tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6190925726844102948.post6310159451843687836..comments2024-03-23T04:12:08.762-07:00Comments on Big Blue 1840-1940: Paraguay - 1933 "Flag of the Race" Issue ForgeriesJimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02024632082262694589noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6190925726844102948.post-64537489101704401902019-01-15T13:20:08.791-08:002019-01-15T13:20:08.791-08:00OK, have fun. ;-)OK, have fun. ;-)Jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02024632082262694589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6190925726844102948.post-45701788929404714042019-01-15T11:51:58.706-08:002019-01-15T11:51:58.706-08:00Just recieved a Paraguay airmail feeder collection...Just recieved a Paraguay airmail feeder collection. Nice material. Will find out how many fakes lerk therein!Chiefhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17065521326100398355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6190925726844102948.post-50893193187834055722015-10-16T21:10:35.669-07:002015-10-16T21:10:35.669-07:00Bud- no doubt that is the reason for the odd 441st...Bud- no doubt that is the reason for the odd 441st anniversary. The adoption of the flag- yes, that is it.Jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02024632082262694589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6190925726844102948.post-65365419298557999452015-10-16T18:14:16.134-07:002015-10-16T18:14:16.134-07:00Since several countries (e.g., Uruguay, Nicaragua,...Since several countries (e.g., Uruguay, Nicaragua, as well as Paraguay) issued “flag of the [Hispanic] race” stamps at about the same time, I suspect the 441st Columbus anniversary is coincidental to the celebration of the flag which was adopted on October 12, 1932, Columbus Day.<br /><br />A quick check of this series in my collection shows a great deal of variation in quality of the paper, printing and gum. I’ll be interested if your post motivates someone to uncover interesting skullduggery. I think your guess about genuine but worn plates being used well beyond their half-life is a good one.<br />Budhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18202098671443782842noreply@blogger.com