tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6190925726844102948.comments2024-03-07T08:56:02.343-08:00Big Blue 1840-1940Jimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02024632082262694589noreply@blogger.comBlogger4061125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6190925726844102948.post-31401735482867485322024-03-07T08:56:02.343-08:002024-03-07T08:56:02.343-08:00Axel - I wish there was an easy answer but it is &...Axel - I wish there was an easy answer but it is "complicated'. The CBNC paper for the "Officials" is described as "Thin, Hard". The ABNC paper is described as "Soft, Porous", Also the CBNC paper shows often the characteristics of "ribbed paper". I usually flick the stamp with my fingers. Also, find a stamp that only comes in one paper variety, and check it out for characteristics.Jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02024632082262694589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6190925726844102948.post-62142897307419378292024-03-07T03:38:50.106-08:002024-03-07T03:38:50.106-08:00How to distinguish "hard" and "soft...How to distinguish "hard" and "soft" paper? Is it the thickness?Axelnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6190925726844102948.post-72231140707041232732024-01-21T13:06:12.434-08:002024-01-21T13:06:12.434-08:00Your info was very helpful to me in reviewing lots...Your info was very helpful to me in reviewing lots of old classic stamps that after 60 years after inheriting o a am now looking at some old classics from the old album”THE INTRRNATIONAL POSTSGE STAMPS ALBUM by J. Walter Scott”Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6190925726844102948.post-15250583196336453102024-01-18T10:11:48.085-08:002024-01-18T10:11:48.085-08:00I believe these are postal envelope cut-outs.I believe these are postal envelope cut-outs.Jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02024632082262694589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6190925726844102948.post-67177434154160986782024-01-17T18:19:38.719-08:002024-01-17T18:19:38.719-08:00Sorting a number of ein groschen A1s I found two t...Sorting a number of ein groschen A1s I found two that were heavily embossed. Scott does not mention embossing so are these possibly reprints? These two also have a slanted small print across the stamps “ ein groschen post-couvert” The two cancellations are difficult to read but one appears to have been done in 1868. If genuine it would probably conflict with the reprint thought. Thank you for your help. This blog is awesome!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6190925726844102948.post-6858675597604092002024-01-10T09:02:29.378-08:002024-01-10T09:02:29.378-08:00The short answer is I don't know. However, I w...The short answer is I don't know. However, I would think the stamps of 1933 would/could still be used during the reign of George VI.Jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02024632082262694589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6190925726844102948.post-82983152353601027772024-01-09T17:00:35.894-08:002024-01-09T17:00:35.894-08:00Spain missed an opportunity to flood the early 20t...Spain missed an opportunity to flood the early 20th century philatelic market with an endless variety of Saguia el-Hamra stamps (all depicting the King).Dave Humphreysnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6190925726844102948.post-58990646001347827742024-01-09T07:55:28.728-08:002024-01-09T07:55:28.728-08:00Very humorous and informative ! Love the site. I h...Very humorous and informative ! Love the site. I have one question I cannot seem to have answered and as I am trying to complete a KGVI collection it could prove costly or not. Were the stamps of 1933 carried over to be used during the reign of KGVI? They were not included in my 1968 SG KGVI album but are listed in the KGVI catalogue. Thanks for any confirmation, Gary Steward, Quebec Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6190925726844102948.post-44433843244410071582024-01-07T03:50:49.027-08:002024-01-07T03:50:49.027-08:00The word 'Guiana' is derived from the Indi...The word 'Guiana' is derived from the Indian tribe Guayano who inhabited the entire northern South America long before Sir Walter Raleigh set sail frome Britain. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6190925726844102948.post-65928082840323903852024-01-02T10:10:58.163-08:002024-01-02T10:10:58.163-08:00"Great report on a great and interesting area..."Great report on a great and interesting area, always a feast for the eyes to look at these stamps!" -thanks Anon!Jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02024632082262694589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6190925726844102948.post-90535301112344495732024-01-02T10:06:40.161-08:002024-01-02T10:06:40.161-08:00Thanks Gina. Thanks Gina. Jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02024632082262694589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6190925726844102948.post-56913478344575967962024-01-01T21:49:03.831-08:002024-01-01T21:49:03.831-08:00Super Bericht über ein tolles und interessantes Ge...Super Bericht über ein tolles und interessantes Gebiet, immer eine Augenweide diese Briefmarken anzusehen!