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Forum: You ask the questions - SOMEONE will have the answers! Topic: India King Edward Rupees 25 - Is this a postal cancellation? |
| Lundy |
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Posted: Sun May 19, 2013 21:35:07 pm
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I think it is C.T.O maybe Central Telegraph Office?
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Forum: Discuss stamps - and *anything* at ALL happening with stamps Topic: South Australia - the "Squared Circle" Postmarks discussion |
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Posted: Sat May 18, 2013 06:20:07 am
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That s a beauty Tooler!
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Forum: You ask the questions - SOMEONE will have the answers! Topic: Post your Australian stamp cancels that have you beaten! |
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Posted: Fri May 17, 2013 08:01:49 am
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Thanks Brummie,
That is brilliant, it is indeed dated 27th January 1921 so some time after the decision to revise the name, interesting cancel....
Thanks again
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Forum: You ask the questions - SOMEONE will have the answers! Topic: Mauritius- Is this SG29 genuine? |
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Posted: Fri May 17, 2013 07:36:48 am
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Thanks Jon,
I am not too worried, I was just hoping to fill a gap myself as my early Mauritius is very thin on the ground! |
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Forum: You ask the questions - SOMEONE will have the answers! Topic: Post your Australian stamp cancels that have you beaten! |
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Posted: Fri May 17, 2013 06:58:04 am
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Thanks Donald,
That is really useful information and definitely a nice addition to my collection!
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Forum: You ask the questions - SOMEONE will have the answers! Topic: Mauritius- Is this SG29 genuine? |
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Posted: Fri May 17, 2013 05:58:29 am
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Oh dear, luckily not an expensive purchase (£3) so no harm done and I learnt from it!
Thank you everybody, Mike, it will go in the future trade pile
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Forum: You ask the questions - SOMEONE will have the answers! Topic: Post your Australian stamp cancels that have you beaten! |
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Posted: Thu May 16, 2013 17:51:27 pm
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| Hi all, These two have me stumped but in a slightly different way! The first looks like Kulinn Western Australia, but I cannot find reference to this spelling as it normally is Kulin: http://i309.photobucket.com/albums/kk398/johnthebarrel/Stamp%20Stuff/15513f.jpg Secondly I picked up this Nannine, W... |
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Forum: Share with others here your NICE looking stamp and cover images etc. Topic: Show us your 'Bullseye' - or 'socked on the nose' cancels |
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Posted: Thu May 16, 2013 08:19:36 am
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Banjaluka, Bosnia
Val, Transvaal
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Forum: You ask the questions - SOMEONE will have the answers! Topic: How often are postmark date slugs INVERTED? Add scans here! |
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Posted: Thu May 16, 2013 08:15:49 am
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Here is a nice one I picked up from Port Vila, New Hebrides
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Forum: You ask the questions - SOMEONE will have the answers! Topic: Mauritius- Is this SG29 genuine? |
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Posted: Thu May 16, 2013 08:06:45 am
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| Hi all, I bought this as SG29, but have no similar examples to compare it to. My gut feel is that is correct and genuine and whilst it is not that pretty, it is better in the flesh than the scan suggests http://i309.photobucket.com/albums/kk398/johnthebarrel/Stamp%20Stuff/15513c.jpg Thanks for your ... |
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Forum: You ask the questions - SOMEONE will have the answers! Topic: Buenos Aires stamps 1859 : forgery or real ? |
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Posted: Wed May 15, 2013 08:27:01 am
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Definitely forgeries, sorry,
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Forum: You ask the questions - SOMEONE will have the answers! Topic: GB Queen Victoria Perf Penny Red early usage 1854, value? |
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Posted: Wed May 15, 2013 08:20:36 am
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Looks like it to me, although, they may be from the original cover, the paper looks the same?
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Forum: Discuss stamps - and *anything* at ALL happening with stamps Topic: Swedish old stamps - anyone else collect these? |
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Posted: Wed May 15, 2013 08:12:45 am
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| Hi Lundy ! I don't know if you ever found a Facit catalogue yet, I'm still looking but none has come up. However I do have an old FACIT ORTSTAMPELCATALOG. (1985!) This doesn't do stamps but it lists and dates every Sweden postmark ! That has not changed . The prices are nonsense now of course but t... |
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Forum: You ask the questions - SOMEONE will have the answers! Topic: Bermuda Queen Victoria SG19 Watermark Query |
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Posted: Wed May 15, 2013 07:53:08 am
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Thanks Jon,
It is definitely not from a page, it appears to be under the gum and almost looks like it is drawn on using a fine pencil, but I am sure it is not....... Very strange.....
