tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-74502800789722074802024-03-13T22:08:34.890+11:00Global PhilatelyAll things philatelic, with a focus on the classics of the British Empire and CommonwealthGlobal Philatelyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07248667117037255652noreply@blogger.comBlogger62125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7450280078972207480.post-38222507841485764792018-02-02T12:22:00.000+11:002018-02-02T12:22:23.663+11:00The Global Philately Website is Live!I'm absolutely delighted to announce that my website, <a href="http://www.globalphilately.com/" target="_blank">Global Philately</a>, is now live.<br />
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After many years of trading on Ebay and other sites, I'm now only listing new items on the website. I cater to all levels of collector, from novice to specialist, and offer quality stamps and superior service.<br />
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Please pop in for a look, I look forward to your seeing you there!<br />
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Global Philatelyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07248667117037255652noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7450280078972207480.post-47158017846445489252015-09-19T19:23:00.001+10:002015-09-19T19:25:43.269+10:00My New Website for Collectors of Australian VarietiesIt's been a very long time since my last blog, but I'm hoping to get back to blogging regularly.<br />
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I've created a website of high resolution scans of varieties on Australian stamps, the <a href="http://www.acsvid.com/" target="_blank">Australian Commonwealth Stamps Varieties Image Database</a>.<br />
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The Australian Commonwealth Specialists Catalogue is the "bible" for collectors, but the images are quite poor. I hope my site can help collectors to identify varieties more readily.<br />
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The site is still quite bare, but new images are being uploaded daily. If you think the site will help you, please bookmark it and pop back often. You can also subscribe to receive advice of updates.You can even make a small donation if you have a mind to!<br />
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Global Philatelyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07248667117037255652noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7450280078972207480.post-75929462891393517142013-09-02T20:25:00.000+10:002013-09-07T14:29:15.206+10:00A 1938 Cover With A Story to Tell<h4>
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This 1938 cover, from New Zealand to the USA, doesn't seem like much. However, I recognised the recipient's name. Reginald Denny was a successful Hollywood actor.<br />
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It was sent from Model Aircraft Supplies in Christchurch, which begs the question why they would be writing to an actor at an address other than "c/- MGM" etc.<br />
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The reason is that Denny was a mad aircraft hobbyist, who opened a hobby store on Hollywood Boulevard in 1935. It makes perfect sense for the shop in Christchurch to write to him. Denny also established "Radioplane", a maker of military target drones.<br />
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The cover is franked with SG91 and SG92, both have which are scarce with inverted and reversed watermarks. I'm going to play around and see if I can extract a watermark.<br />
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The two red marks across the airmail label makes this a jusqu'a cover. Jusqu'a means "up to", or in philatelic terms "as far as". The cover is marked "via Air Mail to England". The jusqu'a markings were applied when the cover arrived in England, and the cover would then have continued it's journey to the US by sea. Unfortunately, there are no other markings on the cover.<br />
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A fascinating little piece of postal history.Global Philatelyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07248667117037255652noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7450280078972207480.post-32711045889683768202013-05-21T14:21:00.000+10:002013-09-07T14:29:39.012+10:00A Very Common Stamp From Hungary With a Great Story<h4>
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In 1943, Hungary issued a series of stamps featuring historical heroes. The 4f value features Janos Hunyadi, a general and Governor of Hungary in the 15th Century.</div>
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After the end of World War II in 1945, the stamps were overprinted with new values. The 4f (forint) value was overprinted three times, with this stamp being the third overprint, 10f on 4f in carmine, SG800 Scott 657. Numerous overprint errors exist on this provisional issue, and it's a minimum value stamp in all catalogues.</div>
