Missing my friends here -- so an attempt to get discussion going

Hello all --

Rather than quietly regretting the silence here, I thought I'd try to
float *something*, at least -- an old post on my blog about the U.S.
George Rogers Clark commemorative issue of 1929: http://mcgees.org/l/grci

I have a picture of the stamp at the site, information about the
plates for the issue, some beginners' information on intaglio printing
and specialization in collecting, and a bit of exchange in the
comments feed.

Any of that prompt some discussion here on RCSD? That specific stamp;
or U.S. commems; or frame-and-vignette issues; or plate block
collecting; or inheritors of collections wanting to sell a single
unused modern commemorative; or postal souvenirs; or intaglio
printing; or specializing in single stamps; or ANYTHING? Related
cinderellae from Rodney? Bizarre segues onto other topics by
Victor? ;-) Anything from lurkers who otherwise don't speak up?

Here's hoping....

--
Joshua H. McGee
Los Angeles, California, USA, Earth
http://www.mcgees.org --

On Nov 16, 2:34*am, Joshua McGee wrote:
Hello all --

Rather than quietly regretting the silence here, I thought I'd try to
float *something*, at least -- an old post on my blog about the U.S.
George Rogers Clark commemorative issue of 1929:http://mcgees.org/l/grci

I have a picture of the stamp at the site, information about the
plates for the issue, some beginners' information on intaglio printing
and specialization in collecting, and a bit of exchange in the
comments feed.

Any of that prompt some discussion here on RCSD? *That specific stamp;
or U.S. commems; or frame-and-vignette issues; or plate block
collecting; or inheritors of collections wanting to sell a single
unused modern commemorative; or postal souvenirs; or intaglio
printing; or specializing in single stamps; or ANYTHING? *Related
cinderellae from Rodney? *Bizarre segues onto other topics by
Victor? *;-) *Anything from lurkers who otherwise don't speak up?

Here's hoping....

--
Joshua H. McGee
Los Angeles, California, USA, Earthhttp://www.mcgees.org--

Hello:

I think we all feel that 'our hobby' is in a slow death spin, and we
can't find ways of saving it.
I dont mean to be so odd or cold, but who am I going to 'will' off my
collection to when I die and pass on?
Who will lovingly enjoy the issues I paid good money for, chased and
put into my book with loving care on
a snowy night? I care about my collection, but I take mine out once a
month to look and feel them. I dont
mean any harm to my collection, or even think of selling it, and who
would want it.
Like yourself you have put all your life on one issue, my favorites
are Russian Space Stamps and
Belgium Railway stamps. Odd but I lived in many penny boxes to fill
those two parts of my collection
or spent many a hour doing research and guessing what was next.
I take off my old hat to you for your love of one stamp, and as I take
out my collection of stamps that
have been with me for over 55 years, I will be glad to be counted as a
STAMP COLLECTOR.
jim

On Nov 16, 9:49*am, jim wrote:
.. Odd but I lived in many penny boxes to fill
those two parts of my collection
or spent many a hour doing research and guessing what was next.
I take off my old hat to you for your love of one stamp, and as I take
out my collection of stamps that
have been with me for over 55 years, I will be glad to be counted as a
STAMP COLLECTOR.

Thank you -- and my hat's off to you as well.

The "penny box" rings true. My other main focus is Machins by
postmark. I sort Machin-only kiloware for my examples, and my current
yield is roughly one stamp to expand my collection for every pound on-
paper. That provides the inexpensive thrill-of-the-hunt enjoyment of
collecting that has always been important to me.

--
Joshua H. McGee
Los Angeles, California, USA, Earth
http://www.mcgees.org --

Hi All,

I am in the same position as Rien. I only collect three countries in
South America. Doing work for a dealer categorizing Cebtral and South
America stamps I am most familiar with those areas. Therefore, like
Rien, If I see a post that I can answer I will try to help out. Other
than that if I will read any interesting post.

Jerry B

On Nov 16, 1:48*pm, Joshua McGee wrote:
On Nov 16, 9:49*am, jim wrote:
. Odd but I lived in many penny boxes to fill

those two parts of my collection
or spent many a hour doing research and guessing what was next.
I take off my old hat to you for your love of one stamp, and as I take
out my collection of stamps that
have been with me for over 55 years, I will be glad to be counted as a
STAMP COLLECTOR.