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6190925726844102948.post-19454099723741270202023-12-31T10:28:24.108-08:002023-12-31T10:28:24.108-08:00Thanks for the encouragement.Thanks for the encouragement.Budnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6190925726844102948.post-71384345447458862982023-12-30T20:33:14.870-08:002023-12-30T20:33:14.870-08:00Congrats to you for acquiring so many pristine, cl...Congrats to you for acquiring so many pristine, classic, Cuban stamps! It appears that your philatelic Christmas wish for Deep Blue came true.Gina S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/08469263840026657884noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6190925726844102948.post-23692852032809865562023-12-29T03:40:48.319-08:002023-12-29T03:40:48.319-08:00Nice collection of RIO DE ORO and interesting info...Nice collection of RIO DE ORO and interesting information .Floortraderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11764194921713064642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6190925726844102948.post-47748558755185009842023-12-13T22:15:20.987-08:002023-12-13T22:15:20.987-08:00Thanks Ray for your update. JimThanks Ray for your update. JimAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6190925726844102948.post-48572114419849879862023-12-13T19:07:43.508-08:002023-12-13T19:07:43.508-08:00First comment in almost 10 years for Middle Congo!...First comment in almost 10 years for Middle Congo! MC is one of the countries that I've seen rarely in feeder collections, and my totals for MC were sadly lacking until I pulled 22 out of an APS circuit book today. I thought I was seeing things with Scott #15, and thought I might be able to alert you and the readers to a layout error from Scott, but after checking- it's already there! Thanks again Jim, as always! RayRay McIntirehttps://bottomfeederphilatelics.blogspot.com/2023/11/my-big-blue-journey.htmlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6190925726844102948.post-91361212610783087922023-12-13T08:13:24.323-08:002023-12-13T08:13:24.323-08:00It was always taking hours on those borders since ...It was always taking hours on those borders since many and many trying to jump into Greece illegally so the officers need to make sure the documentation is legit from both sides of the border. I would agree that it's a sad part of the border as many people seeing it as an escape for a better life. For example to cross the USA border could take several hours till the homeland security agents do their part, it's all a matter of safety my friend. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6190925726844102948.post-54459844522721065082023-12-10T10:31:47.915-08:002023-12-10T10:31:47.915-08:00I have every single nyassa stamp that were created...I have every single nyassa stamp that were created and printed I also have all the negatives for every stamp I found them all in a underground storage room of the Basil Street hotel in Knightsbridge London . I also have the original document of the estate and shares in nyassa company 1914 by Ronald garland and garland family I must be sitting on a few quid.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6190925726844102948.post-11944329719824899672023-11-29T14:22:07.921-08:002023-11-29T14:22:07.921-08:00Thanks for making absolute sense about the struggl...Thanks for making absolute sense about the struggle between understanding the past and celebrating the past.Budnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6190925726844102948.post-91990923959941520812023-11-29T11:26:01.045-08:002023-11-29T11:26:01.045-08:00Great post. I appreciate Bud's commentary on ...Great post. I appreciate Bud's commentary on the challenges of considering Rhodesia through a modern lens. I struggle with finding the balance between collecting colonial stamps and understanding the (often horrific) history without celebrating the same history, if that makes sense. This is a good example of telling a broader story than what was printed on the stamps. Thank you. :)Madbakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10206921216996463967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6190925726844102948.post-1368490945071362002023-11-26T12:04:40.414-08:002023-11-26T12:04:40.414-08:00Thanks anon - fixed. :-)Thanks anon - fixed. :-)Jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02024632082262694589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6190925726844102948.post-82856746931606299522023-11-22T11:11:33.487-08:002023-11-22T11:11:33.487-08:00The last number in the 1898-99 row should be 85.The last number in the 1898-99 row should be 85.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6190925726844102948.post-30887306480001905142023-11-17T09:29:15.492-08:002023-11-17T09:29:15.492-08:00We can thank Ray for this post. Kudos!We can thank Ray for this post. Kudos!Jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02024632082262694589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6190925726844102948.post-10714047117739402532023-11-17T05:35:54.555-08:002023-11-17T05:35:54.555-08:00Probably the most extensive discussion of this sta...Probably the most extensive discussion of this stamp I have ever seen. Extraordinary, and worth bookmarking. THANK YOUAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com