stanley64
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Post by stanley64 on Dec 4, 2021 11:04:19 GMT
For a moment of distraction, how many of these questions can you answer:
Which country is said to have issued the first Christmas stamp? Which comes first, the horizontal or the vertical measurement in a catalogue’s perforation listings for a stamp entry e.g. 15 x 14?
- What is the last item in the Stamp Collector’s Bill of Rights?
- Which country and on what day was the first postage stamp issued?
- Who appears on more stamps than any other individual?
- What is considered the world's most valuable postage stamp?
- Which animal is featured on the lowest denominated stamp issued for the Centenary of British Occupation by the Falkland Islands of 1933?
- What is the fruit that appears on the first stamp of the Pitcairn Islands?
- In which year was the posthorn first seen on Denmark’s stamps?
- Which island has the distinction of developing the service “Tin Can Mail”?
All or most of the answers can be found in the various threads and member postings here on The Stamp Forum...
Have fun and happy collecting!
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vikingeck
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Post by vikingeck on Dec 4, 2021 11:12:29 GMT
Thanks Vince , Without cheating or looking up I have answers to 8/10 ... I misread the first one as Christmas seal (official ) which was Denmark in 1904, but that was not the first Christmas STAMP, and I have no idea of question No 3
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angore
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Post by angore on Dec 4, 2021 11:15:20 GMT
I would not do well on the quiz.
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renden
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Post by renden on Dec 4, 2021 20:00:49 GMT
Vince, I have responses (right off the bat) on 1-2-4-5--6-8-10 - the rest can easily be researched but I do not have the incentive !!
Fun !!
René
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stanley64
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Post by stanley64 on Dec 5, 2021 12:04:06 GMT
Thanks Vince , Without cheating or looking up I have answers to 8/10 ... I misread the first one as Christmas seal (official ) which was Denmark in 1904, but that was not the first Christmas STAMP, and I have no idea of question No 3 Great stuff Alex ( vikingeck); gold stars all around! In fact, I would not have expected anything less from the likes of yourself ;-) Hope it was fun...
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stanley64
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Post by stanley64 on Dec 5, 2021 12:06:12 GMT
I would not do well on the quiz. Thanks for looking angore; hopefully you at least gave it a try :-) No harm, no foul, but an 'A' for effort...
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stanley64
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Post by stanley64 on Dec 5, 2021 12:13:24 GMT
Vince, I have responses (right off the bat) on 1-2-4-5--6-8-10 - the rest can easily be researched but I do not have the incentive !! Fun !! René All good René ( renden ); thanks for engaging in the fun ;-) I did have a look at your answers shared in the private message, but must share, three of your answers are incorrect 
Appreciate the thought and your time though...
Happy collecting!
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Beryllium Guy
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Post by Beryllium Guy on Dec 5, 2021 12:20:11 GMT
First of all, thanks to Vince ( stanley64) for the distraction…. It was fun! I could only fully do 5-6 without needing to check anything, but if I could check, I would be able to do them all. As things go, I don’t think that’s too bad. Bravo to Alex ( vikingeck) on knowing 8 without needing to check anything. That is truly excellent, and kudos to you, my friend! Thanks again, Vince! As I noticed that this thread is labeled “No. 1”, I hope that it means that there will be a Quiz No. 2 at some point, perhaps when I have a bit more leisure to really enjoy it! |
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JeffS
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Post by JeffS on Dec 5, 2021 21:58:39 GMT
I am recently back from my weekend stamp trip and came across this. I’m pretty sure of number 8  |
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stanley64
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Post by stanley64 on Dec 7, 2021 9:05:15 GMT
I could only fully do 5-6 without needing to check anything, but if I could check, I would be able to do them all. As things go, I don’t think that’s too bad.
Thanks for playing and along as for future quizzes, watch this space...
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stanley64
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Post by stanley64 on Dec 7, 2021 9:07:48 GMT
I am recently back from my weekend stamp trip and came across this. I’m pretty sure of number 8 Great stuff Jeff ( JeffS) glad you came across this and had a go... It should come as no surprise, that when creating the questions, some members' names did pass through my head ;-)
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daveg28
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Post by daveg28 on Dec 7, 2021 13:45:26 GMT
On first glance, I think I know about half of those off the top of my head. Tough questions!
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Post by biglavalamp on Dec 7, 2021 15:22:07 GMT
I really sucked at this, I think I only got No.5
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drblade
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Post by drblade on Dec 7, 2021 17:07:14 GMT
Nice one, 1, 3, 9, & 10, got me stumped. I know why its called tin can island but couldn't remember which island??
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norsten
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Post by norsten on Dec 7, 2021 17:36:28 GMT
I obviously (and thankfully) still has a lot to learn.about stamps Only managed to get 4 out of 10 without checking anything.
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kasvik
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Post by kasvik on Dec 8, 2021 4:11:02 GMT
For a moment of distraction, how many of these questions can you answer:
Which country is said to have issued the first Christmas stamp? Which comes first, the horizontal or the vertical measurement in a catalogue’s perforation listings for a stamp entry e.g. 15 x 14?
- What is the last item in the Stamp Collector’s Bill of Rights?