Thank you -- and my hat's off to you as well.

The "penny box" rings true. *My other main focus is Machins by
postmark. *I sort Machin-only kiloware for my examples, and my current
yield is roughly one stamp to expand my collection for every pound on-
paper. *That provides the inexpensive thrill-of-the-hunt enjoyment of
collecting that has always been important to me.

--
Joshua H. McGee
Los Angeles, California, USA, Earthhttp://www.mcgees.org--

Hello josh:

I have been lurking on this forum for ages, but I do think we in
general could help each other in thier interests,
such as Machin's which I have a sheet full but dont know much about
them, except what I have seen on the
net. So many colors, so many variations and who is the expert with
them? If I have anything you need let me
scan what I have and send it to you. Helping each other accumulate
knowledge, so everyone else would have
it as well. I was sent kio-ware from Australia, I dont collect that
one, unless it fits into my ancient books, I stop getting
supplements seeing it costs too much. So I get ancient stamp books and
stop collection when the pages end. So my collection stops mid 1960's.
If I can I wont mind helping anyone that wants the data, scans of
stamps that will fill my data base of say my Russian
Space collection, or even your collection of one stamp. I know I have
it, but never looked to see what plate block number
it had.

(think of this, when you have a chance)
Single we die a death everyday, together we can gather strength and
help each other, we are in a death throw now,
few new collectors are being made and we are not fostering the young
to enjoy the hobby of kings.

On Nov 16, 5:35*pm, Sir F. A. Rien wrote:
jim found these unused words:





On Nov 16, 2:34 am, Joshua McGee wrote:
Hello all --

Rather than quietly regretting the silence here, I thought I'd try to
float *something*, at least -- an old post on my blog about the U.S.
George Rogers Clark commemorative issue of 1929:http://mcgees.org/l/grci

I have a picture of the stamp at the site, information about the
plates for the issue, some beginners' information on intaglio printing
and specialization in collecting, and a bit of exchange in the
comments feed.

Any of that prompt some discussion here on RCSD? That specific stamp;
or U.S. commems; or frame-and-vignette issues; or plate block
collecting; or inheritors of collections wanting to sell a single
unused modern commemorative; or postal souvenirs; or intaglio
printing; or specializing in single stamps; or ANYTHING? Related
cinderellae from Rodney? Bizarre segues onto other topics by
Victor? ;-) Anything from lurkers who otherwise don't speak up?

Here's hoping....

--
Joshua H. McGee
Los Angeles, California, USA,

Hello:

I think we all feel that 'our hobby' is in a slow death spin, and we
can't find ways of saving it.
I dont mean to be so odd or cold, but who am I going to 'will' off my
collection to when I die and pass on?
Who will lovingly enjoy the issues I paid good money for, chased and
put into my book with loving care on
a snowy night? I care about my collection, but I take mine out once a
month to look and feel them. I dont
mean any harm to my collection, or even think of selling it, and who
would want it.
Like yourself you have put all your life on one issue, my favorites
are Russian Space Stamps and
Belgium Railway stamps. Odd but I lived in many penny boxes to fill
those two parts of my collection
or spent many a hour doing research and guessing what was next.
I take off my old hat to you for your love of one stamp, and as I take
out my collection of stamps that
have been with me for over 55 years, I will be glad to be counted as a
STAMP COLLECTOR.
jim

Certain areas are going very strong, but they're rather specialized. One
such is the studies of the Line Engraved issues of Great Britain.

One of the projects there is to find and scan the missing impressions taken
fro the imprimatur sheets. These are then added to a photo database and
measured according to the Fisher-Brown system. Those measurements are then
logged into an searching Index and also a 'corregenda' table for the owners
of the F/B books. At this point over 95% of the LE stamps can be plated,
Blacks, Blues and Reds.

With that, and independent studies of repairs and plates [some of which will
soon be reflected in SG's Specialized catalogue] it's a lively area.

There are several Yahoo groups doing detailed *discussions on period
material, the KGV group is well into the shades.

My only problem with this NG is that I'm not a 'general' or even US
collector and so have little interest in the topicals, or most postings. I
also can contribute little as my library is 99.44% GB [NOT Commonwealth,
just the 'Isles'].

