eBay chatboard archive: Sep-03-07 to Sep-09-07 week

Posted by saschjohn   ( 319 ) on Sep-09-07 at 22:41:45 PDT   Listings
mini*lindy thanks Linda :-)
even this Fligh Stamps seems to be a privat one intresting Cover...I get this for free :-)
Posted by dbenson   ( 8557 ) on Sep-09-07 at 22:07:10 PDT   Listings
Jay,

Most Indonesians use SMS instead of handphones (Indonesian term for Cellphones) and abbreviations are commonplace especially amongst teenagers,

David B.
Posted by dbenson   ( 8557 ) on Sep-09-07 at 22:04:47 PDT   Listings
emilights,


use this email address to join the Indonesian Chat

filateli@yahoo.com

Tell Richard (who is Indonesian but lives in Tokyo) that I recommended you to join,

David B.








Posted by jaywild   ( 980 ) on Sep-09-07 at 22:03:07 PDT   Listings
emilights Y dont u c if any1 can c 4 of10 and m.t., or r u 2 lay z?
Posted by dbenson   ( 8557 ) on Sep-09-07 at 22:01:57 PDT   Listings
emilights,

selamat pagi,

contact Richard S.,the moderator of,

http://www.indonesianewsonline.com/prangko/stamps/lp.htm

he will be able to help you with all you need.

There is even a email chat in Indonesian which is very active,

David B.
Posted by sheman6863   ( 37 ) on Sep-09-07 at 20:27:32 PDT   Listings
I believe it it Canadian postage, thanks for a year starting point,will try to find more information,I came across several of this postcards,in excellent condition while cleaning, in the attic area,just didn't know when they might have been used or issued. Thanks again.
Posted by emilights   ( 0 )   on Sep-09-07 at 20:18:14 PDT   Listings
Hi eve1, can any1 tells me any links for indonesian stamps catalogue. Collected stamps long time ago and never had any ideas of the market prices from time to time. Any information be appreciated
Posted by keleofa   ( 3514 ) on Sep-09-07 at 19:36:55 PDT   Listings
Sheman,

Not a lot of information to go on, but it may be a Canadian Postal Card:

3c Postal Cards-Canada

These were issued 1964-1967 when the cost to mail a domestic postal card was 3c

Matt in Arizona
Posted by jim_lawler   ( 1388 ) on Sep-09-07 at 19:31:53 PDT   Listings
member
Posted by sheman6863   ( 37 ) on Sep-09-07 at 18:57:34 PDT   Listings
I would like to find information on a plain postcard that has a postage stamp with 3 on the left side corner then canada with the picture of queen Elizabeth printed on card? if anyone can help me in this quest,please contact me,I'd be thankful.
Posted by paperhistory   ( 1991 ) on Sep-09-07 at 18:40:11 PDT   Listings
lou4cards: glad you enjoyed it. Were there any postcard exhibits at the show? Some of the major stamp shows now allow postcard exhibits.

I had an exhibit at the show, which won a gold medal...
Posted by lou4cards   ( 441 ) on Sep-09-07 at 18:31:14 PDT   Listings
Returned from the Philadelphia National Stamp Exhibition about dinner time spent about 3 hours there. The exibits were nice. I don't know much about standards for exibits but I enjoyed them. Grand daughter had a good time looking for horses, cats, and dogs. She even bought some post cards. Next show I'll have a better idea what to expect. Seen a dealer who does a small monthly show in the area. Seen several dealers (not selling) who I see at local auctions. Next year my wife wants to go for the post cards.
Posted by postalhysteria   ( 3759 ) on Sep-09-07 at 16:26:10 PDT   Listings

Rich Texas Rancher - When I drive from one end of my ranch to the other it takes me 8 hours.

Poor Texas Rancher - I know what you mean, I used to have a truck like that myself.

PTR-raff

Posted by mini*lindy   ( 461 ) on Sep-09-07 at 15:27:55 PDT   Listings
Happy Monday morning to one and all.

