drblade
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What I collect: GB Unmounted mint & Machin definitives Q.E.II Used commemoratives
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Post by drblade on Feb 10, 2022 10:43:02 GMT
I managed to get this, one of the all time G.B. classics, late last year. It's unmounted mint never hinged & one of my favourite stamps. Recess printed by Bradbury Wilkinson from their own die & plate.  |
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zipper
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What I collect: Classic GB, QV, France Ceres/Napoleon, Classic U.S., Cinderella & Poster Stamps
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Post by zipper on Feb 10, 2022 14:18:05 GMT
Congratulations!
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Post by brightonpete on Feb 10, 2022 14:30:21 GMT
It is gorgeous! One that I need too!
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Post by nbstamper on Jul 5, 2022 12:23:44 GMT
Lovely stamp drblade. I also acquired one earlier thjs year. It is not especially rare, but its very high popularity has driven up the value. I am now on a quest to find an affordable 1 pound Seahorse. I have the 1932 reprints and the 1918 Bradbury Wilkinson sets and would like to add the earlier printings including the high value; but not easy to find good copies that fit my budget.
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Post by dgdecker on Jul 5, 2022 17:22:13 GMT
A specimen like yours is on my wish list. I do have several used but not best quality
David
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renden
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Post by renden on Jul 5, 2022 17:35:39 GMT
A specimen like yours is on my wish list. I do have several used but not best quality David David.....on my wish list also - why not wish - does not cost a penny  and here is Scott's 2021 CV - I think I will send this to Santa !!  |
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Post by dgdecker on Jul 5, 2022 18:00:53 GMT
A specimen like yours is on my wish list. I do have several used but not best quality David David.....on my wish list also - why not wish - does not cost a penny  and here is Scott's 2021 CV - I think I will send this to Santa !! It will stay on my wish list for a very long time and cost me nothing. |
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drblade
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What I collect: GB Unmounted mint & Machin definitives Q.E.II Used commemoratives
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Post by drblade on Jul 6, 2022 18:45:13 GMT
Lovely stamp drblade. I also acquired one earlier thjs year. It is not especially rare, but its very high popularity has driven up the value. I am now on a quest to find an affordable 1 pound Seahorse. I have the 1932 reprints and the 1918 Bradbury Wilkinson sets and would like to add the earlier printings including the high value; but not easy to find good copies that fit my budget. I too am looking at the seahorse series. Some time ago having completed my collection from Edward to date I had to start working back through Victoria & the high-priced stuff. Big mistake not getting them when I first started collecting in the 1960's. |
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Post by nbstamper on Jul 13, 2022 23:10:49 GMT
Yes, drblade; hindsight is a wonderful thing. I've been watching for the Waterlow and De La Rue printings of the Seahorses; but they seem very scarce. I'd be very happy with F-VF used copies. I watch eBay, SAN and HipStamp; but if anyone knows better places to look, would appreciate knowing.
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drblade
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What I collect: GB Unmounted mint & Machin definitives Q.E.II Used commemoratives
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Post by drblade on Jul 14, 2022 9:47:39 GMT
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brightonpete
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Post by brightonpete on Jul 14, 2022 10:38:21 GMT
UK GB Stamps has a beautiful PUC £1 at £610! If I hadn't gone overboard at Brixton-Chrome this past week, I might have bought it. Maybe I'll search out a used copy.
Oh, the other site has used for £550. It will have to wait.
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Post by nbstamper on Jul 14, 2022 12:21:54 GMT
Thanks drblade; I'll check those out.
Brighton - good to hear you are supporting Brixton Chrome, our local dealer. Chris has helped me a lot assembling some of my earlier Canada and I haven't been able to visit since the pandemic started here. However, talked to him at Canpex and was pleased to hear his business is doing well.
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Post by brightonpete on Jul 14, 2022 14:33:17 GMT
Chris is a nice guy! I found them again recently. Check out my latest acquisition from them in the Whatcha Stamping thread!
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Post by davidlewis on Nov 26, 2022 21:35:12 GMT
To soak or not to soak?
I have a £1 PUC used that is still mounted on paper. The paper has been trimmed to a square slightly larger than the stamp itself, so there is a margin around the stamp of about 2mm. My inclination is to soak the stamp off the paper but is it safe to do so and are there any particular precautions I should take. Or should I just leave the stamp on the paper?
Thx
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renden
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Post by renden on Nov 26, 2022 21:58:38 GMT
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Post by nbstamper on Nov 27, 2022 12:51:40 GMT
Dave Sounds like the paper on which the stamp is stuck doesn't add any value to the stamp, e.g. special cancellations, etc. If it were mine, I'd soak it; but I'm a risk taker  ! There are many used ones around, so many have done it apparently without adverse consequences. But it is a very valuable stamp, so due care should be taken. I recently faced the same dilemma with Newfoundland C12, the overprinted Dornier Trans-Atlantic flight stamp of 1932 (cat $400). No problems. However, maybe someone else has more professional advice. |
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Post by davidlewis on Nov 29, 2022 21:40:09 GMT
I gave it a try and soaked the £1 PUC, all worked well and it looks a lot better without its paper backing.
Thanks for the help
David
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and here is Scott's 2021 CV - I think I will send this to Santa !!
and here is Scott's 2021 CV - I think I will send this to Santa !!
! There are many used ones around, so many have done it apparently without adverse consequences. But it is a very valuable stamp, so due care should be taken. I recently faced the same dilemma with Newfoundland C12, the overprinted Dornier Trans-Atlantic flight stamp of 1932 (cat $400). No problems. However, maybe someone else has more professional advice.