland 1941-70. I have discovered that it is difficult to make compact nice good pages when few stamps are issued. Little to play with. Look forward to next country. But first the pages need to be approved by censor Jon blaamand and Jens@barbu. Sample page.  |
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Post by brightonpete on Dec 1, 2019 20:58:03 GMT
brightonpete are you going to tell us what the app is? (unless it's top secret of course) LOL! Ohh hahaha it is Affinity Designer. I am finding a few quirks, unlike Graphic, but the text editing is far superior. Now to just get past the other quirks... |
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stanley64
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Post by stanley64 on Dec 2, 2019 8:12:48 GMT
The book is the classic "How To Arrange And Write-Up A Stamp Collection" by Stanley Phillips and C.P. Rang. Thanks madbaker for the updated and title of the text; good design is good design and timeless at that!
I found a copy for US$ 1.00 this morning on abebooks.com (favourite site of mine for hard-to-find or out-of-print texts) and look forward to the reading...
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Post by stanley64 on Dec 2, 2019 9:29:50 GMT
Although not my work nor it is in my collection, this title page from the Wellburn collection (auction lot - 20) is an artwork in itself and does inspire one with its simple layout and hand-drawn graphics; before computers & stuff...  |
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blaamand
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Post by blaamand on Dec 2, 2019 11:01:07 GMT
Great job on your Ireland pages tobben63 - the censor will have a look later |
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blaamand
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Post by blaamand on Dec 2, 2019 11:03:52 GMT
angore - that looks great! And gives more room/free space on the pages themselves
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stainlessb
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Post by stainlessb on Dec 7, 2019 23:50:01 GMT
Today's effort after being inspired by an envelope of stamps received from René. I used Maury for the numberings (same as Yvert) and the color nuances. I'll sit tight and look at this a number of times over the next few before editing or printing on the Ivory Vellum (this is jusyt on 20# pape and mounting what i now have! If you see glaring errors pleaes do not hesitate to call them out. My progression of new pages is rather helter-skelter and whatever captures my immediate focus (needless to say, I can bget easily side-tracked...)   |
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Post by stainlessb on Dec 8, 2019 1:43:48 GMT
I decided to draft a introduction page regarding Pasteur since he got an entire series of definitives (and then some others later).... this may be over the top and a bit too much.... but I might just start including some background about things related to the stamps being put on "display" photo is from an unkown source, so I didn't steal it !   |
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Post by brightonpete on Dec 8, 2019 2:10:37 GMT
I see that the photo is in the wikipedia page on him! Maybe you picked it up from there...
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renden
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Post by renden on Dec 8, 2019 13:15:56 GMT
Today's effort after being inspired by an envelope of stamps received from René. I used Maury for the numberings (same as Yvert) and the color nuances. I'll sit tight and look at this a number of times over the next few before editing or printing on the Ivory Vellum (this is jusyt on 20# pape and mounting what i now have! If you see glaring errors pleaes do not hesitate to call them out. That is a lot of work Stan - Nice !! I kept mine to the main numbers and a few varieties I had since I am never going to buy all these varieties thestampforum.boards.net/thread/4480/france-classic-stamps-1849-1940?page=3 ....my Pasteur pages René |
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Post by stainlessb on Dec 8, 2019 15:44:06 GMT
brightonpete it was in a bunch of images with a button to credit author.... which said "authur unknown", so I figured that was acceptable.... and from 1857 to now.... i think that puts it in the public domain. I looked at various sites including Wikipidia as I assembled the text. renden yes, but who knows , I might get lucky!
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renden
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Post by renden on Dec 8, 2019 15:48:18 GMT
renden yes, but who knows , I might get lucky! Lucky or spend $$$$$ trying to find them (all varieties) |
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Post by hrdoktorx on Dec 9, 2019 8:03:44 GMT
Just to add to the Pasteur lore, his quote I try to live by: "Luck favours the prepared mind".
