dave
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Post by dave on Nov 4, 2021 13:57:28 GMT
Hi there
I would just like to introduce myself. I am based in Scotland near Aberdeen and have been collecting on and off (more off than on for the last 20 years) for approx 46 years since I started aged 7. I am semi retired and intend to fully retire in the not too distant future and I am looking to properly quantify my collection of Cape of Good Hope triangles and penny blacks, especially the capes. My collection is more a life time (so far) of collecting stamps and not as much sorting them so I intend to focus on figuring out what I have and do not have, to enhance my collection. Any collaboration especially on the cape collection, I would like to develop with like minded collectors. My cape collection is quite considerable at least in terms of numbers..quality still has to be established. My knowledge is limited on the subject but I am a keen learner. Any help with cataloging I would be very appreciate of. Dave
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REL1948
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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 Nov 4, 2021 14:25:08 GMT
Welcome to the Forum dave. You've definitely landed on fertile ground for your interests. We have a wonderful group of members here who regularly discuss the Cape triangles in great depth. One of our admins (Beryllium Guy) has a lot of experience and knowledge in this area, I'm sure you will meet him.
I'm just getting into the line engraved issues and have so much to learn. I'm really looking forward to anything you might share from your collection and experience.
It's starting to feel like a gathering of the philatelic Clans  . We've just welcomed another Scot to the Forum this week (zepp).
Rob
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Mr. H
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Member - APS #129381
Posts: 952
What I collect: US, Netherlands, Whatever suits my fancy.
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Post by Mr. H on Nov 4, 2021 14:51:24 GMT
Welcome to the Forum!
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dave
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Post by dave on Nov 4, 2021 15:10:44 GMT
Thanks for welcoming me guys. I will in due course upload some scans of my cape collection as it may be of interest to some of you. It is very roughly laid out on stock pages as it has not really had any sorting over the years. That is the plan for retirement.
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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 Nov 4, 2021 15:34:36 GMT
Welcome!
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renden
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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 Nov 4, 2021 15:36:50 GMT
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rex
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Posts: 1,216
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Post by rex on Nov 4, 2021 15:47:27 GMT
 ....to ....TSF..... dave  ....Ludovico Italy Fascinating collection of the Cape triangles, congratulations.
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Post by dgdecker on Nov 4, 2021 18:08:35 GMT
Welcome to the Forum, Dave
David
Ottawa, Canada
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Post by biglavalamp on Nov 4, 2021 19:33:11 GMT
Hi Dave
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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 Nov 5, 2021 10:37:53 GMT
Welcome!!
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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 Nov 5, 2021 11:04:40 GMT
Yes indeed, welcome to TSF, dave ! It's good to have you with us. Alex ( vikingeck ) had tipped me off about your Cape triangle collection, so I am especially glad to have you join us, as those are a special collecting interest of mine that I have been studying fairly intensively over the past couple of years. I am still learning, to be sure, but there is also much that I can share about what I have already learned. Thanks also to Rob ( REL1948 ) for your kind words in this regard. I look forward to seeing some images from your collection for discussion whenever you are ready! If you have any questions about posting images on TSF, please feel free to PM me. Enjoy your time with us! -Chris ( Beryllium Guy )  |
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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 Nov 5, 2021 11:24:53 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 Nov 5, 2021 15:42:17 GMT
Hi
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Jerry B
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Rest in Peace
Marietta, Georgia USA
Posts: 1,485
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Post by Jerry B on Nov 6, 2021 9:59:49 GMT
Hi dave to a great Forum. Jerry B |
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hrdoktorx
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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 Nov 6, 2021 12:15:11 GMT
to TSF! We're sure you'll find much of interest here and look forward to your further contributions.
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. We've just welcomed another Scot to the Forum this week (zepp).
....Ludovico