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Forum: Discuss stamps - and *anything* at ALL happening with stamps Topic: Australia 1d Red KGV head Sideways Watermark discovery? |
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Posted: Tue May 14, 2013 07:18:04 am
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Excellent news Ian,
Really pleased for you and a great story that even a hundred years after being issued, there are still chances to make such finds.
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Forum: SELL your surplus stamps at ZERO fee! Please *READ* the rules atop this forum. Topic: GB Local Issues Birds MNH x28 £15gbp inc post |
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Posted: Mon May 13, 2013 17:27:08 pm
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Thanks Iggy,
Email sent
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Forum: You ask the questions - SOMEONE will have the answers! Topic: Need an Arabic stamp or cover translation? I can help you. |
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Posted: Mon May 13, 2013 17:25:58 pm
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Thanks Nagwa,
Really appreciate your help
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Forum: You ask the questions - SOMEONE will have the answers! Topic: Need an Arabic stamp or cover translation? I can help you. |
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Posted: Mon May 13, 2013 08:23:22 am
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Thank you very much Nagwa,
May I ask,
Is that what is written on both sides?
It is on a piece of card the kind that many proofs and such are mounted, I cannot find any links to that name
Thanks again
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Forum: SELL your surplus stamps at ZERO fee! Please *READ* the rules atop this forum. Topic: GB Local Issues Birds MNH x28 £15gbp inc post |
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Posted: Mon May 13, 2013 06:38:09 am
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| Hi all, I know very little about these, which came in a mixed lot The face value is quite high and they were previously being sold at £1.75 each apparently. Hopefully £15 post paid worldwide will mean they find a new and more appreciative home! http://i309.photobucket.com/albums/kk398/johnthebarrel/... |
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Forum: You ask the questions - SOMEONE will have the answers! Topic: Egyptian stamps on card and overprinted 1940's? Help please |
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Posted: Mon May 13, 2013 01:23:13 am
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Great suggestion,
Thanks Halfpenny Yellow!
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Forum: You ask the questions - SOMEONE will have the answers! Topic: Need an Arabic stamp or cover translation? I can help you. |
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Posted: Mon May 13, 2013 01:22:21 am
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Hi there,
Can anybody translate this Egyptian writing?
Thanks for your help
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Forum: You ask the questions - SOMEONE will have the answers! Topic: Schaubeks Postage Stamp Album Victorian Edition 1899 |
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Posted: Sun May 12, 2013 23:57:23 pm
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| Hi Richard, if you can edit it may be best to remove your email address off your post or you will get spammed I love these old albums but to be honest I think many of the better stamps have been removed plus many news removing and soaking. As a collection on eBay it may do quite well but few individ... |
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Forum: Discuss stamps - and *anything* at ALL happening with stamps Topic: GB Illustrated Special Event Covers & Postmarks |
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Posted: Sun May 12, 2013 07:42:45 am
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Hi there,
I could not find is one on the site, hope it is of use
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Forum: You ask the questions - SOMEONE will have the answers! Topic: Can anybody help with these Croatia trials/proofs 1940's? |
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Posted: Sun May 12, 2013 07:14:29 am
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Thank you very much DRB,
Now I know what they are I will see if I can find anything else out about them.
They certainly don't fit in with my general collection so if I ever get round to it I will probably sell them on, along with the RRRR's 
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Forum: You ask the questions - SOMEONE will have the answers! Topic: Modern Mongolian mini sheet can anybody identify it for me? |
| Lundy |
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Posted: Sun May 12, 2013 02:59:43 am
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Thanks Iggy and Ian,
Nice to have it nailed down!
