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Thanks for the feedback! We hope you found the video useful. Wishing you all the best in your collecting!

Thank you! I enjoy sharing what I learn through collecting. 😊

Yes, American stamps can be their own philatelic challenge. As I learned to tell the different stamps apart it became like a fun game identifying the rotary from flat plate while always looking for the coil or sheet waste ones.

I'll take this to the club and let you know what the say. I've never certified a stamp, but I suspect a good place to start is the American Philatelic Society.

@peibelmont ok thank you so much

I am so glad you enjoyed it. As I mentioned I am not inherently a collector of American stamps myself, but over the years I have inadvertently developed an accumulation of them and thought it was time to properly catalog them so I can get rid of the majority of them. It has turned into a years long endeavour as there are so many technical elements I have had to learn. It's been a great way to teach me more about stamp production and why two identical looking stamps are considered separate stamps.

Thanks so much for watching! We're really happy to hear you picked up something new that will hopefully help you with your collecting. Your support means a lot.

Thank you for watching. I’m glad you found it interesting. You never know what you may find when it comes to collecting!

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Oh my goodness, I am so delighted that my presentation has reached you all the way in Siberia! I am from Canada and have always felt a kinship with Siberia as we have a shared climate. I am glad that my presentation has helped you with your collecting. May you continue the stamp search and find some treasures! Не могу поверить, что моя презентация добралась до самой Сибири! Я из Канады, и мне всегда было приятно думать о родстве наших климатов. Рад, что она помогла тебе с коллекционированием. Желаю удачи в поиске новых марок!

Part II can be found here: ua-cam.com/video/xh25lZccC0c/v-deo.html Allan has not yet completed a Part III which he has promised, so stay tuned.

Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We’re delighted to hear that you found the presentation helpful. It truly means a lot to know that ISCNY is making a positive impact for fellow collectors like you. We also found the old photos fascinating. Tara found the photos in the Library of Congress and her hobby is photo restoration, so she really brought some of them back to life. The heels the women wore must have been excruciating to stand in all day. The group also had a discussion about the purpose of the paper hats the women were wearing in the perforating room (no idea why they were wearing them). These are the kind of details so often lost in history. Hopefully this presentation will inspire you to go back and give a second look at your fourth bureau stamps. Perhaps you have coil or sheet waste 1 cent franklin hiding amongst the group!

Astounding, Japanese women are still to this day required to wear high heels on all jobs. Whenever I have a lot of technical information, I want to introduce I try to include photos just to make it visually a little more interesting. In this case I was able to find so many snap shots of life back then. It fascinated me how the men, women and African American workers all had prescribed roles. Gender seems such a superfluous detail when it comes to the type of jobs they were doing. It’s a great insight into another era. I am so tickled you enjoyed my presentation.

I'm so glad my presentation was helpful. Knowing how to tell the 4th Bureau stamps apart really transforms collecting these into something of an achievement. I hope you have luck with your own collection and once started can enjoy the process of identifying these stamps. 👍😊

I just looked up recently sold #15 Canada beaver stamps on eBAY and they range from $2-$7.

Glad you enjoyed it Ali!

That's great to hear! Phil always packs a lot of information into his presentations, so it's wonderful to know you find them useful. Happy collecting!

I am so glad that the subtitles are working!! We have a couple of options for subtitles and its impossible for me to check on my end if they are working, or how good they are. So confirmation you are able to see them is great! Take care Ali and may your collecting bring treasures your way.

You definitely have good cause to be confused. Phil's diagram at the beginning is an excellent visual for demonstrating the complexity this collecting area. I am so glad you found this presentation useful - it makes it all worthwhile for us to hear that. Happy collecting!

Yes, stamp collecting takes us down so many rabbit holes of history it never gets tiring!

I am delighted you are enjoying the presentations so much. We get such a kick out of making them, knowing that they help our fellow philatelist is its own reward. Stay tuned for more videos and happy collecting!

Excellent point! Sometimes as the International Club, we forget our American roots. A whole other Alexander Hamilton coincidence to add to Arnie's story! <3

Glad you enjoyed it! It's always fun to explore these esoteric philatelic mysteries.

Thanks so much, Eric! We’re thrilled to have you as a subscriber. 😊 Stay tuned for more content! Explore, Discover, Enjoy!

The more you use the catalogs the more the inconsistencies within them become apparent. It's a constant source of frustration for Phil which is what inspired him to do that presentation. I can only imagine the challenges when you are using two catalogs like the Scott and Stanley Gibbons!

Crazy isn't it. It’s amazing how clever some of these fakes can be. Having a keen eye and a bit of knowledge really makes a difference when spotting these ‘Frankenstein’ covers. Glad you enjoyed the video - thanks for watching. Explore, Discover, Enjoy!

Thanks so much for sharing that reference,! Sounds lik Ken Kershaw's work is a great resource.

