seegod1
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What I collect: Canada, Cats, Soccer, Religion, Royalty, Titanic, Stamps on Stamps, Number Ones
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Post by seegod1 on Apr 15, 2022 11:49:58 GMT
As I catalogue my stamps I place them in categories within my software so that I can find them easily across countries when looking for my topical stuff.
I invented a category years ago I call "Irony" - it's where I put stamps that I consider to be "ironical" in any way. For example, one of my physically *smallest* stamps (from the UAE somewhere back in the 70s IIRC) is of an elephant, the world's *largest* land mammal.
I also include stamps like a communist country well known for repressing its citizens' freedoms, issuing a stamp commemorating George Washington because he was a great freedom fighter. Riiiiiiiiiiihgt.
Anyone else have a unique category of stamps they like to collect? I remember reading one time about a collector who collected stamps along the lines of "Cows that only face to the left", LOL!
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jdtrue66
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What I collect: US&US FDC, Keys & Locks, NUDES, Rubber Ducks, USS NJ covers
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Post by jdtrue66 on Apr 15, 2022 13:58:09 GMT
Rubber Duck Stamps I guess falls into this group? Its such a small topic I end up getting "close to a rubber duck" and calling it back of the book.
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Post by biglavalamp on Apr 15, 2022 16:21:53 GMT
M y unique category would be I collect any stamps with 1/4d (Farthing in old UK money) I come across usually GB Commonwealth stamps, I do not know the reason and cannot explain the reason why.
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hrdoktorx
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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 Apr 15, 2022 20:22:52 GMT
The most peculiar of my thematic collections is Greenland stamps in the 30mm x 23.5mm format (both landscape and portrait orientations). For some reason I feel these are the perfect size for stamps. Maybe it has to do with the fact that the picture part of the stamp is then very close to the golden ratio.
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Beryllium Guy
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What I collect: Worldwide Stamps 1840-1930
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Post by Beryllium Guy on Apr 15, 2022 22:50:51 GMT
In the area of narrow-focus topicals, I do collect stamps-on-stamps or Cinderellas with images of Cape of Good Hope Triangles.
I will add an image later, as I can't seem to find one at the moment!
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JeffS
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What I collect: Oranges Philately, US Slogan Cancels, Cape of Good Hope Triangulars, and Texas poster stamps and cinderellas
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Post by JeffS on Apr 16, 2022 1:50:15 GMT
I have recently started a fun collection of stamps and covers postmarked on the day of my birth, August 6, BEGINNING WITH MY BIRTH YEAR 1946. Nothing earlier than 1946.
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seegod1
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What I collect: Canada, Cats, Soccer, Religion, Royalty, Titanic, Stamps on Stamps, Number Ones
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Post by seegod1 on Apr 16, 2022 10:49:13 GMT
Very cool, folks! And one of you even reminded me that I forgot one of my collecting categories is stamps-on-stamps! Must go add that to my profile, in case someone has an urge to send me some, LOL!
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angore
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What I collect: WW, focus on British Empire
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Post by angore on Apr 16, 2022 11:08:28 GMT
I believe topical collecting has for more potential than traditional collector given the topics can cross other hobbies (crafting, coins, etc). I go to a craft store (Michael's, Hobby Lobby, old AC Moore etc.) and see all the esoteric items that are available.
I am not super serious but my favorites are stamps on stamps and Christmas. I typically do not collect after 1980 but if I see certain issues I may get them.
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philatelia
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Captain Jack - my best kiloware find ever!
