Richard, I've never seen a similar example. This is such an exciting item! Well found!
Alexios
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- Thu Nov 10, 2022 5:59 am
- Forum: Postal Rates
- Topic: Conjunctive Railway Letter Mail with Express Delivery
- Replies: 3
- Views: 4660
- Sat Apr 18, 2020 10:47 am
- Forum: Queen Victoria
- Topic: 1867 1s green
- Replies: 1
- Views: 8543
1867 1s green
Hello all, I read in the SG QV specialized: "The green ink used for some printings of J104/114 contained an unstable yellow element which could be removed to produce a blue colour changeling" Does this mean that these stamps also exist in blue instead of green? Any pictures please? Thanks ...
- Fri Sep 22, 2017 3:51 pm
- Forum: Postal Markings
- Topic: GB stamps Used Abroad - Constantinople
- Replies: 2
- Views: 13901
Re: GB stamps Used Abroad - Constantinople
Steve, I have just seen your message - after 4 months since you posted it! The 2 1/2 d Jubilee was almost always used in British Levant in its overprinted version reading "40 PARAS". However uses of this stamp in the unoverprinted form were also possible from Br Levant when used to pay par...
- Thu Aug 13, 2015 4:20 pm
- Forum: Postal Rates
- Topic: Late Fee covers
- Replies: 2
- Views: 11835
Re: Late Fee covers
I am interested ONLY in UNPREPAID. Thanks for asking.
- Thu Jul 09, 2015 10:50 am
- Forum: Miscellaneous Postal History
- Topic: Post Office Guide
- Replies: 8
- Views: 20489
Re: Post Office Guide
1873 is fine, many thanks!
- Sat Jul 04, 2015 8:39 am
- Forum: Miscellaneous Postal History
- Topic: Covers to Italy and Greece
- Replies: 0
- Views: 11354
Covers to Italy and Greece
Hello all,
I am looking for GB covers to Italy and Greece in September 1870.
If anyone could post scans here it would be great.
Best, Alexios
I am looking for GB covers to Italy and Greece in September 1870.
If anyone could post scans here it would be great.
Best, Alexios
- Sat Jul 04, 2015 8:37 am
- Forum: Postal Rates
- Topic: Late Fee covers
- Replies: 2
- Views: 11835
Late Fee covers
Dear all,
I am trying to find examples of GB mail to abroad up to 1875 sent unprepaid (ie postage to be paid by the addressee), with Late Fee paid by the sender in stamps.
I would appreciate to hear from anyone that would have such examples to show.
Thanks!
I am trying to find examples of GB mail to abroad up to 1875 sent unprepaid (ie postage to be paid by the addressee), with Late Fee paid by the sender in stamps.
I would appreciate to hear from anyone that would have such examples to show.
Thanks!
- Sun Jun 21, 2015 8:26 am
- Forum: Miscellaneous Postal History
- Topic: Post Office Guide
- Replies: 8
- Views: 20489
Re: Post Office Guide
Many thanks, it took me a long time to see your answer!
Yes, sth like that, but from the year 1867...
Yes, sth like that, but from the year 1867...
- Mon Jul 21, 2014 4:01 pm
- Forum: Miscellaneous Postal History
- Topic: Post Office Guide
- Replies: 8
- Views: 20489
Post Office Guide
Hi all,
a couple of months ago I found surfiing the internet the 1866 or 1867 post office guide completely scanned from page one to the end. Problem is that I can not find it now! Could someone post a link?
Thanks
a couple of months ago I found surfiing the internet the 1866 or 1867 post office guide completely scanned from page one to the end. Problem is that I can not find it now! Could someone post a link?
Thanks
- Sat Jun 28, 2014 8:12 pm
- Forum: Postal Stationery
- Topic: 1875 penny farthing postcard
- Replies: 2
- Views: 11913
Re: 1875 penny farthing postcard
Many thanks for the reply. Unfortunately I do not have one either...
- Sat Jun 28, 2014 5:31 pm
- Forum: Postal Stationery
- Topic: 1875 penny farthing postcard
- Replies: 2
- Views: 11913
1875 penny farthing postcard
Hello all,
does anyone know the exact date of issue of the 1875 penny farthing postcard? I think that 1/7/1875 is possible (when the new UPU rates came into effect) but this is just a guess...
does anyone know the exact date of issue of the 1875 penny farthing postcard? I think that 1/7/1875 is possible (when the new UPU rates came into effect) but this is just a guess...
