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donaldo - 2014-03-27 15:36:00

My brother has asked me to track down a book for him, its The Postage Stamps of New Zealand 1855-1873.
http://books.google.co.uk/books?id=D1wARQAACAAJ&dq=inaut
hor:%22Robert+P.+Odenweller%22&hl=en&sa=X&ei=T1s
xU-HgPPS60AHMzoGYCw&ved=0CD8Q6AEwAg
Do any philatelists in here know where I may find this book?
Thanks in advance.

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donaldo - 2014-03-31 15:31:00

kiwifidget wrote:

My brother has asked me to track down a book for him, its The Postage Stamps of New Zealand 1855-1873.
http://books.google.co.uk/books?id=D1wARQAACAAJ&dq=inaut
hor:%22Robert+P.+Odenweller%22&hl=en&sa=X&ei=T1s
xU-HgPPS60AHMzoGYCw&ved=0CD8Q6AEwAg
Do any philatelists in here know where I may find this book?
Thanks in advance.

if you take a look at the Royal Philatelic Society of New Zealands website I think you will find they have copies for sale. they published it.

kiwisteven - 2014-03-31 21:40:00

muzz8 wrote:

Well- the super rugby running to script--3 North island teams leading nz super rugby table---- 2 south island teams LICKED--Cruzers who have never won the super15 competition well and truly PERFED and UNHINGED are in a STICKY situation

Murray, I think may be a record first time this has ever happened. No wonder you want to crow about it! It is only running to your script. What is the end chapter in your book saying?

kiwisteven - 2014-03-31 21:47:00

kiwisteven wrote:

if you take a look at the Royal Philatelic Society of New Zealands website I think you will find they have copies for sale. they published it.

Sold out.

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muzz8 - 2014-04-01 11:38:00

donaldo wrote:

have you tried a search on trademe,yahoo,google and others

Yes, I have tried them and found a link to something in Germany, but was just hoping someone here may be willing to part with theirs if they had one, or knew where they may be available.

kiwifidget - 2014-04-01 11:49:00

Stamp & Postcard Fair Saturday 5th April from 9am to noon at the Philatelic Centre, 67 Mandeville St, Riccarton, Christchurch.

twg1935 - 2014-04-04 09:42:00

twg1935 wrote:

Stamp & Postcard Fair Saturday 5th April from 9am to noon at the Philatelic Centre, 67 Mandeville St, Riccarton, Christchurch.

I'll be there for sure and i'll be there before 9am but I'll bet many of the bargains will have already been snapped up by then.

kiwisteven - 2014-04-04 23:21:00

NZ Patriotic & Peace Covers & also War-related postmarked Slogans: Hi, guys. I've finally started collecting these (have wanted to do it for a long time). Can anyone point me to a list of available NZ patriotic & Peace covers, and slogans. I've come across the following site (http://www.rpsnz.org.nz/index-
.php/our-writings/patrioticcov-
ers), but where else? Thanks. David

akaroacollect - 2014-04-06 20:27:00

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donaldo - 2014-04-07 11:02:00

I have 3 icecream containers of old stamps some are still on envelope,Should I soak them off or sell as is,Most are old NZ stamps plus a few 1970s first day covers,Help needed not a stamp collector

mrsvonflik - 2014-04-07 17:29:00

donaldo wrote:

interesting--mu-
st try to list some--have tried some war stuff on the bay with mixed results
on another matter trade me took pity on me today and removed 2 of my reddies on the basis that the person had been removed by trade me for bad trading---has that happened before??

I see every one of these coming up on ebay and watch / buy those I don't have. Missed out on some beauties recently - overseas patriotic covers brought to NZ during the war and sent back overseas with NZ wartime stamp issues on them. Very nice indeed.

akaroacollect - 2014-04-07 17:44:00

mrsvonflik wrote:

I have 3 icecream containers of old stamps some are still on envelope,Should I soak them off or sell as is,Most are old NZ stamps plus a few 1970s first day covers,Help needed not a stamp collector

I would leave on, as some may have good post marks on the paper.

bca - 2014-04-07 20:02:00

mrsvonflik wrote:

I have 3 icecream containers of old stamps some are still on envelope,Should I soak them off or sell as is,Most are old NZ stamps plus a few 1970s first day covers,Help needed not a stamp collector

The envelopes have value, including any slogans or other postmarks.

akaroacollect - 2014-04-08 12:20:00

ok guys i have
british commonwealth pre QE2
was offered by mowberries in otaki a figure to buy so am assuming they are worth twice that to sell myself ;-0

whats the best online site to use thanks

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donaldo - 2014-04-08 17:34:00

hmm thought maybe ebay as NZ is a limited market ;-)

sakkara - 2014-04-08 18:11:00

lol @ mowberries ;-)

tmg - 2014-04-10 20:50:00

Has anyone got some advice on good albums. I haven't collected for about 16 years as kids kinda got in the way. Pulled out my collection the other day and feel inspired. God I love my stamps! Nerd! Anyway I have the Premier Ring Binders with all the inserts but would really love a set of albums with full slip in hinges (like the hawid) ones. Premier sell one set $3500!! I have found another that is by NZ Revenues never heard of them and album looks a bit budget. What are others using? I like the Premier layout and information about the stamps but would like something a little more sophisticated.

