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Michele Chapman

Cyprus
Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.70
  • Clarity of Response 9.90
  • Politeness 10.00
  • Response Time(hr) 13.7
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 3.9
  • Total Questions 50
 I specialize only in Cyprus stamps (Republic) and North Cyprus (Turkish Cypriot) stamps and First Day Covers. Please note: I can only answer questions on stamps from the country of Cyprus in the Eastern Mediterranean. All Cyprus stamps will have: ΚΥΠΡΟΣ, KIBRIS or CYPRUS printed on them! I can answer most questions related to stamps and values. I can provide opinions on values as a collector of Cyprus stamps but not as a professional. I have no knowledge of stamps from USA or other countries. For these stamps please direct your questions to another Specialist.

BK

India
Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.60
  • Clarity of Response 9.72
  • Politeness 9.95
  • Response Time(hr) 19.4
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 11.8
  • Total Questions 147
 Modern Indian philately and some earswhile States. I know, I don't know all but can get satisfactory answers to any field of Indian philately

Mark Leon

Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.94
  • Clarity of Response 9.93
  • Politeness 9.97
  • Response Time(hr) 28.6
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 9.2
  • Total Questions 3920
 I am a collector of United States postage stamps, and also a stamp dealer. I`m a member of the American Philatelic Society (APS). My principle area of interest and expertise is in United States Stamps.

Fabrizio Delmastro

Italy
Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.80
  • Clarity of Response 9.53
  • Politeness 10.00
  • Response Time(hr) 28.0
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 66.1
  • Total Questions 144
 I can answer queries related to Postal History of Kingdom of Sardinia until 1850 ( prephilatelic era) and French occupation of Italy (depart. Conquis).

Terry Tipton

U.S.
Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.94
  • Clarity of Response 9.93
  • Politeness 10.00
  • Response Time(hr) 11.1
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 19.6
  • Total Questions 3043
 I have been involved in philately for most of my 56 years. I specialize in United States Issues and Postmarks. I have numerous reference sources to research if I do not know the answer. I am organized and promise swift courteous answers. I am a member of the American Philatelic Society. I also have my own philatelic mail order business.

M Gross

Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.94
  • Clarity of Response 9.58
  • Politeness 10.0
  • Response Time(hr) 39.5
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) N/A
  • Total Questions 204
 I can answer questions about German stamps. I specialise in German States stamps, timeframe up to 1945. I cannot answer questions about pre - Philately. You can ask questions in English, German or Russian.

William R. Weiss, Jr.

U.S.
Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.71
  • Clarity of Response 10.00
  • Politeness 10.00
  • Response Time(hr) 10.7
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 10.6
  • Total Questions 49
 United States - Virtually any kind of stamp, cover, essay, proof, cancel, covers, etc.

Prashant H. Pandya

India
Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.74
  • Clarity of Response 9.60
  • Politeness 9.96
  • Response Time(hr) 25.9
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 12.3
  • Total Questions 270
 I can answer queries related to Modern Postal History of India, Indian Postal Stationery, Baroda and Rajpipla State Postal History and fiscals. Please no questions about valuation of stamps or any philatelic material.

Charles Bromser

Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.93
  • Clarity of Response 9.96
  • Politeness 10.0
  • Response Time(hr) 37.2
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 46.9
  • Total Questions 469
 I can answer questions about Astrophilately i.e. all space related philately.

Mike Stern

U.S.
Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.94
  • Clarity of Response 9.96
  • Politeness 10.0
  • Response Time(hr) 29.0
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 46.1
  • Total Questions 424
 My specialty is United States Errors, but I can answer most questions on United States stamps (except covers). I have been collecting U.S. stamps for about 35 years, and U.S. Errors for approximately 25 years. I have been selling both online for about 4 years. I am also a member of the APS (American Philatelic Society)

Maxime Herold

Canada
Available
  • Knowledgeability 10.00
  • Clarity of Response 10.00
  • Politeness 10.00
  • Response Time(hr) 63.1
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 63.1
  • Total Questions 3
 Specializing in Rare Stamps of Canada and its' Provinces; from classics and proofs to modern errors and varieties.

Peter Lang

Germany
Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.91
  • Clarity of Response 9.94
  • Politeness 10.00
  • Response Time(hr) 37.5
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 9.7
  • Total Questions 410
 I can answer questions about `music on stamps` which covers composers, instruments and singers as well as musical notes, dance, opera and all other music related topics shown on stamps, postmarks and postal stationaries.

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2012-02-08 precancels stamp us:

Dehu,    I don't deal in precancels, but you can find buyers and sellers of US precancels on ebay.com.    -Mark Leon    I deal in United States Stamps  http://www.forwardedge.com/usmints.html  American

2012-02-08 1 1/2 cent stamp of a woman in 1949 on stamp post marked Miami fl:

Nancy,    There were three different stamps issued using the 1938 1½¢ Martha Washington design - a sheet version, a horizontal coil, and a vertical coil.  All three are common in used condition, valued

2012-02-06 Inventory of stamps:

John,      Yes there are, but unfortunately I do not know what they are named. I suggest that you visit this site www.virtualstampclub.com and after locating the chatboard, post the same question you just

2012-02-06 rare stamp?:

Hi Don,      What you are describing is a normal pane divider copy. These stamps were printed in sheets of 200, then cut into two panes of 100, which is the way they were issued to the post offices. Where

2012-02-05 replying to your reply:

Hello David,    Thanks for your question.    The 2c revenue stamp you are asking about is Scott #R229 and it was issued in 1917.  This stamp has a list value of 20c each.    Thanks again for your question

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