Sascha, that cover was sent from Australia, not the Cocos Islands, and the name on the address is of a well known dealer/collector of that time.

Linda
Posted by iomoon   ( 1054 ) on Sep-09-07 at 15:19:47 PDT   Listings
prochute

At least it's downhill going.
Trouble is, coming back!
Posted by prochute   ( 67 ) on Sep-09-07 at 15:18:17 PDT   Listings
iomoon Then, may I suggest you start peddling NOW...
Laff Raff
Posted by iomoon   ( 1054 ) on Sep-09-07 at 15:07:00 PDT   Listings
Thanks aztec1, but here in Alpine Texas is about 610 miles to Houston - about the entire length of the British Isles.

Posted by aztec1   ( 1109 ) on Sep-09-07 at 13:44:29 PDT   Listings
Those of you in the Texas and Oklahoma area: The Greater Houston Stamp Show will be held this weekend coming up: on Sept 14-16. Free admission and free parking. See the Houston Philatelic Society website at www.houstonstampclub.org.
Posted by due2cents   ( 26 ) on Sep-09-07 at 12:47:02 PDT   Listings

Here is a nice CleanSwedishPM

How about Sparky_the_mail_Dog


back of Clearance
Posted by bjornmu   ( 942 ) on Sep-09-07 at 12:29:50 PDT   Listings
Nice fish! I went mushroom hunting today, but didn't take any pictures of my catch...


Dangit!
Posted by xzephyr   ( 982 ) on Sep-09-07 at 12:13:05 PDT   Listings
NOIP

Having just won two low value lots in $$ I am delighted that the current exchange rate of £1 = $2 makes my purchases even cheaper! No use my trying to sell in ££ though as they are much more expensive to USA purchasers. Incidentally, I find the eBay UK practice of not listing on eBay USA if you list on eBay UK counterproductive to them, as now when I do list my lots I list on the USA site, as there are a vast number more Japan lots there than on the UK site.

one very happy Colin

Posted by due2cents   ( 26 ) on Sep-09-07 at 11:20:43 PDT   Listings
tasty looking
Posted by iomoon   ( 1054 ) on Sep-09-07 at 10:13:35 PDT   Listings
Nice fish Jeff-raff!!

Posted by postalhysteria   ( 3759 ) on Sep-09-07 at 10:09:25 PDT   Listings

well heck

maybe now ?

Posted by postalhysteria   ( 3759 ) on Sep-09-07 at 10:07:54 PDT   Listings

a href=http://www.postalhysteria.net/store/jefffish2.jpg> fish

Posted by postalhysteria   ( 3759 ) on Sep-09-07 at 10:05:53 PDT   Listings

We went fishing this am ...

Fishing vessel - flat bottom aluminum from WalMart - $399

Propulsion system - two plastic oars from an inflatable raft now long gone, free

Rod and reel - enclosed face reel and crappie rod, $20

Dinner tonite - priceless (10 crappie and 2 bass)

captainahab-raff

Posted by iomoon   ( 1054 ) on Sep-09-07 at 09:48:28 PDT   Listings
Matt, now in Arizona

One of my favorites!!
Posted by keleofa   ( 3514 ) on Sep-09-07 at 09:45:34 PDT   Listings
Jim,

What a beauty!!!!

Matt in Arizona
Posted by iomoon   ( 1054 ) on Sep-09-07 at 09:44:04 PDT   Listings
Hehe!!

American Samoa
Posted by saschjohn   ( 319 ) on Sep-09-07 at 09:41:40 PDT   Listings
you got mail
Posted by keleofa   ( 3514 ) on Sep-09-07 at 09:35:55 PDT   Listings
Sascha,

email me with specifics -- remember American Samoa uses USA postage stamps.

Matt in Arizona
Posted by saschjohn   ( 319 ) on Sep-09-07 at 09:30:03 PDT   Listings
sorry here
http://www.saschjohn.homepage.t-online.de/Sammlungen.htm
wll I'm looking just for an Cover from this Country it could be a new one
Posted by saschjohn   ( 319 ) on Sep-09-07 at 09:29:13 PDT   Listings
as you see I'm collect a Cover from every Country in the World
Posted by keleofa   ( 3514 ) on Sep-09-07 at 09:25:25 PDT   Listings
Sascha,

American Samoa cover -- what are you looking for? American Samoa or Western (German) Samoa? Old or new?

Matt in Arizona
Posted by saschjohn   ( 319 ) on Sep-09-07 at 09:17:25 PDT   Listings
Hey Matt you lifed 15 Years in American Samoa?
I could need a Cover from there for my Collection
Posted by saschjohn   ( 319 ) on Sep-09-07 at 09:15:16 PDT   Listings
certanly he wrote at the back please save this envelope ;-)
Posted by saschjohn   ( 319 ) on Sep-09-07 at 09:10:44 PDT   Listings
Thanks for the answer Matt :-)
Posted by keleofa   ( 3514 ) on Sep-09-07 at 09:09:23 PDT   Listings
Sascha,

I forgot -- it is probably mail from a stamp collector.

Matt in Arizona
Posted by keleofa   ( 3514 ) on Sep-09-07 at 09:07:56 PDT   Listings
Sascha,

Good morning to you! The Australians are probably still asleep at this hour so I'll give it a shot.

Australia accepts as valid for postage stamps from Cocos (Keeling) Islands, Australian Antarctic Territory and (I believe) Christmas Island (Indian Ocean).

I'm not sure about the airmail rate Australia to West Germany in 1964 but 1 shilling 2 pence should have been enough.

Nice cover!

Matt in Arizona
Posted by saschjohn   ( 319 ) on Sep-09-07 at 08:53:45 PDT   Listings
Oh I should say good morning first :-)
Posted by saschjohn   ( 319 ) on Sep-09-07 at 08:52:49 PDT   Listings
Hi it's sascha from german stamp board. I've a question about this Cover I get today
http://www.saschjohn.homepage.t-online.de/australien.jpg
the Stamp is from the 40ties but the letter from 1964? It's probatly from a Collector but is this Kangerooh Stamp still Ok for posting or is this Keeling Island Stamp enough to pay?
Thanks for help
Posted by iomoon   ( 1054 ) on Sep-09-07 at 08:27:56 PDT   Listings
Terry

Oops, I should drink coffee before posting.
11220 is Brooklyn.

Yes, I did, thanks.
Posted by thines   ( 1497 ) on Sep-09-07 at 07:50:00 PDT   Listings
Jim,

Actually, the ZIP code 10570-2799-00 is the ZIP for Pace University in Pleasantville. The ZIP on the PVIs is the ZIP of the office to which the mail piece is addressed.The name, Brooklyn in this case, is the office of mailing.

Did you get my email on the volcano collection?

Terry

Posted by jaywild   ( 980 ) on Sep-09-07 at 07:25:10 PDT   Listings
Today’s Scam Email Laugher… “Next of kin of the diseased” instead of “Next of kin of the deceased”. Diseased often leads to deceased of course, but the previous sentence in the email indicated the man died in a plane crash. Perhaps he caught something and died of it while the plane was on its way down…

Jim
Posted by iomoon   ( 1054 ) on Sep-09-07 at 06:32:33 PDT   Listings
Rainer

USPS is going with a 5-4-2 zip code.

