pascoe
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https://anchor.fm/dissecting-philately
Posts: 10
What I collect: US from 1847-1940
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Post by pascoe on Jan 15, 2020 21:38:38 GMT
Greetings community, Here are some relevant philatelic facts about myself and things I will use this forum to learn more about: Bold phrases are hyperlinks, give em a click - Began collecting at age 9/10, introduced to the hobby by my mother
- Like most, walked away from collecting around high school
- Picked up the hobby again at age 35 when I inherited my great-grandmother in-law's stamp collection, she was the post mistress of Tombstone AZ from 1928-1936
- I enjoy collecting US stamps prior 1940, mostly "classics"
- Favorite stamp is US Scott #35, 1857, 10 cents, Washington, Green, Type V
- Focusing on filling in spaces in my Mystic Heirloom Hingeless Volumes I-III
- I sell my duplicate stamps on eBay - redbnr22
- I have a podcast about stamp collecting called Dissecting Philately
- I spend a good amount of time on twitter: @mpascoe - @dissecphilately
- I've been a contributing member of Stamp Community Family for years - pascoe
- I maintain a Wiki related to stamp collecting
- I have introduced my 4 and 6 year old daughters to stamp collecting (see image below)
- The only stamp show in my area (Denver, CO) is ROMPEX, and I have been attending since 2017
- I am interested in / have mediocre collections of US: plate blocks, coil pairs, back of book, the topic of anatomy (I am an anatomy professor at the medical school), cut squares, pre cancels
- When I travel, I try to make custom covers with a stamp related to the location/event/person and have them hand cancelled at the local post office (see image below)
- Contemplating joining the APS
- I also collect Great Britain
What else would you like to know about me? Drop me a reply if you share any of the interested listed above and I look forward to learning from you all. pascoe 
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tomiseksj
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Woodbridge, Virginia, USA
Posts: 6,265 
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 Jan 15, 2020 21:56:09 GMT
Welcome to our Forum!
I've adjusted your membership status so you can begin posting elsewhere. Once you clear the 15 day/50 post hurdle you will have access to the Buy, Sell, Trade category.
It is good to see another U.S.- focused collector come on board -- that area of the Forum has seen very little activity lately.
Should you decide to move forward on the APS membership, consider noting that you were sponsored/referred by our Chapter (1591 APS #222596). If/when we receive the $5 referral bonus I'll pass it back to you.
Let me know if you have questions or encounter problems.
p.s., What areas are your daughters interested in?
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angore
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What I collect: WW, focus on British Empire
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Post by angore on Jan 15, 2020 22:51:07 GMT
Welcome!!
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zipper
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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 Jan 15, 2020 22:57:41 GMT
Hi.
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stainlessb
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qaStaHvIS yIn 'ej chep
Posts: 4,642
What I collect: currently focused on most of western Europe, much of which is spent on France, Belgium, Germany and Great Britain Queen Victoria
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Post by stainlessb on Jan 15, 2020 23:07:09 GMT
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pascoe
**Member**
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https://anchor.fm/dissecting-philately
Posts: 10
What I collect: US from 1847-1940
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Post by pascoe on Jan 16, 2020 3:25:31 GMT
What areas are your daughters interested in? Thus far they really haven't "focused" on anything. They have been very interested in Disney characters on stamps as well as horses. It's really just amazing to lay out some stamps with them and watch their minds and mouths go. They ask me who/what is on every stamp and what the significance is. This is exactly the kind of learning material my kids need. They already know a lot of the US Presidents and what they are notable for. One of the best things is that many times I don't know the answer (important to role model this) and so we grab a book and look for the answer. Stamp collecting = life long learning. Can you tell I'm an educator? Haha! |
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nikhil
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Working on Australia, GDR, Japan
Posts: 552
What I collect: I collect WW. Looking for early issues.
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Post by nikhil on Jan 16, 2020 3:52:33 GMT
Hello and welcome to this forum!!
Love those 'Red Boxes' !! Glad to see new young collectors joining this Hobby!
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philatelia
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Captain Jack - my best kiloware find ever!
Posts: 3,404
What I collect: Ireland, Japan, Scandy, USA, Venezuela, Vatican, Bermuda, Austria
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Post by philatelia on Jan 16, 2020 4:50:28 GMT
Howdy there! Delighted to have you join the crew. Make yourself at home!
