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Post by michael on Apr 23, 2020 17:51:21 GMT
I have been a member of 3 stamp forums. The first was not very friendly. The second (The GOMC) was good but has now gone. I see there are some ex members here so hi to those who remember me! The third, well 50 posts in 9 years says it all. I have a good collection of mint stamps from Great Britain and the South Atlantic Islands mostly collected from 1980 until 2000 when I stopped my new issue services. Looking ahead to retirement I started searching for a challenging and rewarding theme/country. In 2012, I found it (a long story) and now collect stamps and other things associated with the UK based printers Perkins, Bacon & Co. Ltd. They of course printed the Penny Black in 1840 and many of the classic British Colonial stamps. They went into liquidation in 1935.
It is challenging in that there are no printed or online catalogues or printed albums of their stamps, everything has had to be researched which I really enjoy. Rewarding, in that hopefully one day I might be able to make it available to other collectors in some way.
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philatelia
Member 
Captain Jack - my best kiloware find ever!
Posts: 3,655
What I collect: Ireland, Japan, Scandy, USA, Venezuela, Vatican, Bermuda, Austria
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Post by philatelia on Apr 23, 2020 17:57:32 GMT
Welcome to the friendliest forum! Delighted to have you join us.  Your collecting interest is very interesting - sounds like a fun challenge. |
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stainlessb
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qaStaHvIS yIn 'ej chep
Posts: 4,906
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 Apr 23, 2020 17:59:18 GMT
Welcome michael to the friendliest stamp form around Anything Queen Victoria is just fine with me! Enjoy your time here and do post often! |
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guyana1230
Member
Posts: 373 
What I collect: GUYANA, Surinam, British Commonwealth, Aland, Denmark Finland, Iceland, Japan, Norway, Sweden, USA, Scout Posts, Cinderellas
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Post by guyana1230 on Apr 23, 2020 18:23:03 GMT
Welcome neighbour, I live in costa del Bournemouth in Dorset (was Hampshire when I first lived here), I moved a whole 30 miles from Shirley in Southampton, may go back there when I finally retire.
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anglobob
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Posts: 2,602
What I collect: France and French Colonies,French cinderellas British Commonwealth QE2
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Post by anglobob on Apr 23, 2020 18:36:11 GMT
Welcome....definitely the friendliest stamp group !!!!
Anglobob
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daveg28
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Posts: 1,062
What I collect: U.S., Canada, Great Britain & Commonwealth, France (esp. 1950-80), DDR, USSR
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Post by daveg28 on Apr 23, 2020 18:38:32 GMT
Welcome, michael! I bet I can take a pretty good guess as to which was the unfriendly forum. You'll like it here, I think. I have a burgeoning collection of Great Britain, and I'm having fun starting to fill that window you mentioned (1980-2000), and beyond.
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jpotx113
Member
Posts: 460
What I collect: USA, Germany, Croatia, Slovenia, Machins, misc. WW
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Post by jpotx113 on Apr 23, 2020 18:49:59 GMT
Welcome to the club!
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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 Apr 23, 2020 18:56:57 GMT
Welcome michael from another Michael who is now a Bus !! (Has been for years actually, and mostly late) I was also on the GOMC. What was your name there ? You are sure to like it here, lots of nice folk and some great info and pics. So don't waste time, get posting. If you have any problems, please don't hesitate to ask. Happy Collecting, Londonbus1 |
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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 Apr 23, 2020 19:20:57 GMT
Hi.
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angore
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Posts: 5,699
What I collect: WW, focus on British Empire
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Post by angore on Apr 23, 2020 19:39:06 GMT
Welcome !!
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renden
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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 Apr 23, 2020 19:56:08 GMT
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rex
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Posts: 1,216
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Post by rex on Apr 23, 2020 20:07:03 GMT
.....on board michael
 ..Ludovico Italy
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darkormex
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Swinging through Switzerland and getting tied up in Thailand
Posts: 2,197
What I collect: The World...just printing and mounting as I go...call me crazy!
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Post by darkormex on Apr 23, 2020 20:29:45 GMT
Welcome.
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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 Apr 23, 2020 20:56:25 GMT
Welcome to TSF, michael! I am a US expatriate living and working in the UK since last October. With your previous stamp forum experiences in mind, I hope that you will find a new home here on TSF and enjoy your time with us! All the Best, Chris (aka Beryllium Guy)  |
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hrdoktorx
Member
Posts: 7,215
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 Apr 23, 2020 21:04:04 GMT
to TSF! This is definitely a friendly place for online collectors. You'll be well here.
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coastwatcher
Departed
Rest in Peace
Kentucky, USA
Posts: 506
What I collect: Currently focusing on US and possessions
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Post by coastwatcher on Apr 23, 2020 21:21:48 GMT
to TSF michael! Hopefully, it won’t take you 9 years to make 50 posts here! 
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Post by michael on Apr 24, 2020 8:09:26 GMT
Thanks for the very warm welcome. Londonbus1 I can't remember! probably Mike. Do you have the Mauritius L.P.E. stamps yet?
@guyana Yes, within the new BCP area. Now I'm going to work out how to post an image and find out what the Shoutbox is.... |
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Londonbus1
Moderator
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 Apr 24, 2020 8:46:09 GMT
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cjoprey
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Scanning stamps for my website...
Posts: 1,504
What I collect: Belgium (predominantly), British Commonwealth (older ones), WW (whatever comes my way...)
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Post by cjoprey on Apr 24, 2020 8:47:08 GMT
Welcome from Suffolk michael! I really like the idea of your collection, with focusing on a single printer... I look forward to seeing some more information as you join in on the forum! |
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Post by sherro on Apr 24, 2020 8:47:33 GMT
Michael, sadly the founders of the GOMC passed away in fairly quick succession. The only person who can access the database is now in a nursing home and not being helpful. I was GOMC6 (sherro, globalphilately)
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Jerry B
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Rest in Peace
Marietta, Georgia USA
Posts: 1,485
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Post by Jerry B on Apr 24, 2020 10:15:50 GMT
Hi michael to a great Forum. Jerry B |
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blaamand
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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 Apr 24, 2020 12:55:40 GMT
Welcome! The plan for your retirement sounds most interesting  You could need a century to do that study, so it will keep you busy. This is a great place, hope you will visit often and post a lot. Don't be shy to share "the mess" on your desk at any given time  Jon |
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Post by dgdecker on Apr 24, 2020 19:35:18 GMT
Greetings from Ottawa, Canada
welcome to the Forum. Your area of interest sounds intriguing.
david
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..Ludovico
You could need a century to do that study, so it will keep you busy.
