In todays episode we look at the stamps of Malaya include, Straits Settlements, Federated Malayan States, Federation of Malaya and Malaysia. We also talk about the Japanese Occupation overprints and an intriguing King George V stamp.
also available on YouTube
https://youtu.be/qVB6yiFfRKE
In this episode we look at where to find the plate numbers on GB Victorian stamps, why are some worth more than others and which plates were used. We also welcome back Sheila asking all the questions you want to know.
Available on YouTube at : https://youtu.be/8WY6-38sY2I
#stamps #stampcollecting #philately #Gibraltar #KGVI, #varieties #pictorials
In todays episode we look at how to make the jump to becoming a serious collector. We look at the Gibraltar KGVI pictorial set and what to look for in all the variations of this elegant set..
This podcast is also available on YouTube with images of the stamps to enhance your experience.
https://youtu.be/dhBoBB7RoE8
#Instamps #stampcollecting #PostalHistory #entire #covers #wrapper
In this weeks episode I talk about Postal History and share a few examples of items in my collection, including correspondence from a Baronet, wrongly dated CDS, mourning covers and a postcard sent from Russia during WWI.
Visit my online stores at:
www.stores.ebay.co.uk/ourdadsstamps
www.delcampe.net/store/ourdadsstamps
This podcast is also available on YouTube with images to enhance the podcast
https://youtu.be/X0nlgqHl2XA
#stamps #stampcollecting #auctions #Spain #ourdadsstamps #stampalbums
In todays video podcast I open a package of stamps I received in the post. In this album of early Spanish stamps I talk about the things to look out for when buying online, and the pitfalls as well as the benefits of buying in bulk.
I also talk about the podcast in which I am interviewed about my stamps and my podcasts. Listen here https://anchor.fm/sheila-west/episodes/Starting-his-podcast-Ourdadsstamps-about-stamp-collecting-with-my-husband-Pete-e1ispbg
This podcast may also be watched on YouTube where you will be able to see the stamps as they are described.
https://youtu.be/4Q2WH_E0azo
#stamps #stampcollecting #philately #QueenElizabeth #Royalty
In this episode we look at the images of Queen Elizabeth II that adorn British stamps and discover that there has only ever been three different ones.
This podcast can also be viewed on YouTube displaying images of the stamps talked about.
#fake #forgery #philately #stamps #stampcollecting #ourdadsstampsThis weeks podcast looks at fakes and forgeries in the stamps world. We discuss the most common types of forgeries and how to spot them, including fake cancellations, regummed stamps, cleaned fiscal cancels, fake overprints, repairs and other ways unscrupulous sellers try to fool the unsuspecting buyer.
http://stampforgeries.com/
This podcast is also available on my YouTube channel : https://youtu.be/mBUTb8vTQ-c
#philately #stamps #stampcollecting #2dBlue #Victorian #GBstampsIn this episode we look into detail at the various 2d blue variations and what to look out for. I also give my opinion on the best way to collect and display early Victorian GB stamps.
This podcast is also available on YouTube here : https://youtu.be/1GfChDRISw0
In this episode we look at some of the website I use on a regular basis, including online catalogues, reference sites, societies and libraries. I talk about some of the best resources for beginners as well as ones for the more experienced collector.
Here is a link to all of the websites featured
Stanley Gibbons | The Home of Stamp Collecting https://www.stanleygibbons.com/
The Royal Philatelic Society London (rpsl.org.uk) https://www.rpsl.org.uk/
Museum of Philately https://www.museumofphilately.com/
GPL Home En (www.globalphilateliclibrary.org)
All About Stamps - Everything to build your collection https://www.allaboutstamps.co.uk/
Stamp Magazine https://www.stampmagazine.co.uk/
Stamp Hobby News, Philatelic Analysis & Values https://www.linns.com/
American Philatelic Society Home (stamps.org) https://stamps.org/
Stamp Forgeries of the World http://stampforgeries.com/
Penny black plating project (www.maltesex.com)
Plating the GB QV 1d Line Engraved Die I [Great Britain Philatelic Society] (www.gbps.org.uk)
Stamps on Colnect https://colnect.com/en/stamps
StampWorld.com - the most complete stamp catalogue on the internet https://www.stampworld.com/en/
This podcast is also available on YouTube at https://youtu.be/2uxlih4TZ_8
A look at the British penny red and the huge variety of interesting ways to collect it. I start off by asking "What colour is it?" and then go on to talk about a short insight into plating the 1d red, collecting Maltese crosses, collecting plate numbers ,sheet reconstruction and everything in between.
