Thank you, Graham. My interest in the hobby has definitely been piqued again. I inherited my grandfather's Canadian collection (back to the 3p beaver) years ago. I have dipped my toes into the hobby many times over my 50 years but have never kept it up. But I think your videos have made it all that much more interesting. Glad that I have seasons worth of videos to watch!!
Welcome to the channel ☺️. Glad you found the videos, it’s great to see you are keeping interest in the hobby, there really is a lot more to explore now with the online community, enjoy!!
I've never commented on UA-cam before but your channel felt me compelled to do so. I have watched all your episodes and they are nothing short of fantastic. Well made, with great effects and with loads of historical facts - all in all frankly worthy that of a million+ subscribers. Clearly one of the best UA-cam channels there is. Please keep up this great effort.
I just found you in Linn's Stamp News Most Influential Philatelists of the World 2022 and Their Epic Stamp Stories". (in which my wife Cecilia and I are also featured) Wow. Just Wow. Your stamp story is nothing short of epic. I have to pack out today for the next road show next weekend and I can't get my van loaded because I'd rather watch your videos. I've watched a number of them and they are fantastic. Even, I, collecting since age 8, have learned so much from your videos right from the first one. Phrygian Cap for example. I had no idea. Thankyousoverymuch! -Michael Ball A to Z Stamps, Phoenix AZ
Yay welcome to the channel, Michael. 🙌, And congrats on you and Cecilia’s recognition in the Linn’s Influential edition. I enjoyed your epic story as well, and hopefully I will be running into you both at a stamp show soon 😊
I just discovered your channel after a BBC article about stamp-collecting was shared with me. I collect stamps for the very same reason you say when you open this video: not for monetary value -- while I may have a small few that may fetch a good price, my collection is for the stamps themselves. They're art and they're history and they all have some kind of story to tell, whether it's about the artist who painted the picture or the person depicted, or the event depicted -- and then also, I marvel at the artwork itself and how a person or event is depicted. I look forward to watching more and more videos.
Spoken like a true philatelist. Yes to all of that, when I made this video I knew very little about stamps and where they could take me, 70 videos later and I have been on an incredible journey learning about countries/history and gaining a strong appreciation for art. I think you will enjoy some of the other videos as well :D Glad you found the channel Robert!!
Just inherited my father's collection. He was a world known stamp dealer and appraiser for several auctioning companies. I want to learn as much as i can about stamps so as to best honor his memory in restoring and expanding his already huge collection. Thank you for making this interesting series.. I will be following and learning alongside you. Subbed and liked. Soon i will also make videos sharing this new hobby with you guys.
Thank you for the sub and like! I think thats a great way to honor your father's memory. So far I have learned a lot from just a few postage stamps, its a fascinating to explore the world. Looking forward to your videos!
It seems those Mariannes and non Mariannes are mixed together, even by one author there are Marianne de Gandon, Sabine de Gandon, Libertè de Gandon, looks exciting ;)
Good introduction to this interesting topic. I am a keen collector of Marianne stamps, not just from France, but also from French colonies and other places. Just a suggestion - watch your video with the captions on - it will show you areas where you need to work on your diction.
That particular marianne was engraved by Pierre Gandon, the model was his wife. He told teh story that its design was interrupted by a battle between occupying Germans and liberating Allies, I'm trying to find where I read it...
british government also issued marianne stamps for military operations 1944, only london printed stamp used in france, stamp you showed on video was the face of engraver wife
This design is a design I have always liked, i.e. Marianne that I have never collected. Perhaps, I should. My other favourite, which I do collect is the U.K. George V "Seahorse" issue of 1913-1934." I was a generalist for most of my collecting life, now I specialise.
I'm new into stamp too and I cant wait too see more of this series !! :) Also if you have any farm related stamps could you make a little pile ? I love farms and id love too see what I should look out for. Thank you :)
Awesome video! Question for you: What would I type in to look for those blank stamp albums online? I can't seem to find any that aren't already themed and just without stamps. Thanks! -Richard
Hello Richard, look for "stamp album stockbooks" you should be able to find varied sizes and prices even on Amazon. Stockbooks are the best way to get started in the hobby and allow you to arrange your collection any way you want.
