REL1948
Member 
Posts: 790 
What I collect: 1840-Pre-Decimal, GB and Colonies, 1840 1 penny reds, British Empire Postal History, Switzerland Postal History
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Post by REL1948 on Mar 2, 2021 22:51:37 GMT
I started collecting stamps on Christmas day 1954. My parents gave me one of those boxed beginner kits (Minkus) that included an album, a packet of stamps, a stamp identifier and a set of Flags and Coats of Arms stickers to apply in the appropriate locations in the album. I was addicted.
I've collected United States, Canada, France (and Colonies), Germany (States and Colonies), Great Britain (and Colonies), Austria and Iceland. I've sold most of the collections over the years but currently specialize in the Canadian Large and Small Queen Victoria issues and a study of early colonial Africa (plus the volumes of stamps I've kept just because I like the way they look).
A lifetime interest in World History and local Postal histories ties the hobby together for me. I learn something new every day and look forward to the road ahead with the wonderful people on this site.
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renden
Member
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 Mar 2, 2021 22:54:04 GMT
 to our forum TSF !! You think you are old  René Canada (young puppy !!)
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Mr. H
Member
Member - APS #129381
Posts: 952
What I collect: US, Netherlands, Whatever suits my fancy.
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Post by Mr. H on Mar 2, 2021 22:58:15 GMT
Welcome to the Forum!
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darkormex
Member
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!
Member is Online
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Post by darkormex on Mar 2, 2021 23:01:12 GMT
Welcome from Grand Rapids, MI!
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stainlessb
Member
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 Mar 2, 2021 23:01:48 GMT
welcome to TSF The friendliest forum around!
Cheers
Stan
Northern California
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REL1948
Member
Posts: 790
What I collect: 1840-Pre-Decimal, GB and Colonies, 1840 1 penny reds, British Empire Postal History, Switzerland Postal History
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Post by REL1948 on Mar 2, 2021 23:02:16 GMT
Thank you for the welcome. I should have mentioned that I'm a member of BNAPS too.
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renden
Member
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 Mar 2, 2021 23:18:46 GMT
I am also a BNAPS member as well as an RPSC member - great !!
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zipper
Member
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 Mar 2, 2021 23:20:49 GMT
Hi
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Jerry B
Departed
Rest in Peace
Marietta, Georgia USA
Posts: 1,485
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Post by Jerry B on Mar 3, 2021 6:23:35 GMT
Hi rel1948 to a great Forum. Jerry B |
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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 Mar 3, 2021 7:04:39 GMT
to TSF! You've come to the right place.
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rex
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Posts: 1,216
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Post by rex on Mar 3, 2021 7:39:27 GMT
....to TSF...... REL1948  ...Ludovico Italy What a great start!  
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angore
Member
Posts: 5,699
What I collect: WW, focus on British Empire
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Post by angore on Mar 3, 2021 11:42:20 GMT
Welcome!
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Post by dgdecker on Mar 3, 2021 16:38:43 GMT
Hello and Welcome to the Forum.
David,
Ottawa Canada
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renden
Member
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 Mar 3, 2021 16:47:42 GMT
REL1948Would you have a spare Scott 48 - Sudan Francais (French Sudan) ? for my friend anglobob who requested it René
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bobstew617
Member
Posts: 376
What I collect: Switzerland, Ireland, Scandinavia, Channel Islands, Hong Kong (British Admin), PNG, others...
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Post by bobstew617 on Mar 9, 2021 23:43:53 GMT
Welcome, REL1948 from Orlando. There are a lot of great people and resources here at TSF!! BOB |
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Post by iswscwebmaster on Mar 11, 2021 13:45:12 GMT
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polarbear
Member
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 Mar 12, 2021 0:03:30 GMT
Hello! to The Stamp Forum!  |
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Beryllium Guy
Moderator 
Posts: 5,912
What I collect: Worldwide Stamps 1840-1930
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Post by Beryllium Guy on Mar 12, 2021 22:45:40 GMT
Welcome to TSF, REL1948 .... it's good to have you with us! My stamp collecting story also started on a Christmas Day long ago, although mine was about a decade or so after yours. Collecting in my youth was just so enthralling. I can remember reading the ads in the back of Boys' Life magazine where you could get 100 stamps for 10¢ from stamp companies who would send approvals. I really like your avatar, by the way, and hope that perhaps I will add one of those beautiful £1 giraffes to my collection one day. Congratulations on yours! Enjoy your time with us, -Chris ( Beryllium Guy )  US expatriate living in Oxford, UK P.S. I lived in Royal Oak, MI back in 1990-91, so not all that far from Utica. |
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philatelia
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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 Mar 13, 2021 8:49:45 GMT
Welcome from a Gal from Kalamazoo!
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mikeclevenger
Member
Inactive
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 Mar 14, 2021 10:44:21 GMT
Welcome to the Forum. Enjoy your stay.
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ameis33
Member
What's in a name? That which we call a rose, by any other name would smell as sweet
Posts: 546
What I collect: Poland and Italy Republic
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Post by ameis33 on Mar 14, 2021 14:55:16 GMT
Welcome to the Forum, where you can speak about stamps, but also about how to have a cup of coffee... |
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to our forum TSF !!
...Ludovico
