elderstamps
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Stamp and Postal History Collector
Posts: 31 
What I collect: Venezuela and Aeronautic
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Post by elderstamps on Jan 21, 2021 16:14:26 GMT
Hi,
I found this site looking for some information over Venezuela stamps.
I started collecting stamps at age of 10 in my hometown in Venezuela; an Italian classmate introduced me to the hobby and was fascinated. I started with my father’s piled of QSL (radio amateur contacts postcards) mostly from Caribbean, Latin American countries and my school contacts with friend with European relatives, facilitate me several more from Italy, Spain and Portugal. But sadly, I did not had access to philatelic info or a club.
I left the hobby by end 80’s. Around five years ago I found my old collection and decided to back in… but, specialized in Venezuelan stamps. First, started collection stamps series; but, soon extended to IXX and early XX century issues, revenue, cancellation, mints, proof, cinderella, perfins, covers, postcards, forgeries, postal history, bibliography, etc. But still I have several stocks with Canadian, US, Germany, Latin American and topicals.
My, interest also is linked to my passion for the history. I’m fluent in Spanish and that provide me access to literature in that language. Almost 20 years ago we moved to Canada, now I in Calgary Alberta. I’m CPS (Calgary Philatelic Society) member, but here is difficult to find Venezuelan stamps and I don’t know any other collector with the same interest in the country; so, I used the web to be in contact with few others specialized collectors.
Saludos,
elderstamps (Humberto)
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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 21, 2021 16:48:57 GMT
 to TSF! We hope you enjoy your time here us, and enrich the discussions with your posts and questions!
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renden
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Posts: 8,710
What I collect: World W collector with ++ interests in BNA (Canada etc) and USA
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Post by renden on Jan 21, 2021 17:09:21 GMT
Welcome to the Forum elderstamps and nice to meet a South American collector (Venezuela) who lives in Canada !! I used to collect that Country as a WW collector but am trying to be more choosy now with what interests me. I do have some in a Vario Binder I received from a friend but they will eventually go. René Canada |
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polarbear
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Posts: 585 
What I collect: Canada Used to 2015, revenues, perfins. Newfoundland, St. Pierre & Miquelon, Worldwide textiles/handwork and Christmas.
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Post by polarbear on Jan 21, 2021 17:22:38 GMT
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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 21, 2021 17:39:08 GMT
Welcome!
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wakeybluenose
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Mostly harmless!
Posts: 279
What I collect: GB to 2000 (but definitives to date) / Ireland to 2000 / General WW classics & definitives / ASFEC / SciFi & Fantasy Literature / Local History
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Post by wakeybluenose on Jan 21, 2021 18:01:14 GMT
Welcome to the forum Humberto!
Kevin in London
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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 21, 2021 18:29:21 GMT
Welcome
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stainlessb
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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 21, 2021 18:49:44 GMT
welcome elderstamps to TSF! Cheers Stan Northern California |
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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 21, 2021 18:53:47 GMT
Hi
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rex
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Post by rex on Jan 21, 2021 19:57:25 GMT
....to TSF......Humberto..... elderstamps See what happens to hang out with Italians...  ....Ludovico Italy
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Post by dgdecker on Jan 21, 2021 20:09:16 GMT
Welcome the the Forum, elderstamps!
David,
Ottawa
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brightonpete
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Post by brightonpete on Jan 21, 2021 20:17:24 GMT
Welcome to the forum, Humberto ( elderstamps) I hope you find what you are looking for here. |
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guilloutran
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Colllecting France
Posts: 202
What I collect: Western Europe (pre-Euro), France and colonies (pre-1995), United States and Canada (pre-1980, engraved ->2000), British colonies and United Kingdom (engrave to 2000)
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Post by guilloutran on Jan 22, 2021 11:41:06 GMT
Welcome from France!
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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 22, 2021 20:50:17 GMT
Hi Humberto! elderstamps - I collect Venezuela! I only collect about 20 countries and Venezuela is my only South/Central American collection. I became interested in Venezuela after spending time there around 1970 during the Golden years. My sister married a Venezuelan she met at University and I visited for two summers. At the time, she lived on the llanos north of Ciudad Bolivar in San Tome. My brother in law worked for Mene Grande as the national head of Security. I have also had a tough time finding ANY Venezuelan after 1980, especially postally used. I try to find a MNH and a used copy for each issue as best I can. To me, the most fun part of Venezuelan philately are the early issues, forgeries, and all of the errors and imperfs that can often be found for very low prices. Also the early engravings - especially the American Bank Note issues - are beautiful. I'm so glad that you joined our group! We have another member who wrote a book, and me and several others who share your interest. terri aka philatelia (Theresa Young) in East Florida |
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Mr. H
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What I collect: US, Netherlands, Whatever suits my fancy.