- Which country and on what day was the first postage stamp issued?
- Who appears on more stamps than any other individual?
- What is considered the world's most valuable postage stamp?
- Which animal is featured on the lowest denominated stamp issued for the Centenary of British Occupation by the Falkland Islands of 1933?
- What is the fruit that appears on the first stamp of the Pitcairn Islands?
- In which year was the posthorn first seen on Denmark’s stamps?
- Which island has the distinction of developing the service “Tin Can Mail”?
All or most of the answers can be found in the various threads and member postings here on The Stamp Forum...
Great quiz. But for shame: I can tick 4, 5, maybe 6, and 9.
I'll hang my head and disappear to sort laundry.
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stanley64
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Post by stanley64 on Dec 8, 2021 15:45:55 GMT
On first glance, I think I know about half of those off the top of my head. Tough questions! Thanks for playing along Dave ( daveg28); I did check your answers sent via private message and indeed, just over half are correct. In fact, better than that - 7 out of 10 and I doff my hat to your philatelic knowledge...
Happy collecting!
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stanley64
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Post by stanley64 on Dec 8, 2021 15:50:01 GMT
I really sucked at this, I think I only got No.5 All least you tried Jim ( biglavalamp); I suggest you take a bow just for effort alone :-) I will post the answers here shortly, so you can check...
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stanley64
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Post by stanley64 on Dec 8, 2021 15:56:37 GMT
Hi Vince (stanley64),
5 out of 10 for me which is about the same as my Algebra average back in the day (raising the serious question of how I retired as an engineer???)  .
Thanks to your question, I found the Bill of Rights article, very cool. Thank you for the diversion.
Rob
Thanks for playing along Rob ( REL1948 ) and appreciate you discovering the Stamp Collector’s Bill of Rights. All good from my perch ;-) As for the Algebra averages, I can commiserate on the grades, my own calculus efforts read like a child's picture book for the alphabet. I stopped before we could get to the image of a dog.
Glad you enjoyed the momentary diversion; that is what is was for...
Happy collecting!
P.S. Gotta give a nod to the penguins ;-) In the posting here, you can see my own copy from the second printing. |
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stanley64
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Post by stanley64 on Dec 8, 2021 16:05:56 GMT
I obviously (and thankfully) still has a lot to learn.about stamps Only managed to get 4 out of 10 without checking anything. 4 out of 10, no shame and one can only be encouraged by the desire to learn more. Even with that, it is already is a fair bit of knowledge you carry up there norsten...
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stanley64
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Post by stanley64 on Dec 8, 2021 16:08:45 GMT
Nice one, 1, 3, 9, & 10, got me stumped. I know why its called tin can island but couldn't remember which island?? Your answers and scoring are in the ball park with the rest of us; thanks for playing along.
As for the island's name, it is not something that would roll easily of the tongue for most...
Happy collecting!
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stanley64
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Post by stanley64 on Dec 8, 2021 16:12:31 GMT
Great quiz. But for shame: I can tick 4, 5, maybe 6, and 9.
I'll hang my head and disappear to sort laundry. Hold your head up high there Aaron ( kasvik ); your answers, if correct are in-line with most of us. Even I had to double-check one my own answers based on a private message...
In the meantime, wash, press and fold ;-)
Happy collecting!
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Post by sahana on Dec 9, 2021 8:02:38 GMT
I think I just know 5th and 6th without checking
I still have a lot to learn
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stanley64
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Post by stanley64 on Dec 9, 2021 9:21:31 GMT
Great stuff sahana ; perhaps you were able to answer only two, but at least you gave all ten of them a thought :-)
"a lot to learn", yup! We all do and knowledge is something no one can take away from you... Enjoy the journey and happy collecting! |
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stanley64
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Post by stanley64 on Dec 11, 2021 10:48:28 GMT
All right, for past, present and future readers of the quiz, here are the answers: Which country is said to have issued the first Christmas stamp?Canada - Imperial Penny Postage Issue 1898
Which comes first, the horizontal or the vertical measurement in a catalogue’s perforation listings for a stamp entry e.g. 15 x 14?
Horizontal What is the last item in the Stamp Collector’s Bill of Rights? The right to enjoy! (let us not forget the definite article) Which country and on what day was the first postage stamp issued?Great Britain, 1 May 1840 Who appears on more stamps than any other individual?Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II
What is considered the world's most valuable postage stamp? British Guiana 1 cent stamp Which animal is featured on one of the stamp issued for the Centenary of British Occupation by the Falkland Islands of 1933?A Romney Marsh Ram (as written on the stamp itself)
What is the fruit that appears on the first stamp of the Pitcairn Islands?Oranges
In which year was the posthorn first seen on Denmark’s stamps?1871 Which country or island has the distinction of developing the service, “Tin Can Mail”Niuafoʻou
How many did you know or get correct? Until next time...
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stanley64
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Post by stanley64 on Dec 11, 2021 10:53:56 GMT
From all that responded to the quiz, both publicly, here on the thread, or via private message, I took the liberty of collecting all the names and did a random drawing. The winner - ' REL1948 ' If you would like to collect your prize, simply send me a message Rob. To one and all, thanks for playing along... Happy collecting! |
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