Stamps From Germany
Stamp collecting in the United States is a popular hobby. There are many
auction houses, approval dealers, publications, club meetings and shows. The
internet has allowed all collectors to improve their collection without leaving
home. Searching for that illusive item is somewhat easier now due to eBay and
other internet locations.
The hobby is divided into numerous specialties. Here are a few:
..#1's meaning the first stamp ever issued by a country
..mint singles meaning a single stamp never used
..used singles meaning stamps which have been used then removed from the envelope
..mint blocks meaning a group of stamps that have never been used
..used blocks obvious
..plate blocks meaning the four, six, or more stamps from the corner of a sheet of
stamps with the plate number
..sheets of mint stamps
..topicals meaning a collector who seeks stamps which picture a specific object
like airplanes. Other topical categories as you might guess include
everything.
Here are topical offerings from a dealer:
Still other collectors focus on a specific country or countries.
I collect Germany, France, United States, Italy, Austria, Sweden,
and Great Britain. That is how I selected the countries to include at this web
site for European travel. I have visited all these countries many times as a
tourist and really like them all. Sure I have favorites. Germany is my favorite
country to visit.
There are many further specialties of stamp collecting:
revenues
Cinderella's
errors freaks and oddities
imperforates
perfins
officials
matched plates
overprints
dead countries
You name it. Someone probably collects stamps with that specialty.
Many different methods can be used to present stamps for viewing and
storage. The most common method of saving stamps is an album. A stockbook is
also a handy way to show stamps. Organization is often
To me stamp collecting has provided great fun. Trying to properly identify a
stamp often takes a lot of effort. There are many stamps which look the same but
have varieties in size, color, paper type, perforations, secret marks, and
watermarks to name a few.
As a stamp collector I have increased my knowledge of foreign languages,
geography, spelling and history.
There are many regular publications to help a collector enjoy the hobby.
Here is a short list with links to their internet presence. Here are other links to stamp related web pages that are all interesting. MORE.
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Published by Trajan
Publishing Corp. ; test csn link
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Incl. Postal History, Postal Stationery, Cancellations (in English; from
Italy)
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( and others on 'Collectables" of many kinds.)
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Full edition available in print only.
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Daly News From the Philatelic, Stamp and Postal World
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StampsAU
- Down-Under News from Ken Sparks
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StampsNet
- "Philately's Internet Magazine For Stamp Collectors"
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International Stamp News (every 2 months)
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Also sells albums, stamps & supplies and conducts auctions
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From "The world's oldest stamp dealer".
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'All the News from the world of stamps.'
Stamp Cafe also 'provides Postal Administrations and Organisers with
a unique opportunity to communicate with collectors'. Provides 'New Issues'
Service.
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Vaccari
Magazine - Specialized in philately and postal history.
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'E-zines'
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'Providing up-to-date news and market conditions for your favorite
collectibles items'
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By Chester M. Smith, Jr. and Gini Horn
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American Philatelic Research Library (APRL)
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Post Office Box 2219
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Sunnyvale, CA 94087-2219
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(a listing hosted by Leonard
H. Hartmann)
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Tearsheets: ... pages on a single subject area extracted from journals,
newspapers, pamphlets, etc., going back many years. ...The compiling of
these sheets is done by volunteers and the cost charged is set to cover
copying costs only.
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A Directory of Periodicals [1991 ed.]
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The Stampguyz list of Philetalic periodicals ; '404'
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www.stampguyz.com/Libperiodicals.htm
German stamps are an interest of mine. I've collected stamps since 1954. My
collection has no cash value. But to me it has been a way to improve my
knowledge of foreign languages, geography, and business practices. In this
gallery of German stamps there are no identification numbers, no values given.
The intent of this gallery is to show the look of German stamps through the
years. Many in my collection are over 100 years old. Unfortunately none have
turned out to be valuable.
Here are a small group of covers from 1859 to 1865. Check them out.
Next are issues from several German states before the confederation of all
the independent states in to the Federal Republic.
The best source for DETAILS
about German stamps is the Michel catalog.
Many people collect German stamps. HERE is a
link to the Germany collectors clubs in the USA. More
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Germany Philatelic Society - Chapter 5, Illinois
U.S.A. E-mail: Austin Dulin
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Germany Philatelic Society - Chapter 16 , Herman L.
Halle, Maryland U.S.A. E-mail: Christopher
Deterding
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Germany Philatelic Society - Chapter 23, Florida
U.S.A. E-mail: George Kuhn
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Another interest of mine is to collect stamps on postcards with older German
stamps. Here are a few so you can get the idea of my collection.
The German post office has a wonderful web site where you can see all the
current issues as well as buy their stamps from them online. Check it out HERE.
