Londonbus1
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Cinderella Stamp Club Member 3059
Posts: 5,064 
What I collect: Wonderland; 1912 Jubilee International Stamp Exhibition, London ('Ideal' Stamp, ephemera); French Cinderellas with an emphasis on Poster Stamps; Israel and Palestine Cinderellas ; Jewish National Fund Stamps, Labels and Tags; London 2010, A Festival of Stamps (anything); South Africa 1937 Coronation issue of KGVI, singles or bi-lingual pairs.
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Post by Londonbus1 on Nov 15, 2021 14:54:39 GMT
I have just heard that Robert ( WERT) passed away yesterday suddenly from a heart attack. May he Rest in Peace and my condolences go to his family and friends. He was a special guy for any Stamp forum and flyspecking will never be the same. Londonbus1  |
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REL1948
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Posts: 773
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 15, 2021 15:03:33 GMT
OMG What a shock. I will truly miss (WERT) his posts and comments. My condolences to Roberts family.
Sad Day,
Rob
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vikingeck
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Posts: 3,546
What I collect: Samoa, Tobacco theme, Mail in Wartime, anything odd and unusual!
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Post by vikingeck on Nov 15, 2021 15:15:52 GMT
Such a shock. We will miss him greatly. His flyspecking was studious, meticulous , maybe even an obsession,
He and I did not always agree on identification , but always amicably. Condolences to his family .
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stainlessb
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qaStaHvIS yIn 'ej chep
Posts: 4,903
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 Nov 15, 2021 15:18:37 GMT
very sad news indeed!
How quickly life changes
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rex
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Posts: 1,216
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Post by rex on Nov 15, 2021 15:25:51 GMT
Deeply sorry for this sad news. My deepest condolences to the family.
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JeffS
Member
Posts: 2,837
What I collect: Oranges Philately, US Slogan Cancels, Cape of Good Hope Triangulars, and Texas poster stamps and cinderellas
Member is Online
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Post by JeffS on Nov 15, 2021 15:33:08 GMT
So sad to hear. He was indeed an enthusiastic collector.
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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 Nov 15, 2021 15:41:39 GMT
Hi
Condolences to his family. So Sad.
Jerry B
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daveg28
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Posts: 1,062
What I collect: U.S., Canada, Great Britain & Commonwealth, France (esp. 1950-80), DDR, USSR
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Post by daveg28 on Nov 15, 2021 15:49:57 GMT
Sorry to hear. Enjoyed his contributions to the forum.
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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 15, 2021 16:03:11 GMT
I am so sorry - not good news today for the Stamp world - he taught me a lot, as a personal friend, in Canadian varieties - He contributed to our Unitrade Canada Secialized catalog and had many contacts. We will miss him René |
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wakeybluenose
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Mostly harmless!
Posts: 311
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 Nov 15, 2021 16:12:48 GMT
Sad news indeed - I didn't know Robert but appreciated his enthusiasm on this board. Condolences to his family and all who knew him on here. Life is so fragile.
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Post by michael on Nov 15, 2021 16:47:37 GMT
So sad to hear this, will miss his contribution to this forum especially the flyspecking.
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hdm1950
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Posts: 1,886
What I collect: I collect world wide up to 1965 with several specialty albums added due to volume of material I have acquired. At this point I am focused on Canada and British America. I am always on the lookout for stamps and covers with postmarks from communities in Queens County, Nova Scotia. I do list various goods including stamps occasionally on eBay as hdm50
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Post by hdm1950 on Nov 15, 2021 16:51:43 GMT
I am a relatively new member of the forum but I soon recognized that Robert @wert was one of the major heart beats of the group full of interesting comments on many threads. His passion will be sadly missed. My condolences to his family and friends. Hugh
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anglobob
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Posts: 2,602
What I collect: France and French Colonies,French cinderellas British Commonwealth QE2
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Post by anglobob on Nov 15, 2021 17:26:43 GMT
Very sad news.My condolences to family and friends.
Anglobob
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tobben63
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Stamp eat sleep repeat
Posts: 1,874
What I collect: I collect to much, world wide!
