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Philanthropist wrote:bummer, it just does not pay to sleep at night![]()
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Thanks Ian.Wanted!!! Will contact you by email.
Eric Casagrande wrote:Sherro ... I didn't know you were a schoolmaster.![]()
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-noun 1. a person who makes an excessive or inappropriate display of learning.
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Copyrightsherro wrote:Of course, I could be a pedant, and throw the word "copyright" into the ring
From the back of one of the catalogues, I think (at work so cant tell you exactly!), Bill stated he was 81 when he stopped producing in 1999....so add a decade. It's great to have him still with us!!He started 'Stamp News' 55 years back so must be well into his 80s now.
Most cat's were 32 pages, with a few earlier ones at 24, and the bumper last one at 96. Totals at over 800 pages.How many pages total is it Browny
There was a trial run of a few catalogues only with the central pages in colour. It wouldn't detract if these were cpied in B & W!They were all mono as I recall so cost will not be extreme?
Just in case he doesn't get round to looking at all the discussion here - and why would he now that he's bagged them for the price of a free phone call! - I'll mention to him that pdf/cd is being considered. We'll be at the President's Night Tuesday evening for mince pies and whatever - oh and may look at some stamps as well.Browny wrote:Thanks Ian.Wanted!!! Will contact you by email.![]()
Email sent to your collegue.
Regarding the copying and scanning wishes, I think we better wait on a response from the purchaser regarding the delay in posting that this will incur.
I will advise him by email regarding your wishes and post a response when known.
Thanks all.
Browny.
I have a high volume scanner (at my disposal) that would do this as fast as I can press the button! 8)Eric Casagrande wrote:BTW .... how long does it take to scan 800 pages (to .pdf file)? Even with two pages per scan it seems like quite the job. If I were the lucky buyer of this lot, I'd nix the idea.
Eric, I think you have hit the nail on the head!Eric Casagrande wrote:I'm a little confused here ... (not the first time![]()
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So Norvic isn't the buyer, but asked for the items on behalf of a buyer?
My local friend, a lurker and only occasional poster on Stampboards forgot his password (hence only occasional poster) and phoned me. While he was still on the phone (the utility of 'speaker' phones') I banged in the "Wanted will write" message, and then wrote to Malcolm when I was off the phone.Eric Casagrande wrote:I'm a little confused here ... (not the first time![]()
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So Norvic isn't the buyer, but asked for the items on behalf of a buyer?
I agree.Raz wrote:
As "old Bill" has been kind enough to allow his work to be used, I think that the true sharing of Knowledge principle that makes Stampboards such a great place, should trump any other considerations.![]()
If enough people buy them (the CD), perhaps a small present, chosen by someone who knows Bill well, might be a good idea. Even just a card, saying how his work is living on, might be appropriate.
Thanks Glen, I am happy to be involved in any way the group would like me to be.Global Administrator wrote:I agree.Raz wrote:
As "old Bill" has been kind enough to allow his work to be used, I think that the true sharing of Knowledge principle that makes Stampboards such a great place, should trump any other considerations.![]()
If enough people buy them (the CD), perhaps a small present, chosen by someone who knows Bill well, might be a good idea. Even just a card, saying how his work is living on, might be appropriate.
Brian (stamps4collectors above) worked with and in conjunction with Bill for a VERY long time, even down in Dubbo, and might be able to suggest something suitable re a gift?
Maybe if those who want one paypal $5 or $10 to cover burn cost, packing and mailing to a central bagman (not me, as I'll just lose all the details and I'm overseas in a few days!) then a nice gift can be funded?
Whether a large box of Lindt, or a great bottle of Red or Port, or some classical music CDs etc - whatever Brian thinks Bill would enjoy most. His eyes are very bad so it sadly can't be a great book.
To be honest I was shocked at how far Bill had gone downhill since I last spoke to him only a few months back.
He did not know who I was for quite a while, and when he did, had trouble undestanding me. He is very elderly, but in the past has been very sprightly.![]()
Brian works in a very large commerical printing related operation, and his kind offer of help (along with Diver Pete's) on this would be welcome I am sure. 8) 8)
Yes 800 pages on a PDF with no index will be totally useless to be honest.mrboggler wrote:
If they end up as hard copy then $10.00 P/P will be far to little, I would suggest $40.00 per set.as a hard copy
My preference is a Hard copy, much easier to use
Malcolm is in contact, as far as I know. I'm out of it, now. Stamp club is closed until JanuaryBrummie wrote:What was the outcome of that deal Norvic? I think you were going to come back with reply from the buyer whether he agreed to sharing.