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The History of US Fractional Value Postage Stamps
Let's check out the fractional cent stamps of the United States-the varieties, why they were made, and how they were used!
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Spellman Machin Collection Refresh: Part 2
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I take the next step toward updating the Spellman’s Machin collection. You can watch this video here, or better yet, watch over on the Spellman Museum channel to support them. Perhaps I've taken too big of a bite here; we’ll see. This video includes a microscopic look at the phosphorescent bands on these stamps. There’s a lot to see with them. Portions of this video are sponsored by Banggood. I...
Updating my US Washington Franklin Stamp Pages
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I got a whole bunch of new US Washington/Franklin stamps in a lot I bought at the recent WALPEX stamp show, so many in fact that I couldn't fit them on the album pages I had, so it was time for a refresh. I updated my pages and share transferring my collection from those old pages to the new ones.
Spellman Machin Sort--Watch the Spellman channel
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I volunteer at the Spellman Museum of stamps and postal history. As part of that I make videos for their UA-cam channel. Then I post them here to point people there. You can watch this video here the whole thing is here, but you might consider giving them some love and watching it on their channel. This video is the first sort of me working on updating the museum's Machin collection.
Making a Homemade Stamp Hobby Cart and Sharing Mail from Viewers
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I’m backed up on sharing some of the mail I’ve gotten from you all. I continue to be overwhelmed by how generous you stamp collectors can be. It’s a hobby we all seem so eager to share, and I appreciate not only the stamps you have shared, but the kind words you have for this channel. Today, I’m going to show some of the highlights of what you’ve sent me and share a public thank you. In additio...
Identifying and Collecting British Queen Elizabeth II Machin Stamps
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The Queen Elizabeth II Machin stamps are the longest running series of stamps ever. Because of this, there are hundreds of varieties of just colors and denominations alone. I can understand why some collectors love this series and others think it’s the absolute worst. It can seem excessively complicated to collect. At the most detailed level, it can be difficult, with literally thousands of pot...
Spellman Museum Cuban Overprint Research
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I volunteer at the Spellman Museum of Postal History. I did some research on a Cuban stamp variety that highlighted the resources available at the museum, and thought you might enjoy. Rather than watch this video here, go to the Spellman Museum's UA-cam channel and watch it there: ua-cam.com/video/ibYDJQQaRZ4/v-deo.htmlsi=627VE_C7U_D3bPfk
Update to My Newfoundland Canada Stamp Collection
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I’m updating my progress on my Newfoundland collection. Finally, I have enough stamps to say something about the stamps of Newfoundland. Oh, and a friend sent me some stamps that were a huge addition to my collection. I’ll share some highlights of that, too.
Great American Stamp Show (GASS)--Part 2: Show Sights and Highlights
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I visited the 2024 Great American Stamp Show in Hartford and had a great time. This is part 2 of my visit. In my last video, I skimmed over the stamp I bought there. In this video, I dive deeper into the best of those finds and show you the other fun things I saw at the show. American Plate Number Single Society Rick Burdsall, Editor P.O. Box 1023 Palatine, IL 60078-1023 www.apss.org Rattlesnak...
Great American Stamp Show (GASS)--Part 1: Stamp Haul
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I visited the 2024 Great American Stamp Show in Hartford and had a great time. In this video, I show you what I came home with some very exciting stamps. I had planned to make one video that covered what I bought there and what I saw, but I had far too much material to make just a single video. In this part 1, I give a summary of the stamps I brought home. In the next one, I’ll dive deeper into...
Paris Olympics, Olympic Stamps and International Dumplings
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I love the Olympics, although I don’t really collect Olympic stamps. I really love seeing the unusual sports that usually don’t play on television. The competition in Paris was fantastic this year with lots of excitement and drama. Every Olympic year my wife curates a selection of worldwide dishes, and I curate a selection of worldwide drinks. It’s a chance for us to try new tastes, and we alwa...
Identifying and Collecting Australian King George V Stamps
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Today we talk about how to identify Australia’s King George V stamps, which came out around the same time as the Kangaroo and Map stamps that we covered last week. This should be a simpler episode as this is a much simpler set to identify. Watermark and some stamp images reproduced with permission from www.stampboards.com.
Australian Kangaroo Stamps & More
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Today we look at some Australian Kangaroo and Map stamps, I share some stamps that some viewers sent me, and I look for some chalk surfaced Wildings using a digital microscope that BangGood sent me. BangGood reached out to ask me to review their new digital microscope. I told them I wouldn’t feature the microscope if I didn’t like it. Obvious spoiler, I liked it. Full disclosure, they gave me t...
Identifying British King Edward VII Stamps: Part 2 -- A Deep Dive
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I got sent a large lot of British King Edward VII stamps from a viewer, John from England, and needed to fold them into what I already had. When starting that I recalled I was still lacking some key information about how to distinguish the types of these stamps. I already did a video about wrestling with these stamps. You can watch that here: ua-cam.com/video/85dZ_HdQbrc/v-deo.html With the sta...
Visiting Hancock Shaker Village & First Day Ceremony for Shaker Design Stamps
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We took a nice vacation to western Massachusetts and planned to visit the Hancock Shaker Village. As it happened, the day we thought to go was also the day of the Shaker Design Stamp first day of issue ceremony an amazing happy accident. Simple Gifts Music Performance by Cooper Cannell from UA-cam Creator Music
Unboxing a Stamp Gift & Pondering What We Should Collect
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Unboxing a Stamp Gift & Pondering What We Should Collect
The Few Stamps of King Edward VIII of Great Britain
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The Few Stamps of King Edward VIII of Great Britain
1938 US Presidential Stamp Issues: The Prexies
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1938 US Presidential Stamp Issues: The Prexies
My World War I era Stamp Album
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My World War I era Stamp Album
Understanding the Variety of 37c US Flag Stamps and Sharing Mail from You
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Understanding the Variety of 37c US Flag Stamps and Sharing Mail from You
A Look at German Hyperinflation Surcharge Stamps
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A Look at German Hyperinflation Surcharge Stamps
Wrestling with British King Edward VII Stamps
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Wrestling with British King Edward VII Stamps
Identifying US Large Bank Note Stamps
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Identifying US Large Bank Note Stamps
Viewing my Canadian Stamp Collection: An Informal Walkthrough
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Viewing my Canadian Stamp Collection: An Informal Walkthrough
US Baby Bank Notes and First Bureau Stamps
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US Baby Bank Notes and First Bureau Stamps
Sorting through a Friend’s Inherited Stamp Collection and Striking Gold
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Sorting through a Friend’s Inherited Stamp Collection and Striking Gold
Update on My DDR Stamps
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Update on My DDR Stamps
German Postage Stamp Varieties: Getting Deep into the Weeds
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German Postage Stamp Varieties: Getting Deep into the Weeds
Composition Book of US Stamps: Christmas Present
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Composition Book of US Stamps: Christmas Present
Sorting Yugoslavia Stamps from Hoarding Chaos
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Sorting Yugoslavia Stamps from Hoarding Chaos

