Whether you were naughty or nice in 2013, you must have a Santa wish list. What would be your top philatelic item that you want Santa to bring you this year? (now, be real; British Guiana magenta doesn't count!).
Mine is mint Kong Kong Scott #23, the 96c olive bistre, to complete my mint British Hong Kong set.
They who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety. -Benjamin Franklin 06 Dec 2013 12:37:33pm
re: 2013 Santa wish list for philatelists
An old collection or album with lots of stamps to sort to keep me busy while the snow falls (and falls, and falls, and falls...).
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"The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing. -Edmund Burke"
actually, that would not be an unusual act for you, Phil, as I have been the beneficiary of these acts on several occasions, most recently our RH soldier.
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"Save the USPS, buy stamps; save the hobby, use commemoratives"
So far, great responses on the wish list. If I could add one more, I'd add this, currently for sale at the Bay (but I'm not shelling out 5,500 pounds for it!).
My wish list is much more humble....a supply of stamp mounts, a few lighthouse binders to replace albums with covers falling off..oh,a packet of decent hinges !!!
The past is a foreign country, they do things different there. 06 Dec 2013 10:22:22pm
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1. Peace and good will among stamp collectors and TROTW (the rest of the world).
2. An immediate and permanent end to Stamporama crusades against eBay, PayPal,
duplicitous postage-stamp producers, USPS, stamp-catalogue editors, ad infinitum.
3. Heightened appreciation for Mr. David Teisler, who, as President of Stamporama,
keeps an undisciplined membership toeing the line in ever-shifting sand.
4. Greater respect for Stamporama's Volunteer Committee for the time and effort
they contribute to the well-being of Club Stamporama.
John Derry (guilty of insufficient honour of his own wishes)
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"Much happiness is overlooked because it doesn't cost anything. "
Can you tell us more about the LPE cinderellas? I'm sure there's a good story to tell!
Thanks,
Nigel"
Hi Nigel
How are you ? You are right about the good story !! But then I would say that wouldn't I ? !
The London Philatelic Exhibition (LPE) was one of the first Stamp Exhibitions. It was held at the Portman Rooms,Baker Street, London in May 1890 to celebrate 50 years since the birth of stamps !
It was at this show that an announcement was made regarding the collecting interests of a certain Prince of Wales, later King George V !! The rest is history, as they say.
Unissued remainders of two Mauritius stamps (Red-Brown,1849 and Blue,1858) were overprinted by MP Castle and perforated by the original printer, Perkins Bacon at the show. Varieties exist. All types are scarce to rare.
The unoverprinted and unissued stamps are listed in Scott as 'unissued' #'s6-7. They are unlisted in Gibbons SOTW.
Approx 2,700 were overprinted. Forgeries abound, especially of the overprints.
One day I'll find one or the other. After all, they are a Number 1 !!
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My wish list is simple - printer cartridge, paper and sheet protectors so I can continue making my album pages.
Kelly
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"Let's find a cure for Still's Disease, Breast Cancer and Canine Addison's Disease. We CAN find a cure and save lives!!"
David,
I have a partial pack of old Harris Honor Bilt hinges. There is no date on the package, but I'm guessing mid to late 60's. There are several hundred still in the pack. I haven't used hinges for anything other than experiments in 40 years. I don't know if these things are still good, but they are yours if you want them.
Lars
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"Expanding your knowledge faster than your collection can save you a few bucks."
Ohhhhhhhh!! Any of those Australian Roos can be on my wish list, along with the 5 Shilling Sydney Harbour Bridge, used in fine to very fine condition. Or this would be nice....
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"Stamp collectors don't go crazy, they just become unhinged."
I have to agree with Zipper: US #2 is the top of my list, followed by US #1 on cover and a penny black on cover. All are currently well beyond my budget (especially seeing as how I need to write a check for >$2K for work just done on the house....
Keep Postal systems alive, buy stamps and mail often 16 Dec 2013 11:50:47am
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I have to agree with Zipper: US #2 is the top of my list, followed by US #1 on cover and a penny black on cover. All are currently well beyond my budget (especially seeing as how I need to write a check for >$2K for work just done on the house.... D'Oh
Roger
I enjoy these issues but I would prefer Graf Zeppilin plate blocks.
I'd like a few 32-hour days so I could make progress on my album for Belgium, updating my other Western Europe albums, checking all the interesting info on the Stamporama website and the Auction and keeping my trading site updated.
Silence in the face of adversity is the father of complicity and collusion, the first cousins of conspiracy.. 17 Dec 2013 03:43:58pm
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Postally used Guam overprints on cover, preferably with the letters still attached.
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Silence in the face of adversity is the father of complicity and collusion, the first cousins of conspiracy.. 17 Dec 2013 03:45:25pm
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Did I mention a clear circular date mark showing timely posting ?
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