See here for Brooklyn 10570-2799-00.
Posted by 22028   ( 1646 ) on Sep-09-07 at 06:30:45 PDT   Listings
220man, thanks... in that case I can alter the address and mail his items...
Posted by 220man   ( 158 ) on Sep-09-07 at 06:30:14 PDT   Listings
I should say "the last four digits"
Posted by 220man   ( 158 ) on Sep-09-07 at 06:27:44 PDT   Listings
Rainer: ZIP 07748 is for Middletown, New Jersey. The last for digits are for further routing, see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ZIP_Code


Phil
Posted by 22028   ( 1646 ) on Sep-09-07 at 06:03:28 PDT   Listings
Greetings, a US buyer has paid thru paypal and the delivery address as mentioned in the paypal mail was:
Middletown 077483158
The Zip Code looks strange to me..., usually there are only 5-digits numbers. Does Middletown has a different system? I already had contacted the buyer twice but so far no answer from him...
Posted by jim_lawler   ( 1388 ) on Sep-09-07 at 04:28:54 PDT   Listings
Greetings
and an Indiana "Good Morning"
to you all

Jim L.

member
Posted by jaywild   ( 980 ) on Sep-08-07 at 21:45:40 PDT   Listings
Matt in AZ… Those pesky thins…



Jim
Posted by keleofa   ( 3514 ) on Sep-08-07 at 21:42:10 PDT   Listings
Jim,

re: Canal Zone

Thanks!

Nice craftsmanship! Now if I can only get rid of the thin at the top!

Matt in Arizona
Posted by jaywild   ( 980 ) on Sep-08-07 at 21:38:56 PDT   Listings
Matt in AZ… Look here, from Scott’s 2006 Specialized. Your overprint looks good to me.

Jim
Posted by keleofa   ( 3514 ) on Sep-08-07 at 21:25:21 PDT   Listings
Steve,

re: Canal Zone

Thanks! It is Scott # 7 and is badly thinned at the top. It looks OK to me but this set is often faked, turning a $45 stamp into a $175 stamp.

Matt in Arizona
Posted by smolcott   ( 230 ) on Sep-08-07 at 21:19:33 PDT   Listings
Looks kind of spoofy to me, the legitimate overprints I have seen were Canal Zone only, no Panama, and the wrong time frame. Also kind of Blurry on the serifs.
Steve
Posted by keleofa   ( 3514 ) on Sep-08-07 at 21:07:10 PDT   Listings
Help with Canal Zone Overprint...

8c Martha

Is this Canal Zone overprint genuine or a fake?

T I A,

Matt in Arizona

Posted by oggilby   ( 1229 ) on Sep-08-07 at 19:49:18 PDT   Listings
Hello stampaholics! Just got back from a weekend visit to SE PA and Hershey park (a large amusement area and home of Hershey chocolates). The journey included many road cuts through the Great Valley limestone outcrops and a quick trip across the beautiful Susquehanna River.

Thanks to jaywild for the continuing contributions to my G. Washington/State quarter collection!

Hi Anne! How's the new semester going?
Posted by djs127   ( 602 ) on Sep-08-07 at 19:03:12 PDT   Listings
prochute Where do you buy your new scott catalogs each year and how much do you pay? Why do you feel the need to purchase new catalogs each year?
David Snyder
Posted by abt1950   ( 229 ) on Sep-08-07 at 18:18:27 PDT   Listings
Slight correction--2 sheets of 100; considered a possible essay rather than a goof. Still, the irony remains.
Posted by abt1950   ( 229 ) on Sep-08-07 at 18:17:15 PDT   Listings
Mexico??? Did someone say Mexico? I'm running on fumes (literally) trying to reorganize my Mexican stuff. The coins may be kewl, but the stamps are a watermarker's nightmare.

On the other hand, watermarks can be fun too. On Friday I got a really neat Egyptian watermark error. It's a 10 carmine from the 1957 "Egypt, Tomb of the Agressors" set that wasissued to commemorate the 5th anniversary of the revolution. The normal stamp should be watermarked with eagles and "Republic of Egypt" in Arabic. This one has a crown and an Arabic F. One sheet of 100 is known. Somebody goofed and ran the wrong sheet of paper through the printer.