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  • @TheButcherHicks
    @TheButcherHicks 5 днів тому

    Superb educational presentation.

  • @michaellan9726
    @michaellan9726 5 днів тому

    I LIKE IT

  • @shazgee1996
    @shazgee1996 6 днів тому

    Hi is there any chance of showing you my collection you'll get a mild surprise

    • @KensStampCollection
      @KensStampCollection 6 днів тому

      I'd love to see. What works best for you?

    • @shazgee1996
      @shazgee1996 6 днів тому

      ​@KensStampCollection ok Ken, so how do I go about shouwing you pictures, do you have e mail or how does this work, shall I send you my e mail first, I am in manchester UK

    • @shazgee1996
      @shazgee1996 6 днів тому

      Ok Ken how will this work to show you, ill send you my e mail if this works​@KensStampCollection

    • @KensStampCollection
      @KensStampCollection 5 днів тому

      My email is kenflowers at comcast dot net. I spell it out so the bots don't get me.

    • @shazgee1996
      @shazgee1996 5 днів тому

      Hi Ken, I've sent you 3 e mails as i could not send all 20 odd pages due to the mega size.. please confirm .. cheers

  • @Ultima2195
    @Ultima2195 7 днів тому

    Do you have the 1910-1935 silver jubilee stamp in blue green and red?