Exploring Stamps Ah stockbooks! That was the term I was missing. I've heard it in various videos but assumed it was related to a business in some way. :P Thank you very much for your reply, and for all these very well made and entertaining videos that make the world of philately even more exciting.
Local tamp clubs have regular auctions where you can pick up lightly used blank albums for very attractive prices. Far less than the new additions that you can get from a dealer or on line. Join your local stamp club and while you are at it join the APS.
I've read recently that modern French Marianne stamps are issued as definitives for the basic postal rates. The design changes with each new French president and is based on a portrait of his wife. Well, eventually France will have a female president, and what then? Will Marianne become Micheal, the boy with the pistol in the painting???
The French do not place on their stamps the leaders of the revolution. I think it was because of their murderous ways unlike the US. The concept comes first in the minds of the French. I am a fan of those whose help rid themselves of their parasitic Bourbon rulers. Viva La France. I love French commemorative because their Artwork is superb and they look great in an album
Greg has proven you can be a philatelist, AKA a stamp geek, and still be extremely cool.
Thank you, Graham. My interest in the hobby has definitely been piqued again. I inherited my grandfather's Canadian collection (back to the 3p beaver) years ago. I have dipped my toes into the hobby many times over my 50 years but have never kept it up. But I think your videos have made it all that much more interesting. Glad that I have seasons worth of videos to watch!!
Welcome to the channel ☺️. Glad you found the videos, it’s great to see you are keeping interest in the hobby, there really is a lot more to explore now with the online community, enjoy!!
I've never commented on UA-cam before but your channel felt me compelled to do so. I have watched all your episodes and they are nothing short of fantastic. Well made, with great effects and with loads of historical facts - all in all frankly worthy that of a million+ subscribers. Clearly one of the best UA-cam channels there is. Please keep up this great effort.
That really means a lot, thank you for commenting and for watching the videos, glad you enjoyed them. There is more to come 😀
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I inherited a huge amount of French stamps! Some of the designs are absolutely beautiful! I went through and found a French Marianne stamp! :D
That is awesome!
Excellent. I am very much enjoying your posts. Learning lots.
I just found you in Linn's Stamp News Most Influential Philatelists of the World 2022 and Their Epic Stamp Stories". (in which my wife Cecilia and I are also featured) Wow. Just Wow. Your stamp story is nothing short of epic. I have to pack out today for the next road show next weekend and I can't get my van loaded because I'd rather watch your videos. I've watched a number of them and they are fantastic. Even, I, collecting since age 8, have learned so much from your videos right from the first one. Phrygian Cap for example. I had no idea. Thankyousoverymuch! -Michael Ball A to Z Stamps, Phoenix AZ
Yay welcome to the channel, Michael. 🙌, And congrats on you and Cecilia’s recognition in the Linn’s Influential edition. I enjoyed your epic story as well, and hopefully I will be running into you both at a stamp show soon 😊
I just discovered your channel after a BBC article about stamp-collecting was shared with me.
I collect stamps for the very same reason you say when you open this video: not for monetary value -- while I may have a small few that may fetch a good price, my collection is for the stamps themselves. They're art and they're history and they all have some kind of story to tell, whether it's about the artist who painted the picture or the person depicted, or the event depicted -- and then also, I marvel at the artwork itself and how a person or event is depicted.
I look forward to watching more and more videos.
Spoken like a true philatelist. Yes to all of that, when I made this video I knew very little about stamps and where they could take me, 70 videos later and I have been on an incredible journey learning about countries/history and gaining a strong appreciation for art. I think you will enjoy some of the other videos as well :D Glad you found the channel Robert!!
Just inherited my father's collection. He was a world known stamp dealer and appraiser for several auctioning companies. I want to learn as much as i can about stamps so as to best honor his memory in restoring and expanding his already huge collection. Thank you for making this interesting series.. I will be following and learning alongside you. Subbed and liked. Soon i will also make videos sharing this new hobby with you guys.
Thank you for the sub and like! I think thats a great way to honor your father's memory. So far I have learned a lot from just a few postage stamps, its a fascinating to explore the world. Looking forward to your videos!
Even in a 3:42 minute video you bring to light 3.42 important and interesting facts that I did not know. Well done.