Anne
Posted by jim_lawler   ( 1388 ) on Sep-08-07 at 17:36:35 PDT   Listings
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Posted by paperhistory   ( 1991 ) on Sep-08-07 at 17:27:01 PDT   Listings
Actually the 19th century Mexican stuff is even neater. (keep in mind that until 1857 Mexican and related spanish colonial coinage was legal tender in the US, and the basis for postal rates such as 12 1/2 cents (i.e., 1 real).

When Mexico did its monetary reform in the early '90s, the first few years of the 10 new pesos and 20 new pesos actually had some silver in them. Both were bimetallic -- aluminum bronze ring with a silver center. Neat stuff.
Posted by antonius-ra   ( 641 ) on Sep-08-07 at 16:23:09 PDT   Listings
220man It is a 5 peso (2004) coin. The coinage of Mexico is preety kewl in the last 20 years or so but it's all very common. I just put all of those units in a drawer because they are worth more to look at than the actual value.

Kicked in the head Raff
Posted by due2cents   ( 26 ) on Sep-08-07 at 16:19:31 PDT   Listings
JIMBO
I think this falls into your parameters
< 10 sq inch

Little
Posted by stamps12345   ( 223 ) on Sep-08-07 at 15:52:09 PDT   Listings
BALKANIA 05 Greetings ,The folder you described are common and sell for only a few bucks. The folder comes in different colors .They have a souvenir sheet in a glassine which is in the folder .I have few of them .On the back it says ----net proceeds contribute toward the maintenance of the czechoslovak pavilion ......paul
Posted by balkania05   ( 444 ) on Sep-08-07 at 13:53:55 PDT   Listings
Thank you very much ! balkania05
Posted by iomoon   ( 1054 ) on Sep-08-07 at 13:46:16 PDT   Listings
balkania05

I don't know.
It appears that many were distributed at the World's Fair.
Keep checking back, someone with more knowledge than I may respond.
Posted by balkania05   ( 444 ) on Sep-08-07 at 13:32:43 PDT   Listings
ok! It's about 1939 Czechoslovakian New York World's Fair Pamphlet.A two page pamphlet explaining that because of the Nazi invasion of Czecho-slovakia,
the Czechslovakian pavilion was not finished. "The unfinished pavilion represents a symbol of the spirit and a symbol of the motto of the Republic that truth will ultimately triumph and that in a free Europe the Czechs and Slovaks will again breathe freely."

Can you go to "http://www.infophila.com/new/cla_tisk.php?id=10" and see what's about? please and let me know the catlog num,ber or value or if this is rare or not.Please and thank you for your time and help
Posted by iomoon   ( 1054 ) on Sep-08-07 at 13:28:43 PDT   Listings
Yep!!
Posted by balkania05   ( 444 ) on Sep-08-07 at 13:25:10 PDT   Listings
iomoon
are you still here? have another question
Posted by iomoon   ( 1054 ) on Sep-08-07 at 12:50:44 PDT   Listings
balkania05

Not in catalog, as far as I can see.
It's an exhibition souvenir sheet.



catalog princess!!
Posted by due2cents   ( 26 ) on Sep-08-07 at 12:39:58 PDT   Listings
and this Petite Postage Due Mourning Cover

BackisBlack
Posted by due2cents   ( 26 ) on Sep-08-07 at 12:32:31 PDT   Listings
Hysteria

That one in fact came in a bag full of mail.

I bought a bag of covers had about 85 different size pieces most all same 3 families
6 dollars (marked 8)
it had 10 or 11 keepers (to me)
This was also in it
DUE