    • @KensStampCollection
      @KensStampCollection 7 днів тому

      I do. There's a brown one two. Interesting set--the centers look like a regular issue stamp, but the rest is more like a commemorative.

  • @dow3372
    @dow3372 9 днів тому

    New to your channel. Thank you Sir, for this very insightful and well done video. There are not enough professional level stamp enthusiast doing these kind of videos today, in my opinion. This hobby can be very challenging for our impatient, instant gratification culture that America is quickly becoming. If this hobby is going to continue and thrive; we will probably need more of these kind of videos from people like you, covering the tough topics.

    • @KensStampCollection
      @KensStampCollection 9 днів тому

      Welcome. I appreciate your kind words. I agree, good content is hard to find. I don't consider myself professional level, but I do spend a lot of time researching to prepare for these videos, so I know from first hand experience how hard it is.

  • @GreatStampAdventure
    @GreatStampAdventure 10 днів тому

    Hi Ken, thanks for an interesting and excellent video! Again I learned so much from you. I didn't even know that those "funny" transport fractional stamps existed.

  • @ThreeStunStamps
    @ThreeStunStamps 10 днів тому

    Thanks for another great video Ken!

  • @AngelAlcoverroMarco
    @AngelAlcoverroMarco 10 днів тому

    Excelente vídeo Parabéns

  • @philipwagner7929
    @philipwagner7929 11 днів тому

    Nice video Ken ! Very informative and presented in a pleasant manner. Thank you !

  • @chrissahar2014
    @chrissahar2014 11 днів тому

    Correction - Although Bulk Rates are offered by USPS, there is no longer a Bulk Rate stamp. For about a decade or little longer there have been just three types of precancels today - Pre-Sorted First Class, Pre-Sorted Standard, and Non-Profit.

  • @chrissahar2014
    @chrissahar2014 11 днів тому

    I have used the older fractional value stamps on regular postage as long as the precancel bars were NOT on them. You can use them basically because most postal clerks are trained to consider the modern precancels - PreSorted and Non Profit stamps as not eligible for postage unless with a permit. I will send you with such postage on day.

  • @chrissahar2014
    @chrissahar2014 11 днів тому

    Dare you to cut a penny to buy SOME of the transportation and non-profit stamps.

    • @KensStampCollection
      @KensStampCollection 9 днів тому

      Oh if we only still had them to purchase I’d be down at the post office right now

  • @ugolock-filatelista
    @ugolock-filatelista 12 днів тому

    Super, thank you.

  • @johntaylor-tz6td
    @johntaylor-tz6td 12 днів тому

    Stamp collectors nightmare

    • @KensStampCollection
      @KensStampCollection 12 днів тому

      Really! And some are just normal shade variations, not worthy of catalog numbers. What a pain.

  • @LeoSchulp-p6d
    @LeoSchulp-p6d 12 днів тому

    Hi Ken, great video again!

  • @michaelanzelino5068
    @michaelanzelino5068 13 днів тому

    The examples at the 7:48 mark in the video were printed in 1905. What war are you referring to? WWI was 1914-1918. Were these printed from 1905 through to 1915? There are also the printings of 1916, in which there are 7 stamps issued. But those do not include a 3, green 5, muti-colored 80. I have the complete 1905 (11stamps) the 1916 (7 stamps) the 1920 (16 stamps) and the 1922 (2 stamps) All Mint NH. And they all have glossy gum. Very confused. Also confusing is that you say that the 75 pfennig came out after WWI. In fact it is part of the 1916 set. they were printed during the war.

    • @KensStampCollection
      @KensStampCollection 12 днів тому

      Those stamps were still in use during WWI. It does seem like they were in use for a long time, doesn't it, but indeed, WWI. So, note that the 1916 issues were the new issues, and as you say, didn't include the 3,5 and 80. Those denominations continued with those 1905 printings. Obviously, they were reprinted over time. I guess I'll have to look at the 75pf again. Perhaps I was thinking "after the war started" that is to say, there is no peacetime printing of that. I'm not sure.

