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All Forums Category: General Philatelic Discussions (Non Country Specific) Forum: Main Stamp Collecting Forum

Two Topics That Have Struck Me As A Collector !

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Posted 03/29/2012 8:48 pm

I can recall two areas of interest that really had a effect on my collecting...the first are the Dutch "for the children" semipostals of the 1950's !!

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Posted 03/29/2012 8:58 pm

the second was the overprinted Guatemala quetzals of the late 19th century ! Who can say what attracts us to a particular item ??

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Posted 03/29/2012 10:04 pm

Fascinating topic Phil, and fascinating topicals too. I have never seen either before now.

One could go very deep trying to explain one's choices but you could also just say I like these for some reason. They strike a chord with me.

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Posted 03/29/2012 10:10 pm

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Two topics that have struck me as a collector !

I thought you was going to say Trains and trucks!

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Posted 03/29/2012 10:13 pm

very nice philb and way interesting topic - I dont know why but my main area of interest is African related material - as to why I have no idea

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Posted 03/30/2012 09:18 am

Good, I was hoping others would share what excites/interests them..something that keeps our hobby from becoming routine/boring !

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Posted 03/30/2012 11:48 am

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I thought you was going to say Trains and trucks!

Scary ... I was thinking the exact same thing!

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Posted 03/30/2012 11:52 am

Hey we have a popular bridge nearby that people like to leap from..but I am not a jumper either!!

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Posted 03/30/2012 3:01 pm

Nice topics Philb

I used to collect the Netherlands and South American nations but, dropped them so that I can concentrate more on the few countries I decided to keep.

BTW - did you email me your address? To date I haven't received it so that I can send you the Guatemala card.

Chimo

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Posted 03/30/2012 4:05 pm

Hi Philb

It seems that one time or another everyone can relate to areas of interest
that has had an effect collecting.

Nice stamps.

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