Just been on the same journey as you into Marianne - you've enlightened me a bit more! Great videos, cheers!
A super video. I novel approach to enticing more people into the hobby. I look forward to seeing more!!
Thank you, I hope that you enjoy the other videos :)
excellent, thats me subscribed, a binge watch coming up!
Welcome to the channel David!
Loved all if your videos shared here Graham. Here's to more from you! - Dave (India)
Thank you for the kind words, glad you found the channel Dave! Thanks for watching :D
It seems those Mariannes and non Mariannes are mixed together, even by one author there are Marianne de Gandon, Sabine de Gandon, Libertè de Gandon, looks exciting ;)
Great video. I was recently putting some of those Marianne stamps in my book. Thanks
Thank you, now that I know about Marianne I see her everywhere in my box and collection. :)
Great tips.
Thank you.
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Good introduction to this interesting topic. I am a keen collector of Marianne stamps, not just from France, but also from French colonies and other places.
Just a suggestion - watch your video with the captions on - it will show you areas where you need to work on your diction.
Awesome, thank you for watching :) That's a good suggestion, thank you Ill look into it.
Re-watch lockdown 2020... great vids!
I have many Marianne stamps it turns out! I had no idea!
This is what interested me to return to the hobby, I had no idea as well, but I had loads of these stamps!
That particular marianne was engraved by Pierre Gandon, the model was his wife. He told teh story that its design was interrupted by a battle between occupying Germans and liberating
Allies, I'm trying to find where I read it...
maxiewawa this just blew my mind. Very interesting!!! If you do find where u read it, please share! - Graham
british government also issued marianne
stamps for military operations 1944,
only london printed stamp used in france,
stamp you showed on video was the face
of engraver wife
Happy five years Exploring Stamps!
Thank you DigiP 😬
This design is a design I have always liked, i.e. Marianne that I have never collected. Perhaps, I should. My other favourite, which I do collect is the U.K. George V "Seahorse" issue of 1913-1934." I was a generalist for most of my collecting life, now I specialise.
Very informative. I have alot of "her" stamps.
Amazing
I'm new into stamp too and I cant wait too see more of this series !! :) Also if you have any farm related stamps could you make a little pile ? I love farms and id love too see what I should look out for. Thank you :)
Great, thanks for watching! Several more videos in the works, I am sure that farming will feature soon.
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Excellent! Do you see the Phrygian cap come back into fashion again, ever? - and not just among French football supporters (mostly pretty female ones)
Magnifique
Merci :)
Nice #thephilanumis
Awesome video! Question for you: What would I type in to look for those blank stamp albums online? I can't seem to find any that aren't already themed and just without stamps. Thanks!
-Richard
Hello Richard, look for "stamp album stockbooks" you should be able to find varied sizes and prices even on Amazon. Stockbooks are the best way to get started in the hobby and allow you to arrange your collection any way you want.
Exploring Stamps Ah stockbooks! That was the term I was missing. I've heard it in various videos but assumed it was related to a business in some way. :P Thank you very much for your reply, and for all these very well made and entertaining videos that make the world of philately even more exciting.
Local tamp clubs have regular auctions where you can pick up lightly used blank albums for very attractive prices. Far less than the new additions that you can get from a dealer or on line. Join your local stamp club and while you are at it join the APS.
Awesome :-)
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I have all these stamps
I've read recently that modern French Marianne stamps are issued as definitives for the basic postal rates. The design changes with each new French president and is based on a portrait of his wife. Well, eventually France will have a female president, and what then? Will Marianne become Micheal, the boy with the pistol in the painting???
The French do not place on their stamps the leaders of the revolution. I think it was because of their murderous ways unlike the US. The concept comes first in the minds of the French. I am a fan of those whose help rid themselves of their parasitic Bourbon rulers. Viva La France. I love French commemorative because their Artwork is superb and they look great in an album
Ever done a show about the French Resistance forging stamps to send propaganda through the Vichy Government post?
Sooo fascinating!!! On my list that I hope to eventually get to. Thanks for sharing Jake 😀
I understand the Allies did this to German Post.
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where did you get those stamps from?
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How much marianne 2,20?
It's never that easy for me to put my stamps in a stockbook.
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do u buy stamps do u want to see mine