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MikeyToo

22 Dec 2023
08:13:21am

I'm just starting the research for a Topical Album (USA Christmas). I've found several cases where a stamp (or series) is repeated based on whether it's vertical coil, horizontal coil or other types. An example would be the series of snowmen from Scott #3676 to Scott #3691. It's four stamps repeated four times.

Now my problem is should I just place one of each in my album or should I include all sixteen? My thought process is to eliminate the extras because this is only a hobby for me.

Any comments and reasons for your choices?

Thanks, Mikey

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Al
Collector, Moderator
22 Dec 2023
08:23:44am

re: Duplicate stamps in an album

If it is a topical album, I would just collect one example unless you really care about sheet, booklet, coil, or printer as that what drives the additional catalog numbers.

"Stamp Collecting is a many splendored thing"

amsd

Editor, Seal News; contributor, JuicyHeads
22 Dec 2023
09:41:53am
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re: Duplicate stamps in an album

I agree with Al; one face-different for each design is sufficient for a topical album.

"Save the USPS, buy stamps; save the hobby, use commemoratives"

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MikeyToo

22 Dec 2023
08:13:21am

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Al
Collector, Moderator
22 Dec 2023
08:23:44am

re: Duplicate stamps in an album

If it is a topical album, I would just collect one example unless you really care about sheet, booklet, coil, or printer as that what drives the additional catalog numbers.

"Stamp Collecting is a many splendored thing"

amsd

Editor, Seal News; contributor, JuicyHeads
22 Dec 2023
09:41:53am

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re: Duplicate stamps in an album

I agree with Al; one face-different for each design is sufficient for a topical album.

"Save the USPS, buy stamps; save the hobby, use commemoratives"