And whats more !!!!If we think about it what is the difference between a Telegram and a Letter when it comes to postal terms.
Both items are received by the post office transported(by way of truck,Train,ship plane or wire) then received again then delivered to the recipient.,

rebel58 - 2012-03-09 11:19:00

Bumping for ocar.

echoriath - 2012-03-09 23:10:00

thanks, I didnt realise there was a particular thread. I need help but started another thread.

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donaldo - 2012-03-11 15:17:00

Hi guys.. Trying to figure out if these 2 stamps are 1900 or 1907..

Both the same of course, apart from the size.. Left one is UHM..

http://images.trademe.co.nz/photoserver/20/209499620_full.jp
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donaldo - 2012-03-12 15:03:00

donaldo wrote:

[quote=spike_01-
]Hi guys.. Trying to figure out if these 2 stamps are 1900 or 1907..

Both the same of course, apart from the size.. Left one is UHM..

the smaller left appears to be 1907-8 but there are 3 different perforations listed
the larger stamp is 1900 but again there are 4 or more types--does it have a watermark and what are the perforations

The smaller one has what looks like NZ, and a star on the back..

The bigger one is hinged, so cant see any marks..

spike_01 - 2012-03-12 15:07:00

Perfs are not too good, so hard to count..

Edited by spike_01 at 3:24 pm, Mon 12 Mar

spike_01 - 2012-03-12 15:09:00

I will let the market decide their value..

Thanks..

spike_01 - 2012-03-12 15:24:00

1887 2d Blue / Red Queen Victoria????
Please see scan.
http://images.trademe.co.nz/photoserver/34/209559434_full.jp
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Kiwi only lists a Green / Red.
Any ideas???
Cheers

teddybearlover - 2012-03-12 20:55:00

teddybearlover wrote:

1887 2d Blue / Red Queen Victoria????
Please see scan.
http://images.trademe.co.nz/photoserver/34/209559434_full.jp
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Kiwi only lists a Green / Red.
Any ideas???
Cheers

I've had this example before. It is almost certainly a changeling, where the green has changed to blue. This happens commonly with green stamps when the effects of light or chemical action (such as bleaching) remove the yellow pigment, leaving it a blue colour.

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donaldo - 2012-03-14 20:18:00

Does anyone have some bulk 1950 Canterbury 1d cathedral stamps in bulk that they could list please at a reasonable price. My friend makes them into pendants. She initially made them for the Red Cross Earthquake Appeal and raised $1200 for the fund. She is finding it hard to get enough cathedral stamps so it would be great if someone here could help. If you do a search of 'Cathedral Pendant' you will be able to see what she makes. Thanks.

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donaldo - 2012-03-15 13:43:00

Sorry I forgot to say mint or used, as long as the used haven't got really heavy postmarks. Thanks.

stak - 2012-03-15 15:25:00

stak wrote:

Does anyone have some bulk 1950 Canterbury 1d cathedral stamps in bulk that they could list please at a reasonable price. My friend makes them into pendants. She initially made them for the Red Cross Earthquake Appeal and raised $1200 for the fund. She is finding it hard to get enough cathedral stamps so it would be great if someone here could help. If you do a search of 'Cathedral Pendant' you will be able to see what she makes. Thanks.

Check the listings under NZ stamps pre-decimal used and you will find i have just listed a lot of 100 for your friend.

kiwisteven - 2012-03-16 00:57:00

Thanks so much Steven. I will tell her about your listing now.

stak - 2012-03-16 09:25:00

All organised. i have now sold 2 lots of 100 Canterbury 1d stamps to different Christchurch people. it seems that a lot of Christchurch cathedral souvenirs are being made now that the building looks like it will be no more.

kiwisteven - 2012-03-17 19:09:00

kiwisteven wrote:

All organised. i have now sold 2 lots of 100 Canterbury 1d stamps to different Christchurch people. it seems that a lot of Christchurch cathedral souvenirs are being made now that the building looks like it will be no more.

My friend was really happy to be able to buy from you. Yes it's very sad that the cathedral is going. I'm finding that cathedral postcards are very popular at the moment as well.

stak - 2012-03-18 09:45:00

stak wrote:

My friend was really happy to be able to buy from you. Yes it's very sad that the cathedral is going. I'm finding that cathedral postcards are very popular at the moment as well.

there are lots of people currently collecting all sorts of things to do with the Cathedral and other Christchurch buildings which have succumbed to the earthquakes. I have virtually sold out of my Cathedral Postcards.

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donaldo - 2012-03-19 16:22:00

The latest Scenic Kiwistamps x booklets easily peel off sendings - anyone else encountered this with them lifting 5 minutes after firmly stuck on letters ?