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Post by Mr. H on Jan 22, 2021 22:30:42 GMT
Welcome to the Forum!
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elderstamps
**Member**
Stamp and Postal History Collector
Posts: 31
What I collect: Venezuela and Aeronautic
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Post by elderstamps on Jan 23, 2021 5:38:51 GMT
Hi Humberto! elderstamps - I collect Venezuela! I only collect about 20 countries and Venezuela is my only South/Central American collection. I became interested in Venezuela after spending time there around 1970 during the Golden years. My sister married a Venezuelan she met at University and I visited for two summers. At the time, she lived on the llanos north of Ciudad Bolivar in San Tome. My brother in law worked for Mene Grande as the national head of Security. I have also had a tough time finding ANY Venezuelan after 1980, especially postally used. I try to find a MNH and a used copy for each issue as best I can. To me, the most fun part of Venezuelan philately are the early issues, forgeries, and all of the errors and imperfs that can often be found for very low prices. Also the early engravings - especially the American Bank Note issues - are beautiful. I'm so glad that you joined our group! We have another member who wrote a book, and me and several others who share your interest. terri aka philatelia (Theresa Young) in East Florida Hi philatelia, I know Will. I have his book and we are in contact! |
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Jerry B
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Post by Jerry B on Jan 23, 2021 8:17:07 GMT
Hola Humberto to a great forum. I also collect Venezuela. My wife is from Tunja, Boyaca and Bogota, so my primary collection is Colombia. However, I expanded to Gran Colombia: Colombia, Ecuador and Venezuela. Where did you live in Venezuela? I am sure you know the site ASOFILCA. There was a collector here, Williams Castillo from Caracas, who specialized in ESCUELAS. However, I haven't heard from him in a while. If you wish, you can download my tables for Venezuela: Venezuela . I worked part time for a stamp dealer and the tables were created for the store. All the World-Wide tables are at: StampRefs
The only condition for using the table(s) is that they may not be published as there are no permissions to use the catalog numbers. There are some Latin America collectors in the Forum but only a few South America collectors. You can always contact me via the Forum Personal Message (PM) facility. Jerry B |
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Ryan
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Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Posts: 2,720
What I collect: If I have a catalogue for it, I collect it. And I have many catalogues ....
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Post by Ryan on Jan 24, 2021 8:24:04 GMT
Hello Humberto - welcome from another collector from Calgary! (Although I'm not a collector of specialized Venezuela stamps, I'm just a regular worldwide kind of collector ...)
Ryan
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Beryllium Guy
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What I collect: Worldwide Stamps 1840-1930
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Post by Beryllium Guy on Jan 24, 2021 9:44:59 GMT
Welcome to TSF, Humberto ( elderstamps)! I am a WW classics collector, so I have some Venezuela, but I have never studied it closely, so perhaps under your inspiration, I will start to do something with it. Enjoy your time with us! -Chris ( Beryllium Guy)  |
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elderstamps
**Member**
Stamp and Postal History Collector
Posts: 31
What I collect: Venezuela and Aeronautic
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Post by elderstamps on Jan 24, 2021 17:34:45 GMT
Hola Humberto to a great forum. I also collect Venezuela. My wife is from Tunja, Boyaca and Bogota, so my primary collection is Colombia. However, I expanded to Gran Colombia: Colombia, Ecuador and Venezuela. Where did you live in Venezuela? I am sure you know the site ASOFILCA. There was a collector here, Williams Castillo from Caracas, who specialized in ESCUELAS. However, I haven't heard from him in a while. If you wish, you can download my tables for Venezuela: Venezuela . I worked part time for a stamp dealer and the tables were created for the store. All the World-Wide tables are at: StampRefs
The only condition for using the table(s) is that they may not be published as there are no permissions to use the catalog numbers. There are some Latin America collectors in the Forum but only a few South America collectors. You can always contact me via the Forum Personal Message (PM) facility. Jerry B Hi Jerry, Thanks for the links. Of course, I know ASOFILCA and I'm in contact with W. Castillo and other specialized collectors. Also, I have several bibliographic and catalogues (mostly in spanish) and extensive collection of Caracas Philatelic club magazine since early 60's. HA |
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stanley64
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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 25, 2021 9:19:39 GMT
Welcome to TSF Humberto ( elderstamps), glad you found us :-) Enjoy you time here and I look forward seeing some of your material, hearing a tale or two and perhaps even learning something new, e.g. Venezuelan Railway cancels.
Pull up a chair, there is plenty of room...
Happy collecting! |
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cjoprey
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Scanning stamps for my website...
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What I collect: Belgium (predominantly), British Commonwealth (older ones), WW (whatever comes my way...)
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Post by cjoprey on Feb 3, 2021 18:46:48 GMT
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to TSF! We hope you enjoy your time here us, and enrich the discussions with your posts and questions!
....Ludovico