  • @GreatStampAdventure
    @GreatStampAdventure 13 днів тому

    Hello Ken! GREAT video!!!! Wow, that is involved!!!! My head is spinning. It doesn't seem simple to determine fluorescence and phosphorescent bands or paper. I will have to watch your video a few times. Can the same stamp have both fluorescence and phosphorescence? Or is it the one or the other? Can the entire stamp paper be fluorescent, and the stamp additionally have a fluorescent band as well? I hope I am not asking too stupid questions! How did people manage to see and do the screen print counting without a microscope? Goodness! Thanks again for an excellent video. I love to see how you tackle the detail, but it is certainly not easy. Would you call the counting of the screen print of the fluorescent band the deepest level of detail that is presently defined for the stamps? I cannot see how one can do these deep dive detail work without a microscope!

    • @KensStampCollection
      @KensStampCollection 12 днів тому

      Oh, thank you! So many great questions--let me dive in. Yes, some chemicals both fluoresce and phosphoresce, but that's really an accident. They are set to be read by a machine that is looking for one or the other. Some of the Machins come with phosporized paper, and some come with a printed all-over phosphorescence. I think I've figured an approach to telling those apart. Stay tuned. It is also the case that paper can be florescent and have a phosphorescent band. I'm sure they are careful that they don't confuse the reading machines with that, but sure, it can happen. I honestly don't know how anybody ever noticed the printing screens. There are some real stamp nerds out there. I do think that the screen printing count is the deepest detail I've ever seen. At least I hope so. Ha!

    • @GreatStampAdventure
      @GreatStampAdventure 12 днів тому

      @@KensStampCollection Thanks, thanks, thanks for your great answers. I am starting to get a better understanding of fluorescence and phosphorescence uses. I forgot to take in account the reason these were used, and that actually different chemicals are used with different characteristics. I am looking forward a lot to more in depth videos from you!!!!!

  • @winstonmarshall464
    @winstonmarshall464 13 днів тому

    Fantastic Ken, as usual, thanks for such a nice review!!

  • @seandolan8502
    @seandolan8502 13 днів тому

    Simply adore your self-made album. It’s a hybrid of Stanley Gibbons and Minkus…very unique. Very convenient to have stamps with a catalog guide on the same page. Well done. A great system

    • @KensStampCollection
      @KensStampCollection 12 днів тому

      I find it so useful when I need to add something to a page.

  • @johnpontin9276
    @johnpontin9276 13 днів тому

    Great vid,Ken thx

  • @serga76.bodrov
    @serga76.bodrov 13 днів тому

    I watched a great video with interest

  • @jeffnewbery9414
    @jeffnewbery9414 13 днів тому

    Another fantastic episode Ken. I increasingly find myself interested in definitive series thanks to your work. I will have to pull out my US collection and take a look.

  • @ptrinch
    @ptrinch 13 днів тому

    You could also just us a half cent coin. Although the US mint stopped making those in 1857. Plenty still around though and still legal tender. Although you'll probably get much more that $0.005 if you sell it to a collector (or even a copper recycler)

    • @KensStampCollection
      @KensStampCollection 12 днів тому

      Haha. I wonder what someone would do if you handed them a 1/2 cent coin (or two).

  • @FilipeLemos1964
    @FilipeLemos1964 13 днів тому

    👍👍👍💪💪💪 🥰, Hi Ken, the auth. nonprofit org = semi post stamp? And pre cancel stamp, it is possible reuse? I would like you know your video about nachin head, you make me off back paper over 1 Kilo for my used collection it is a big job to me and water is cold, last how remove back paper of self adhesive stamp? :)

    • @KensStampCollection
      @KensStampCollection 12 днів тому

      Auth. Nonprofit is not the same as semi-postal. Semi Postal has the regular rate plus an additional amount for a charity. The nonprofit stamps came at a discount for the nonprofit to send less expensive mailings. Regular people can't use those stamps (they aren't "Authorized"). So, I wouldn't expect reuse of those unconcealed stamps, because you have to take them into the post office and show your authorization permit. It's just not worth the effort. Taking stamps off backing paper can be a real pain. I look for the stamps I need first, and try to only soak those off the paper. Save the effort if I don't need it. As for removing self-adhesives, some come off with water, others can get ruined with water. I suggest you just cut the paper close and leave them on the paper. Exploring Stamps did a good episode about how to remove them if you really want to go that route.

