Maravedas Islands Pirate stamps
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Topic: Maravedas Islands Pirate stamps
Posted By: milkman
Subject: Maravedas Islands Pirate stamps
Date 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.
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Posted By: Guests
Date 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. |
Posted By: Jonty
Date Posted: 27 September 2011 at 00:14
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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. ------------- Life is natures way of keeping meat fresh until it's needed |
Posted By: Quilpusha
Date Posted: 27 September 2011 at 04:31
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. . . yep!!! Mine arrived to. Just got there before the Gnome, otherwise, . . . .
Great issue, though the variant was easy to find.
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Posted By: Daniel
Date 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  |
Posted By: unohoo
Date Posted: 27 September 2011 at 10:46
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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.
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Posted By: Keith
Date Posted: 27 September 2011 at 10:57
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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. |
Posted By: Steve
Date Posted: 27 September 2011 at 11:54
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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. ------------- https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Discworld-Stamp-Collector/809424215750892" rel="nofollow - The Discworld Stamp Collector on FaceBook Have a look! |
Posted By: Anne
Date Posted: 28 September 2011 at 00:24
| Mine arrived too and I agree, this is a great set of stamps! |
Posted By: Keith
Date 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 |
Posted By: Steve
Date Posted: 28 September 2011 at 06:15
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I apologise, Alan and Colin, for calling the Mythprint a variant. In this case the name is even more appropriate. ------------- https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Discworld-Stamp-Collector/809424215750892" rel="nofollow - The Discworld Stamp Collector on FaceBook Have a look! |
Posted By: Colin
Date Posted: 28 September 2011 at 06:52
Variant, mythprint, we really don't mind. Sport though, that's a different matter... 
Thanks for all the kind words - we are really very pleased you like them and we feel thoroughly encouraged to start work on the next one (almost) immediately!
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Posted By: Joolz
Date Posted: 28 September 2011 at 12:23
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Missed the delivery yesterday so had to pick my package up from the local delivery office today. Heartily concur with all the above sentiments, me hearties! Tis a fabulous issue with exemplary production values and generous extras as ever.
Well done Colin and Alan!
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Posted By: milkman
Date Posted: 29 September 2011 at 03:21
| Very, very, nicely done. Thank you to you both. |
Posted By: Daniel
Date Posted: 29 September 2011 at 03:48
I'm also saving the extras plus everything else but not by choice! (see above) But, only 2 days to go |
Keith wrote:Posted By: Colin
Date Posted: 01 October 2011 at 01:09
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Just to let everyone know that ALL the orders placed have now been posted - if you haven't received your envelopes by Thursday please pm or email me. Thanks! ------------- My Etsy shop - FarFetchedPhilately - Check regularly for updates and special offers... https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/FarFetchedPhilately . |
Posted By: Murgatroyd
Date Posted: 01 October 2011 at 01:44
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I got mine today... and all the items are absolutely beautiful. Thanks very much for a wonderful set! ------------- "I've got twenty minutes to save the world and I've got a Post Office, and it's shut." The Raggedy Doctor. |
Posted By: Daniel
Date Posted: 01 October 2011 at 11:14
I received mine today as well after it was held hostage by Royal Mail  Another excellent issue from Colin and Alan very well produced as always. I liked the appropriate variant on the sheet and the forum members variant was excellent and generous as well. Plus a very nice tête bêche pair as the bonus item. The archive artwork proof is a great addition to any collection.Great work guys. Daniel |
Posted By: Guests
Date Posted: 06 October 2011 at 04:47
| Nice work boys, will be in touch when next in UK. PM me. |
Posted By: Guests
Date Posted: 10 October 2011 at 00:36
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Mine arrived today, I had to wait until pay-day, but well worth the wait. I can see this is going to become addictive.
I have not stopped looking at the artwork sheet since I got it, I see something new every time I look.
A great set of stamps!
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Posted By: OlFella
Date Posted: 14 October 2011 at 12:26
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Mine have arrived safely downunder..simply brilliant guys.....
(have not scanned to GOMC yet,but will)
OlFella ------------- Also OlFella on http://www.thegomc.com |
Posted By: Keith
Date Posted: 19 October 2011 at 05:07
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Thanks to Steve's diligent efforts in cataloguing this issue it has now been added to askme and you can http://www.askmeaboutstamps.com/?page_id=2229 - admire them here . Keith |
Posted By: unohoo
Date Posted: 30 October 2011 at 08:36
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Excellent. Just one minor point... "and their launch coincided with International Speak Like A Pirate Day on 19th September 2011" It's Talk not Speak.
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Posted By: archerinwood
Date Posted: 30 October 2011 at 09:24
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love the intricate design and the extras I got. Many thanks to Colin! ------------- please follow this link and look at my discworld stamp trades: http://www.discworldstamps.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?p=612380#p612380 |