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What I collect: Ireland, Japan, Scandy, USA, Venezuela, Vatican, Bermuda, Austria
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Post by philatelia on Apr 16, 2022 13:28:47 GMT
Schnauzers on stamps! My fur babies insisted, eh? Here’s hubby with Zener - I’m especially fond of all black mini schnauzers, but I love ‘em all!  And a pic of part of my tiny collection …  |
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renden
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What I collect: World W collector with ++ interests in BNA (Canada etc) and USA
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Post by renden on Apr 16, 2022 13:37:49 GMT
There are already many topical threads on TSF My 2 topical collections: Cat stamps of the World - given by a neighbor and I posted many stamps in thestampforum.boards.net/thread/5941/domestic-cats?page=1The stamps of WWII - never posted (too many) 1,360 genuine postage stamps from Countries that took part in the war (1938-1945) from my late dad's collection - most Mint NH Speaking of cats, here is Sasha, our cat !!  René |
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jdtrue66
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What I collect: US&US FDC, Keys & Locks, NUDES, Rubber Ducks, USS NJ covers
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Post by jdtrue66 on Apr 16, 2022 13:51:45 GMT
Very cool, folks! And one of you even reminded me that I forgot one of my collecting categories is stamps-on-stamps! Must go add that to my profile, in case someone has an urge to send me some, LOL! Wow this thread has me wondering what is Unusual when it comes to stamps. At one time Topical or Thematic was Unusual even looked down on. If there is a study group is it unusual? If there is a topical check list for it is it unusual? This is such a great topic! Thank you for starting. JeffS gave me an idea I never even though of looking at. |
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renden
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Post by renden on Apr 16, 2022 14:23:33 GMT
TOPICAL has more than 150 threads - nothing unusual about it  |
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Post by Jerry B on Apr 16, 2022 14:54:19 GMT
Hi seegod1 I Collect Colombia as my wife is from Tunja, Boyaca, Colombia (and Bogota). Anything pertaining to the department of Boyaca gets my attention. Also my wife's childhood home in Tunja is on a stamp:  I assume that fits into what you call "Irony" catalog. Jerry B |
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Post by daniel on Apr 16, 2022 16:26:39 GMT
René, renden , do you shave your cat?!!? |
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renden
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Post by renden on Apr 16, 2022 16:53:30 GMT
René, renden , do you shave your cat?!!? Daniel, not my cat, my wife says it's her cat and it gets a monthly grooming René |
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JeffS
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What I collect: Oranges Philately, US Slogan Cancels, Cape of Good Hope Triangulars, and Texas poster stamps and cinderellas
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Post by JeffS on Apr 16, 2022 17:45:49 GMT
René, renden , do you shave your cat?!!? Daniel, not my cat, my wife says it's her cat and it gets a monthly grooming  René Is it a Scott cat or Stanley Gibbons? |
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renden
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Post by renden on Apr 16, 2022 18:32:14 GMT
Daniel, not my cat, my wife says it's her cat and it gets a monthly grooming René Is it a Scott cat or Stanley Gibbons? Neither Jeff Denise says it is (un coin de perron - french) In English.....we are searching ....calling our VET She says our cat is a DLH (Domestic long hair) or a Turquish Angora !! |
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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 Apr 16, 2022 18:35:46 GMT
A few years ago I got looking at tobacco and anti-smoking on stamps and entered a Thematic (Topical) class at a show. Got fewer marks than I thought I should but had it gently explained that a lot of my items, letters and ephemera did not fit the rules for the Thematic class. However there was a new exhibition class at National and international level variously called “Social” or “Open” where anything goes , from coins medals , postcards and even beer mats .
Just the freedom I needed to get me knocking at a gold medal standard!
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JeffS
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What I collect: Oranges Philately, US Slogan Cancels, Cape of Good Hope Triangulars, and Texas poster stamps and cinderellas
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Post by JeffS on Apr 16, 2022 19:07:27 GMT
vikingeck Beer mats you say, how about grapefruit-flavored beer?
There's just so much wrong with this brand!
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vikingeck
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Post by vikingeck on Apr 16, 2022 19:22:38 GMT
JeffS , I likes me beer, and I enjoys pink grapefruit ……..BUT the mixture sounds disgusting …. I note it is from the “Silly Brewery” that says enough. … as bad as cucumber in my gin……or jello with a steak …. Or pineapple on a pizza…….. it’s is just so wrong a combo.