    • @FilipeLemos1964
      @FilipeLemos1964 12 днів тому

      @@KensStampCollection Got it, thanks Ken :)

    • @FilipeLemos1964
      @FilipeLemos1964 8 днів тому

      ua-cam.com/video/o3TwMX8Be7c/v-deo.html Is this video? I think it is not eazy to find the chimecal here in Macau, let me tell here today Macau philatelic market, I count less 5 stamp agent (shop) in my life over 40 years, I never saw hinge paper and quaxxxxx paper for philatec use in Macau, and all the stamp accessories are when I travel to bougth, Did you believe today you can't find to buy a stamp mount, the guy who work before past away so nobody do :( Now I used Chinese made stamp mount, it is very very very cheap each strip (217mm) more less 0.055 USD, I ask the the seller it is acid free? He/she told he/she used it about 2 years, no probem😬😬😬

    • @FilipeLemos1964
      @FilipeLemos1964 8 днів тому

      Do you want try Chinese made stamp mount?

    • @KensStampCollection
      @KensStampCollection 7 днів тому

      That's the one. Those chemicals are hard to find the States too. I'm going to guess that the Chinese made mounts are the exact same thing as the Scott and Prinz mounts. I can certainly see that China would be the natural place to get supplies in Macau. I think I pay $8 for 22 strips. I think you're probably fine with the mounts. How do I see some of your collection?

  • @StampsDEI
    @StampsDEI 13 днів тому

    Great episode! I always liked the non profit and bulk stamps, was nice to hear your taking on them

    • @KensStampCollection
      @KensStampCollection 12 днів тому

      I still save all of them that come to me, thinking that some odd variety is going to sneak through.

  • @chrislovesstamps
    @chrislovesstamps 13 днів тому

    Hey Ken. This episode blew my mind. So much I don't know and I love it. Also the unusual denominated stamps, that they are unusually designed, as in that they are not persons I did not notice before. Then these precancels that I labelled as used but uncancelled stamps....boy was I wrong :-) US stamps is generally not that hard to come by here, but the transportation series with the unusual denominations I have not come across before. Might be me, or they are a bit more rare overe here. Thanks for a wonderful video. You teach me so much!

    • @KensStampCollection
      @KensStampCollection 12 днів тому

      I learn a little from each episode too. I'm so glad to share and have a reason to learn more. Those transportation stamps were very common for a while, but they've moved to an old, but not old enough state that's making them rarer for a while.

  • @rogerturner1881
    @rogerturner1881 13 днів тому

    Great collection. There are other countries too that have fraction values Britain, Canada .Happy holidays to you and family.

    • @KensStampCollection
      @KensStampCollection 12 днів тому

      Happy Holidays to you and yours. I have seen other fractionals, too. I love those German states ones with 1/4 stamps connected to make a regular sized stamp.

  • @Martha-q8p1b
    @Martha-q8p1b 13 днів тому

    Oh my gosh! Are you a jeweler/ metalsmith? I have the same tools, minus the buffer I wish I had. Very interested in what you do. I've got a BA in fine arts. Wanted to get my masters in jewelry making, but (long story) ended up spending years making chainmail by hand. Haven't done anything in a while, but seeing u use that jeweler's saw made me miss it and I really need to get back into jewelry making. I could make stamp-themed earrings/ key chains...hmmmmm.🤔 I always wondered about the odd fractional US postage. Thanks so much for the wonderful explanation:) Carreta carts were pulled by oxen to deliver supplies.

    • @chrislovesstamps
      @chrislovesstamps 13 днів тому

      Chain mail. I am subscribed to this channel, Shadiversity, so I love anything medieval and also how it is crafted. There was also this video where they tested how putting on chainmail must have worked back in those times.

    • @KensStampCollection
      @KensStampCollection 12 днів тому

      Amateur for sure. I do love that buffer. I make a little jewelry, rings and pendants mostly. A lovely hobby. Thanks for the info on Carreta carts! Make some jewelry!