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Reminiscent of Germany in the early 1920's, stamps with a face value of 500,000 billion pengos were issued during 1946, before the currency reform later in the year. Prior to the issue of the high face-value stamps, remaining stocks of low face value definitives were overprinted with a code, with the stamp being sold at the relevant rate for that code on a given day. The modern equivalent would be the "Forever" stamps.</div>
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In this case, our stamp was overprinted with "TI. 2.", which was an abbreviation for "Tavolsagi level", or "Inland letter", thus becoming SG890, Scott 811. I'm assuming that the "2" represented a different rate, but would appreciate feedback on this.</div>
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Global Philatelyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07248667117037255652noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7450280078972207480.post-77995743499664125862013-05-02T10:52:00.000+10:002013-06-01T21:44:50.861+10:00I Need a Website Designer<h4>
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I'm embarking on a medium to long term project to develop a website, and need a website designer to work with me.</div>
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I'm looking for a dedicated, professional, and committed designer that can work across time-zones if necessary (remembering that I'm in Australia), and can take constructive criticism and direction. I'll need to see live examples of websites created, and testimonials are required. Therefore, no beginners will qualify.</div>
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Global Philatelyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07248667117037255652noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7450280078972207480.post-31626518844456044822013-04-13T09:21:00.001+10:002015-04-15T13:58:03.729+10:00The Grumpy Old Men's Club<h4>
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The Grumpy Old Men's Club (where you don't need to be grumpy, old or a man!) is, in my opinion, the only one that can lay claim to the title. Created in 2010, and told it would last a month by the owner of another forum, The GOMC recently celebrated it's 3rd birthday.<br />
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I hope to see you there soon!Global Philatelyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07248667117037255652noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7450280078972207480.post-81337050004867855882013-04-09T14:02:00.000+10:002013-09-07T14:31:00.204+10:00Ebay Realisations Are Hot<h4>
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Another British Guiana cover, and one that I expected to win due to it's size. These legal-size covers are spectacularly unpopular with collectors, as they're difficult to store. This one has a lovely cachet, and is claimed to be a FDC, although the tiny (15kb) scan didn't allow for inspection of the postmark. It has what appears to be a pair of SG301.</div>
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Global Philatelyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07248667117037255652noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7450280078972207480.post-52043573377100918942013-03-31T21:57:00.001+11:002013-09-07T14:31:41.068+10:00Knowledge is Power<h4>
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The number of philatelic publications available to collectors is mind-boggling and can be overwhelming. </div>
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Unless you're a basic, worldwide collector, it's important to keep your library up to date with catalogues other than Stanley Gibbons, Scott, Michel, Yvert & Tellier and the other majors.</div>
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I've been on a bit of a shopping spree, and these are the additions to my bookshelf this month!</div>
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Stefan Heijtz is the acknowledged expert in Falkland Islands philately, and his catalogue is simply marvellous. Profusely illustrated in colour, with values based on auction and retail sales, this is a must-have for anyone with more than a passing interest in Falklands philately</div>
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As I'm also a collector of cinderellas and recently came across some scarce early Lundy material, I purchased the Lundy Island catalogue. It lists all printings, quantities and varieties, and everything is priced. Believe me, the early material is very much sought after!</div>
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I'm fascinated by paquebot markings, as anyone who reads my blogs may notice! Formerly known as "Hosking", the primary resource on the subject is now managed by Dovey & Morris. The first item I looked up was a Brisbane Loose Ship Letter mark that is classified as Rare! The book paid for itself immediately<br />
