These match the style of Macey's patriotic covers
Roy
I think I found a match for you, Vince.
Here's an ebay listing for some items by "Jacques Minkus" of New York:
Jacques Minkus Patriotic Stationary
Yup, THAT Minkus!
There's a wikipedia page...
...and it describes Minkus' association with Gimbel's department store, in New York.
-Paul
Here is what arrived today:-
Not of any great value
BUT here is what it arrived in:-
Nice to know Border Force are earning Their pennies.
A little post card for my Finland collection arrived today. Less than a week from Europe to Florida!
Hey Vince! Here's one of my favorites.. I had it out for scanning today to share with Jeep people. I even broke my "no large envelopes" rule for this one!
I live near Vancouver and checked the Clark County website and the address is for a duplex built in 1942 and it's still there.
"I live near Vancouver and checked the Clark County website and the address is for a duplex built in 1942 and it's still there."
This one just arrived yesterday. It's MNH and I just thought it would be nice in my album!
BF,
That would certainly look nice in MY album, too!
Excellent purchase.
I just ordered this one for my DC-3 collection. It's not a DC-3 of course but it adds to the story of the DC-3 being part of the early email attempts, in Canada this time. There's an interesting story about the company.
Found this on the internet:
Yukon Airways & Exploration Co.
In early 1927 a Dawson -based RCMP corporal named Any Cruickshank left the police force and joined an American prospector named Clyde Wann, to pursue a dream - to establish the first commercial air service in the Yukon.
By spring they had formed the Yukon airways and Exploration Company, and placed an order for a Ryan B-1 Brougham airplane, arriving in Mayo on October 26, 1927 with Andy Cruickshank at the controls, the "Queen of the Yukon" was wrecked in a landing accident at Whitehorse.
For the next 15 months, until a second Ryan could be purchased, a three-place open-cockpit bi-plane was used to serve the growing demand for air service.
On August 17, 1929 the Company took delivery of their new Ryan, the "Queen of the Yukon II" crashed on take-off at Mayo, killing the pilot. Less than four weeks later the faithful old bi-plane had an engine failure and was wrecked in the forced landing near Carmacks. The Yukon's first commercial air service was out of business permanently.
My friend just sent me a joke which fits the above rather well.
Two hunters got a pilot to fly them to Canada to hunt moose.
They bagged six.
As they started loading the plane for the return trip, the pilot said the plane could only take four moose.
The two lads objected strongly. "Last year we shot six, and the pilot let us put them all on board,and he had the same plane as yours" they said.
Reluctantly, the pilot gave in and all six were loaded, however even with full power, the little plane couldn't handle the load and went down.
A few moments after, climbing out of the wreckage, John asked Ralph, "Any idea where we are?"
"I think we're pretty close to where we crashed last year." says Ralph.
In my almost complete Yemen collection prior to the Wallpaper stamps of the late 1960s and early 1970s, it is truly one step at a time. The most elusive missing stamps are probably the #1 to #3 set.
The stamps are rare, expensive and so often counterfeited that one has to be extra cautious. We even have dealers selling replicas, to fill the slots of frustrated collectors.
I finally added a good copy (to my eyes) of #3. Still need the #1, and with luck I will not have to wait another 3 years! I am missing two fairly common stamps Scott #49 and #70, but I am reluctant to buy a full set, typically sold, as I am missing just one stamp. I am missing a few of the 1945-1949 hand overprints on the 1930-1940 issues, but these are another stories...again one at a time if I ever see them!
Very happy with the #3 just acquired!
Copy attached.
rrr...
As a early Yemen collector, this is what you have to contend with:
Dealer selling as: YEMEN , 1926, 5B BLACK LARGE SHEET OF 20 ESTIMATE VALUE 7000$ , COPY $25.00
I like their estimated value...LOL
Anyone with a pair of scissors can now be the proud owner of 20 stamps (catalog value 20x$60-$70=1,200-$1,400) There are quite a few of those selling on ebay, full sheets and stamps!
This counterfeit sheet (copy as they call it) is now loose in anyone's unscrupulous hands. Would you think that the stamp dealer selling it as a copy would go through the trouble of marking the stamps, like any reputable dealer should?
Example of reputable seller:
I am so furious at what we let them get away with. There is no excuse.
rrr...
Ever since lockdown started we have been visiting my mother in law every Thursday to make sure she is OK, pay her bills, see she has enough food etc etc.