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Post by angore on Dec 9, 2019 17:29:32 GMT
I like that quote!!
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stanley64
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Post by stanley64 on Dec 29, 2019 11:15:01 GMT
A new decade, a new project; here is the start...
Happy collecting!
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Post by stainlessb on Jan 1, 2020 19:09:53 GMT
first completed (with stamps) page for Belgium 1925 Leopold I and Albert I series (corrected pages)   and i know, the consensus is in favor of clear mounts... but i like the black mounts (and I buy pre-cut... so far) |
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Post by renden on Jan 1, 2020 19:54:03 GMT
Looks very nice to me, Stan stainlessb and the black mounts are super !! I only use black mounts btw - respect those who do not René |
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Post by stainlessb on Jan 1, 2020 20:51:19 GMT
Thanks renden (René). I need to either make my boxes just the slightest bit smaller, or print them with a black interior. The drawback to the black mounts is getting them exactly in place, otherwise there is a slight outline (and I've pulled off my share of mounts to redo!) I use split backs and only adhere the lower portion to the page (since I use page protectors, there little chance of snagging) I also respect those who prefer clear --- or for that matter, use hinges... though i wish they wouldn't on mint stamps! or just keep them loose in a cigar box under the bed |
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Post by cjoprey on Jan 1, 2020 20:59:03 GMT
Those pages look stunning Stanley (@stianlessb)! Nice set too!
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renden
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Post by renden on Jan 1, 2020 22:31:58 GMT
Thanks renden (René). I need to either make my boxes just the slightest bit smaller, or print them with a black interior. The drawback to the black mounts is getting them exactly in place, otherwise there is a slight outline (and I've pulled off my share of mounts to redo! I also respect those who prefer clear --- or for that matter, use hinges... though i wish they wouldn't on mint stamps! or just keep them loose in a cigar box under the bed If one gets "anal" enough with these mounts.......they will not use them - I have practiced and I still see some mounts that would need repair but at the end........we die the same way (when we are dead) and no big Auction House will care about the mounts......just the Stamps - This is why I keep a lot of my custom pages "private". If the "mounts" control your life......you have (in general) a big problemo (problem((engl)) or problème((fr))). René p.s. a good Inventory is more important than mounts (personal observation) and my specialty is Inventory - I know where each stamp is in my Stamp Room LOL |
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Post by stainlessb on Jan 1, 2020 22:44:24 GMT
anal?!!!  ..... LOL OK, maybe borderline... but I do have some completed pages with a single minor typo that i have learned to let go... I know where my inventory is also.... in stock card binders, boxes, envelopes, and a growing number of completed pages. what all exactly is in the inventory = beats me so no problemo here  |
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renden
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Post by renden on Jan 2, 2020 0:06:38 GMT
anal?!!! .....so no problemo here Stan my observation was not directed towards you and I should have been very specific that this was a general opinion - sorry.....you can sleep well tonight knowing you were not "diagnosed" on TSF René |
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Post by stainlessb on Jan 2, 2020 0:44:08 GMT
Like I said "no problemos here!"
and to prove it, we've opened a lovely Willamette Valley Pinot!!
Cheers
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Post by stanley64 on Jan 2, 2020 8:45:10 GMT
Nice work for Belgium 1925 Leopold I and Albert I series stainlessb ; a joy to view and lovely stamps! I like your choice of the black mounts for your pages as they do highlight the stamps' teeth and provides a strong background for the issue itself. At the same time, follow your instinct and I do not think you will not be disappointed printing solid interiors; obviously you loose the text space, but it is an option and does hide "little" faults...
Happy Collecting!
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seriously, just curiosity-Now that I have the dissecting scope with cameraset up I can get hi-res detail. The scanner is limited as to how small of an image "field" you can crop to
..... LOL OK, maybe borderline... but I do have some completed pages with a single minor typo that i have learned to let go...