And when they hit the Post system & processing expect more losses & returns

www.trademe.co.nz/Community/MessageBoard/Messages.aspx?id=98
6162&topic=10&#p19930265

Not a good look for NZ Post on their product testing, processing or follow-on when things correctly stamped are returned due to their own processing and/or defective product with the standard Post line 'Put more on and resend' to replace what has been flogged in / by their system.. ;-)

Edited by tmg at 5:54 pm, Wed 21 Mar

tmg - 2012-03-21 17:49:00

Why on earth would you use those stamps on mail to a stamp collector when we have far better choices such as the great RNZAF 60 cent stamps currently available everywhere. Your customer would certainly appreciate receiving one of those rather than a scenic kiwistamp on their mail.

kiwisteven - 2012-03-21 22:56:00

Robin Gwynn from Napier is to become a RDP. this is the Roll of distinguished Philatelists and to be asked to sign the roll is the highest honour a philatelist can achieve. He will no doubt go to London later this year to sign the roll. Well done Robin!

kiwisteven - 2012-03-21 22:59:00

If you are looking for some nice stamps to use for postage for collectors but want the ease of self adhesive look at the 2011 Beyond the Coast. They are mostly 60 cents with a couple of $1.90 for those ones to Australia.

stak - 2012-03-22 21:12:00

mine is a penny black,it was my mums

fredrika wrote:

Any more want to say what their favourite stamps are???

axel-the-frog - 2012-03-22 21:57:00

stak wrote:

If you are looking for some nice stamps to use for postage for collectors but want the ease of self adhesive look at the 2011 Beyond the Coast. They are mostly 60 cents with a couple of $1.90 for those ones to Australia.

Ta for that .. seriously going off the booklet jobs lol :)

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donaldo - 2012-03-23 20:37:00

Can anyone tell me where can I buy Stephen Jones book on pre decimals Health stamps FDC?

ang_ck - 2012-03-23 21:07:00

ang_ck wrote:

Can anyone tell me where can I buy Stephen Jones book on pre decimals Health stamps FDC?

Currently out of print but you could try Auckland city stamps.

kiwisteven - 2012-03-24 09:11:00

donaldo wrote:

as a matter of interest can collectors check their 1959 poaka and tete health mini sheets and check whether the sheets have perforations into the left hand selvedge or not
--appears an unrecorded variety but dont know which is the correct 1 ??

Don, I have both sheets perforated left and right and i have both sheets perforated only at right.
Or to put it another way the only imperf sides found are at left and this happens on both sheets. I have not found an imperf at right sheet.

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donaldo - 2012-03-24 09:29:00

My two unhinged mint 1959 Health MSs have perfs that go through both selvedges.
I have one used which is the same as the mint and one where the perfs only go through the right-hand selvedge.

phil.s - 2012-03-24 12:35:00

I also have a 'Poaka' MS on FDC where the perfs only go part the way through the left-hand selvedge - there are only two perf holes.
It does, however, have perfs through the right-hand selvedge.

Edited by phil.s at 12:42 pm, Sat 24 Mar

phil.s - 2012-03-24 12:39:00

kiwisteven wrote:

Currently out of print but you could try Auckland city stamps.

thanks for the information

ang_ck - 2012-03-24 13:22:00

kiwisteven wrote:

Why on earth would you use those stamps on mail to a stamp collector when we have far better choices such as the great RNZAF 60 cent stamps currently available everywhere. Your customer would certainly appreciate receiving one of those rather than a scenic kiwistamp on their mail.

The main question at hand is whether or not the self-adhesive qualities (or lack thereof) has been addressed by NZ Post. Further to that, are the RNZAF stamps self adhesive? Perhaps the problem occurs with other self-adhesive stamps?

echoriath - 2012-03-24 15:23:00

echoriath wrote:

The main question at hand is whether or not the self-adhesive qualities (or lack thereof) has been addressed by NZ Post. Further to that, are the RNZAF stamps self adhesive? Perhaps the problem occurs with other self-adhesive stamps?

No the RNZAF ones are water activated and i have had no problems with any falling off. I always prefer to use my tongue which makes it easier to regulate the amount of moisture applied.

kiwisteven - 2012-03-24 16:52:00

donaldo wrote:

sorry the right hand perforations seem to be always there--might email 'cp'

Don, I don't understand what you think is scarce. Do you mean you have some sheets which are imperf at right. That would be the only possible scarcer variation.

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donaldo - 2012-03-24 19:54:00

donaldo wrote:

no--all are with perforations into right hand selv BUT most of mine have no perfs into left hand selv
--only a few of mine have perfs into left hand selv

About half of the 20 or so I checked had perfs at left side. Not any scarcer than the standard perfs into both sides from what I can see.

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muzz8 - 2012-03-25 13:17:00

The NZ Stamp Collectors club meets this next Wednesday evening (28th march) at the Philatelic Centre, 67 Mandeville st, Riccarton at 7.30pm.
Guest speaker from Auckland is the well known Mr Bruce Henderson who will be speaking and displaying Cochin. There is also a free and unique philatelic gift for all those attending. All members of the public are welcome.
We also have a sales table, raffles and free supper. i'll be there. Make sure you are too!

kiwisteven - 2012-03-25 22:08:00

kiwisteven wrote:

The NZ Stamp Collectors club meets this next Wednesday evening (28th march) at the Philatelic Centre, 67 Mandeville st, Riccarton at 7.30pm.
Guest speaker from Auckland is the well known Mr Bruce Henderson who will be speaking and displaying Cochin. There is also a free and unique philatelic gift for all those attending. All members of the public are welcome.
We also have a sales table, raffles and free supper. i'll be there. Make sure you are too!

Thanks for that Steven I will be there as well .

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