This morning she asked if these stamps were still valid and she had found them in a drawer and she produced a 12 x Ist Class Booklet:-
Straightaway I said yes and she handed it to me and I opened up the book to discover this:-
12 x Security Machins with codes M12L and MTIL current Stoneham Value £34.00 ($47.00)
I told her that they were rarer than the normal booklets and it would be a fine addition to my collection. She said that I could have them and I promised I would give her another booklet to replace them.
There is no post office in her village and while I am there I always go to the local supermarket for the odd item while my wife has some time alone with her mum
Today I bought a few items and asked for 3 x 6 x 1st Class Booklets (One was for my own use). They were the last three booklets they had. I paid for my shopping and went back and gave my mother in law the two books I had promised. The two books contained the Red 1st Class Stamps the third book was this:-
I've always said "Its better to be lucky than good"
" ... I've always said "Its better to be lucky than good"..."
But can you play a fiddle while standing on a rooftop ?
A not unreasonably centered, genuinely used Italy C7, the high value of this set.
Charlie asked:-
"But can you play a fiddle while standing on a rooftop ?"
Zero Mostel in any performance you can find on you tube...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=owQBRv-0k7g
and most interesting about how the song came along...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NxUL3EByx3w
Incidentally there are many other superb versions of this classic!
rrr
When one gets older one forgets certain things until something triggers a memory.
Thanks Charlie for pulling the trigger.
OK, you nuts, let's put this one back ON TOPIC!
Here's one for which I've been saving a space for about 10 years. Just arrived today, from the UK, 16 days in transit:
Sc #5, the key value in the first (skilling) series. A little weak in the lower left corner, but a nice GOTHEBORG CDS, October 24, 1858. And, I got it for way less than 10% of current catalog value! I've only had the opportunity to bid on a few of these in the last several years.
Love it!
-Paul
Well, it took awhile, but I finally snagged this gem, a MNH French Indochina stamp, overprinted by the communist Viet Minh following Ho Chi Minh's takeover in North Vietnam in 1945.
Scott lists the stamp as North Viet Nam IL14a. The original "Initial-Letter Tablets"* in the upper corners, originally printed with "R" and "F" for Republique francaise (French Republic), are overprinted with "V" and "N" for "Viet-Nam". The remainder of the overprint, VIET-NAM DAN CHU CONG-HOA / BUU CHINH translate into English as "VIETNAM-DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM" and "POSTAL". The long top line of the overprint is 20 mm long; the top line of North Vietnam IL14 is 18 mm long.
The original stamp, Scott 165A, was issued by French Indochina during the 10 years between 1931 and 1941.
I've been searching for this stamp ever since 2015, when Stamporama member Eli Moallem sent me his custom-designed album pages for both Viet Cong and Viet Minh stamps. In all those years, I've seen only one other copy of this stamp for sale. It was on piece, but in deplorable condition at a ridiculous price. The stamp I bought wasn't cheap — US $40 including postage. Scott's value is US $80. I have long since given up the thought that I would never spend more than 10% or 15% of catalogue value for a stamp, simply because I'm not going to live long enough to find the stamps I want at bargain basement prices. The stamp has a very slight gum bend that isn't visible from the front of the stamp. I found it on the Delcample website.
In the six years between the 1945 Viet Minh takeover of North Vietnam in 1945 and the issuance of the first Republic of North Vietnam stamps in 1951, the communists overprinted 63 French Indochina stamps. "Planting Rice" is the key issue, if the meaning of "key issue" is based on catalogue value. (Does "key issue" have a standard meaning? I can't find it any philatelic glossaries.)
Bob
* I used the term "Initial-Letter Tablets"" to define the square areas at the top corners of the stamp where the "R" and "F" for Republique francaise" are shown, but I'm not at all sure if that's a correct term. Again, philatelic glossaries were no help.
This letter came today with what has to be the biggest stamp I own.
"Here are some new items for my WW2 era collection that came in the mail this week. Ten different letter sheets with different propaganda slogans printed on the top. The sheets are 6x8". The small printing under the image is © J.M., N.Y. 1943. I wonder if there are matching envelopes and adhesive stamps to match this set"
Just recieved this pane on the Weekend. I don´t really colect these but I couldn´t resist.
1916 - 1918, WW I, occupied Belgium.
Very nice.It is Mi#23II?
Yes it is 23IIA, overprinted on 94I.
Time to start a new 'Recent Acquisitions Thread.
Here are some new items for my WW2 era collection that came in the mail this week. Ten different letter sheets with different propaganda slogans printed on the top. The sheets are 6x8". The small printing under the image is © J.M., N.Y. 1943. I wonder if there are matching envelopes and adhesive stamps to match this set.
Here is a full size sheet.
re: Recent Acquisitions 18
These match the style of Macey's patriotic covers
Roy
re: Recent Acquisitions 18
I think I found a match for you, Vince.