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Post by tobben63 on Nov 15, 2021 17:35:22 GMT
Very sad, my condolences to the family.
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stanley64
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Posts: 1,978
What I collect: Canada, USA, Netherlands, Portugal & Colonies, Antarctic Territories and anything that catches my eye...
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Post by stanley64 on Nov 15, 2021 19:11:08 GMT
We are born, we live and we die; that's life. Still, sadness, and his keenness for all things philately will be missed...
Robert Coulson, aka WERT, Rest in Peace. |
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chrischross
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Inactive
Posts: 206
What I collect: France, French Africa, FSAT, French Polynesia
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Post by chrischross on Nov 15, 2021 19:28:56 GMT
This is terrible news, condolences to his family and friends.
What a loss for the online philatelic community as well. He was so wonderful with sharing knowledge, and will truly be missed.
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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 15, 2021 19:34:42 GMT
Gone but not forgotten...
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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 15, 2021 21:17:54 GMT
Honestly this is a bit of an unwelcome surprise. My condolences to his friends and family.
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blaamand
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Currently creating custom pages until 1940.
Posts: 1,459
What I collect: Worldwide - Stamps and Postmarks - not enough time...
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Post by blaamand on Nov 15, 2021 21:29:15 GMT
This is a very sad day. I will remember Robert as a very knowledgable, friendly and not least very helpful man. He helped me on many occasions and sent me lots of study material and quality references for Canadian philately and postmarks, just as he was helpful and an inspiration for so many others. My condolences to his family and friends - RIP Rob.
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tomiseksj
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Woodbridge, Virginia, USA
Posts: 6,385
What I collect: Worldwide stamps/covers, Cinderellas, Ohio Prepaid Sales Tax Receipts, U.S. WWII Ration ephemera
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Post by tomiseksj on Nov 15, 2021 23:18:03 GMT
A sad day for his family and our Forum. Robert will be missed.
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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 15, 2021 23:22:26 GMT
My condolences to his family and friends. He was a very active participant on the Forum and will be missed.
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khj
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Posts: 1,524
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Post by khj on Nov 16, 2021 0:45:27 GMT
 My condolences to his family. His many past contributions to TSF will be treasured, but he will be deeply missed.
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kasvik
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Posts: 606
What I collect: Cancels mostly, especially Sweden Gävle and Lidingö, Switzerland Geneva, Germany Pforzheim
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Post by kasvik on Nov 16, 2021 1:52:01 GMT
Good gracious. The news about Robert is very affecting, sobering. We've lost a great deal, a friend and a guide.
Londonbus1 thanks for sharing.
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Post by smauggie on Nov 16, 2021 5:07:29 GMT
He was a gentle kind soul with a sense of humor. He will be missed. Condolences to family and friends.
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djcmh
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Posts: 794
What I collect: Worldwide
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Post by djcmh on Nov 16, 2021 5:40:11 GMT
very sad news, condolences to his family and friends.
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DK
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Posts: 1,532
What I collect: Classic NZ, Closed NZ Post Offices, New Zealand Postal History, Classic Br. Empire, Pacific Islands, France
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Post by DK on Nov 16, 2021 5:57:13 GMT
RIP Robert
Condolences to all your family & friends.
You will be missed
Dave
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hrdoktorx
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Posts: 7,213
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 16, 2021 6:14:34 GMT
Very sad news indeed. He will be sorely missed. I always enjoyed his posts. My condolences to his friends and family.
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ameis33
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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 Nov 16, 2021 8:34:40 GMT
Few words but a lot of content, I remember him this way
Good bye
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norsten
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Posts: 204
What I collect: Definitives from Western Europe, Swedish postmarks
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Post by norsten on Nov 16, 2021 9:11:31 GMT
This is indeed sad news. His postings was always interesting, not only the flyspecking, but also his recommendations of open-source software for philatelic use. My condolences to his family and friends
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angore
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Posts: 5,697
What I collect: WW, focus on British Empire
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Post by angore on Nov 16, 2021 11:06:31 GMT
Very sad. RIP.
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