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Conversations with Philatelists

By: Michael Cortese & Charles Epting
  • Summary

  • Currently a place where philatelists of all collecting interests gather to discuss all things hobby related. Previously a place where Michael Cortese of NobleSpirit and Charles Epting of Robert Siegel Auction Gallery interview philatelists around the world. Collectors, Dealers, Exhibitors, Enthusiasts, and Researchers. Join us as we speak with some of the most interesting people in the world of philately, and talk about the journeys that stamps have taken them on.
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Episodes
  • Ep. 100 NobleSpirit | Interview with Brian Howard Executive Director of the Spellman Museum
    Nov 27 2023

    Brian Howard is the newly appointed Executive Director of the Spellman Museum of Stamps and Postal History in Weston, MA.

    We chat with him about his previous museum experience, how he has adapted to the Spellman thus far, and his plans going forward for the museum.

    https://spellmanmuseum.org/

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    8 mins
  • Ep. 99 NobleSpirit | Todd Gantzer and Leven Parker: Forecasting the Future of Philatelic Social Media
    Nov 13 2023

    Join Michael Cortese, NobleSpirit, as he and guest Co-Host Todd Gantzer talk to Leven Parker about the success of his philatelic TicTok channel. Leven walks us through his thoughts on presenting philately and postal history to an outside audience and using the tools philatelists have to captivate and engage. Follow Leven on TicTok: @leven_parker

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    47 mins
  • Ep. 98 NobleSpirit|Steven Unkrich and Victor Livesay: Spotting Washington Franklin Fakes
    Nov 6 2023
    With Steven Unkrich and Victor Livesay joining in, we discuss the best ways to spot fake Washington Franklin stamps, different printing methods, and more! Sources: Stamp Printing Methods - https://stampsmarter.org/learning/Man... Stamp Perforations - https://www.les-wilkinson.co.uk/artic... Double Impression Errors - https://findyourstampsvalue.com/helpf... Early Rotary Perforation Machine - https://postalmuseum.si.edu/collectio... How to Detect Damaged, Altered and Repaired Stamps by Paul W. Schmid - https://www.amazon.com/Detect-Damaged... Bluish Paper Examples and More - https://www.theswedishtiger.com/US-St... More Stamp Examples - https://www.usphila.com/ and https://www.noblespirit.com/past-sales Historical Photos - https://picryl.com/ Historical Footage - https://www.historicfilms.com/ and https://www.criticalpast.com/ Kiusalas Gauge - https://www.usca.nl/wp-content/upload...   Email Steven Unkrich to Purchase a Gauge - sunkrich01@gmail.com
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    49 mins

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