Here's an ebay listing for some items by "Jacques Minkus" of New York:
Jacques Minkus Patriotic Stationary
Yup, THAT Minkus!
There's a wikipedia page...
...and it describes Minkus' association with Gimbel's department store, in New York.
-Paul
re: Recent Acquisitions 18
A little post card for my Finland collection arrived today. Less than a week from Europe to Florida!
re: Recent Acquisitions 18
Hey Vince! Here's one of my favorites.. I had it out for scanning today to share with Jeep people. I even broke my "no large envelopes" rule for this one!
re: Recent Acquisitions 18
I live near Vancouver and checked the Clark County website and the address is for a duplex built in 1942 and it's still there.
re: Recent Acquisitions 18
"I live near Vancouver and checked the Clark County website and the address is for a duplex built in 1942 and it's still there."
re: Recent Acquisitions 18
This one just arrived yesterday. It's MNH and I just thought it would be nice in my album!
re: Recent Acquisitions 18
BF,
That would certainly look nice in MY album, too!
Excellent purchase.
re: Recent Acquisitions 18
I just ordered this one for my DC-3 collection. It's not a DC-3 of course but it adds to the story of the DC-3 being part of the early email attempts, in Canada this time. There's an interesting story about the company.
Found this on the internet:
Yukon Airways & Exploration Co.
In early 1927 a Dawson -based RCMP corporal named Any Cruickshank left the police force and joined an American prospector named Clyde Wann, to pursue a dream - to establish the first commercial air service in the Yukon.
By spring they had formed the Yukon airways and Exploration Company, and placed an order for a Ryan B-1 Brougham airplane, arriving in Mayo on October 26, 1927 with Andy Cruickshank at the controls, the "Queen of the Yukon" was wrecked in a landing accident at Whitehorse.
For the next 15 months, until a second Ryan could be purchased, a three-place open-cockpit bi-plane was used to serve the growing demand for air service.
On August 17, 1929 the Company took delivery of their new Ryan, the "Queen of the Yukon II" crashed on take-off at Mayo, killing the pilot. Less than four weeks later the faithful old bi-plane had an engine failure and was wrecked in the forced landing near Carmacks. The Yukon's first commercial air service was out of business permanently.
re: Recent Acquisitions 18
My friend just sent me a joke which fits the above rather well.
Two hunters got a pilot to fly them to Canada to hunt moose.
They bagged six.
As they started loading the plane for the return trip, the pilot said the plane could only take four moose.
The two lads objected strongly. "Last year we shot six, and the pilot let us put them all on board,and he had the same plane as yours" they said.
Reluctantly, the pilot gave in and all six were loaded, however even with full power, the little plane couldn't handle the load and went down.
A few moments after, climbing out of the wreckage, John asked Ralph, "Any idea where we are?"
"I think we're pretty close to where we crashed last year." says Ralph.
re: Recent Acquisitions 18
In my almost complete Yemen collection prior to the Wallpaper stamps of the late 1960s and early 1970s, it is truly one step at a time. The most elusive missing stamps are probably the #1 to #3 set.
The stamps are rare, expensive and so often counterfeited that one has to be extra cautious. We even have dealers selling replicas, to fill the slots of frustrated collectors.
I finally added a good copy (to my eyes) of #3. Still need the #1, and with luck I will not have to wait another 3 years! I am missing two fairly common stamps Scott #49 and #70, but I am reluctant to buy a full set, typically sold, as I am missing just one stamp. I am missing a few of the 1945-1949 hand overprints on the 1930-1940 issues, but these are another stories...again one at a time if I ever see them!
Very happy with the #3 just acquired!
Copy attached.
rrr...
re: Recent Acquisitions 18
As a early Yemen collector, this is what you have to contend with:
Dealer selling as: YEMEN , 1926, 5B BLACK LARGE SHEET OF 20 ESTIMATE VALUE 7000$ , COPY $25.00
I like their estimated value...LOL
Anyone with a pair of scissors can now be the proud owner of 20 stamps (catalog value 20x$60-$70=1,200-$1,400) There are quite a few of those selling on ebay, full sheets and stamps!
This counterfeit sheet (copy as they call it) is now loose in anyone's unscrupulous hands. Would you think that the stamp dealer selling it as a copy would go through the trouble of marking the stamps, like any reputable dealer should?
Example of reputable seller:
I am so furious at what we let them get away with. There is no excuse.
rrr...
re: Recent Acquisitions 18
Ever since lockdown started we have been visiting my mother in law every Thursday to make sure she is OK, pay her bills, see she has enough food etc etc.
