Adam, your feedback always makes our day!

Appreciate your kind words, Adam! Exploring these lesser known issues definitely add a new dimension to our collecting. Thanks for watching! Explore, Discover, Enjoy!

Yes I am not as familiar with these B.O.B issues either. This hobby wouldn’t be near as fun without the knowledge! Great 😊 video!!

Thank you for your feedback! We're happy to hear you found Edward’s presentation informative and engaging. Warm greetings from our NYC team to you in Istanbul! May you find many treasures in your philately search!

It's great to hear that you have several of these varieties! Best of luck as you comb through your stock for those unlisted ones. And thank you again for watching and happy collecting!!!

Thank you, Bill! Your support means a lot to us. Keep watching and happy collecting!

Thank you for the kind words @adamhuffman3354! Its feedback like this that inspires us to keep making content. Stamp collecting can be a solitary activity, so hearing from other collectors like yourself really makes all the difference.

Thanks for your ongoing support, @alioruc910! We're glad you enjoyed the presentation. Your engagement helps keep us motivated to keep going! 🙂🙏

Thank you for the kind words! We're glad you enjoyed Sam's presentation on Basutoland stamps. It's especially wonderful to hear that it resonated with you as a South African. Stay tuned for more presentations! I've got a backlog to catch up on. Keep on stamping!

Thanks for the encouraging feedback! Roger really pulls out a lot of background history knowledge for these presentations. So glad you enjoyed it. Happy collecting!

Thank you for your enthusiastic feedback! It's great to hear that our videos have sparked your interest and helped you learn about new countries. Best of luck finding those stamps in your albumn and if you don't have any then you know to keep your eye open for them! May the stamp legacy continue! 😊

Thank you so much! We're glad you enjoyed Allan's presentation. Stamp collecting really is about holding pieces of history in your hand. It's great to see your passion for the hobby. Happy Collecting! 😊

Great point!

This is gold! Thank you so much for sharing this information and these corrections @stephenogier7499 so that our fellow collectors can benefit. The design flaw on the Jinja Bridge stamp and the true meaning of Kilimanjaro are particularly interesting. This information is valuable for any collector of the region. We love this sort of engagement and education. Happy collecting!

Hi. Thanks for the compliments, glad you enjoyed it. There is a big difference between ordinary lithography and offset lithography. In ordinary lithography, the ink and water are applied to the printing plate and then the paper is pressed onto the plate. Very simple, & straightforward. In offset lithography, the ink and water are applied to the printing plate and, after excess ink is removed by a wiper, the ink only is transferred to an oleophilic (likes oil-based inks and not water) intermediate roller (typically called the transfer roller or offset roller) and this intermediate roller applies the ink to the paper. Explanation is the video starts at 1:43. Lots of advantages with offset lithography so all modern stamps would be printed by offset lithography. The most obvious is that with ordinary lithography, the image on the printing plate has be a reverse image (I.e. backwards) while in offset lithography, the image on the printing plate is the same as the final stamp image. That is because it is reversed when the image is applied to the transfer roller - and reversed again (back to the original) when the transfer roller apples the ink to the paper. Another advantage is that quicker drying inks can be used and the printing plate life is longer because it only contacts the rubber offset roller and not the paper. If you have more questions, please do not hesitate to ask. Arnie Janson

@@arniejanson2216 Hi Arnie, thanks tremendously for the explanation about offset and ordinary lithography!!!!! I am learning so much! It is important to get on top of the different printing methods when working with stamps! Thanks again!

We’re so glad you found our channel and are enjoying the presentations! You're in good company-many of us are finding a new appreciation and desire to collect these stamps after watching the presentations. Stay tuned for Parts 3 and 4 of Allan’s series on early Middle East stamps - they are coming soon! In the meantime, we wish you the best of luck in your hunt for stamps and in the joy of collecting.

Wow, that is great information! They must be rare indeed! Thank you for sharing. I will be sure to pass that on to the club.

What a great tie-in to this presentation @adamhuffman3354! The new USPS underground railroad set was produced by offset lithography and is a great set to collect from a design, manufacturing and historical perspective. Thanks for the heads up! May you continue to explore, discover and enjoy!

Thanks, @GreatStampAdventure! We're glad you enjoyed the presentation. Hungary's history is fascinating and we appreciate Roger drawing our attention to these truly distinctive set. Something to keep an eye out for. That’s part of the fun with stamps - there is always something to keep an eye out for. The fun is in the search!

Arnie always has these fascinating rabbit holes he discovers and goes down. Glad you enjoyed it!

Thanks for the feedback! It keeps us motivated to keep posting so stay tuned . Happy collecting.

Thank you so much for your kind feedback! We’ll be sure to pass this on to Sam. He has a truly stunning collection and we’re very grateful to him for sharing it with us. The pandemic forced us to begin these virtual stamp club meetings and we have continued them as we all enjoy the opportunity to explore each other’s collection up close in and in detail. Schlepping our collections to the in-person meetings in New York City is no easy feat and so it is only through these presentations that we begin to appreciate the depth and beauty of our fellow philatelists’ collections. Luckily Sam’s collection is vast and so there will be more presentations to come!

Glad you enjoyed it!

We're glad you found the video informative. These Hungarian stamps certainly are distinctive. Best of luck tracking them down at your next stamp show! Happy hunting!

