Maravedas Islands Pirate stamps

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   My Stampsmyth package arrived this morning and had time for only a quick look at them I am very impressed.  I seem to have more than I remember buying but I will go through it all later. Have already found the variant    

A very nice issue and a comprehensive package so well done Alan and Colin.  That artwork proof really completes the set.  

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milkman Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Registered Joined: 02 June 2011 Location: UK Status: Offline Points: 67	Post Options Post Reply Quote milkman Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Maravedas Islands Pirate stamps Posted: 26 September 2011 at 20:47
	My Stampsmyth package arrived this morning and had time for only a quick look at them I am very impressed. I seem to have more than I remember buying but I will go through it all later. Have already found the variant A very nice issue and a comprehensive package so well done Alan and Colin. That artwork proof really completes the set.

Guests Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Guest Group	Post Options Post Reply Quote Guests Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 26 September 2011 at 22:38
	These are the stamps I saw on eBay, and I hope I will be able to buy something from the issue before the listing closes. My son loves pirates so perhaps these stamps will help get him interested in stamp collecting too.

Jonty Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Special Joined: 30 March 2010 Location: Sunderland Status: Offline Points: 581	Post Options Post Reply Quote Jonty Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 27 September 2011 at 00:14
	Got mine this morning, just waiting for the wife to go out so that I can have a good peruse. From what I've seen so far, another excellent issue from C & A.
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Quilpusha Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Special Joined: 10 February 2011 Location: Middle Cornwall Status: Offline Points: 413	Post Options Post Reply Quote Quilpusha Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 27 September 2011 at 04:31
	. . . . yep!!! Mine arrived to. Just got there before the Gnome, otherwise, . . . . Great issue, though the variant was easy to find.

Daniel Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Mint Joined: 30 March 2010 Location: London Status: Offline Points: 1170	Post Options Post Reply Quote Daniel Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 27 September 2011 at 08:00
	Mine didn't arrive with the postman this morning, despite having waited in, at which point I had to leave for work. As I surmised it finally came with the parcel postman in the afternoon but since it required a signature, and I wasn't in, a card was left. I won't be able to have it re-delivered until Saturday! So, for now, I'm left looking at my Royal Mail 'Something for you' card imagining what might have been

unohoo Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Recorded Joined: 30 March 2010 Location: Leicester Status: Offline Points: 203	Post Options Post Reply Quote unohoo Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 27 September 2011 at 10:46
	Best issue yet, thanks Colin and Alan! Well worth the wait. My stamps are developing rapidly now, but I may put off release, as I am running low on funds for supplies! All being well, that won't be the case, but even if it is, I won't make people wait 3 years.

Keith Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Mint Joined: 30 March 2010 Location: Derbyshire, UK Status: Offline Points: 1119	Post Options Post Reply Quote Keith Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 27 September 2011 at 10:57
	A nice issue lads. You are at your best when playing nicely together. Keep it up. I'm saving the extras until tomorrow - two envelopes staring at me:) Daniel - you should train your postie to do the signing fort you and then s/he can just bob it through your letter box. That's what mine did today. And the highlight? The envelope has a real £5 stamp on it with a nice Norwich CDS postmark! As rare as hens' teeth - thanks for taking that trouble Colin/Alan.

Steve Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Unhinged Joined: 26 March 2010 Location: Wrexham Status: Offline Points: 3917	Post Options Post Reply Quote Steve Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 27 September 2011 at 11:54
	A classic. Well done both. A perfect partnership. I have had to look at it all; I couldn't resist opening everything. Apart from the stamp, which literally reeks of pirateness, I'm inpressed by the quality of the materials used. No short cuts, no corners cut. Royal Mail could learn a few lessons here. Yes the variant was easy to spot, but its a multiple variant. I like the way the theme is carried throughout the design, and it ties in with the little write-up about Maravedas in the cover inserts. Milkman, I think you will find you have either the Bonus envelope or the Forum members envelope or both - with some items unavailable elsewhere. Treasure (pun intended) them. Stampmash, though these are not cheap cinderellas what you get is quality production. If only 'real' stamps were as well conceived as these.
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Anne Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Recorded Joined: 30 March 2010 Location: Denmark Status: Offline Points: 155	Post Options Post Reply Quote Anne Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 28 September 2011 at 00:24
	Mine arrived too and I agree, this is a great set of stamps!

Keith Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Mint Joined: 30 March 2010 Location: Derbyshire, UK Status: Offline Points: 1119	Post Options Post Reply Quote Keith Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 28 September 2011 at 05:08
	I've been brave and opened the extra envelopes. I particulalry like the Bonus Envelope. I have a weakness for tete beche pairs and when one is the mythprint... Thanks again boys. Keith