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Forum: You ask the questions - SOMEONE will have the answers! Topic: Modern Mongolian mini sheet can anybody identify it for me? |
| Lundy |
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Posted: Sun May 12, 2013 02:28:51 am
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Thanks Peter and Stallzer,
Not as cheap as I thought and with the additional information I should be able to find more details
Thanks again
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Forum: You ask the questions - SOMEONE will have the answers! Topic: Modern Mongolian mini sheet can anybody identify it for me? |
| Lundy |
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Posted: Sun May 12, 2013 02:06:14 am
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| Hi all, Can anybody provide a year, even better a Stanley Gibbons number for this sheet? Even better if you have a catalogue value. I imagine it is pretty cheap as there were ten of these in a box of odd bits I bought. Googling Mongolia wrestling stamp did not find this in the images and my catalogu... |
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Forum: Discuss stamps - and *anything* at ALL happening with stamps Topic: Australia - Decimal Commercial Covers |
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Posted: Sun May 12, 2013 01:59:37 am
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This was in with some bits I bought today,
Quite a nice cover
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Forum: You ask the questions - SOMEONE will have the answers! Topic: Egyptian stamps on card and overprinted 1940's? Help please |
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Posted: Sun May 12, 2013 01:55:54 am
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| Can anybody help with this item, 2 stamps with some sort of overprint mounted on card also Arabic writing on reverse Any info appreciated http://i309.photobucket.com/albums/kk398/johnthebarrel/bullseye/115132.jpg http://i309.photobucket.com/albums/kk398/johnthebarrel/bullseye/115133.jpg Thanks Lundy... |
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Forum: You ask the questions - SOMEONE will have the answers! Topic: Can anybody help with these Croatia trials/proofs 1940's? |
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Posted: Sun May 12, 2013 01:52:49 am
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| Hi all, I found these in a mish mash box of stuff, can anybody provide information? Some have damage eg thins and i dont expect them to be of much value, but I have never seen them before, i certainly could not find the stamp as having been issued. Grateful for your help http://i309.photobucket.com/... |
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Forum: You ask the questions - SOMEONE will have the answers! Topic: GB & Commonwealth Stamp Issues - Numbers Produced? |
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Posted: Sat May 11, 2013 07:00:02 am
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| Hi there, Some of these are listed in the The Commonwealth King George VI catalogue by Murray Payne I have one and am happy to check if there are some particular issues you are interested in. Cover and example picture below http://i309.photobucket.com/albums/kk398/johnthebarrel/bullseye/null-1.jpg h... |
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Forum: You ask the questions - SOMEONE will have the answers! Topic: Australia KGV head stamps - HELP from the experts please! |
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Posted: Wed May 08, 2013 07:56:04 am
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Thank you for your help Mobbor,
You have certainly given me a couple of different things to look for and consider, I will examine the "R"'s and see what I find.
Thanks again
Lundy |
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Forum: You ask the questions - SOMEONE will have the answers! Topic: Australia KGV head stamps - HELP from the experts please! |
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Posted: Wed May 08, 2013 02:20:02 am
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| Hi there, Trying to get my heads in order, grateful if anybody could help confirm if these are Harrison or Mullett plates all single crown of course. From my dated copies I have some shades so stamps 1 and 11 should be Harrison but I don't have a dated bright violet blue so have nothing to compare i... |
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Forum: You ask the questions - SOMEONE will have the answers! Topic: The strange postmark on stamps, can anyone explain for me? |
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Posted: Tue May 07, 2013 21:25:26 pm
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The second one looks like a receiving cancel, looks American?
That is about all I can add
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Forum: Discuss stamps - and *anything* at ALL happening with stamps Topic: Australia 1d Red KGV head Sideways Watermark discovery? |
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Posted: Mon May 06, 2013 21:23:54 pm
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Good luck in Australia Ian,
You are always a friendly and helpful dealer who has taken the time to give me sound advice on KGV reds, someone I like to buy from.
You are also no amateur in this area so I am sure it will be good news!
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Forum: You ask the questions - SOMEONE will have the answers! Topic: Can anybody identify this German postmark on India Vic stamp |
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Posted: Thu May 02, 2013 04:30:03 am
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Thanks Wolfgang,
For the confirmation of receiving stamp and for it bring from Berlin, I will add a note in my collection
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Forum: You ask the questions - SOMEONE will have the answers! Topic: Can anybody identify this German postmark on India Vic stamp |
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Posted: Wed May 01, 2013 07:44:51 am
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Thank you very much Nigel, you are like my postmark coach!
I love finding more obscure postmarks like this
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Forum: Share with others here your NICE looking stamp and cover images etc. Topic: Show us your 'Bullseye' - or 'socked on the nose' cancels |
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Posted: Wed May 01, 2013 06:55:37 am
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Frank_king,
That last one is a beauty!
Here is one from North Germany, Stadtpost, 1870
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Forum: You ask the questions - SOMEONE will have the answers! Topic: Can anybody identify this German postmark on India Vic stamp |
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Posted: Wed May 01, 2013 06:52:59 am
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Hi all,
Grateful for some help with identifying this postmark on a queen Victoria stamp from India,
I bought it as it looked interesting, any thoughts appreciated
Thanks
Lundy |
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Forum: You ask the questions - SOMEONE will have the answers! Topic: Hagner or Prinz System - which one? |
| Lundy |
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Posted: Wed May 01, 2013 05:38:51 am
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Hagner for me!
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Forum: Discuss stamps - and *anything* at ALL happening with stamps Topic: Swedish old stamps - anyone else collect these? |
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Posted: Mon Apr 29, 2013 07:44:02 am
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| Rejiayra http://i309.photobucket.com/albums/kk398/johnthebarrel/bullseye/2604131k.jpg Svartvik http://i309.photobucket.com/albums/kk398/johnthebarrel/bullseye/2604131j.jpg Norrtelje http://i309.photobucket.com/albums/kk398/johnthebarrel/bullseye/2604131I.jpg Orebro http://i309.photobucket.com/albums... |
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Forum: Discuss stamps - and *anything* at ALL happening with stamps Topic: Swedish old stamps - anyone else collect these? |
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Posted: Mon Apr 29, 2013 07:41:38 am
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| Laxa http://i309.photobucket.com/albums/kk398/johnthebarrel/bullseye/2604131p.jpg Fliseryd http://i309.photobucket.com/albums/kk398/johnthebarrel/bullseye/2604131o.jpg Waxholm http://i309.photobucket.com/albums/kk398/johnthebarrel/bullseye/2604131n.jpg Nas http://i309.photobucket.com/albums/kk398/jo... |
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Forum: Discuss stamps - and *anything* at ALL happening with stamps Topic: Swedish old stamps - anyone else collect these? |
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Posted: Mon Apr 29, 2013 07:37:27 am
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| Look at these beauties I picked up Hemse http://i309.photobucket.com/albums/kk398/johnthebarrel/bullseye/2604131u.jpg Kolback http://i309.photobucket.com/albums/kk398/johnthebarrel/bullseye/2604131t.jpg Anaset http://i309.photobucket.com/albums/kk398/johnthebarrel/bullseye/2604131s.jpg Westervik htt... |
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Forum: Share with others here your NICE looking stamp and cover images etc. Topic: Show us your 'Bullseye' - or 'socked on the nose' cancels |
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Posted: Mon Apr 29, 2013 01:40:28 am
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| A few from Sweden Ahus http://i309.photobucket.com/albums/kk398/johnthebarrel/bullseye/2604131a.jpg Donso http://i309.photobucket.com/albums/kk398/johnthebarrel/bullseye/2604131b.jpg Ramsele http://i309.photobucket.com/albums/kk398/johnthebarrel/bullseye/2604131c.jpg Kristinehamn E http://i309.photo... |
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Forum: Discuss stamps - and *anything* at ALL happening with stamps Topic: Swedish old stamps - anyone else collect these? |
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Posted: Sat Apr 27, 2013 08:49:24 am
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| Here are some nice postmarks I picked up recently: Ahus http://i309.photobucket.com/albums/kk398/johnthebarrel/bullseye/2604131a.jpg Donso http://i309.photobucket.com/albums/kk398/johnthebarrel/bullseye/2604131b.jpg Ramsele http://i309.photobucket.com/albums/kk398/johnthebarrel/bullseye/2604131c.jpg... |
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Forum: Discuss stamps - and *anything* at ALL happening with stamps Topic: Australia KGV stamps 4d shades debate - 'LIME' and 'LEMON' |
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Posted: Sat Apr 27, 2013 08:22:29 am
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Here is one I picked up recently pretty sure it is a lemon, I was pleased as I had not got an OS example
Bottom left is something on the scanner, sorry, stamp is fine
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Forum: Share with others here your NICE looking stamp and cover images etc. Topic: Six UK monarchs on cover |
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Posted: Sat Apr 27, 2013 08:17:20 am
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Hi all,
I guess this qualifies too, no idea how I ended up with it, anybody seen this cover before?
Thanks
Lundy |
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Forum: Discuss stamps - and *anything* at ALL happening with stamps Topic: Very sad news about Portsmouth Stamp Shop |
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Posted: Sat Apr 27, 2013 04:53:49 am
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I wish Geoff all the best as well, a really nice man to deal with......
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Forum: Cinderellas etc - all the stamps that are NOT regular postage stamp related Topic: Are any of these revenues, fiscals or cinderella's better? |
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Posted: Thu Apr 25, 2013 06:21:56 am
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| Thanks everybody, I may well list them here or perhaps look to sell all those I have put aside over the years together, Like perfins I keep putting them aside and have ended up with lots of these and thousands of perfins, maybe one day I wll get around to moving them on.... Thanks again for your hel... |
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Forum: Discuss stamps - and *anything* at ALL happening with stamps Topic: South Australia - the "Squared Circle" Postmarks discussion |
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Posted: Wed Apr 24, 2013 07:35:17 am
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Thanks Greg
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