oh a #77 now that would make my day, i have most of the plate numbers, i may spend an hour taking them out of the album to scan them so you can see the differences
They are beautiful and really didn't take much notice until I got those mourning covers. Did I post images of them here?
This is the start of my new Albanian collection the last scan is of stamps of the Albanian Goverment in Exile (basicly cinderellas) View attachment 787 View attachment 788 View attachment 789 View attachment 790 View attachment 791 The 3 Orange coloured ones in the 1st scan were never actualy issued but look nice lOL
very nice, makes me want to start on mine, but i have to get netherland finished first lol keep the scans coming great to see so many different stamps
I agree!!! I like the US stamps, but I've seen them all. I love seeing the stamps from other countries you guys have collected! Helps me decide what countries I need to be looking for
Steve, that is a $5 Columbian Scott# 245. Current Value used $1500. Only 30,000 produced. If you find one, keep it, its a good one. lol
Just got back from art class, and will try to find the larger image. It is nice I will admit, but it is not well centered, and has a few perf nibs. However, the image is nice as the cancel is a regular one ( likely registered) instead of the heavy roller type type. Don't know about the pricing as 2005 is my most recent Scott. Jim
Wow! I don't own that particular one but I do have the #244. Very nice stamp. That's would certainly be one of the jewels of my collection no doubt about it! Here is my 244
Here why we are on the subject here is a few of my prized proofs for you. I have a few more but I haven't scanned them yet. scott #68 proof on india Scott #73 Proof on india scott #122 proof on india
As far as the Columbians go I only have the first 8 and the 244. I actually collect ticket and passes from the 1893-4 Colombian Exposition held in Chicago. Half Dollars America's first commemorative coin. I have both issues; 1892 & 1893 Obverse: reverse: I have main set with the exception of Handel the Minstral and the ones below I just bought and had them handy to scan fo you. I didn't want to put up a hoard of scans in this thread. I'll post them by request if an interest. -Jay George W. obverse: reverse: Lincoln obverse: reverse: notice the hinge remnants on the back. I'm hesitant to soak it because I don't know if it can be submerged?