This podcast is also available on YouTube with additional images to enhance your experience
https://youtu.be/rgQFo7jDMLo
https://www.delcampe.net/en_GB/collectables/shop/ourdadsstamps
#stamps #collectingstamps #pennyreds #plate77 #platingpennyreds #philately #MalteseCross
#stamps #stampcollecting #philately #GBusedabroad #A25cancel #ConstantinopleWhy were Victorian British stamps used in many countries overseas? What do postmarks with the letters "M", "G" & "C" mean? Where were stamps franked with an A01 cancel posted? All these questions and more answered in todays video podcast.
#stamps #stampcollecting #ChineseNewYear #GoldenMonkey #YearoftheTiger #HongKong
In this episode we look at the stamps that have been produced to commemorate the Chinese New Year, and look for reasons why the Golden Monkey stamp of 1980 is so scarce even though 5 million were issued.
This week we take a look at the best online marketplaces. I give my opinion on the four main sites for buying and selling and tell a few home truths about eBay's customer service.
A list of the sites reviewed
Catawiki https://www.catawiki.com
Colnect https://colnect.com/en/stamps
Delcampe https://www.delcampe.net
eBay https://www.ebay.co.uk
eBid https://www.ebid.net
Hipstamp https://www.hipstamp.com/
Stampworld https://www.stampworld.com/en/
#stamps #stampcollecting #philately #London2022 #stampfair #exhibition #businessdesigncentre #ourdadsstamps
This week I give a round up of the February editions British stamp magazines and look forward to the London International Exhibition which will finally go ahead from 19th to 26th February.
#stamps #stampcollecting #philately #Malta #ourdadsstamps #independence
In this weeks video podcast we find out about the Maltese 1965 definitive set and explore the many errors and varieties that exist in this set. We try to discover why so many errors occurred and which ones to look for, we also take a look at what's in my collection.
Visit my online stores at:
www.stores.ebay.co.uk/ourdadsstamps
www.delcampe.net/store/ourdadsstamps
View the video podcast at:
In this episode we attempt to find when stamp collecting became a serious hobby. From making garlands of stamps on pieces of string to the scientific study of stamps, we look at the stamp house, Samuel Lord and on to the study of watermarks and perforations.
Don't forget all these podcasts are now available on Youtube with images showing the stamps we talk about.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHPRdLoqmYeUDv5XjM3UWOQ
This week we talk about Christmas stamps. We ask which country was the first to produce a Christmas stamp, when was Britain's first Christmas stamp introduced and what do this years stamps look like.
Don't forget all these podcasts are now available on Youtube with images showing the stamps we talk about.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHPRdLoqmYeUDv5XjM3UWOQ
In todays episode we explore the reasons behind the printing of the Queen Victoria £5 orange. Starting with the price of telegrams in the Victorian era and then the changes in the system that lead to the £5 postage stamp, we go on to look at the temptations involved when dealing with a stamp selling at the equivalent of a months wages.
In this episode we find out what is involved in the design of new stamps for the British Postal Service. We look at the issues of 2021 and discuss in detail one particular set which has caught my attention. We also find out how you can spend more than £200 on items from the new issues.
In this episode we discover how De La Rue lost a printing contract that they had held for nearly 50 years, the problems facing Harrison & sons when they took over the printing and how the governments own printers at Somerset House got involved in printing stamps.