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Phil Collas wrote many superb philatelic books, and it was about time I added this to the bookshelf. This book is exactly what it says it is, and it is superb!<br />
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Last, but definitely not least, I've finally updated my ancient 1980's vintage ACSC catalogue. The KGV and Kangaroos sections have found a place on my shelf in lieu of their ancestors!<br />
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I can already hear the objections from some, along the lines of "yes, but they're so expensive!". The seven items I've shown cost less than $200, thanks to some judicious shopping at auction and online. If you're a serious collector, take a month off from adding stamps to your collection and add books to your library.<br />
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<br />Global Philatelyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07248667117037255652noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7450280078972207480.post-27561293181728829312013-03-09T19:16:00.000+11:002013-09-07T14:32:40.317+10:00The Falkland Islands/Las Malvinas Dispute<h4>
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On March 10-11 2013, the Falkland Islanders will vote in a referendum on the following question:</div>
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It's doubtful that the referendum will end the dispute over sovereignty of the islands, as the Argentinian Government has already declared it illegal, and will not recognise the result. That response would suggest that they believe the Islanders will vote YES.</div>
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As far as I can ascertain, the Falkland Islands first appeared on a stamp in 1898. The famous Canada 2c Christmas stamp, SG168, showed a map of the world, with the Empire, including the Falklands, in red. Thus, the first illustration of the islands on a stamp was provocative!</div>
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I've found no other reference to the islands on a stamp between 1898 and 1933, when the Falklands themselves issued the Centenary of British Administration set. I think this is one of the most beautiful sets of stamps issued during the King George V period, and I use the £1 stamp featuring the King as my online avatar. </div>
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The 3d stamp, SG131, showed a map of the islands</div>
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The set was issued in part as a propaganda issue, and it was a red rag to Argentina, who considered the issue invalid and didn't recognise the stamps. Covers posted to Argentina bearing the issue were considered to be unpaid, and were charged double the deficiency.</div>
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This philatelic cover was posted in July 1933. The front of the cover looks quite normal, bearing the 1d black and scarlet, SG128. </div>
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Not to be outdone, Argentina issued a stamp in 1936, SG660, that clearly showed their claim to sovereignty of the Falklands</div>
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In 1960, Argentina issued a stamp for the national census, SG989. Again, the map claimed the Malvinas as part of Argentina</div>
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In 1964, Argentina issued a set of three stamps pushing their claims on the Antarctic, SG1105-07. However, in perhaps the most provocative issue to date, Argentina included the Falklands, South Georgia, South Orkneys and South Shetlands in their claim, even planting a flag on each of them on the 4 peso stamp!</div>
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On 2 April 1982 (a Friday), Argentinian forces invaded/re-took the Falklands/Malvinas. The Post Office at Stanley re-opened on 5 April (Monday), but no Argentinian stamps were available until 8 April. The islands were allocated the Argentinian postal code 9409.</div>
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From 6 April to 10 April, the postmark carried the Argentinian flag at the bottom of the postmark. Legend has it that this was a protest gesture by the postal staff. Envelopes with Falklands stamps, which were already in the postal system, were cancelled by pen, with the "protest" postmark added elsewhere on the cover</div>
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An Argentinian stamp, SG1632c, was overprinted with "Las Malvinas Son Argentinas" (The Malvinas Are Argentine)</div>
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The Falklands were liberated/re-taken by the British on 14 June 1982. This cover was carried on the MV Norland, which was repatriating wounded troops to the UK</div>
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One of the beauties of our hobby is the ability
for collectors the world over to share one language. The language of stamps.
