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Doesn't seem to be a whole lot in the Austria book. 1 stamp from before 1908. Quite a few from 1908 through the 50s
Same with Italy and not many at all in the France album.
The Red Minkus WW has more from those 3 countries than any of the single albums by far |
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Wow, that is an awesome find. Looks like you'll be having fun for months to come. Good luck! |
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I can't believe I never looked at Great Britain in that album until tonight LOL  BTW, can this thread get moved to the Main forum since it'll be mostly non US? |
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Are you kidding? You didn't check GB??? A three margin Penny Black with a perfect red MC. I want to come to yard sales with you! |
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I know, I feel kinda silly. But what a nice surprise. My eyes suck and didn't even notice how nice the MC looked until I looked at the scan. I'm sure I at least flipped past it and just didn't notice it. but I still haven't gone page by page in this thing yet. Just been working on the US stuff.
It does have a thin though :( |
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| Edited by Mike33 - 09/28/2012 7:59 pm |
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i have to go look at 5 plastic tubs of stamps this coming Thursday to see if its do able for our club auctions...i do not have room for another 5 tubs of stamps in our Cape Cod ! |
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I think I need to go to the yardsales in your neighborhood! I don't think I've ever been to a yardsale where a serious "adult" collection was for sale. The most I've ever seen are those childhood paperback albums and none of those had anything worth buying. |
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| Edited by Ajnabii - 09/29/2012 05:55 am |
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Fantastic, thanks for sharing the thrill of the find. Can't wait to see what you unearth next... |
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| Edited by revicbaxter - 09/29/2012 06:08 am |
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I've bought single volume Scott Internationals at flea markets in the past, with lot's of classic era stamps, but nothing as cool as a Penny Black.
Can't wait to see more! |
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The best I've done was a large box of Israel/ Columbia/ USA stamps on paper (plus tongs, old high tech magnifier, watermark tray etc). I envy you! |
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I hope I'm not being rude asking, but what did you pay for all of that at a garage sale? I am assuming someone died and family just wanted to unload their collection, or something like that. |
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I paid $175 for everything. There's quite a story to go along with what happened in the days/week or so after the purchase. I'll eventually add in here when I get the time to type it all out.
It all has to do with the research of the guy in the photo on page one of this thread
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I love going to yard/garage sales for stamps, the finds sometimes are great!
Nice find! Good for you................ |
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Posted 09/16/2012 08:26 am
