The Bermuda Triangle of Argentinean Philately

[Rein]

A long history of Argentinean traditional philately - almost 125 years by now - has been landmarked by great discoveries that ought to have found their permanent place in the sources immediately accessible for every new generation of philatelists:

- the major, general catalogues in the first place
- the specialized catalogues - referenced in the general catalogues
- the specialized articles - referenced in the specialized catalogues
- a general computerized index,
- etc...

The lower in the above rank, the closer to have been absorbed into the Bermuda Triangle....

What I describe here is not typical for Argentina, in my own country - the Netherlands - the situation is maybe worse due to us living partly below sea-level and simultaneously preferring to scythe off everything that grows a millmeter above the lawn level ("maaiveld") ...

During the year I am dealing with Argentina philately I have come across several phenomena that I thought to be known for ages, but that might have somehow disappeared in the Bermuda Triangle....

I think it is good to point out - again maybe - to certain facts or data that may have got lost in the Bermuda Triangle.

Chronologically, the first item I would suggest is the 12c "Sobrecito" printed in recess by Bradbury Wilkinson, mentioned only in the German Michel catalogues and the British Stanley Gibbons...

viewtopic.php?f=95&t=1822

[Rein]

The Rivadavia that vanished into thin air

viewtopic.php?f=137&t=3721

is a good example of a very common stamp that has been terribly neglected by all parties so far!


rc2099

[Rein]

In this Foro a lot has been contributed to the knowledge of the 10c Rivadavia.

We are making it ourselves very difficult in not distinguishing the offset-litho versions and the typography versions.

Also we like to stick to the obsolete type descriptions I, II, III and IV that do not recognize the differences in printing methods....We prefer to bow towards messrs Kneitschel, Klass, Petrovitsch, Samowerskij etc. instead of thinking hard ourselves.

Not taking in to account the different methods of printing will also make it impossible to judge the different types of paper used....

So far we have - and I am sure that some specialists may not fully agree with me - 3 types of the offset-litho: A, B and C
and 4 types of the typography I [only the 10c red], II, III and IV [from 1947 onwards]....

Unless we are willing to accept this - or come up with meritorious arguments - we will be discussing the numerous shades forever or continue to refer to dirty plates where it is just that the gummi offset-cylinder had worn out or started to pulverize

[Rein]

A long history of Argentinean traditional philately - almost 125 years by now - has been landmarked by great discoveries that ought to have found their permanent place in the sources immediately accessible for every new generation of philatelists:

- the major, general catalogues in the first place
- the specialized catalogues - referenced in the general catalogues
- the specialized articles - referenced in the specialized catalogues
- a general computerized index,
- etc...

The lower in the above rank, the closer to have been absorbed into the Bermuda Triangle....

What I describe here is not typical for Argentina, in my own country - the Netherlands - the situation is maybe worse due to us living partly below sea-level and simultaneously preferring to scythe off everything that grows a millmeter above the lawn level ("maaiveld") ...

During the year I am dealing with Argentina philately I have come across several phenomena that I thought to be known for ages, but that might have somehow disappeared in the Bermuda Triangle....

I think it is good to point out - again maybe - to certain facts or data that may have got lost in the Bermuda Triangle.

Chronologically, the first item I would suggest is the 12c "Sobrecito" printed in recess by Bradbury Wilkinson, mentioned only in the German Michel catalogues and the British Stanley Gibbons...

viewtopic.php?f=95&t=1822

Not only the Michel and S.G. have enlisted the 12c Sobrecito but also the widely used catalogue in the Americas: the SCOTT!

This makes it even more strange as to WHY this stamp has disappeared??????

[Rein]

The continuing story of the 12c Sobrecito in recess by BW and Co!

viewtopic.php?f=137&t=4087&p=30303#p30303

rc2355