onyks
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What I collect: Europe general- also Israel - Plating the first engraved GB stamps- Black, Blue and Red - Searching one stamp from odd places in the world.
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Post by onyks on Sept 2, 2021 14:45:04 GMT
Hello- I need an advice- is there a reliable certificate issuer for GB stamps? I have found a couple of the internet , but have either a negative answer "we do not issue certificates" or ignorance. I collect and plate the first issues and need to certificate 2 rare plates I apparently have found. I am not from GB myself...please send me an advice if you can!   |
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Beryllium Guy
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Post by Beryllium Guy on Sept 2, 2021 20:47:27 GMT
Thanks for your post, onyks . Personally, I would think that the Royal Philatelic Society London (RPSL) would be the best bet: www.rpsl.org.uk/language/en-US/ContactThe email address for "expertisation" would be what you want, I would think. They are able to examine stamps and issue certificates. Can others suggest alternatives? Alex ( vikingeck ) or Graham ( thegubman ) or daniel or michael or Chris ( cjoprey ) or Michael ( Londonbus1 ) or others more knowledgeable in GB stamps than I am? |
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vikingeck
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What I collect: Samoa, Tobacco theme, Mail in Wartime, anything odd and unusual!
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Post by vikingeck on Sept 2, 2021 21:17:47 GMT
If you know the plate then the Royal will confirm with a certificate. The other acceptable GB certificate is Brandon.
I have also great respect for Bill Barrell a major UK dealer in penny reds, but do not know if he does certificates .
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stainlessb
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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 Sept 2, 2021 23:16:20 GMT
onyks out of curisity what plate do you believe this stamp to be? Thanks Stan
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onyks
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What I collect: Europe general- also Israel - Plating the first engraved GB stamps- Black, Blue and Red - Searching one stamp from odd places in the world.
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Post by onyks on Sept 4, 2021 4:33:25 GMT
I believe this stamp to be plate 53- the colour is as described, the check letters match (i have maybe checked this for an hour or so) - notice the small "rucksack" or lump on the C:
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onyks
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What I collect: Europe general- also Israel - Plating the first engraved GB stamps- Black, Blue and Red - Searching one stamp from odd places in the world.
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Post by onyks on Sept 4, 2021 4:51:14 GMT
Thank you all for the thumbs up- I contacted David Brandon, but negative answer- I have now contacted the RPSL. I try to upload the image here but I get an error message about login - apparently I have no username or e-post address here, even if I am logged in already. Maybe something is wrong with the service? I have the sample for plate 53, but cant upload it. Plate 53 is a very rare plate, apparently only 60 stamps excist from this plate, I have also a letter with a non-perf. plate 177 to be looked at-
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Post by michael on Sept 4, 2021 6:49:53 GMT
The following UK dealer offers plating CDs and also a plating service.
There is also a specialist UK line engraved forum (Mulready Forum) you could try for which the above dealer is a member.
This is a private forum so you would have to email them your details before you can join.
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Post by Admin on Sept 4, 2021 12:38:44 GMT
... I try to upload the image here but I get an error message about login - apparently I have no username or e-post address here, even if I am logged in already. Maybe something is wrong with the service? ... There is nothing wrong with the service. The information in this thread will explain why you received the error message. |
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Post by thegubman on Sept 19, 2021 11:02:26 GMT
I can thoroughly recommend Sturminster stamps (Martin Jenkinson) he is a plating specialist and top guy, so the advise from Michael above is very good. Regards Graham
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