ed
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Post by ed on May 1, 2021 23:35:17 GMT
Hello everyone,
Happy to be a new member here on the Stamp Forum. I have been collecting since I was in elementary school in the 1970s. My first job, in fact, was working at one of those old time philately stores called The Stamp Chest in Arlington, VA in the early 1980s. I've always collected world stamps, but with a special interest in British Empire and other colonials, as well as wartime and military occupation stamps. Philately was a direct inspiration to my love of geography and history, and so I eventually got my Ph.D. in British history and have become a professional historian. I'm now chief historian of the National Medal of Honor Museum in Arlington, TX. Thanks to my good friend Will Ross for introducing me to the Stamp Forum, and I look forward to participating!
Ed Lengel
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stainlessb
Member 
qaStaHvIS yIn 'ej chep
Posts: 4,638
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 May 2, 2021 1:12:38 GMT
Welcome to TSF ed ! The friendliest forum around! Cheers Stan Northern California |
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Beryllium Guy
Moderator 
Posts: 5,652 
What I collect: Worldwide Stamps 1840-1930
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Post by Beryllium Guy on May 2, 2021 7:19:54 GMT
Welcome to TSF, Ed ( ed), and thanks for a nice intro post. I can also relate to your connection between history, geography, and stamp collecting. Enjoy your time with us! -Chris ( Beryllium Guy)  US expatriate living in the UK |
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vikingeck
Member
Posts: 3,261
What I collect: Samoa, Tobacco theme, Mail in Wartime, anything odd and unusual!
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Post by vikingeck on May 2, 2021 8:22:04 GMT
Hi Ed, welcome. I started a thread here @“postal History is not just Stamps Collecting “ to which I make occasional contributions where a cover comes with a history. Feel free to add to it anytime
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angore
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Posts: 5,331
What I collect: WW, focus on British Empire
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Post by angore on May 2, 2021 10:04:25 GMT
Welcome Ed!
I also collect British Empire.
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hrdoktorx
Member
Posts: 6,588
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 May 2, 2021 10:10:36 GMT
Great introduction,  and  ! We look forward to your shared knowledge and discussions. |
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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 May 2, 2021 11:00:11 GMT
Hi Ed to a great Forum. Jerry B |
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mikeclevenger
Member
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 May 2, 2021 11:14:30 GMT
Good morning Ed. Welcome to the Forum. I hope you enjoy your stay.
Of all the people to join today, I have a question you may be able to answer. I am sending a PM.
Have a great day.
Mike.
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wilford
Member
I also voted. Trying to decide on a topic for my next article.
Posts: 136
What I collect: Courthouses, judges, laws, lawyers. South African Homelands. Rockwell Kent (1939 Christmas Seal)
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Post by wilford on May 2, 2021 18:21:50 GMT
Ed, thanks for the shout out! I agree that this is the friendliest website, with knowledgeable people willing to share their expertise.
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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 May 2, 2021 23:24:51 GMT
Hi
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dorincard
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Posts: 1,447
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 May 3, 2021 0:51:31 GMT
Welcome!
"A tale of two Arlingtons".
Is the one in Texas bigger?
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Post by greaden on May 3, 2021 0:59:53 GMT
Welcome! I was trained in historical sociology, which has shaped my approaches to collecting. I have wondered if I could use the data I have literally collected for an academic paper.
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djcmh
Member
Posts: 768
What I collect: Worldwide
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Post by djcmh on May 3, 2021 15:34:18 GMT
Welcome. I was a grad student at Ohio State working on my history degrees. MA 1996 and was PhD candidate but burned out on academia and did not finish the dissertation. Specialization was Islamic history with focus on late Ottoman and Republican Turkish history.
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Post by dgdecker on May 3, 2021 16:25:58 GMT
Welcome to the Forum, Ed
David
Ottawa, Canada
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rex
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Posts: 1,147
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Post by rex on May 3, 2021 19:20:14 GMT
.....to ...TSF..... ed  ...Ludovico Italy
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cursus
Member
Posts: 1,764
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 May 5, 2021 6:17:39 GMT
to TSF . We look forward for your contributions!
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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 May 9, 2021 2:25:20 GMT
Welcome
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nzstamps
**Member**
Posts: 18
What I collect: Mostly NZ Stamps. But have other stamps I have had for 30+ years.
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Post by nzstamps on May 9, 2021 7:53:52 GMT
I'm new too welcome.
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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 May 10, 2021 20:51:48 GMT
Welcome to the Stamp Forum ed ! |
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napo
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Could I write my introduction here?
Posts: 40
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Post by napo on May 11, 2021 5:02:14 GMT
yes, stamp collecting is really an interesting hobby, because you do not just collect the stamps, but you can also learn a lot of things beyond. Congratulations to you, ed, for your success.
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! We look forward to your shared knowledge and discussions.
...Ludovico