Stamp collecting brings the same level of engagement and joy to young and old,
rich and poor, regardless of geographic location, race, creed or colour.</div>
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However, there’s a disturbing trend towards snobbery,
manifested in the phrase “serious collector”. I don’t know if the phrase has
just become trendy, or if it’s been used for many years and I’ve just never noticed,
or been offended by it, before.</div>
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It’s a phrase that immediately brings to mind cashed-up
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think that’s <i>precisely</i> the market most dealers are interested in today.</div>
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But what exactly <i>is</i> a “serious collector”?</div>
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Well, I suppose I am! I collect a specific period, and am
interested in watermarks, shades and perforations. I also look for known (and
unknown) varieties on the stamps of my chosen period. Sadly, I’m anything but
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This is where my confusion, and irritation, starts.</div>
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I have a number of side collections, that I spend time
with when I need a break from the “heavy” stuff. I have thematic collections of
Rowland Hill, Penny Black anniversaries, birds, British military aircraft,
military uniforms, postal history of the SS Bremen, paquebot and TPO postmarks,
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I recall quite fondly the reaction of the chap behind the
counter in one of the few remaining stamp shops in Melbourne, when I walked up
to him with a handful of Rowland Hill miniature sheets from the likes of the
Central African Republic, Liberia and Guyana. If he could have tilted his head
back further to look down his nose at me, I’m sure he would have.</div>
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Of course, his demeanour changed fairly promptly when I
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Our hobby is in decline. A recent survey suggested that
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The collector base is getting older and, hopefully, wiser. Perhaps
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I voiced this opinion on both Facebook and Twitter, and received little feedback. This suggests one of two things. Either collectors are apathetic, or I'm alone in feeling that the philatelic community treats the cashed-up specialist and the collector differently.</div>
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Surely we should all be treated as “serious collectors” in the
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Remember, there was a time when you couldn’t give Chinese
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Global Philatelyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07248667117037255652noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7450280078972207480.post-63712066095129665772013-01-21T22:46:00.000+11:002013-09-07T14:33:35.935+10:00Remembering King George V<h4>
<span style="font-size: large;">3 June 1865 - 21 January 1936</span></h4>
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<i>His Majesty George V, by the Grace of God, of Great Britain, Ireland and the British Dominions beyond the Seas, King, Defender of the Faith, Emperor of India</i>, passed away on 21 January 1936<span style="color: #333333;"><span style="line-height: 18px;"><span style="font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">. </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333;"><span style="line-height: 18px;">The stamps of his reign are becoming harder to find, and prices continue to rise. When I have difficulty finding anything I need or want, I enjoy searching for non-philatelic items that can add social context to my collection, and where better to start than postcards? Here are just a few of mine.</span></span></div>
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The Silver Jubilee in 1935 was a bonanza for postcard manufacturers. This card is self-explanatory, but the fabulous detail shows the pageantry and weather on the day<br />
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Another card in the same series shows King George and Queen Mary during the Thanksgiving service</div>
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This is a very interesting postcard, as it shows the King riding his horse Anzac, which was a gift from the Australian Government. This image was used on the Australian Silver Jubilee issue</div>
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Fortunately, these cards are plentiful, and I've had no difficulty finding them. <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deltiology" target="_blank">Deltiologists </a>don't appear to add any additional value to them, which is a very pleasant change.</div>
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<br />Global Philatelyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07248667117037255652noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7450280078972207480.post-77568393948272427582013-01-12T20:14:00.000+11:002013-09-07T14:33:53.323+10:00Welcome to 2013!<h4>
<span style="font-size: large;">Three Major World Exhibitions</span></h4>
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The big event from an Australian perspective is the Australia 2013 exhibition in Melbourne from 10-15 May. The exhibition is being held primarily to celebrate the centenary of the iconic (if rather unattractive in my opinion!) kangaroo series. The 1d red was issued on 1 January 2013. </div>
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When I found this stamp, I was convinced that it was a first day cancel, but under magnification, there is a clear remnant of a "2", making it the 21st. It's still a nice early usage though.</div>
