Used Stamps:
I collect the following countries, from inception until year 2000 (or when stamps stopped being issued):
Fairly complete:
Fairly complete:
- Germany (West, not DDR)
- Austria
- Denmark
- Ireland
Need lots:
- Botswana
- Aland
- German States
- Berlin, Saar, Danzig
- Sweden
- Norway
- Finland
- Iceland
- Tonga (only collecting 1960s and 1970s era, mint/used/on cover/FDC)
I have topical collections of owls, comic/cartoons (non-Disney) and also books on stamps (see below for example), for which I'd happily take mint, used or on cover.
I also have a collection of stamps engraved by the American Bank Note Company issued outside of the USA. Predominantly, these were issued in Latin and South America, and they will often have ABNC written on the bottom of the stamp:
Mint Stamps:
I collect mint Japan from 1950-2000. This collection is purely for fun, but happy to trade mint stamps from my topical availability or for the right trade, may purchase mint Canadian stamps.
I have casual collections of holograms and other 'shiny' stamps, like those featuring gilt foil (but not gold replica stamps!). Here's a great example:
I have casual collections of holograms and other 'shiny' stamps, like those featuring gilt foil (but not gold replica stamps!). Here's a great example:
