Collecting US Stamps By Design Type

In the July 21, 2008 Linn's there is a 2 page spread by PSE (Professional Stamp Experts) showing a different way to collect similar to the coin collector's Type Collection where one of each design is collected with regard only to TYPE, not date,mm,etc. In this case, Scotts number (tm) would not be the space, but any of the stamps of the same design would fit. This would allow a stamp collector to have a better chance of completing a larger portion of the more expensive and rarer classical issues. Only the first 2 type numbers 1,2 are same as Scotts A1,A2, then type number 3 is the 1 cent blue which could be Scotts A5,A6,A7,A8,A9,A20. They received Scotts permission to use their numbers in reference.

I hope that makes sense.

Their Guide for the type numbers "U.S. Design Numbers 1847-1947" is available free by a coupon in Linns or calling or emailing them.

They indicate they will eventually offer an album for collecting this, but I think one could immediately be home made.

I am going to email for one. I like this idea.What do you think?

Jim

Jim

This sounds interesting. An album of this type would be different, I agree you could produce one at home. I have purchased albums from collectors and auctions before and quite often I have found this done. I will find the stamp "type" placed anywhere that type would fit in the album. That's one of the things I enjoy is breaking down an old album and finding the correct spaces for stamps that are mounted by the correct type but wrong Scott's number. Collecting only regarding to type will allow more folks to complete a classic collection I suppose

Hi folks....

I think as a side collection it would be fun but, if it were my only collection I'm not sure I'd really like it..........I guess I just can't imagine having only one each of the Washington/Franklin series.

I saw that and thought it was an interesting approach. In some ways, it combines the traditional method of collecting with topical collecting, and it does seem to make it easier to collect areas of interest in a formal album. It will be interesting to see if it catches on.

Anyone remember Esperanto?

There are some philatelic exhibits about Esperanto on

EXPONET, the VIRTUAL INTERNATIONAL PHILATELIC EXHIBITION:

WHAT TELL PHILATELY ABOUT ESPERANTO (FLASH HISTORY)

EXHIBIT: HISTORY AND CONTEMPORANEITY OF ESPERANTO LANGUAGE