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You can visit the Australia 2013 website <a href="http://www.australia2013.com/" target="_blank">here</a>. I'll be visiting the exhibition, along with many other members of the <a href="http://www.thegomc.com/" target="_blank">Grumpy Old Men's Club</a></div>
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Other major world exhibitions are <a href="http://thailand2013.com/" target="_blank">Thailand 2013</a> in Bangkok in August, and <a href="http://www.brasiliana-2013.blogspot.com.au/" target="_blank">Brasiliana 2013</a> in Rio de Janeiro in November.<br />
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Global Philatelyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07248667117037255652noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7450280078972207480.post-56188977779836384042012-12-12T20:39:00.000+11:002013-09-07T14:34:10.028+10:00A Nice Straits Settlements Postmark Find<h4>
<span style="font-size: large;">A New "Last-Recorded-Date"</span></h4>
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I found this stamp online and paid 5p for it. It's Straits Settlements SG225, postmarked with Prye (Prai), Penang, Proud type D3.</div>
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Proud's "The Postal History of Malaya Vol 1" states that the recorded dates for type D3 were 6 December 1917 to 23 January 1925. Although the month is unclear, the left leg of an "A" is evident, meaning this was postmarked 27 April or 27 August 1925.</div>
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I sent an email to Proud Bailey, and received a very quick reply from Edward Proud, confirming that this is a new last-recorded-date, and stating that the next edition will be updated.</div>
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I'm fascinated that finds like this can be made 87 years after the event! </div>
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These are the little things that make our hobby so intriguing and worthwhile.</div>
Global Philatelyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07248667117037255652noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7450280078972207480.post-15798035967471647972012-12-12T17:47:00.001+11:002012-12-12T17:47:30.886+11:0010,000+ Visitors<h4>
<span style="font-size: large;">Thanks for Your Patronage</span></h4>
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I'd like to thank everyone for reading my ramblings since I started the blog in May.</div>
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I couldn't have hoped for 10,000 visitors so quickly for such a niche blog, and I'm actually taken aback. Those visitors have come from 92 countries, as far flung as Iceland, Qatar, Cuba and Madagascar, which surely justifies the name Global Philately!</div>
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The most popular post to date was in June, regarding the possible new discovery on the <a href="http://globalphilatelic.blogspot.com.au/2012/06/1935-silver-jubilee-new-discovery.html" target="_blank">Silver Jubilee issue of 1935</a> , but every post has been well visited with many insightful comments received.</div>
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Global Philatelyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07248667117037255652noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7450280078972207480.post-85870701655638247432012-11-19T21:59:00.000+11:002013-09-07T14:34:54.338+10:00The Prince of Wales Camp Postmarks 1921-1922<h4>
<span style="font-size: large;">The Future King Edward VIII on Tour</span></h4>
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From 1919 to 1922, the Prince of Wales, the future King Edward VIII, embarked on a grand world tour. </div>
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In 1921, the Eastern Tour commenced. The HMS Renown departed Portsmouth at sunset on October 26, with the Prince on the saluting deck. The ship called at Gibraltar, Malta, Port Said, Suez and Aden before arriving at Bombay on November 17. Four months later, on March 17, the Prince left India behind as the Renown sailed for Japan.</div>
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A commemorative postmark was used during the tour of the subcontinent, featuring the legend "H.R.H The Prince of Wales' Camp P.O." at the top, with the Prince of Wales feathers in the top centre, and seven bars on each side. The date and time are at the bottom centre, with a thick bar below</div>
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Although the postmark doesn't show a location, the tour itinerary makes it possible to ascertain where the postmark was used.</div>
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The itinerary was kindly provided by Kasinath Rajasekaran on the <a href="http://www.facebook.com/GlobalPhilately" target="_blank">Global Philately Facebook Page</a>, and reproduced here in full:</div>
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November 17 - Arrived at Bombay</div>
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November 23 - Baroda</div>
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November 25 - Udaipur</div>
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November 28 - Ajmer</div>
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November 29 - Jodhpur</div>
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December 2 - Bikaner</div>
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January 2 - Rangoon</div>
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January 18 - Bangalore</div>
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January 19 - Mysore</div>
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The postmark shown above carries the date of 10 MAR 22, which falls between dates on the itinerary. On March 6, the tour had reached Peshawar, and on March 11 the Prince was in Rawalpindi. Although the two cities are only 182 kilometres and less than two hours apart by a modern motorway, it would have been a much longer journey in 1922. I think it is safe to assume that the Prince would have been in Rawalpindi on March 10 in readiness for the start of his official duties on March 11.<br />