- Fri Mar 14, 2014 8:55 am
- Forum: Miscellaneous Postal History
- Topic: Help with British Censorship of Civil Mails During World War I by Graham Mark
- Replies: 0
- Views: 11955
Help with British Censorship of Civil Mails During World War I by Graham Mark
Hi all, I remember when I browsed the book "British Censorship of Civil Mails During World War I by Graham Mark" a few years ago, that there was a picture of a July 1914 cover from Salonika (Austrian Post) to Belgium or Holland that was censored in transit in London. As I do not have this ...
- Mon Aug 19, 2013 7:05 pm
- Forum: Postal Markings
- Topic: Twin Obliterators
- Replies: 3
- Views: 10134
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Hi, the postmark is indeed the twin Inland Branch obliterator. Your letter is a late fee paid item (1d in this case). Thw twin 48 obliterator is a "rarity E" item (=scarce) and is pictured in p.272 of John Parmenter's "Barred Nummeral Cancellations of London" book. Hope this help...
- Sun Aug 18, 2013 7:05 pm
- Forum: Postal Rates
- Topic: 1867 Book Post Rate
- Replies: 14
- Views: 31836
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Dear Robert,
I think that both PP and PD mean the same thing, ie paid to destination, but I may be wrong.
In any case, many thanks for your valuable help which is much appreciated!
Best Wishes, Alexios
I think that both PP and PD mean the same thing, ie paid to destination, but I may be wrong.
In any case, many thanks for your valuable help which is much appreciated!
Best Wishes, Alexios
- Sat Aug 17, 2013 7:10 pm
- Forum: Postal Rates
- Topic: 1867 Book Post Rate
- Replies: 14
- Views: 31836
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Robert,
very hard to say, even after examining it closely. What's your theory?
very hard to say, even after examining it closely. What's your theory?
- Sat Aug 17, 2013 7:00 pm
- Forum: Postal Rates
- Topic: 1867 Book Post Rate
- Replies: 14
- Views: 31836
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Hi Robert, I attach a good scan of the cover.
Cheers, Alexios
Cheers, Alexios
- Wed Aug 07, 2013 7:05 pm
- Forum: Postal Rates
- Topic: 1867 Book Post Rate
- Replies: 14
- Views: 31836
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i will post a higher resolution image when i get back from holidays in 10days. thanks for your efforts Robert!
- Tue Aug 06, 2013 7:10 pm
- Forum: Postal Rates
- Topic: 1867 Book Post Rate
- Replies: 14
- Views: 31836
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Dear Robert, thanks for this newest addition. The 6d via Italy clearly does not match the franking on the cover. My best guess is that the sender prepared the cover to be sent via Italy, but franked it at the cheaper rate via Marseilles. I should mention that I examined closely the franking and it i...
- Tue Aug 06, 2013 7:00 pm
- Forum: Postal Rates
- Topic: 1867 Book Post Rate
- Replies: 14
- Views: 31836
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http://www.gbps.org.uk/boards/images/transferred/31240_1.jpg Mike and Robert, many thanks for your most valuable info! I have been collecting and studying GB mail to Greece and Turkey (up to 1875) for a number of years. All I had was letter mail, but I got recently the attached "Book Post"...
- Sun Aug 04, 2013 7:10 pm
- Forum: Postal Rates
- Topic: 1867 Book Post Rate
- Replies: 14
- Views: 31836
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Hi Mike, very useful info , many thanks!
I presume that the info given refers to printed papers sent via the Primary route (via French Packet via Marseilles). Does he provide any other info about printed paper rates of the secondary route via France and Italy ?
I presume that the info given refers to printed papers sent via the Primary route (via French Packet via Marseilles). Does he provide any other info about printed paper rates of the secondary route via France and Italy ?
- Sun Aug 04, 2013 7:00 pm
- Forum: Postal Rates
- Topic: 1867 Book Post Rate
- Replies: 14
- Views: 31836
1867 Book Post Rate
Dear All,
does anyone have details of the "Book Post" rates from UK to Greece in 1867?
As many of you know the excellent "British Letter Mail to Overseas Destinations" book by Jane and Michael Moubray, oly lists letter mail, so is of no help in this case.
Cheers,
Alexios
does anyone have details of the "Book Post" rates from UK to Greece in 1867?
As many of you know the excellent "British Letter Mail to Overseas Destinations" book by Jane and Michael Moubray, oly lists letter mail, so is of no help in this case.
Cheers,
Alexios
- Mon Jul 30, 2012 7:10 pm
- Forum: Pre-Stamp
- Topic: "THWAITE" straight line handstamp
- Replies: 3
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Many thanks Mike, much appreciated!
Actually, I measure the mark on my cover as 41 x 6, but then again I guess that some (if not many) measurments in the county catalogues are not very accurate.
