Bob Collects Stamps

Talking about stamps, philately, collecting, a postal history. Worldwide, but with some focus on U.S. stamps. Some episodes are the audio channel from the YouTube videos "Bob Collects Stamps."

#25 – Glassine!

Episode Notes My opinion of Glassine envelopes Support Bob Collects Stamps by contributing to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/bob-collects-stamps Find out more at https://bob-collects-stamps.pinecast.co

08-10
09:16

#24 – Magentas, Markings, and Conservation

Episode Notes A tiny bit about the 1-cent magenta, marking stamps, and conservation of paper. Support Bob Collects Stamps by contributing to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/bob-collects-stamps Find out more at https://bob-collects-stamps.pinecast.co

06-22
04:32

#23 – Method and Madness

Episode Notes Methodical Collection or Scattershot Madness? For me, I'm plain crazy. Support Bob Collects Stamps by contributing to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/bob-collects-stamps Find out more at https://bob-collects-stamps.pinecast.co

06-07
04:55

#22 – Sorting and Changing

Episode Notes I've been sorting and changing. You can change too. Support Bob Collects Stamps by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/bob-collects-stamps Find out more at https://bob-collects-stamps.pinecast.co

03-30
05:07

#21 – My Collection Story

Episode Notes My Collection story. Support Bob Collects Stamps by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/bob-collects-stamps Find out more at https://bob-collects-stamps.pinecast.co

03-16
08:24

#20 – Stampex & virtual

Episode Notes A bit about Stampex, and what you can find there March 25-27, 2021. Support Bob Collects Stamps by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/bob-collects-stamps Find out more at https://bob-collects-stamps.pinecast.co

03-08
06:43

#19 – Why Collect Stamps?

Episode Notes Why collect stamps? Why do people collect anything? Some ideas. Support Bob Collects Stamps by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/bob-collects-stamps Find out more at https://bob-collects-stamps.pinecast.co

03-01
07:38

#18 – Mini Topics

Episode Notes Mini Topics are a great way to break down collecting into bite sized pieces, or if you're limited in time and budget. Or if you want to dip into exhibiting. And they're not just for topical collectors. Support Bob Collects Stamps by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/bob-collects-stamps Find out more at https://bob-collects-stamps.pinecast.co

02-22
04:46

#17 – Star Wars Stamps

Episode Notes Star Wars Stamps Thanks to @JETPhilatelics for the idea for this episode! Support Bob Collects Stamps by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/bob-collects-stamps Find out more at https://bob-collects-stamps.pinecast.co

02-01
11:52

#16 – The Joy of Mixes

Episode Notes The Joy of Mixes Support Bob Collects Stamps by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/bob-collects-stamps Find out more at https://bob-collects-stamps.pinecast.co

01-25
06:15

#15 – Hawaii

Episode Notes Hawaii Support Bob Collects Stamps by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/bob-collects-stamps Find out more at https://bob-collects-stamps.pinecast.co

01-17
05:10

#14 – In Praise of Duplicates

Episode Notes Try this at home: Buy a bunch of duplicates, all one stamp. Support Bob Collects Stamps by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/bob-collects-stamps Find out more at https://bob-collects-stamps.pinecast.co

01-11
05:30

#13 – Philatelic Resolutions

Episode Notes Just a list of the things I hope to do regarding stamps in 2021. Comment with your own resolutions! Support Bob Collects Stamps by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/bob-collects-stamps Find out more at https://bob-collects-stamps.pinecast.co

01-04
05:35

#12 – The Trucial States (Dunes!)

Episode Notes The Trucial States, which became the United Arab Emirates, issued the "Dunes" stamps. Here's a bit about them. Support Bob Collects Stamps by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/bob-collects-stamps Find out more at https://bob-collects-stamps.pinecast.co

12-29
05:14

#11 – A Christmas Letter

Episode Notes A Christmas Letter, but regardless what you celebrate or do not celebrate, a wish for peace, joy, and love. Support Bob Collects Stamps by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/bob-collects-stamps Find out more at https://bob-collects-stamps.pinecast.co

12-21
05:52

#10 – It's Okay to Take a Break

Episode Notes It's Okay to Take a Break. Just come back! Support Bob Collects Stamps by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/bob-collects-stamps Find out more at https://bob-collects-stamps.pinecast.co

12-14
04:09

#9 – Philatelic Literature: Bob Collects Stamps

Episode Notes American Topical Association https://americantopical.org/ American Philatelic Society https://stamps.org/ Bob Collects Stamps Blog http://bobcollectsstamps.wordpress.com Twitter @CollectsStamps YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmE8GWEPAxe19Z0zCW76lqQ Support Bob Collects Stamps by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/bob-collects-stamps Find out more at https://bob-collects-stamps.pinecast.co

12-07
08:05

#8 – Inspiration, Mini Collections, and King Arthur

Episode Notes How a call for articles led to a collection, two videos, art, this podcast, and maybe more. YouTube channel referenced: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmE8GWEPAxe19Z0zCW76lqQ Main Page: http://bobcollectsstamps.wordpress.com Twitter: @CollectsStamps My own zine page: http://www.bunyipandayotochtli.com Support Bob Collects Stamps by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/bob-collects-stamps Find out more at https://bob-collects-stamps.pinecast.co

11-30
05:12

#7 – Postage Stamps

Episode Notes A Little Ode to Postage Stamps Support Bob Collects Stamps by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/bob-collects-stamps Find out more at https://bob-collects-stamps.pinecast.co

11-26
02:20

#6 – Intaglio Printing

Episode Notes Intaglio printing has been used for a lot of stamps. In this episode, I look a bit at the history of printing and at what intaglio printing is. #Philately Support Bob Collects Stamps by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/bob-collects-stamps Find out more at https://bob-collects-stamps.pinecast.co

11-23
05:47

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