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There were, in fact, three postmarks used, with the above example the most common. The second type has no shaded bars, no time stamp and the bottom bar replaced with a star (although not visible in this picture, I assume that the feathers are present), The third, and rarest type, has the abbreviation "DELY" for "delivery" and no shaded bars. A registration label was also produced, seemingly a blank Indian label, with a handstruck cachet bearing the three feathers and "H.R.H. The Prince of Wales' Camp"</div>
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I've posted a small album of Australian stamps on my <a href="http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.201011996701073.51458.146565992145674&type=1" target="_blank">Facebook</a> page.</div>
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<span style="line-height: 1.5;"><i><b>In Flanders fields the poppies blow</b></i></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 1.5;">We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,</span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 1.5;">Take up our quarrel with the foe:</span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 1.5;">If ye break faith with us who die</span></div>
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Global Philatelyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07248667117037255652noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7450280078972207480.post-13800253871469527612012-11-09T11:28:00.000+11:002013-09-07T14:35:32.478+10:00The 1935 Silver Jubilee - A New Discovery? A Further Update<h4>
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In my blogs of <u><a href="http://globalphilatelic.blogspot.com.au/2012/06/1935-silver-jubilee-new-discovery.html" target="_blank">22 June</a></u> and <a href="http://globalphilatelic.blogspot.com.au/2012/08/the-1935-silver-jubilee-new-discovery.html" style="text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">10 August</a>, I discussed a possible new discovery on the 1935 Silver Jubilee issue.</div>
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Experts with experience far exceeding mine are still reviewing their holdings and are coming to different conclusions. However, a tentative sheet position has been suggested, as the variety has been sighted on a sheet of Plate 4 Northern Rhodesia and Plate 2A British Solomons</div>
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To read the latest commentary, please visit <a href="http://www.silverjubileestamps.com/" target="_blank">Silver Jubilee Stamps</a>. The latest information is at the foot of the front page.</div>
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Global Philatelyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07248667117037255652noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7450280078972207480.post-86798538220445162452012-11-01T22:07:00.000+11:002014-12-07T16:17:54.675+11:00Why Postal History Collectors Get Excited<h4>
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The message on the card is difficult to read, despite being in English, but appears to be quite mundane. Although the online picture was faint, I thought that the postmark on the stamp was from the Cataract Hotel, and that appears to be correct<br />
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If this basic Egyptian stamp had been removed from the postcard, none of this information would be available to us. As the postmark is faint, and the "ACT" of "Cataract" is on the postcard, we wouldn't know where it originated. We wouldn't know that it travelled from Aswan (somehow) to Ismailia and subsequently to Port Taufiq to catch a ship to Singapore. We certainly wouldn't know that Mrs. Stewart's postcard was delivered into Singapore by the SS Devanha!<br />
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This lovely card cost me less than $20. I'm now lucky to own a piece that fits comfortably into a number of my collections.<br />
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Patient searching of online auctions <u>will</u> still reward your diligence.Global Philatelyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07248667117037255652noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7450280078972207480.post-11460888863562254172012-10-29T20:51:00.001+11:002013-09-07T14:36:27.998+10:00An Interesting Find on Ebay - Part 2<h4>
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I asked this question in my blog of <a href="http://globalphilatelic.blogspot.com.au/2012/10/an-interesting-find-on-ebay.html" target="_blank">16 October</a> . The item has arrived and I'm no closer to knowing the answer.<br />
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As I suspected, it is only a front, but it has a tantalising partial postmark on the remnant of flap attached. It's a partial "Liverpool" postmark in blue, which I would expect to be a "Liverpool Packet" postmark. However, there doesn't seem to be a matching date for that postmark, according to "Collect British Postmarks" (Stanley Gibbons, 8th Edition), bearing in mind that the Lochmaben sank in 1855.<br />
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There's a common misconception that Twitter is a mobile tool, but I use it almost exclusively from the Twitter web <a href="http://twitter.com/" target="_blank">page </a>in my browser on my laptop.</div>
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You can search by keywords, such as "stamps" or "philately", and look at the profiles of people you might like to follow. Some will follow you back, some won't. You can also look at the followers of people you might be interested in, and follow them as well!</div>
