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For a short time they made stamps, and they look really nice!
I made sure to get my set from a reputable stamp trader, as these are easily faked stamps.
Below is what my Mint Full set looks like!
Enjoy!
-Ari
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Sure!
What is everybody's opinions on these?
I love them because they have a regal design, and really good neon-like colors.
Especially the 1.5 stamp.
-Ari
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Hi Ari,
definitely some nice stamps but you should take a closer look at them again. It is not that easy to tell from your scan but I reckon there are some reprints among them. Definitely the 1,5 Schilling. You can tell because the original should read "Schilling" while the reprints all say "Schillinge". And it looks like the 4 Schillinge as well, as the right vertical of the M is separate by lines in the original.
Sorry, to be the bearer of (possibly) bad news. Bergedorf is very difficult as there are more reprints and forgeries out there than originals.
Best,
Chris
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Thank you.
I got these sight-unseen from a reputable guy though.
It turns out they are all moens reprints!
I think I'll go contact him soon.
-Ari
P.S. At least they are OLD reprints, they still look nice though...
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I will never turn my nose up at handsome classic stamps.
What I need is a cover from Bergedorf.
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I like Bergedorf stamps a lot.Not too difficult to get a complete collection !
Missing only the 1/2 Schilling on blue paper,instead of middle-prussian-blue.
Michel claims,that Mi.no 1b (blue paper) is of a clear smaller size.But they
don't give a measurement.
I like very much,that the sizes of the stamps increase with their face-value.
Smauggie,letters are no problem.You just need deep pockets.According to
my 2005 Michel,the cheapest on letter is the 1 Schilling,at € 3200.-.
The most costly is 1b at € 35.000.-.
Michel is not consequent about the reprints.They claim that the 1 1/2 are
inscribed Schillinge (instead of Schilling).
But then they note that Mr.Moens printed pairs of both versions se-tenant.
However these are much more costly,than the originals,at € 500.- a pair.
Ari: normal quality of the lower values,as they are priced in the catalogue,
is for stamps slightly touched on one side only.3 and 4 S. are listed as full margins
all around.Cut into the design value about 80 % less.
Reprints are mentioned at € 2.50 to € 5.- each.(in perfect quality,of course !)
I think you should have a serious word with you dealer.
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@Werner
Thank you.
I've already talked to him, and he is going to send me some other stamps.
I do get to keep these though!
-Ari
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I collect German States stamps, and Bergedorf makes some of the nicest.
For a short time they made stamps, and they look really nice!
I made sure to get my set from a reputable stamp trader, as these are easily faked stamps.
Below is what my Mint Full set looks like!
Enjoy!
-Ari
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Sure!
What is everybody's opinions on these?
I love them because they have a regal design, and really good neon-like colors.
Especially the 1.5 stamp.
-Ari
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Hi Ari,
definitely some nice stamps but you should take a closer look at them again. It is not that easy to tell from your scan but I reckon there are some reprints among them. Definitely the 1,5 Schilling. You can tell because the original should read "Schilling" while the reprints all say "Schillinge". And it looks like the 4 Schillinge as well, as the right vertical of the M is separate by lines in the original.
Sorry, to be the bearer of (possibly) bad news. Bergedorf is very difficult as there are more reprints and forgeries out there than originals.
Best,
Chris
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re: I love Bergedorf Stamps!
Thank you.
I got these sight-unseen from a reputable guy though.
It turns out they are all moens reprints!
I think I'll go contact him soon.
-Ari
P.S. At least they are OLD reprints, they still look nice though...
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re: I love Bergedorf Stamps!
I will never turn my nose up at handsome classic stamps.
What I need is a cover from Bergedorf.
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I like Bergedorf stamps a lot.Not too difficult to get a complete collection !
Missing only the 1/2 Schilling on blue paper,instead of middle-prussian-blue.
Michel claims,that Mi.no 1b (blue paper) is of a clear smaller size.But they
don't give a measurement.
I like very much,that the sizes of the stamps increase with their face-value.
Smauggie,letters are no problem.You just need deep pockets.According to
my 2005 Michel,the cheapest on letter is the 1 Schilling,at € 3200.-.
The most costly is 1b at € 35.000.-.
Michel is not consequent about the reprints.They claim that the 1 1/2 are
inscribed Schillinge (instead of Schilling).
But then they note that Mr.Moens printed pairs of both versions se-tenant.
However these are much more costly,than the originals,at € 500.- a pair.
Ari: normal quality of the lower values,as they are priced in the catalogue,
is for stamps slightly touched on one side only.3 and 4 S. are listed as full margins
all around.Cut into the design value about 80 % less.
Reprints are mentioned at € 2.50 to € 5.- each.(in perfect quality,of course !)
I think you should have a serious word with you dealer.
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@Werner
Thank you.
I've already talked to him, and he is going to send me some other stamps.
I do get to keep these though!
-Ari
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