Collect what makes you happy and never spend what make you uncomfortable. Take a chance on a dollar box and be happy all day long ;)

@@piratephilately Good advice! :)

I understand how this might feel a bit discouraging, especially as a new philatelist. The truth is, even the best of us get fooled sometimes - it's part of the learning journey in this hobby. Mr. Grabowski’s experience is a great reminder that it’s okay to make mistakes; it’s how we grow as collectors. Keep exploring, learning, and trusting your instincts - you're already on the right path!

You're absolutely right! Proper storage is key to preserving a collection. Using acid-free, archival-quality materials and keeping an eye on humidity levels makes all the difference. Glad you found the tip helpful!

Glad you enjoyed it!

Thank you so much, @peteowe for explaining that! I’ve forwarded your comment on to Allan. It's intriguing how the Greek spellings (Ιόνιο for the sea and Ιωνία for the region) reveal distinct origins, even though they may look similar at first glance in English. Thanks for sharing. Its details like these enrich our understanding of Greek philately!

Thank you so much, Ali! We understand that AI is not everyone's favorite topic, but we’re glad you still enjoyed Ed's humourous presentation. Your support and kind words from Istanbul always brighten our day!

Thanks so much for your kind words! 😊 Sam really does have a fantastic collection, and what’s amazing is that he’s a relatively new collector! He started when he inherited his collection and has been immersed in the world of stamps ever since.

@@iscny Wow, that is impressive that Sam is a relatively new collector!

Great eye, and thanks for pointing out Slania's engravings! His talent as an engraver is incredible.

Thanks so much @Martha-q8p1b for the encouraging feedback! Its great to hear Sam’s presentation motivates you to revisit your collection with fresh eyes. Explore, Discover, Enjoy!

Thanks for watching, Adam! Saseno is one of those regions that often flies under our collection radar, yet is so perfect to collect-small, full of history, and a single set which limits the damage of expanding our collection, lol.

Appreciate the kind words, Ali! Saseno’s history is such a cool find for collectors, and it was fun to share. Thanks for being such a loyal viewer!

These are wonderful thoughtful and detailed comments, Steve! We appreciate your insights and contributions to the scholarship of Portuguese Colonial philately. It's great to hear that Portugal & Colonies is one of your main collecting interests, and we’re glad the video added to the conversation. Thank you for pointing out the error regarding Portuguese Guinea around the 33:34 mark-we’ll take note of that. And while Phil may find the colonial sets "boring," one thing we often find in our club is a diversity of opinions on what is interesting. We definitely have members who, like you, believe these stamps are anything but boring! Your mention of the Crown issues and the fascinating variety of cliches and forgeries truly highlights the depth of collecting these stamps, which we agree adds to the excitement. The Ceres issue certainly holds a special place in the history of Portuguese Colonial philately, and the 300+ identified plate flaws you mention definitely further emphasizes its importance to collectors. Thank you for sharing these sources as well, particularly that beginner video by the Rocky Mountain Philatelic Library - ua-cam.com/video/uJtoepnON5M/v-deo.html . Anyone interested in this subject will appreciate that. Thank you for your feedback and your passion for this field-it enriches our community!

Appreciate the love, Adam! Anything involving Benjamin Franklin sure adds extra intrigue lol. Ed really knows how to capture attention with his clever AI generated covers. More fun content to come!

Thank you, Ali! We’re so glad you enjoyed Ed’s fun take on AI-generated covers and the world of philately. He definitely has a knack for blending humor and history in the most creative ways.

Thank you! The beaver stamps are such a classic, and you're right, finding those plate takes a special eye that clearly Arnie has. It’s all part of the fun of stamp collecting!

Thank you, Ali! These post-war airmail stamps really do capture an interesting moment in history, blending art with the challenges of the era, don't they. Best regards from New York city to Istanbul!

Thank you, Ali! Your support and enthusiasm mean a lot to us. Best regards to you as well, and as always, Treasure the Search!

Thank you, Ali! Your continued support means a lot to us. Sending warm regards back to Istanbul! 🌍 Stay Curious and Inspired!

Thanks, Adam! The beaver stamps are truly iconic - there’s a reason they’re so beloved. The character and detail of those early designs are just fascinating. Appreciate your kind words!

It’s fascinating to see those two styles side by side-they really are such a contrast. The "busy, scholarly" stamps you’re referring to have a timeless quality, while the stark, clean lines of the post-war ones that Roger details capture the artistic feel of their era. Thanks for sharing your thoughts!

The war era definitely generaged a number of fascinating and unique philatelic items. Overprints are always so much fun, though as Allan is always pointing out, easier to forge. In this case, these stamps are post-war era, but Roger nicely captures how they really stemmed from the war. So glad you enjoyed the video! 👍

We passed on your kind words to Allan. It's great to have fellow enthusiasts like you in our community. Stay tuned for more presentations as Allan continues to explore the philately of the Greek region. Happy Collecting!