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tobben63
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Stamp eat sleep repeat
Posts: 1,866
What I collect: I collect to much, world wide!
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Post by tobben63 on Jan 16, 2020 6:45:22 GMT
Welcome pascoe . I look forward to see what you will post here. I also will look up your wiki and podcast Tobben (Norway) PS. Yes, and I love the "red (brown?) box" system  |
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coastwatcher
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Kentucky, USA
Posts: 506
What I collect: Currently focusing on US and possessions
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Post by coastwatcher on Jan 16, 2020 9:45:55 GMT
Welcome to the forum pascoe! You’ll find that there are some very friendly and knowledgeable people here. |
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mikeclevenger
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Posts: 887
What I collect: Ohio Tax Stamps, Ohio & Georgia Revenues, US Revenues, US FDC's, & Germany Classics
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Post by mikeclevenger on Jan 16, 2020 10:02:59 GMT
Welcome to the Forum. I want a room like yours!
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Jerry B
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Post by Jerry B on Jan 16, 2020 10:22:20 GMT
Hi pascoe  to a great Forum. Interesting background. Jerry B |
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stanley64
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Posts: 1,825
What I collect: Canada, USA, Netherlands, Portugal & Colonies, Antarctic Territories and anything that catches my eye...
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Post by stanley64 on Jan 16, 2020 11:46:31 GMT
Thanks for sharing your philatelic facts and interests; I will have a visit to some of the links shared...
For now though and reading about your interest in anatomy, I thought of two Rembrandt paintings both portrayed on the 1968 issues from Togo and are part of my art & artists-on-stamps thematic collection,
Rembrandt. (1632) The Anatomy Lesson of Dr. Nicolaes Tulp [Oil on canvas].Mauritshuis Museum, Den Haag Nederland.
Rembrandt. (1656) The Anatomy Lesson of Dr. Jan Deyman [Oil on canvas].
Amsterdams Historisch Museum, Amsterdam Nederland.
Again, welcome to the Forum & Happy Collecting!
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Post by dgdecker on Jan 16, 2020 16:56:04 GMT
Welcome to the Forum.
Glad to see you have the next generation interested in our great hobby.
David
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Londonbus1
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Cinderella Stamp Club Member 3059
Posts: 4,872
What I collect: Cinderellas and some Ephemera from Great Britain, France and Israel plus a few beautiful bits from elsewhere !! Topical interests include Flags & Judaica, the latter with an emphasis on the Jewish National Fund.
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Post by Londonbus1 on Jan 16, 2020 20:36:20 GMT
Hi pascoe, welcome to our forum. Hope you will visit and post often. Nice to see the kids with interest ! Happy Collecting Londonbus1 |
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hrdoktorx
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What I collect: France (and French territories), Africa, Canada, USA, Germany, Guatemala, stamps about science, flags, maps, stamps on stamps...
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Post by hrdoktorx on Jan 16, 2020 20:54:17 GMT
to TSF! Thanks for an extensive presentation of yourself. I'm also trying to get my 6-year-old to get interested in stamps, but it's touch-and-go.
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Beryllium Guy
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Posts: 5,654
What I collect: Worldwide Stamps 1840-1930
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Post by Beryllium Guy on Jan 16, 2020 22:56:36 GMT
Welcome to TSF, pascoe! I really like your detailed intro post, and I will also make a point of checking out some the links. I also really like the beautiful stamp whose image you have used for your avatar--very nice, indeed! Fabulous centering and margins.... Echoing what others have said, I also think it's also great what you are doing with your kids. I tried to get my nephew interested in stamps when he was younger, around age 8, and he took to it initially, but sadly he was shamed for his interest by his former macho stepfather, and he gave it up. Ah, well. Anyway, I look forward to seeing some posts of your material, and again, welcome aboard. Enjoy your time with us! -Chris (aka Beryllium Guy)  |
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cjoprey
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Scanning stamps for my website...
Posts: 1,443
What I collect: Belgium (predominantly), British Commonwealth (older ones), WW (whatever comes my way...)
