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Post by jackcawley on Apr 23, 2022 12:29:10 GMT
Hi Everyone I have recently discovered my Grandfathers stamp collection and don't have any idea about stamps! So I thought this was the best place to pick the experts brains! My Name is Jack and my Grandfather was John Lampon, he was the Mayor of Colchester 1987/88 he also served in India during the second world war and has many stamps from India and all over the world. Hopefully you can help me learn about their age and rarity. Thanks Jack
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renden
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Post by renden on Apr 23, 2022 12:36:46 GMT
 Jack ! René Canada
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Post by Deleted on Apr 23, 2022 12:51:21 GMT
Good afternoon Jack and welcome to the Stamp Forum.
It seems that you have hit the ground running, don't cut the beanstalk down yet as there may be a goose that lays golden eggs.
In order to assess your grandfather's stamp collection Jack, you will need to take a few pictures of the stamps in question in order for members to see them, otherwise your time will be wasted on this site.
It may be better if you take them to a local stamp dealer in your area for appraisal.
Good luck with your snaps......... Paperchase.
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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 23, 2022 13:09:33 GMT
Hi Jack! Welcome to the friendliest forum on the internet! |
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dorincard
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Post by dorincard on Apr 23, 2022 13:24:49 GMT
Welcome!
Now we will "know Jack".
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Post by jackcawley on Apr 23, 2022 13:32:45 GMT
Thanks everyone! Can I post pictures on this thread?
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Post by Deleted on Apr 23, 2022 13:42:13 GMT
That's the idea Jack !
Or you may want to set up a thread first with a name something like "my grandads stamp collection", it's completely up to you ........ Paperchase
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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 23, 2022 13:45:46 GMT
Thanks everyone! Can I post pictures on this thread? You should probably post in the appropriate topic thread. Go to the home page and see where the best fit would be. and Welcome! |
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Post by rex on Apr 23, 2022 18:31:21 GMT
...to.....TSF....Jack...... jackcawley  ......Ludovico Italy
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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 Apr 23, 2022 20:38:40 GMT
Hi
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Post by carabop on Apr 23, 2022 21:52:51 GMT
Welcome.
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Post by jackcawley on Apr 24, 2022 3:50:46 GMT
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Post by jackcawley on Apr 24, 2022 4:05:55 GMT
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DK
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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 Apr 24, 2022 4:11:03 GMT
Hi Jack & welcome aboard Before you start posting images you have of your stamps please read this thread here first. Inherited Stamp Collection
Then find an appropriate thread or start a new one in an appropriate forum and I am sure you will get plenty of advice. Dave |
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DK
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Post by DK on Apr 24, 2022 4:13:58 GMT
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Post by jackcawley on Apr 24, 2022 5:48:18 GMT
Hi DK, thanks for the link. In my ignorance would it be better to leave the stamps on the album when scanning or remove them and do it individually? I'm a bit worried about damaging them even if they aren't worth a fortune they are still very old and interesting. Thanks again
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DK
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Post by DK on Apr 24, 2022 6:39:17 GMT
Initially leave them on their pages. Just take pictures (not blurry ones) and post them in your thread. Not too many pics per post though, maybe 3 or 4 per post. If any member sees anything interesting then they will request a better image perhaps.
We are looking forward to seeing what your grandfather has :-)
Dave
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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 24, 2022 7:11:50 GMT
to TSF! We can only encourage you to keep up the family tradition!
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Post by dgdecker on Apr 24, 2022 15:51:26 GMT
Welcome to the Forum, Jack
David
Ottawa, Canada
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mikeclevenger
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What I collect: Ohio Tax Stamps, Ohio & Georgia Revenues, US Revenues, US FDC's, & Germany Classics
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Post by mikeclevenger on Apr 25, 2022 16:26:04 GMT
Welcome to the forum. Enjoy your stay.
Have great day! Mike.
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Post by biglavalamp on Apr 25, 2022 16:35:41 GMT
jackcawley welcome
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Post by iswscwebmaster on Apr 25, 2022 23:38:08 GMT
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Jack !
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