This dealer is a house empty outer.
He throws out nothing
he even has part jars of things for sale.
Posted by 220man   ( 158 ) on Sep-08-07 at 12:27:19 PDT   Listings
Reverse side here.
Phil
Posted by 220man   ( 158 ) on Sep-08-07 at 12:25:53 PDT   Listings
Reverse side
Phil
Posted by dragonstamps   ( 482 ) on Sep-08-07 at 12:25:08 PDT   Listings
Wow, that is some fancy keyboard work!
That was Paul Shaffer (sp?) and it must have been tempting for him to jam along with them.
Thanks for that.
Posted by balkania05   ( 444 ) on Sep-08-07 at 12:23:49 PDT   Listings
Hello e 1,
Need help with the catalog number for this souvenir sheet or catalog price. Thank you
[URL=http://img210.imageshack.us/my.php?image=94vf4.jpg][IMG]http://img210.imageshack.us/img210/5052/94vf4.th.jpg[/IMG][/URL]
Posted by 220man   ( 158 ) on Sep-08-07 at 12:22:48 PDT   Listings
'Spose I could go to the coins board, but does anyone know what this is?
Posted by due2cents   ( 26 ) on Sep-08-07 at 12:05:38 PDT   Listings
Hysteria

Thanks for looking.

I buy ALL cards and covers I see with ANY aux or indications of extra handling.
I rarely look anything up Or try to reference it
marks is marks
Posted by alexiosp   ( 219 ) on Sep-08-07 at 10:55:29 PDT   Listings
Bjornmu,
thanks for the information, and for taking the trouble to look it up in your Michel briefe-katalog. Your forest mushrooms look nice!
Posted by hi-r-luv   ( 1198 ) on Sep-08-07 at 10:23:43 PDT   Listings
Lynn,
What a great video! Is that Paul Shaffer leading the band?
Thanks for posting it.

LARS
Posted by 19thcentpostal   ( 203 ) on Sep-08-07 at 08:00:33 PDT   Listings
Duh! and now the link... http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xhixf_jerry-ray-fats
Posted by 19thcentpostal   ( 203 ) on Sep-08-07 at 07:59:40 PDT   Listings
Off topic post for the music lovers.
From around 1986 at the Story-ville Jazz Hall in New Orleans. Ray Charles, Jerry Lee Lewis, Fats Domino, Ron Wood and Carl Perkins jam together.
Lynn
Posted by prochute   ( 67 ) on Sep-08-07 at 07:19:59 PDT   Listings
dbenson Yes! Old Robson often proves to be the true reference. Never did manage to get his encyclopedia. Perhaps i should. According to the measurements, my stamps are genuine.

Thank you for your time as always.
Phil Prochute
Posted by postalhysteria   ( 3759 ) on Sep-08-07 at 06:14:47 PDT   Listings

due2 - your bilingual Canada marking is new to me and I have collected the area for over 35 years.

It is unusual to me for a couple of reasons -

1. The airmail rate on the cover to the US is straightforward and as basic as it comes. I can rationalize no reason for needing such a marking even in english for this cover.

2. Canada has quite a few bilingual (English/French) markings but they were primarily used in the province of Quebec. Your cover is from Ontario and thus its use peculiar.

maple-raff

Posted by jim_lawler   ( 1388 ) on Sep-08-07 at 04:27:23 PDT   Listings
Greetings
and an Indiana "Good Morning"
to you all

Jim L.

member
Posted by claghorn1p   ( 412 ) on Sep-08-07 at 03:37:31 PDT   Listings
Billsey Time to climb the hill and replace what melted in the repeater.

Forgery Identification Site

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Posted by jaywild   ( 980 ) on Sep-07-07 at 23:09:02 PDT   Listings
Ooops, looks like I stepped on the toes of Miss Lindy...

Jim
Posted by jaywild   ( 980 ) on Sep-07-07 at 23:07:48 PDT   Listings
vax2… You asked your question at an inopportune time—the board is pretty dead after 9 pm Pacific Time US (eBay time).

Yep, fingerprints on gum is a big no-no. Make sure your hands are very dry before you separate mint stamps with them. Fold between the stamps along the holes, then fold them back the other way, then tear.

Jim
Posted by mini*lindy   ( 461 ) on Sep-07-07 at 23:03:59 PDT   Listings
VAX THIS IS a message board, and you need to check back every few hours to see if you get a response, particularly when you post in what is the middle of the night USA TIME.
STAMPS should ALWAYS be handled with stamp tongs, or stamp tweezers (not eyebrow or medical ones, special STAMP ones), stamps should NEVER be touched with fingers front or back and oils in the skin can mark the paper over time, and yes, fingerprints on the gum could be considered faults. If separating lots of stamps you should make sure you hands are perfectly dry and clean, then fingerprints will not occur.
Linda
Posted by vax2   ( 29 ) on Sep-07-07 at 21:53:06 PDT   Listings
well, I guess it is better that I post this question at the discussion board.

Posted by vax2   ( 29 ) on Sep-07-07 at 21:34:47 PDT   Listings
hey guys, I need some hel pregarding stamp condition.

How do I avoid fingerprints at the gum side when seperating stamps? By the way, is fingerprints considered fault?

K.C
Posted by abt1950   ( 229 ) on Sep-07-07 at 19:45:12 PDT   Listings
Evening/morning/afternoon from a dark NJ.

It is indeed old home week. Also small world week here in NJ. Do any of the old hands here remember ddetr? The reason I ask is that I bought a few things from an accumulation of archaeologically-related stamps that were his. They had already passed through several hands, but his name was attached to a few things.

Dave D: If you're still reading this board, I now have a couple of misregistered modern Egyptian stamps and a block of 4 of the Sleeping Lady of Malta with an printing error from your collection. And a few other things of course.

Anne
Posted by jim_lawler   ( 1388 ) on Sep-07-07 at 19:44:08 PDT   Listings
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Posted by wrw1943   ( 2040 ) on Sep-07-07 at 18:56:41 PDT   Listings
Dave F;

Good to see you here as well! I always liked and respected both you personally and your board. I don't post much anywhere anymore. Life gets complicated!
Posted by dbenson   ( 8542 ) on Sep-07-07 at 15:32:04 PDT   Listings
Prochute, according to RL, Vol. III, Asia,

" The dimensions of the genuine overprint are,

Height 5 3/4mm.
top loop of B 2 1/2mm.
lower loop of B 3 1/2mm.

Any tendency of the serifs to splay outwards indicates a forged overprint. ".

If you look at the lot I reference you will see the serifs are perfectly straight.

Have a look at these on the Wikipedia site, thye also show straight serifs,

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Postage_stamps_and_postal_history_of_Bangkok

David B.
Posted by prochute   ( 67 ) on Sep-07-07 at 15:12:53 PDT   Listings
dbenson Thank you but I have three mint lower values 2p, 4p, 6p. I somehow recall being able to measure the loops on the B. Any further info would be most helpful.

djs127 I CAN plus an annual GIBBONS to boot!
Posted by mini*lindy   ( 461 ) on Sep-07-07 at 14:41:05 PDT   Listings
Sat.morning bookmark :o)
Posted by dbenson   ( 8542 ) on Sep-07-07 at 14:19:50 PDT   Listings
prochute, there is more than one type of the original B. Used stamps with fake B's usually have a Singapore cancel which ID's them straight away. Mint are more difficult.

This stamp shows the genuine cancel,

http://cgi.ebay.com/Thailand-British-Colony-Bangkok-B-OP-on-QV-Used-X107_W0QQitemZ120157259452QQihZ002QQcategoryZ693QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

David B.
Posted by dcderoo   ( 1688 ) on Sep-07-07 at 14:08:32 PDT   Listings
due2cents, thanks for the site. I'll look at it more closely.

22028, I've mostly sold off my German collection, and it certainly wasn't specialized. But I appreciate the response.

Posted by philaweb   ( 268 ) on Sep-07-07 at 13:03:28 PDT   Listings
Good Morning/Day/Afternoon/Evening!

T.G.I.F.

Posted by philatarium   ( 238 ) on Sep-07-07 at 12:19:20 PDT   Listings
(Things I forgot to put in the last post:)

Jimbo: Yes, I have the same problem you do in trying to post on here. The first post never goes through. What I've found works is to cntl-C it, then use the browser's "refresh page" command (not the chat window's "reload" but