  • @stuart2010ification
    @stuart2010ification 14 днів тому

    Thank you.

  • @stephenmegrath3734
    @stephenmegrath3734 15 днів тому

    Thanks for another interesting and informative video Ken. I had been planning to get working on a specialist machin collection for some time now and your videos have helped me to understand what a big task that would be but very possible if working methodically through the fine details.

    • @KensStampCollection
      @KensStampCollection 14 днів тому

      I'll be grateful for any hints you learn as you make progress. Happy collecting

  • @lordleonusa
    @lordleonusa 15 днів тому

    Great Video, glad I kept all mine, even the ones that I previously considered duplicates! Now I can revisit them. As an aside, in my time with the British Government, I worked for a short time in Somerset House.

    • @KensStampCollection
      @KensStampCollection 14 днів тому

      Oh no, I've sent you down a rabbit hole. And, it's so cool that you worked at Somerset House. Such history, I'm sure.

  • @SmokyTheChain
    @SmokyTheChain 15 днів тому

    FYI, I live in Quebec and I bought from my local online dealer (Arpin Philately) the #15 beaver used-fine for CAN$15, in case it's sold much higher in the US. Anyway, a suggestion: when you want to show fine details of a stamp, you could scan it in high resolution then show that image in your video, that way we can see what you're describing. By the way, your collection is gorgeously presented! Also: I have lots of canadian stamps that don't fit in my collection, if you don't mind if they're used I think I could help you complete some series; let me know!

    • @KensStampCollection
      @KensStampCollection 14 днів тому

      I am sure I'll find a beaver at a decent price soon. The later ones really aren't that expensive. But, I'll be excited when it happens. I have been learning about UA-cam production as I go, and I think I've figured out how to get better resolution. It was s combination of better scanning and higher resolution of the video itself. Hope that helps. Thank you for your offer. Yes, indeed, I'd happily take used duplicates. I've recently got a whole bunch of Canadian stamps, enough that I think I'll an update video when I get them in. So, I think hold off for now to see where I still have gaps.

  • @SmokyTheChain
    @SmokyTheChain 15 днів тому

    Thank you for this video! I have topical collections on boats, trains, space, etc; it gave me the idea to consider all those part of a single collection on the history of transportation 🙂 To answer your question on how I restrict what I collect: aside from my topical collections - in which I "allow" CTOs and even cinderellas (in fact I have one of the Conquest of Venus stamps you showed because I think it's cool!), I have a canadian collection, and a collection for world air mail stamps; and for those I collect only stamps made with processes that pre-date modern lithography. Sometimes I have a single stamp that could go in two collections, that can be a difficult decision; but I find the biggest challenge is when I come across a stamp that I love that doesn't fit in any of my collections, sometimes it forces me to start a new collection! Like when I ordered stamps from the Ukraine Post Office after the start of the war, it triggered me to start a collection of war stamps. I need more stockbooks 😉 So I have collections in which I'm very strict about which stamps I collect, and other collections where I let myself loose because I don't want to restrict the joy I get from collecting cool stamps 🙂

    • @KensStampCollection
      @KensStampCollection 14 днів тому

      I love your approach. It's a hobby meant for fun, and if you are enjoying your approaches, that's wonderful. I have also had a single stamps force me to start a new collection. So funny.

  • @Wol-gx6qj
    @Wol-gx6qj 15 днів тому

    Is there a list of machins I should buy for a basic collection? I'm actually in India so I have to pay a good amount for shipping from UK dealers, so it would be better to buy as many as I can at once.

    • @KensStampCollection
      @KensStampCollection 15 днів тому

      There's a great list on Wikipedia. I'd also suggest you pick up the free "Machins Simplified" ebook from Adminware. That said, I am 100% sure that you can buy batches of Machins in India. Whatever you tend to use like I'd use the US version of eBay, use that. You'll find lots of Machins. Just buy a few lots and start sorting.

