Great American Stamp Show (GASS)--Part 2: Show Sights and Highlights

I visited the 2024 Great American Stamp Show in Hartford and had a great time. This is part 2 of my visit. In my last video, I skimmed over the stamp I bought there. In this video, I dive deeper into the best of those finds and show you the other fun things I saw at the show.
American Plate Number Single Society
Rick Burdsall, Editor
P.O. Box 1023
Palatine, IL 60078-1023
www.apss.org
Rattlesnake Island Local Post
Lake Erie, Ohio
Postmaster General Dave Gill
RILP.org
If you’re looking for great British stamps and postal history, consider reaching out to:
Bill Barrell & Linda Hill
www.barrell.co.uk
[e-mail]
If you find a 1,000,000 Polish MK stamp used on cover, or other interesting Polish postal history, reach out to:
Ronald J. Klimley
[e-mail]
And for more information about Polish philately visit:
polonus.org/
Victorian envelope images used in accordance with the Open Access Policy of the University of Malta:
www.um.edu.mt/...
Specific images from the article by Dr. George W. Vella:
www.um.edu.mt/...
Penny Black images with thanks to www.theswedish.... This is the best site I know for identifying US stamps, and is growing into being the same for British stamps.

[@TideOfStamps]

Nice to see you introducing new stamps in your collection. Great video again. Thank you for sharing.

[@KensStampCollection]

So many nice stamps--what a joy

[@JohnnyCollins-cv4gx]

🌞 Enjoy your show thanks for letting us see you're collection 🌞

[@KensStampCollection]

I enjoy sharing with people who want to see

[@joannewolfe5688]

I always learn something from your videos. Thanks!

[@KensStampCollection]

Haha, me too!

[@FilipeLemos1964]

👏👏👏Thanks Ken your video 👍💪

[@KensStampCollection]

You are very welcome 👍

[@billsweeney4785]

Awesome episode my friend. Very nice description of what you got at the show, thank you.

[@KensStampCollection]

I appreciate it

[@JCPhilately]

Hi Ken, I enjoyed the video and your coverage of the Great American Stamp Show. Thank you for sharing! 😊

[@KensStampCollection]

Always a pleasure

[@LeoSchulp-p6d]

Great video!

[@KensStampCollection]

Thanks for the visit

[@voneschenbachmusic]

Wow! A lot of ground covered here. I particularly enjoyed the embossed stamp info and the Polish inflation stamps history - I had noticed the stamps and values but did not connect to the same think happening in Germany at the time. Glad you found so many wonderful stamps for your collection Ken!

[@KensStampCollection]

A long one, I know. So much to cover. I seem to have grabbed the best lots at the show.

[@AdrianPayne-k7o]

Really interesting video, thanks.

[@KensStampCollection]

Always a pleasure

[@user-ri2ph4ep5h]

Wow! Quite the adventure and awesome finds:) Too cool that u met Bill. As soon as you said u met someone from Grahm's videos, I knew who u were talking about. That Polish exhibit of inflation was amazing! I need to re-visit my Polish stamps and pay more attention to that. Also, thanks for pointing out all the details in the stamps you found. The sharing of your knowledge is so appreciated:) Great video! Thanks!

[@KensStampCollection]

I'm sure I learn more in the process of sharing, so that's a huge win.

[@piratephilately]

Great recap! I completely agree with your assessment of the Turkish overprints. Lots of wide open eyes and lots of magnification ;)

[@KensStampCollection]

For me there's not only the joy of the hunt, but the puzzle of figuring out what I have.

[@GreatStampAdventure]

Wow! Thank you Ken, a great video! I like how you kept it interesting by alternating between your stamp finds and happenings at the show itself. Very nice that you found Bill there. I really appreciate his exceptional knowledge and persona. It is amazing how much excellent value the contents of the lots you buy, have!!! That is apart from the huge lots of stamps you can add to your collection! Thanks for the information you give when you discuss the stamps. I really learn so much!!!! The exhibit about the Polish hyperinflation is amazing, and Ronald is a very good story teller. It is also my favourite.

[@KensStampCollection]

You inspired me with sharing your show experiences. It seems like such a great thing to share. I imagine not everyone gets a chance to go to one.

[@GreatStampAdventure]

@@KensStampCollection You did it much better than I could - and I also think it gives everybody a chance to see what is happening at such a show. 🙂

[@adamhuffman3354]

Gosh Ken! Absolutely extraordinary video and I am in the market for a penny black! Can’t thank you enough for your hard work! Always great 😊 man!

[@KensStampCollection]

Oh, then you should check out to Bill's site. Lot of nice blacks there. Thanks for your encouragement.

[@jeffreyhalvorson31]

Great vid once again. I've been to stamp shows in Minneapolis and Denver but haven't made it to the GASS. I hope to do so do day. Thanks for your always informative vids.

[@KensStampCollection]

Maybe come to Boston for 2026

[@jeffnewbery9414]

Thanks Ken. Boston 2026 is definitely on my radar. I intend on making the short flight from just up the coast a little.

[@KensStampCollection]

Oh, good. Hopefully, we'll meet up

[@jeffnewbery9414]

@@KensStampCollectionI’d love that!

[@winstonmarshall464]

Another excellent review. Ken can you share your email with me? I met you at the show and want to ask you some questions.

[@KensStampCollection]

Thank you. You can email me at kenflowers at comcast dot net