When is a 1d red not a 1d red?

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