    • @Wol-gx6qj
      @Wol-gx6qj 15 днів тому

      @@KensStampCollection Thanks for replying. Is the list on wikipedia having all the 200 something stamps? I'll order according to that list if so. Is there a list with the SG catalogue numbers? as most dealers are selling according to that

    • @KensStampCollection
      @KensStampCollection 15 днів тому

      It’s a shame, but no, I wasn’t able to find such a list. Good luck

  • @serga76.bodrov
    @serga76.bodrov 16 днів тому

    greetings Ken. the microscope will certainly press the right one, but already at a professional level. at the initial and amateur level, I think this is an extra onata of money. an interesting video.

  • @seandolan8502
    @seandolan8502 18 днів тому

    As a Machin nut….I’m soooo jelly. Very happy for you. I’d kill for your opportunity.

    • @KensStampCollection
      @KensStampCollection 17 днів тому

      Such a nice series. So, all you have to do is come down to the Spellman and volunteer. We'd love the help.

  • @adamhuffman3354
    @adamhuffman3354 19 днів тому

    Extraordinary video sir👍

  • @voneschenbachmusic
    @voneschenbachmusic 19 днів тому

    It is so interesting to see these minute changes and the equipment needed Ken - your Machin expertise is growing by leaps and bounds!

    • @KensStampCollection
      @KensStampCollection 17 днів тому

      It is growing. I hope I'm up to the task.

    • @voneschenbachmusic
      @voneschenbachmusic 17 днів тому

      @@KensStampCollection You are not only up to the task but an excellent stamp educator and I have learned so much about this series - a huge Thank You for demystifying Machins!

    • @KensStampCollection
      @KensStampCollection 17 днів тому

      That's so nice to hear. Thank you

  • @MarkDyck
    @MarkDyck 19 днів тому

    wow, I admire your patience. For your sake I sure hope nobody publishes a catalogue based on an electron microscope, or the spray pattern in the gum! 🙂

  • @chrislovesstamps
    @chrislovesstamps 19 днів тому

    Nice little video. And impressive indeed how much time, effort and resources the USPS put into this. Thanks for the video and also the info about the shakers.

    • @KensStampCollection
      @KensStampCollection 19 днів тому

      It really is something to see. I think they do the same for almost every new release. You're in Holland, right? Do they do the same thing there?

  • @LeoSchulp-p6d
    @LeoSchulp-p6d 19 днів тому

    Hi Ken, great video! For a good indentification of Machins I use The Complete Machin Catalogue by G.J.Burgess and The Complete Deegam Machin Handbook. They help me in the right direction.

    • @KensStampCollection
      @KensStampCollection 19 днів тому

      I'm aware of both those catalogs. I've been using the Adminware site and database, which I think captures all the details of both hose catalogs. I'll probably double check that at some point. --Note to Burgess and/or Deegam: Any interest in donating to the museum?

    • @LeoSchulp-p6d
      @LeoSchulp-p6d 16 днів тому

      I am still using these, so I can't miss them. I am living in the Netherlands and sending a book or other things to you or the museum is very expensiv. Maybe I can visit the museum in the future.

    • @KensStampCollection
      @KensStampCollection 16 днів тому

      Oh, no no, not you. I was suggesting that to Burgess and Deegam

  • @FilipeLemos1964
    @FilipeLemos1964 19 днів тому

    👏👏👏👍👍👍💪💪💪 🥰, Hi Ted very good information, without subtitle still a good reference for Machin collector many thanks :)

    • @KensStampCollection
      @KensStampCollection 19 днів тому

      Thanks Filipe! I wish I could subtitle all of these, but I'd never have time for stamps. Still, I'm glad you still watch.

  • @chrislovesstamps
    @chrislovesstamps 19 днів тому

    Hi Ken. What a wonderful video. So much detail and depth. Plus you are doing a wonderful job for the Spellman museum. I can see that this project is exhausting and fun at the same time. Personally, I find this level of complexity too much for me, but I can really enjoy watching a video like this with that complexity. I am so looking forward to future parts of this project. Thanks again Ken!

    • @KensStampCollection
      @KensStampCollection 19 днів тому

      I'm glad you enjoy it. I don't want to bore people, or make them feel like it's too complicated. Indeed, I'm doing the hard work in part to look for easier ways for people to see these differences themselves.