This morning she asked if these stamps were still valid and she had found them in a drawer and she produced a 12 x Ist Class Booklet:-
Straightaway I said yes and she handed it to me and I opened up the book to discover this:-
12 x Security Machins with codes M12L and MTIL current Stoneham Value £34.00 ($47.00)
I told her that they were rarer than the normal booklets and it would be a fine addition to my collection. She said that I could have them and I promised I would give her another booklet to replace them.
There is no post office in her village and while I am there I always go to the local supermarket for the odd item while my wife has some time alone with her mum
Today I bought a few items and asked for 3 x 6 x 1st Class Booklets (One was for my own use). They were the last three booklets they had. I paid for my shopping and went back and gave my mother in law the two books I had promised. The two books contained the Red 1st Class Stamps the third book was this:-
I've always said "Its better to be lucky than good"
re: Recent Acquisitions 18
" ... I've always said "Its better to be lucky than good"..."
But can you play a fiddle while standing on a rooftop ?
re: Recent Acquisitions 18
A not unreasonably centered, genuinely used Italy C7, the high value of this set.
re: Recent Acquisitions 18
Charlie asked:-
"But can you play a fiddle while standing on a rooftop ?"
re: Recent Acquisitions 18
Zero Mostel in any performance you can find on you tube...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=owQBRv-0k7g
and most interesting about how the song came along...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NxUL3EByx3w
Incidentally there are many other superb versions of this classic!
rrr
re: Recent Acquisitions 18
OK, you nuts, let's put this one back ON TOPIC!
Here's one for which I've been saving a space for about 10 years. Just arrived today, from the UK, 16 days in transit:
Sc #5, the key value in the first (skilling) series. A little weak in the lower left corner, but a nice GOTHEBORG CDS, October 24, 1858. And, I got it for way less than 10% of current catalog value! I've only had the opportunity to bid on a few of these in the last several years.
Love it!
-Paul
re: Recent Acquisitions 18
Well, it took awhile, but I finally snagged this gem, a MNH French Indochina stamp, overprinted by the communist Viet Minh following Ho Chi Minh's takeover in North Vietnam in 1945.
Scott lists the stamp as North Viet Nam IL14a. The original "Initial-Letter Tablets"* in the upper corners, originally printed with "R" and "F" for Republique francaise (French Republic), are overprinted with "V" and "N" for "Viet-Nam". The remainder of the overprint, VIET-NAM DAN CHU CONG-HOA / BUU CHINH translate into English as "VIETNAM-DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM" and "POSTAL". The long top line of the overprint is 20 mm long; the top line of North Vietnam IL14 is 18 mm long.
The original stamp, Scott 165A, was issued by French Indochina during the 10 years between 1931 and 1941.
I've been searching for this stamp ever since 2015, when Stamporama member Eli Moallem sent me his custom-designed album pages for both Viet Cong and Viet Minh stamps. In all those years, I've seen only one other copy of this stamp for sale. It was on piece, but in deplorable condition at a ridiculous price. The stamp I bought wasn't cheap — US $40 including postage. Scott's value is US $80. I have long since given up the thought that I would never spend more than 10% or 15% of catalogue value for a stamp, simply because I'm not going to live long enough to find the stamps I want at bargain basement prices. The stamp has a very slight gum bend that isn't visible from the front of the stamp. I found it on the Delcample website.
In the six years between the 1945 Viet Minh takeover of North Vietnam in 1945 and the issuance of the first Republic of North Vietnam stamps in 1951, the communists overprinted 63 French Indochina stamps. "Planting Rice" is the key issue, if the meaning of "key issue" is based on catalogue value. (Does "key issue" have a standard meaning? I can't find it any philatelic glossaries.)
Bob
* I used the term "Initial-Letter Tablets"" to define the square areas at the top corners of the stamp where the "R" and "F" for Republique francaise" are shown, but I'm not at all sure if that's a correct term. Again, philatelic glossaries were no help.
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This letter came today with what has to be the biggest stamp I own.
re: Recent Acquisitions 18
"Here are some new items for my WW2 era collection that came in the mail this week. Ten different letter sheets with different propaganda slogans printed on the top. The sheets are 6x8". The small printing under the image is © J.M., N.Y. 1943. I wonder if there are matching envelopes and adhesive stamps to match this set"
re: Recent Acquisitions 18
Just recieved this pane on the Weekend. I don´t really colect these but I couldn´t resist.
1916 - 1918, WW I, occupied Belgium.
re: Recent Acquisitions 18
Yes it is 23IIA, overprinted on 94I.