All the Best, Alexios
Actually, I measure the mark on my cover as 41 x 6, but then again I guess that some (if not many) measurments in the county catalogues are not very accurate.
All the Best, Alexios
- Wed Jul 25, 2012 7:00 pm
- Forum: Pre-Stamp
- Topic: "THWAITE" straight line handstamp
- Replies: 3
- Views: 12994
"THWAITE" straight line handstamp
http://www.gbps.org.uk/boards/images/transferred/2167_1.jpg Hi all, could someone give me some info on the straight line "THWAITE" handstamp? I presume that it is Thwaite in Suffolk. I would like to know period of use and rarity rating according to the British County Catalogue of Postal H...
- Mon Jan 09, 2012 6:00 pm
- Forum: King George V
- Topic: Airmail express 1919-1920
- Replies: 5
- Views: 20215
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James and Harvey,
In the Vivien Sussex collection of Express Mail offered by Grosvenor (20/11/2007) there were 3 lots of this kind (80, 82, 83). I suspect that you have already seen them, but just in case:
http://www.grosvenorauctions.com/PDFs/37/GPA37_1_96.pdf
Best Wishes, Alexios
In the Vivien Sussex collection of Express Mail offered by Grosvenor (20/11/2007) there were 3 lots of this kind (80, 82, 83). I suspect that you have already seen them, but just in case:
http://www.grosvenorauctions.com/PDFs/37/GPA37_1_96.pdf
Best Wishes, Alexios
- Sun Apr 10, 2011 7:10 pm
- Forum: Postal Rates
- Topic: Extra 10d on mail to Switzerland
- Replies: 12
- Views: 28804
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Mozzerb got it right!
- Tue Jul 20, 2010 7:00 pm
- Forum: 1912-24 Royal Cypher
- Topic: A question about shades
- Replies: 11
- Views: 21324
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Tony, have a look at this dealer's list as he is selling both "toned papers" (indigo and DPB - with certificates)used in GB. So, yes these rare shades were used at "home" and clearly the Levant climatic conditions have nothing to do with the shades of these stamps. Best regards. ...
- Mon Jun 28, 2010 7:00 pm
- Forum: 1912-24 Royal Cypher
- Topic: A question about shades
- Replies: 11
- Views: 21324
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I think that the reason SG does not list prices for used examples of shades 15, 16 and 18 is the fact that they appear very infrequently on the market - In contrast shade 17 is not that rare. As a matter of fact I have seen 2-3 certified used examples of the N21(16)- the other two 15 and 18 must be ...
- Fri May 08, 2009 7:05 pm
- Forum: Postal Rates
- Topic: Extra 10d on mail to Switzerland
- Replies: 12
- Views: 28804
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Unusual indeed: an elusive franking + late fee!
I think the enclosure was not samples, otherwise it would have paid the much cheaper "Sample of no value" rate.
I think the enclosure was not samples, otherwise it would have paid the much cheaper "Sample of no value" rate.
- Mon Apr 27, 2009 7:15 pm
- Forum: Miscellaneous
- Topic: Certificates
- Replies: 3
- Views: 8574
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Thanks asmodeus.
The person who mentioned to me "that the item has been submitted to the BPE for examination" actually meant BPA.
Sorry for the trouble.
The person who mentioned to me "that the item has been submitted to the BPE for examination" actually meant BPA.
Sorry for the trouble.
- Mon Apr 27, 2009 7:00 pm
- Forum: Miscellaneous
- Topic: Certificates
- Replies: 3
- Views: 8574
Certificates
Hi all,
just a quick question: do you know an expertizing company called "BPE"?
I know of BPA or RPSL but have not heard of this one before. Are their certificates trustworthy and accepted in FIP exhibitions?
Thanks for your time.
Alexios
just a quick question: do you know an expertizing company called "BPE"?
I know of BPA or RPSL but have not heard of this one before. Are their certificates trustworthy and accepted in FIP exhibitions?
Thanks for your time.
Alexios
- Sun Apr 26, 2009 7:15 pm
- Forum: Line-Engraved
- Topic: Plate 77. No Genuine Examples Known?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 9619
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Howard, there is a French transit cds at the back - faint but partly reads 'ANGLETTERE'.
- Sun Apr 26, 2009 7:05 pm
- Forum: Line-Engraved
- Topic: Plate 77. No Genuine Examples Known?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 9619
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Hello Howard, In October 2008 I posted the following message to the Mulready Group: "I read with much interest the article which generates much interest here. A discovery of 3 such stamps on a cover is trully amazing. I am not an expert on stamps (far, far from it) but the postal history aspect...