  • @Horsa-sr8oz
    @Horsa-sr8oz 19 днів тому

    Ken different cameras respond differently to rapid changes in light intensity. The phosphorescence only lasts a few seconds. "Violet" phosphor was used in this time. Used also for the early decimal Machind. There are many stamps that exist without the phosphor coating in error. Such a common error that you have a good chance of finding some. The phosphors in this time frame did not fluoresce. Much later they did. The problem you face is how complex a collection do want? UV can really expands the possible complexity. Stamps on uncoated paper are normally far less common. Often easily detected with UV. The paper used was chalk surfaced and shines brightly under a UV lamp. Good luck with what looks like a daunting task. I thought the discount was very good so I bought myself one microscope. Thanks!

    • @KensStampCollection
      @KensStampCollection 19 днів тому

      I hope you like the scope. I've been enjoying mine. I'm so thrilled with your insight into these stamps. I've been wondering why I can sometime see the bands fluoresce and sometimes not. That explains it. I agree that I should be able to find the error stamp. Hopefully I won't need to rely on color variation to identify two different stamps, but we'll see. I am confident we found an uncoated stamp. Finding those variants is the key point to making a reference collection like this. People who are learning will want to have a comparative sample. That's the goal anyway.

    • @Horsa-sr8oz
      @Horsa-sr8oz 18 днів тому

      @@KensStampCollection Ken I apologize if this is something you already know. In 1967 the Machin series was introduced. The 3d with 1 phosphor band covered the postcard rate. All others had 2 bands with the 4d olive sepia covering the letter rate. In 1968 the postcard rate was removed and a two tier letter rate was introduced. The 4d was used for 2nd class mail and was produced with 1 band and the 5d became the 1st class letter rate. The 4d olive sepia had the same problem as the 1d black. So, like the 1d red, the 4d vermilion was introduced in 1969 to replace it. The 8d bright vermilion introduced in 1968, was replaced with the 8d light turquoise blue in 1969, to free up the vermilion color for the 4d. The 4d vermilion exists with 1 phosphor band at either the center, left or right of the stamp. There are several variations, 2 versions of gum, 3 versions of value placement. There is of course missing phosphors and uncoated paper and multiple sources such as sheets, booklets, coils. Machins are a fascinating subject but I think it is important to decide at what level you wish to collect them. The pre-decimal series can form quite a large and varied collection in its own right. I admire your commitment to the museum and understand your desire to help form a reference work! I look forward to your future videos as you explore the world of Machins!

    • @KensStampCollection
      @KensStampCollection 15 днів тому

      Thanks for all this

  • @muses79
    @muses79 19 днів тому

    Thanks for this thorough look at the Machins, Ken! With the microscope and UV Light settings we are finally able to see all these differences. Well done! I was wondering about some of these for a while now.

    • @KensStampCollection
      @KensStampCollection 19 днів тому

      I have no doubt there will be more detail to come with this stamps.

  • @rosemarielazo7506
    @rosemarielazo7506 19 днів тому

    Hello mr ken . I got a lot of different countries stamps esp queen Elizabeth 2. I’m very sure you would like to see it.

    • @KensStampCollection
      @KensStampCollection 19 днів тому

      I'm sure many people would enjoy if you made a video of your collection to share.

  • @rosemarielazo7506
    @rosemarielazo7506 19 днів тому

    Hello sir I’m from the Philippines and would like to sell my collection of stamps. Especially queen Elizabeth stamps

    • @KensStampCollection
      @KensStampCollection 19 днів тому

      Hi! I'm sorry to see you selling your collection. I don't buy collections through this channel, but I've written a blog article with advice. It's linked in my channel notes.

    • @rosemarielazo7506
      @rosemarielazo7506 19 днів тому

      Yes sir I’m selling it because of Emergency problem though I want to keep it and pass to my children . But problems to finances is involve then I can’t do anything but to sell . Thank you sir

  • @rosemarielazo7506
    @rosemarielazo7506 19 днів тому

    Hello everyone

  • @bobzahm8758
    @bobzahm8758 21 день тому

    Excellent video of an intriguing topic. You asked what our level is and I'd say I'm verging on 300, but far from systematic at this point. Pretty complete at the 200 series.