Thank you so much for sharing your insights, experiences and informing us about the Twa people. It’s impressive to hear about your time spent in Rwanda and in particular your professional work as a war crimes investigator! That must have been an excruciatingly difficult job and we thank you for it. We wholeheartedly agree that Rwanda is a beautiful country with a rich culture and fascinating history. It's always wonderful to learn from those who have personal connections to the places we explore in our presentations. Thank you for adding this valuable context to the discussion.

Thanks for your comments. Yes the investigations in Rwanda were indeed difficult for a number of reasons. They were very emotionally draining especially after interviewing the hundreds of victims who suffered so much both physically and emotionally. Most suffered with PTSD and intergenerational trauma. It should be also remembered that many Hutu were victims, especially in the south in and around the city of Butare near the border with Burundi.

The club was fascinated to hear about your experience as a war crimes investigator. Were you familiar with the area before going? Is this something you trained for and was part of your job? The work that you did there was so critical in documenting what actually happened. We all want to thank you and commend you for it.

Prior to going to Rwanda in 2000, I had some limited knowledge of their history and culture as I read a number of books and papers by Dian Fossey and her work with the Mountain Gorillas in Rwanda and of course through the news of the events during the Genocide. At the time that I went I was a Member of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. The Mounties have a special Unit called the War Crimes Unit based in Ottawa, Ontario. One of our mandates was to investigate allegations that certain Rwandans living in Canada had participated in the Genocide and if there was sufficient evidence bring them to justice in Canada. Which we did with the case of Desire Munyaneza who was the first person convicted in Canada of Genocide and Crimes Against Humanity.Prior to going to Rwanda I spent a great deal of time reading anything I could my hands on about the history and events in 1994 as well as interviewing Rwandans living in Canada. These were difficult investigations for a number of reasons.

Thank you so much for the lovely feedback! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed Sam's presenation on colonial KUT stamps, especially since Kenya holds a special place in your heart. Your support and enthusiasm mean a lot to us. Cheers, and happy collecting!

Thank you for your continued support! 😊 We're delighted you're enjoying the series and finding it informative. Allan has more episodes planned, so there's plenty more to learn. Stay tuned and happy collecting!

We're delighted to hear that you found Sam's video helpful and that it has provided you with useful information on the British Colonial stamps of this time in Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania. Your support and kind words mean a lot to us. Sending happy collecting vibes from these New York city philatelists to you in Istanbul!

Yes, the lion stamp is very striking! It's a departure from the earlier engraved stamp and is they did an excellent job with it. We're so glad you are enjoying hte videos. We have so much fun making them, it warms our hearts to know others out there appreciate them as well. We appreciate your support and look forward to sharing more with you! Happy collecting!

Thank you so much for your kind words! 😊 We're thrilled you enjoyed Part I of Allan's Middle East series. Stay tuned for more

Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re delighted you are enjoying this series. Allan has more episodes in the works, so keep your eyes peeled for future installments. Stay tuned and happy collecting!

Thank you Jeff! We’re glad you found the presentation informative. Your feedback means a lot to us. If you enjoyed this one, Part II of this series is now out and can be viewed here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rpmVZp-QmMh2ZsU. May you have some philatelic gems in your future!

It’s wonderful to hear that you’re enjoying Allan’s presentations, @alioruc910! We appreciate your support and enthusiasm. Stay tuned for more fascinating content in this series. Thank you for being a valued fellow collector!

It does look like fun doesn't it! ISCNY will definitely be diving in and making a version ourselves. Phil has already volunteered to arbitrate what goes in it, lol. If you are interested in getting the pages, my recommendation would be to email Arnie directly. His email is given at the very beginning of the video.

@@iscny Thank you for getting back to me , I all ready collect First Editions and it has been a really history lesson in Philately

​@@kengilbride7182 It's one of the joys of philately isn't it. Stamps are political, social and cultural statements that really lead us down these incredible rabbit holes of history. It's a fascinating way to learn.

Yes, there was an extended discussion even after Arnie's presentation on the private corporations, and what about rebel groups versus military occupations. The group decided that that was half the fun, that as a group you could come to a consensus about what you wanted to include. Thanks for watching!

Thank you for your kind feedback! We're delighted to hear that you found the video useful. Best regards from our group in New York city to you in Istanbul! Happy Stamping!

@@iscny Thank you so much 👋

We would definitely get behind Pritchard numbers as well. Love it!🤩 I'll pass it on stateside to our Pritchard. 👍

We're glad to hear that you found the video helpful and informative. Stay tuned for more in the series! Allan is full of great insights.

Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the video and found the subtitles helpful. It's wonderful to connect with viewers from Istanbul and around the world. Your support and feedback mean a lot to us. Further installments of this series by Allan will be coming! Best regards from ISCY and happy collecting!

I'm glad I am not alone. Relocating to the United States means I am way behind the curve when it comes to collecting US stamp. The darn USPS watermarks just trick me up! It's great when I see them, but when I don't I have no idea if its because the cancel is obscuring the watermark or if its positioned in such a way that it only has a small part of the watermark I am missing. Give me the British Colonial watermarks any day over the American!

I know several collectors who whole heartedly agree with you. Especially as they are relatively low value stamps. My sense of mandatory order though drives me to classify everything. The greater the subtle minutia the more I am motivated. Not sure what that says about me, lol.

I feel your pain! I have an entire box of South African Springbok stamps - I started sorting them and then realized I was missing a category and will have to back through them all again. For now, they are sitting in my closet. To be honest all of my collecting has kind of hit a stand still as I try to wade my way through my US stamps first. Good luck!!!