Follow these links for information which may be of interest to you:
Collections Online
Here is a sample. Neat, eh? One of the top 100 stamp sites on the internet.
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In most cases, this collection may also be considered a want list.
If you have stamps to offer that can fill holes, or can replace
defective or misidentified items, feel free to email
me. Suggestions as to the design and implementation of this web
site are also encouraged.
Thule 1935-1936
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Thule 1979 Reprints
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Thule 1979 Maximum Card
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1938 Issues
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1905-1916 Parcel Post
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1930-1937 Parcel Post
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1983 1,5,10-øre Parcel Post proof reprints
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1983 1,5,10-øre Parcel Post proof reprints
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1983 1,5,10-øre Parcel Post proof reprints
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1983 5-øre Parcel Post reprints
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1983 10-øre Parcel Post reprints
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1983 1-øre Parcel Post Reprint
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Postage stamps from my Germany stamp collection and stamps from Germany which
I have for sale are included on this web page.
Since 1954 I have collected stamps. It just struck me as I wrote that that I
have been collecting for fifty years. Well, not continuously. As a child I was
very active as a collector sending away by mail for mixtures and approvals. I
still have my beginner album. It is filled with memories, Some stamp collectors
have valuable collections. Not me. My stamps have memories that are priceless,
through. I have fun collecting. Now that I am retired, I seem to have more time
to "play" with my stamps. I feature it like detective work. Trying to
determine the identification for a specific stamp sometimes takes a while.
Over the years I have quite a large collection from these countries:
Austria, Germany, France, Switzerland, United States, Italy, Sweden, and the
United Kingdom. I have many stamps printed by the American Bank Note Company.
Also over the years I have accumulated quite a few duplicates. For the past twenty
years I have belonged to a local stamp club. Now it is time through this web
site to show off some of the stamps I have collected and to sell off duplicates
I have accumulated. So this web page has two aspects. First I have included
pictures of a few stamps from my collection. Follow the links whi9ch are given
to see more. I will add pages as time allows.
Here are some stamps from my collection:
Next I have included pictures of stamps which I would like to sell. Please
follow the links I give to see more of my items for sale. Let me tell you about
the stamp mixture offer first then I will go on to list individual items for
sale.
Stamp Mixture
An excellent way to get the best value for a beginner collector is to buy a
mixture where all stamps are different. This minimizes duplicates which seem to
accumulate regardless of what a collector does.
This VisitEuropeOnline.com web site has several offers of stamps for sale.
The best buy is 200 different colorful genuine stamps from Germany for $14
postpaid. All are ready to be placed in a notebook, stock book, or album.
That's about 6 cents each, postpaid.
These stamps can form an interesting addition to a school report, make
wonderful additions to scrapbooks by croppers, can be framed, and can be
included in a genealogical report to demonstrate visions of the home country at
very little cost. Since the cost is very small, these stamps can be glued on any
sort of poster or bulletin to add interest. I also offer topical stamps which
are quite colorful. Click HERE top go to the topicals list where you will find
stamps of birds, flowers, cars, boats, trains, planes, flowers, and, well you
get the idea. These sorts of stamps can really add interest to reports, posters
and school projects. They are also great for show-and-tell. I save stamps from
Italy and Sweden mostly because those are the countries of my ancestors. I like
having a little piece of something from those countries. You may feel the same.
Here is a picture which represents the sort of stamps you will get when you
order 200 different mixture for $10 postpaid. . Since the sale price is so low,
I can not scan every mixture and put it on the web site for you to see before
you buy. But I can offer a full refund if you are not pleased with what you
get. And the mixture you will receive will closely follow what you see in the
sample picture. I have high positive feedback at eBay so you can believe I will
refund if you do not like what you get. The stamps will not be mounted on a
stock sheet as pictured. But rather they will be in an envelope. I will include
some stamp hinges for mounting. I will also include an information sheet telling
you how to mount the stamps.
Here is a sample of what you will get:
Click HERE to see my eBay feedback.
Click this buy now button to pay with a credit card. $14 postpaid for 200 different
genuine stamps from Germany.
A PayPal payment can be made directly to dularson@bellsouth.net
Be sure to specify the country stamp mixture you want and include your
address where you want the item mailed.
Or send your check or money order to:
David U. Larson
1342 SW Patricia Avenue
Port St. Lucie, Florida 34953-4903
Click HERE to see other stamp mixtures
for sale.
HERE is a great page of
details for collectors. This is a sample:
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Click HERE to continue.
Follow the topics in this link rack to quickly go to your interests.
Here are sponsored links for books from Amazon.com which may be of interest.
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