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Post by cjoprey on Jan 16, 2020 23:50:47 GMT
Welcome pascoe! I think I've listened to your podcast in the past! Looking forward to seeing some of your collection on here too. |
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pascoe
**Member**
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https://anchor.fm/dissecting-philately
Posts: 10
What I collect: US from 1847-1940
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Post by pascoe on Jan 17, 2020 15:38:23 GMT
Welcome to the Forum. I want a room like yours! Hi Mike, please note, the photo of my oldest daughter is her sitting at a dealer's table at ROMPEX. I think that is what you mean by your comment above |
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pascoe
**Member**
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https://anchor.fm/dissecting-philately
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What I collect: US from 1847-1940
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Post by pascoe on Jan 17, 2020 15:39:50 GMT
For now though and reading about your interest in anatomy, I thought of two Rembrandt paintings both portrayed on the 1968 issues from Togo and are part of my art & artists-on-stamps thematic collection
These are excellent items that I was unaware of. I still need to see if a topical collecting society out there has an "anatomy" checklist. I am certain there is a "medicine" checklist out there. |
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pascoe
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https://anchor.fm/dissecting-philately
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What I collect: US from 1847-1940
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Post by pascoe on Jan 17, 2020 15:41:07 GMT
Glad to see you have the next generation interested in our great hobby. Absolutely, this hobby has something to offer to all ages. Has a bit of a stigma behind it (boring/nerdy). I'm just so glad to see that this is a pursuit that involves analog leisure = no screens!!! |
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pascoe
**Member**
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https://anchor.fm/dissecting-philately
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What I collect: US from 1847-1940
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Post by pascoe on Jan 17, 2020 15:44:07 GMT
Echoing what others have said, I also think it's also great what you are doing with your kids. I tried to get my nephew interested in stamps when he was younger, around age 8, and he took to it initially, but sadly he was shamed for his interest by his former macho stepfather, and he gave it up. Ah, well. Yep, that shaming stigma is strong with some. With everything in life, what's the big "why" behind the collecting. I make it very clear that it's a great way to learn about the world we live in. Of course I think it's way easier with my own daughters in my home because they see me working on stamps and they naturally ask questions and want to be engaged. We head out to the Denver Young Collector's Meeting tomorrow morning put on by the Rocky Mountain Philatelic Library. Always a fun time! |
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pascoe
**Member**
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https://anchor.fm/dissecting-philately
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What I collect: US from 1847-1940
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Post by pascoe on Jan 17, 2020 15:46:00 GMT
Welcome pascoe ! I think I've listened to your podcast in the past! No way! I'm actually not too surprised. I imagine if you have search for philately or stamp collecting on the major podcast platforms (overcast, anchor, iTunes/Apple, Spotify), you'll find very little and perhaps me a handful of others! That's a topic of one of my Dissecting Philately podcast episodes...my favorite philatelic podcasts. |
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WERT
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What I collect: Canada and Provinces
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Post by WERT on Jan 17, 2020 15:48:55 GMT
Welcome
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dorincard
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Posts: 1,450
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 Jan 17, 2020 18:02:15 GMT
Welcome, Mike!
What you could do, among other things, is to create maxicards and cacheted covers with anatomical images, including interesting short text/trivia, all in the image.
Then sharing those images online and offline would be highly educational, and also promotional for philately.
Also, you can discretely add some of your links at the bottom of the maxicard/cover image, under "Designed by Mike..."
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darkormex
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Swinging through Switzerland and getting tied up in Thailand
Posts: 2,145
What I collect: The World...just printing and mounting as I go...call me crazy!
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Post by darkormex on Jan 17, 2020 23:46:35 GMT
Welcome. I will have to check out your podcast. I am a bit of a podcast nut and listen to them a lot when I am working on my stamps.
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mikeclevenger
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Posts: 887
What I collect: Ohio Tax Stamps, Ohio & Georgia Revenues, US Revenues, US FDC's, & Germany Classics
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Post by mikeclevenger on Jan 19, 2020 13:31:56 GMT
Welcome to the Forum. I want a room like yours! Hi Mike, please note, the photo of my oldest daughter is her sitting at a dealer's table at ROMPEX. I think that is what you mean by your comment above Well then, I want a room like that dealers display! LOL. |
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Post by stamptracker on Jan 20, 2020 11:03:46 GMT
Hi Pascoe,
Welcome. I too am a new member (this week in fact). Good luck with your stamp hobby in the family and let us know your secret.
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to a great Forum.
