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adrian cosmescu

Romania
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identification and value of romanian stamps,but i know postal history,fdc,rarities ,forgeries ,semipostal and postage due from romania.

Ben Nieborg

Netherlands
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I can answer questions about Polish stamps and Poland-related stamp collecting areas. I specialise in the historic background and the meaning of images and text depicted on Polish philatelic material.

Charles Bromser

Available
I can answer questions about Astrophilately i.e. all space related philately.

Jim Forte

U.S.
Available
Postal history concerns the stamps, markings, rates and routings on covers. Covers is the generic term for any letter, postcard or package that passed through the mail. I am a professional philatelist who specialize in U.S. and Worldwide postal history. I have extensive knowledge of U.S. postmarks and post offices, extensive knowledge of U.S. military postal history, strong knowledge of U.S. rates and usages of the 20th Century. I can usually help with inquires about 19th Century postal history, and all range of countries throughout the world.

BK

India
Available
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

Andrew Titley

U.S.
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I have been a collector of stamps for well over 10 years now and about 5 of those have been selling on various different sites over the internet. I have the ability and knowledge to do my best in assisting anyone with questions regarding to, but not limited to, identification, evaluation, and any other philatelic related question. As I have sold for many years, I have a good feel for the philatelic market and have helped many people value their collections.

Peter Lang

Germany
Available
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.

Terry Tipton

U.S.
Available
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.

Mark Leon

On Vacation
returns 11/29/2009
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.

Prashant H. Pandya

India
On Vacation
returns 11/26/2009
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.

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2009-11-21 Autographed Stamps:

Hi Tim, Thanks for your question. It's a good one. Some collectors like their covers and stamps to be in pristine condition. I personally like a cover that is autographed by someone that is connected

2009-11-21 22 karat gold stamps:

Rebecca, The gold on plated replica stamps is only a few molecules thick. If it were possible to peel off the gold plating and place it on a milligram scale, it wouldn't even register. -Mark Leon

2009-11-21 1/4 cent inter revenue:

Beth: Yes, for reference purposes, it is Scott RB21. Depending on the perforations around the stamp, it could be one of two varieties. Although, either variety is only worth about $0.20 or so (in

2009-11-20 used postage stamps:

Dee, All stamps have value, but postally used stamps from the 1960's and 1970's are typically sold by weight rather than by individual stamp. If you're not interested in collecting, you may want to

2009-11-20 Fiume Postage Dues:

Bob: Typographed is usually done with a machine and leaves a slight impression which can be seen on the back if you check very carefully. On the other hand (no pun intended), handstamps are just

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