- Fri Apr 10, 2009 7:00 pm
- Forum: 1912-24 Royal Cypher
- Topic: A question about shades
- Replies: 11
- Views: 21324
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Tim, I have in my British Levant collection a 1922 cover from Smyrna franked with KGV 2 1/2 + 2d and all these years I was really hopeful that the 2 1/2 d was the dull prussian shade N21 (17). I took the decision and submitted it to the RPSL and came back last week with a good certificate. Perhaps y...
- Fri Oct 03, 2008 7:00 pm
- Forum: Machins
- Topic: 24p Machin forgery
- Replies: 4
- Views: 11940
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Great cover Mike, excellent example of how modern postal history can be so exciting!
Alexios
Alexios
- Sat Sep 27, 2008 7:10 pm
- Forum: Miscellaneous
- Topic: Cavendish auction catalogue
- Replies: 2
- Views: 6798
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Many thanks for your swift reply Mike and the trouble that you've taken! Much appreciated.
Kind regards, Alexios
Kind regards, Alexios
- Sat Sep 27, 2008 7:00 pm
- Forum: Miscellaneous
- Topic: Cavendish auction catalogue
- Replies: 2
- Views: 6798
Cavendish auction catalogue
Dear all, Surfing the internet I found this lot description: "lot#627 Philatelic ] Continental Night Mail - Postcard with The 4D Late Fee Paid In Stamps; 24th Oct. 1887 usage of the id brown Postal Stationery Pc (some staining and vertical crease clear of stamps) uprated for the 4d late fee wit...
- Wed Aug 13, 2008 7:25 pm
- Forum: Postal Rates
- Topic: Parliamentary Notice
- Replies: 11
- Views: 19765
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Kevin, may I suggest that you email James Grimwood-Taylor, as he appears to have a good source of information on the topic.
Alexios
Alexios
- Sat Aug 02, 2008 7:05 pm
- Forum: Postal Rates
- Topic: Extra 10d on mail to Switzerland
- Replies: 12
- Views: 28804
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Hello petrod,
Your cover must be paying the 5th weight foreign rate (2 1/2 d x 5).
Regards,
Alexios
Your cover must be paying the 5th weight foreign rate (2 1/2 d x 5).
Regards,
Alexios
- Sat Jul 26, 2008 7:05 pm
- Forum: 1912-24 Royal Cypher
- Topic: A question about shades
- Replies: 11
- Views: 21324
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Hi Tim, From the scan it looks like it could be the rare Dull Prussian Blue on toned paper, although it could just be the dull blue shade. All this issue with the KGV shades is really complicated and controversial, and the only way to know is to obtain a certificate issued by BPA or RPSL (but then a...
- Sat Jun 07, 2008 7:00 pm
- Forum: Miscellaneous Postal History
- Topic: QV Railway Late Fee
- Replies: 0
- Views: 7459
QV Railway Late Fee
Hi all! I am collecting data on the two duplex cancellations used in the Continental Night Mail on late fee mail from Charing Cross station and Cannon street station (1879-1895). I would very much appreciate recieving scans of covers or cards that you have in your collections / records. Please send ...
- Sat Feb 16, 2008 6:05 pm
- Forum: Line-Engraved
- Topic: QV 1d red
- Replies: 6
- Views: 9720
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My thanks to all of you !
Alexios
Alexios
- Tue Feb 05, 2008 6:05 pm
- Forum: Postal Rates
- Topic: St. Petersburg item
- Replies: 3
- Views: 10055
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It was not until 1875 that postage had to be paid in stamps for Foreign and Colonial mail.
- Wed Jan 09, 2008 6:00 pm
- Forum: Line-Engraved
- Topic: QV 1d red
- Replies: 6
- Views: 9720
QV 1d red
Does anybody know when the 1d red became invalid for postage?
- Thu Jan 03, 2008 6:05 pm
- Forum: Line-Engraved
- Topic: F37 cancellation
- Replies: 2
- Views: 6006
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Dave, that would be St Leonards / Gensing station Rd which was later changed to Gensing Station Rd / Hastings.
- Wed Nov 07, 2007 6:00 pm
- Forum: Postal Markings
- Topic: Squared Circles - Experimental Cancellations
- Replies: 0
- Views: 5780
Squared Circles - Experimental Cancellations
Hello, I am trying to find examples of the 3 experimental cancellations described as SD3, SD4, SD6 in the excellent Collecting British Squared Circle Postmarks (PART II - THE LONDON OFFICES) in pages 8-9. Should you have details of any such items, please drop a line! Thanks.