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Global Philatelyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07248667117037255652noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7450280078972207480.post-54574564312177141602012-10-26T21:23:00.000+11:002013-09-07T14:37:08.993+10:00How to Block a Seller on Delcampe<h4>
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This can be undone at any time, as sellers may react to sufficient blockings and buyers may choose to see their listings again.<br />
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I think this is a great innovation that will make searching a more pleasurable and profitable experience, especially for buyers with limited online time. Well done to Delcampe for being proactive again.Global Philatelyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07248667117037255652noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7450280078972207480.post-24950280355263480092012-10-17T20:01:00.002+11:002013-09-07T14:37:42.066+10:00Rust on Stamps - New Testing of an Old Recipe!<h4>
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All collectors face the challenge of dealing with rust (known as "rust" when a dealer buys a stamp, and "toning" when a dealer sells a stamp!) on stamps at some stage. </div>
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The preferred, and usually recommended, method of dealing with rust is to throw the stamps away! Almost every blog, forum and dealer site has a discussion how to deal with this problem, and I don't intend to re-hash what has been said hundreds of times and can be found by Googling.</div>
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What I do want to do is to present a "teaser" of some current tests using a method described by a gentleman of very senior years. Preliminary tests conducted by a member of the Grumpy Old Men's Club forum (<a href="http://www.thegomc.com/cgi-bin/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1350262911%2F0" target="_blank">here</a>), have shown remarkable results.</div>
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Further testing with modern and multicoloured stamps will be of interest to see if the process works on all issues. It is a wet process, so won't work on mint stamps unless Mint No Gum is an acceptable outcome.</div>
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This is Hyderabad SG 43, a very common stamp that is usually found in a poor state</div>
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This is the back of the stamp showing rust, and a marker pen addition, which was meant to prove, after testing, that this was the same stamp!</div>
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Here is the front of the stamp after testing</div>
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At this early stage, I'm wondering if a bleaching process is evident, but as I don't yet know the "recipe", I'm keeping an open mind.</div>
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I was browsing through Ebay today and found saw this cover. It was so ugly, I just had to look at it</div>
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It was quite poorly listed as "UK Penny Red still on Envelope Cover" (so I assume it's a front only), with the following description:</div>
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(Khyu)lton & Wilson agents</div>
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Liverpool</div>
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Mrs Hazelton</div>
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Lochmaster Castle</div>
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Docks</div>
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The agents name is actually Elkington & Wilson, and the name of the ship is the "Lochmaben Castle".</div>
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A quick look at Google, and I found out that the ship was wrecked in 1855:</div>
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"Lochmaben Castle, for Quebec, was ashore on the Bird Rocks, Gulf of St Lawrence, 4th June. Passengers and crew saved"</div>
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"WRECK OF A VERY CROWDED EMIGRANT SHIP - Accounts received at Lloyds by the American mail report the wreck of the English ship "Lochmaben Castle". Captain TURNER, with nearly 600 souls on board, on a formidable reef known as the Bird Rocks, in the gulf of St Lawrence. She was a first-class ship of 1,600 tons, and left Liverpool on the latter end of May, for Quebec, with 537 passengers, men, women, and children, and a cargo of rice &c. On the 14th ult., thick, hazy, weather set in, and she ran upon the Bird Rocks. Signals of distress were fired, and the greater part of the cargo thrown overboard"</div>
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Although she was a significant vessel for the time, at 1,600 tons, I haven't yet been able to find an image of her in my usual references.</div>
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The stamp is SG8, 1d red imperforate, which was in use from 1841 to 1854 when the perforated 1d red was issued, so time wise, the franking is just possible. The postmark is a London Inland Section, horizontal oval with number in diamond, that was in use from 1844. The manuscript "P4" marking requires further research, as it indicates payment of an additional 4d. The cover is water stained and the stamp appears to have moved left.</div>
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I might be barking up the wrong tree, and this is nothing more than a cover that travelled on one of the many voyages of the Lochmaben Castle, and was simply damaged.</div>
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This is a good example of learning to read old script if this era interests you.</div>
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I'll enjoy the research when it arrives, and I will have lost very little if it's just a damaged cover, as it cost me a grand $10!</div>
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