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jdtrue66
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What I collect: US&US FDC, Keys & Locks, NUDES, Rubber Ducks, USS NJ covers
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Post by jdtrue66 on Apr 16, 2022 20:30:01 GMT
TOPICAL has more than 150 threads - nothing unusual about it 150 threads and around 1500 check lists for topics by ATA that is about 10% |
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Post by brightonpete on Apr 16, 2022 21:32:53 GMT
Beer Mats you say?
Not advertising beer, but snagged from a bar in Dundee back in 1984!
Peter
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cursus
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What I collect: Catalan Cinderellas. Used Switzerland, UK, Scandinavia, Germany & Austria. Postal History of Barcelona & Estonia. Catalonia pictorial postmarks.
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Post by cursus on Apr 17, 2022 6:06:00 GMT
I've two, long neglected, weird topics: Botanic gardens and ice creams.
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seegod1
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Post by seegod1 on Apr 17, 2022 11:05:37 GMT
Hey Philatelia! "Schnauzers on stamps! My fur babies insisted, eh? Here’s hubby with Zener" What an *adorable* mutt! And the dog's cute too!  Actually, my friend has a Schnauzer she found lost on a road *in the middle of nowhere in Northern Ontario* five years ago... couldn't find the owners, kept him, called him "Habeas Doggus" or something to that effect (She's a Crown Attorney), Habeas for short, and has been posting their adventures ever since. He's completely cute and very charming so I could see why you'd collect them! |
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wilford
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I also voted. Trying to decide on a topic for my next article.
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What I collect: Courthouses, judges, laws, lawyers. South African Homelands. Rockwell Kent (1939 Christmas Seal)
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Post by wilford on Apr 17, 2022 22:53:15 GMT
Hello stamp friends. I hope everyone is having a pleasant weekend. This has been a really interesting thread! In my general topic of stamps about the law are two sub-topics that are interesting to me, but a little off the beaten track. The first is stamps and other philatelic material concerning the global battle against corruption. There is actually quite a bit of material out there on this topic. I am thinking of writing an article on it. Here is a cover from Tunisia in 2018 commemorating World Anti-Corruption Day.  The second is a little sad. I am interested in stamps on the topic of injustice. Bad laws, unjust trials, the falsely accused, and, sadly, those people who have been executed or assassinated for upholding the law as they saw it. One such person is Italian Carabinieri General Carlo Alberto Dalla Chiesa. He was assassinated by the Mafia in Palermo in 1982. His story is especially tragic. This is another possible article, but I need to do some additional research.  |
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seegod1
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Post by seegod1 on Apr 18, 2022 10:18:11 GMT
"Hello stamp friends. I hope everyone is having a pleasant weekend. This has been a really interesting thread! In my general topic of stamps about the law are two sub-topics that are interesting to me, but a little off the beaten track. The first is stamps and other philatelic material concerning the global battle against corruption. There is actually quite a bit of material out there on this topic. I am thinking of writing an article on it. Here is a cover from Tunisia in 2018 commemorating World Anti-Corruption Day." Wow, Wilford, VERY cool! I practiced law for about ten minutes in the early nineties (believe me, it wasn't much longer!  ) and can see why this would be a topic of interest! Speaking of anti-corruption, have you heard of International Justice Mission link? They work to combat trafficking, slavery and corruption around the world. I remember hearing their founder speak at a conference once, and what he talked about as one of their chief tactics is to keep going up the ladder in government justice systems until they find That One Uncorruptible Person who will work with them to help change things from within. A great tactic, yes? |
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Post by carabop on Apr 19, 2022 2:59:28 GMT
I have a collection of triangle stamps. I also think the 2 plastic stamps from the US are awesome. 2 more stamps I want that are unusual would be the chocolate stamp and the cd stamp(s). There are other unusual stamps out there that if I started a collection of this sort I would have to have.
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rainbowhugz
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Post by rainbowhugz on May 9, 2022 13:01:57 GMT
Oh my goodness! philatelia I was just thinking this 2 days ago. I wanted to start a Yorkshire terrier collection! But I think I need to focus on my current collections first. So it may have to wait. |
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) and can see why this would be a topic of interest! Speaking of anti-corruption, have you heard of International Justice Mission 