As said before, If *see a post on GB, I'll try to help, OTW, it's scan the
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Hello:

Me again!

Dare tell me what interest groups are doing Machin's at all. I am new
with this large issue, and I need
any help to understand this great issue.

jim

On Nov 17, 2:05*pm, "Victor Manta" wrote:
"jim" wrote in message

...
Dare tell me what interest groups are doing Machin's at all. I am new
with this large issue, and I need
any help to understand this great issue.

start he

http://www.deegam.com/

Yes, Deegam is the preeminent reference -- and in fact Mr. Myall does
(or did) follow this group.

Although I have let my memberships in both lapse (having moved around
the country a great deal of late) my favorite study groups a

Machin Collectors Club http://www.machins.org/
Modern British Philatelic Circle http://www.mbp-circle.co.uk/

The former's "QEII Specialised Definitives Catalogue" is simply
amazing.

Now that I am resettled, I plan to renew my memberships in both
groups.

--
Joshua H. McGee
Los Angeles, California, USA, Earth
http://www.mcgees.org --

On Nov 18, 8:32*am, Sir F. A. Rien wrote:
There's a specialized catalogue for just the Machins - you'll have to google
for it as I don't collect past 1971.

There are several, but the most highly renowned is probably Deegam,
which we've been discussing in this thread.

--
Joshua H. McGee
Los Angeles, California, USA, Earth
http://www.mcgees.org --

On Nov 18, 1:20*pm, Joshua McGee wrote:
On Nov 18, 8:32*am, Sir F. A. Rien wrote:

There's a specialized catalogue for just the Machins - you'll have to google
for it as I don't collect past 1971.

There are several, but the most highly renowned is probably Deegam,
which we've been discussing in this thread.

--
Joshua H. McGee
Los Angeles, California, USA, Earthhttp://www.mcgees.org--

Hello:

I thought I would leave my thoughts with you, and I have checked the
MACHIN Sites and like what I see, and I
will be back more often than not. To keep this thread going is a great
idea, and I have enjoyed your comments
and I have been busy as well.
I have got my show-guard mounts out and mounted all my Russian Space
collection, so that I can enjoy it for the rest
of my life. I know it is trivial, but I have over 200 space stamps and
as you already know Russia(Soviet Union) is no more.
I like what I do for it, I would never think of selling it, but I know
the feelings of stamp collectors that put thier life into
thier works. I am glad I am counted on this thread.
jim

On Nov 19, 8:20*pm, Sir F. A. Rien wrote:
jim found these unused words:





On Nov 18, 1:20*pm, Joshua McGee wrote:
On Nov 18, 8:32*am, Sir F. A. Rien wrote:

There's a specialized catalogue for just the Machins - you'll have to google
for it as I don't collect past 1971.

There are several, but the most highly renowned is probably Deegam,
which we've been discussing in this thread.

--
Joshua H. McGee
Los Angeles, California, USA,

Hello:

I thought I would leave my thoughts with you, and I have checked the
MACHIN Sites and like what I see, and I
will be back more often than not. To keep this thread going is a great
idea, and I have enjoyed your comments
and I have been busy as well.
I have got my show-guard mounts out and mounted all my Russian Space
collection, so that I can enjoy it for the rest
of my life. I know it is trivial, but I have over 200 space stamps and
as you already know Russia(Soviet Union) is no more.
I like what I do for it, I would never think of selling it, but I know
the feelings of stamp collectors that put thier life into
thier works. I am glad I am counted on this thread.
jim

Did you get the join cover issue for the Soyuz-Gemini? [I think that's
right] Came in a fancy wallet 'presentation'.- Hide quoted text -

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Hello:

I have only a whole page of the Soyuz-Apollo mission, I dont remember
Gemini ever getting to the Soyuz at all.
I have a large collection of space related stamps from all over the
world, and know a lot about flights that I remember, seeing I was a
teen-ager back then, and money was plentiful. Now I try to keep what I
have, make things last and get to a large show once every year. ROPEX
in Rochester is pretty big, and in the 80's I went to one in Toronto.
Sputnik was pretty big, Soviet's were always out doing us, and as soon
as we got to the moon, thier stamps for space slowly ended.
I could go on and on for this exciting part of my life,
jim