philly
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Post by philly on Aug 19, 2020 8:08:35 GMT
Hi,
Just wanted to write a little something about myself.
My name is Phil, and I’m from England.
I started collecting stamps as a child, with help from my gran who was also a keen collector.
Fast forward 30 years, and 1 lockdown I started to get back into collecting.
With the aid of the internet it has become easier to find and buy stamps now.
I only collect British stamps, loose, but my real passion are First Day Covers. And with the passing of my gran this year through the awful COVID-19 I inherited my grans stamps. Now I’m collecting for the both of us.
So hello everyone out there!!
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cursus
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Posts: 2,011 
What I collect: Catalan Cinderellas. Used Switzerland, UK, Scandinavia, Germany & Austria. Postal History of Barcelona & Estonia. Catalonia pictorial postmarks.
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Post by cursus on Aug 19, 2020 8:20:18 GMT
Welcome to TSF, Phil. I hope you'll enjoy your time here. I also collect UK and enjoy covers.
Joan
Catalonia
Europe
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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 Aug 19, 2020 8:47:59 GMT
Welcome from East Anglia Phil ( philly) - I'm just getting round to sorting my UK stamps myself. Look forward to seeing some of your collection on 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 Aug 19, 2020 9:04:35 GMT
Welcome to the Forum.
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rex
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Post by rex on Aug 19, 2020 9:59:25 GMT
 ..... to TSF Phil .... philly ... I love british stamps.  .....Ludovico Italy
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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 Aug 19, 2020 11:33:46 GMT
Yes indeed, welcome Phil ( philly) from an American living in Oxfordshire! If you don't mind my asking, whereabouts in England are you? Anyway, looking forward to seeing some posts of your favourite material! Enjoy your time with us, -Chris (aka Beryllium Guy)  |
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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 Aug 19, 2020 14:00:43 GMT
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tomiseksj
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Woodbridge, Virginia, USA
Posts: 6,385
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 Aug 19, 2020 14:39:06 GMT
Phil, Welcome to our Forum! If you have questions or encounter problems, send me a message and I'll try to help. Your status has been adjusted to allow you to begin posting elsewhere so please don't hesitate to do so. |
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brightonpete
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Post by brightonpete on Aug 19, 2020 14:51:53 GMT
to the forum, philly! Sorry to hear of your Gran's passing. Good to read you are collecting for both now! Lots of info can be had here, & all q's answered.
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Londonbus1
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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 Aug 19, 2020 16:08:31 GMT
Welcome Phil ( philly ! Another Brit on board...Yay!! If you have any questions please don't hesitate to ask. I once collected Great Britain and have many attractive First Day Covers. Have fun and Happy Collecting. Londonbus1 |
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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 Aug 19, 2020 16:32:12 GMT
Hello and welcome here !
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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 Aug 19, 2020 16:37:19 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 Aug 19, 2020 19:00:28 GMT
Hi
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philly
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Post by philly on Aug 19, 2020 22:37:40 GMT
i I’m in Exeter. Devon. So not that far away. FDC’s are my passion, but now a days they are so expensive! |
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philly
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Post by philly on Aug 19, 2020 22:39:17 GMT
Do you have many FDC’s after 2017? It’s just nice talking to stamp people!!!! 😊 |
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philly
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Post by philly on Aug 19, 2020 22:43:35 GMT
Wow!!
I can’t believe the response from people!
I’m not on here to sell, let’s put that straight. I’m here to talk stamps and add to my collection.
My dream is to complete the GB first day cover scene!!!
That’s right, 1924 to present. I’ve combined my grans and my collection to create a mega collection! And in her honour, I want to be able to complete it all 😊
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philly
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Post by philly on Aug 19, 2020 22:49:48 GMT
Thank you for all the wonderful response from you all.
As I’ve said, I’m here to collect, and talk stamps!!
My dream is from my gran who wanted every FDC.
(GB) not possible!!! 😂
But I will try.
It’s just nice collecting again, looking again. Seeing what stamps go for on eBay, and joining in the bidding.
Stamps now are so accessible because of the internet and such places like eBay. I used to have to go every month to my local civic hall to buy what I could afford!!
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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 Aug 20, 2020 0:02:30 GMT
Welcome to the group
I used to have a huge FDC collection which I had to sell when I moved to Ecuador.I am still very interested in covers and hope to see some of your covers and answewr any questions you might have.
Anglobob
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Post by dgdecker on Aug 20, 2020 1:24:57 GMT
Greetings from Ottawa, Canada,
Welcome to the Forum.
David
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dorincard
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Posts: 1,623
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 Aug 20, 2020 3:27:53 GMT
Welcome!
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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 Aug 20, 2020 4:15:33 GMT
Do you have many FDC’s after 2017? It’s just nice talking to stamp people!!!! 😊 I don't actively collect FDC'S but I do have a few from different countries, but not anything after 2017 |
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Jerry B
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Post by Jerry B on Aug 20, 2020 9:37:14 GMT
Hi philly to a great Forum. Jerry B |
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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 Aug 21, 2020 11:40:17 GMT
Welcome
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Post by stampcollector on Aug 25, 2020 11:27:57 GMT
to TSF
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bobstew617
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What I collect: Switzerland, Ireland, Scandinavia, Channel Islands, Hong Kong (British Admin), PNG, others...
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Post by bobstew617 on Aug 25, 2020 11:34:29 GMT
Welcome, philly, to TSF! My GB collecting interests are mainly confined to Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland. I will be interested in seeing some of your British FDCs. There are lots of great people on this forum, have fun!! BOB in Orlando |
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..... to TSF Phil ....
.....Ludovico