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muzz8 - 2014-04-13 17:36:00

I have some 1946 NZ stamps someone has written on some of them with a date in fountain pen,It looks like they were used to pay for something as is a receipt attached,Does this mean they are not worth collecting or selling,
Thanks in advance

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donaldo - 2014-04-13 21:07:00

Does anyone know of a stamp good stamp dealer on the North Shore who will give me a fair price for my collection,

mrsvonflik - 2014-04-14 07:14:00

mrsvonflik wrote:

I have some 1946 NZ stamps someone has written on some of them with a date in fountain pen,It looks like they were used to pay for something as is a receipt attached,Does this mean they are not worth collecting or selling,
Thanks in advance

Hi depends if they are 1946 stamps or stamps signed in 1946 and if they are general postage stamps or wage tax / social secuirty ones. Also do they have perfins (company initials in/on them).

I dont know for a dealer, but you can take some pics and put on here. Donaldo is a trustworthy sort, but not in North Shore.

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donaldo - 2014-04-14 14:02:00

mrsvonflik wrote:

I have some 1946 NZ stamps someone has written on some of them with a date in fountain pen,It looks like they were used to pay for something as is a receipt attached,Does this mean they are not worth collecting or selling,
Thanks in advance

The full receipt with stamps attached as a complete document may see interest from a collector of those sort of documents - who knows..

tmg - 2014-04-14 16:19:00

Have been trawling thru stamps for sale does any one know the value of a tiny green stamp with a fantail 1/2d,It doesn't have a date,Also an orange Maori hut 2d any help would be appreciated

mrsvonflik - 2014-04-15 17:48:00

If you are coming to Christchurch for Easter, take in the Stamp & Postcard Fair Saturday 19th April from 9am to noon at the Philatelic Centre, 67 Mandeville St, Riccarton, Christchurch.
We have one seller from Nelson taking a table.

twg1935 - 2014-04-16 07:50:00

mrsvonflik wrote:

Have been trawling thru stamps for sale does any one know the value of a tiny green stamp with a fantail 1/2d,It doesn't have a date,Also an orange Maori hut 2d any help would be appreciated

On the face of it,almost worthless. but you never know.

bca - 2014-04-16 10:57:00

mrsvonflik wrote:

Have been trawling thru stamps for sale does any one know the value of a tiny green stamp with a fantail 1/2d,It doesn't have a date,Also an orange Maori hut 2d any help would be appreciated

both sound like 1935 Pictorials - barring specialist varieties in these - 2014 Len Jury Dealer Retail Cat Value is 50c each used

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donaldo - 2014-04-19 14:26:00

donaldo wrote:

bump--go the chiefs

Bump - go the Crusaders!

kiwisteven - 2014-04-19 19:19:00

You guys both now need to turn your faces up the other way!

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donaldo - 2014-04-20 11:46:00

Hi. First time visiting any community forum, tho desperately in need of help & advice please, on how best to group my stamps for listing. Usually collect coins, tho being amazed at the artwork & history of stamps, I've managed to gather many along the way, 3 boxe lots now in fact! I always intended to learn about them, tho needed a teacher for simple basics, as I know nothing about these. Most r pre decimal, half being pristine, from all over the globe. Tho sadly due to ill health, & now almost wheelchair bound, it's simply too much for me to learn what is needed, & others shod get to enjoy them instead. Any ideas on camera, or how 2get good detail with photos? ANY advice u can offer, is kindly appreciated thankyou

angel_0073 - 2014-04-21 05:21:00

angel_0073 wrote:

Hi. First time visiting any community forum, tho desperately in need of help & advice please, on how best to group my stamps for listing. Usually collect coins, tho being amazed at the artwork & history of stamps, I've managed to gather many along the way, 3 boxe lots now in fact! I always intended to learn about them, tho needed a teacher for simple basics, as I know nothing about these. Most r pre decimal, half being pristine, from all over the globe. Tho sadly due to ill health, & now almost wheelchair bound, it's simply too much for me to learn what is needed, & others shod get to enjoy them instead. Any ideas on camera, or how 2get good detail with photos? ANY advice u can offer, is kindly appreciated thankyou

My advice is to forget cameras and use a flat bed scanner as you will get a much better result for stamps which are basically a flat image. Scan at 300 dpi

kiwisteven - 2014-04-21 23:44:00

Ok that sounds good, appreciate the help there kiwisteven, will giv it a go

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donaldo - 2014-04-27 10:52:00

This Wednesday (30th April) being the 5th Wednesday in the month will see the Stamp Collectors Club operate their bring, swap and buy informal evening at 67 Mandeville st, Christchurch from 7.30pm. I can promise those attending that a big lot of recent Papua New Guinea Kiloware will be available for going thru and also several big cartons of recent overseas envelopes with lots of interesting stamps on will also be available for perusal. These extra meetings are only held 2 or 3 times a year so make sure you come along.

kiwisteven - 2014-04-28 11:05:00

kiwisteven wrote:

This Wednesday (30th April) being the 5th Wednesday in the month will see the Stamp Collectors Club operate their bring, swap and buy informal evening at 67 Mandeville st, Christchurch from 7.30pm. I can promise those attending that a big lot of recent Papua New Guinea Kiloware will be available for going thru and also several big cartons of recent overseas envelopes with lots of interesting stamps on will also be available for perusal. These extra meetings are only held 2 or 3 times a year so make sure you come along.

going by te news, seems like stamp club might bneed to combine with swimming club....really feel for you lot down there....I knwo not everyone is affected, but just sucks that issues are pilling up for many cantabrians

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donaldo - 2014-04-30 15:41:00

Bingo ?

funho1 - 2014-04-30 18:20:00