Share your Scouts and Girl Guides on Stamps or Covers

waroff49 · Post by **waroff49** » 24 Sep 2009 21:03

I have started collecting Scouts (including Girl Guides) on stamps.

Here is my first offering.......ADD YOURS ALSO.

Post by **GlenStephens** » 24 Sep 2009 21:30

An unusual Scout item!

Canberra March 2008 "100 Years Of Scouting" PNC (Philatelic Numismatic Covers) are one of the hot things on the stamp market. Only 250 overprinted by Australia Post.

I bid on these at the auction mid March 2008 in Canberra, and outbid several very large dealers, as I was not going to let these slip past. And also I'd had a bottle of white wine! Cost to me for this trio was $1,700. More details on the show here - https://piurl.com/DN" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

These are the ultimate PNC trifecta - 001/250, 250/250, and the GEM of the trio - the UN-NUMBERED one. The latter is a major ERROR - like a missing color on a stamp. Sold them very fast at my cost as my donation to the Society.

norvic · Post by **norvic** » 24 Sep 2009 23:48

For the centenary in 2007:

and Postal Stationery:

Both still available as are our FDCs which are to big for here but which show the original Scout, BP himself.

There was a good range of postmarks for this issue, these are some of them:

jugoslavija_post · Post by **jugoslavija_post** » 25 Sep 2009 08:28

Bill, what happened to that stamp?

iomoon · Post by **iomoon** » 25 Sep 2009 09:58

3d plastic stamp from Umm Al Qiwain.

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waroff49 · Post by **waroff49** » 25 Sep 2009 16:37

I just knew IOMoon woulds have one with a volcano on it. That is one from a very nice set. A little different to uour run-of-the-mill set.

Jugo. I don't know about the stamp but it seems to cut not ripped from the sheet. Well spotted.

waroff49 · Post by **waroff49** » 25 Sep 2009 21:01

Another one bought from the guru of Scouting Philately in Aust., Ernie Stermole.

For anyone interested Ernie has book " Australian Scout and Guide Philately: Stamps, Cachets and Pictormarks on Covers", It covers the period to 2007 and includes Peake hand-painted covers.

petercollects0 · Post by **petercollects0** » 25 Sep 2009 23:28

A nice cover I picked up in a group recently - Laotian Scouts from 1973...

and a couple of close ups of the stamps...

waroff49 · Post by **waroff49** » 26 Sep 2009 05:28

A very nice cover too.

aerophilately08 · Post by **aerophilately08** » 26 Sep 2009 22:32

Two covers with special postmarks - first day and last day of 17th International Scout conference held at New Delhi in 1959.

jugoslavija_post · Post by **jugoslavija_post** » 27 Sep 2009 02:13

I like that "last day" cover.

Brummie · Post by **Brummie** » 27 Sep 2009 14:53

NZ Boy Scouts' 1954 Canterbury Jamborette (is that a little Jamboree?)

waroff49 · Post by **waroff49** » 27 Sep 2009 15:50

That's a very nice cover Brummie. Yes, a jamborette is more a local jamboree with smaller numbers attending.

davemui · Post by **davemui** » 29 Sep 2009 04:49

For the Scout event collectors.

Here is a cover with a partial Jan 1935 Frankston Jamboree cancellation.

Unfortunately- It is not a full strike.

waroff49 · Post by **waroff49** » 03 Oct 2009 00:33

Hi davemui, that one looks like it's been through the ringer. Or been in a scout's bag for a week.

One that looks similar. A FDC from 1952 postmarked in Croydon Vic. - a 2 way win-Scouts & Croydon.

p.s. The rusting (microscopic fungi staining) was present before I got it.

crosscrescent · Post by **crosscrescent** » 03 Oct 2009 01:25

Waroff49,

I must try to look for a couple of covers on scouts issued in Malaysia. In fact one was issued only this year but can't seem to locate it.

Cheers
Andrew

norvic · Post by **norvic** » 03 Oct 2009 02:22

Not only Scouts, but Stamp on Stamp as well!

stampway · Post by **stampway** » 03 Oct 2009 16:10

Grenada and Grenada Grenadines,and Nicaragua.

allanmq · Post by **allanmq** » 03 Oct 2009 18:39

Here is a US 1950 FDC

cheers
Amq

waroff49 · Post by **waroff49** » 03 Oct 2009 19:16

That's some nice covers/stamps there....Well done everyone.

putnum · Post by **putnum** » 05 Oct 2009 11:40

Nice topic! I am a Eagle Scout myself and love these stamps and covers. I did a search recently and was curious how many stamps are out there for eagle scouts. I could not find any?? Does anybody know of any? If so please add them to this thread!

This is also my 100th post.

traralgon3844 · Post by **traralgon3844** » 05 Oct 2009 17:31

I have listed this set on ebay a couple of time without takers

SCOTT 2008
Anniversary Emblem and "GIRL
GUIDES 75th ANNIVERSARY 1985, Oct. 14 Litho. Perf. 14
640 A62 5c multicolored .40 .20
641 A62 30c multicolored .70 .50
642 A62 75c multicolored 1.00 .85
643 A62 $5 multicolored 10.50 10.75
Nos. 640-643 (4) 12.60 12.30

traralgon3844 · Post by **traralgon3844** » 05 Oct 2009 17:33

Ditto

traralgon3844 · Post by **traralgon3844** » 05 Oct 2009 17:39

I would suggest that this is a scarce commercial use from the Bradfield Jamboree.

norvic · Post by **norvic** » 05 Oct 2009 23:29

traralgon3844 wrote:I would suggest that this is a scarce commercial use from the Bradfield Jamboree.

I would think the Bank's mark is probably scarcer than the postmark?

putnum · Post by **putnum** » 06 Oct 2009 16:13

So I joined Scouts on Stamps Society International. Are there any other members on this thread that are members there? I am surprised that I cannot find any Eagle Scout stamps. Does anybody have any?

traralgon3844 · Post by **traralgon3844** » 06 Oct 2009 17:28

Eagle Scout stamps would be limited to the U.S.A. and the Philippines etc

In Australia the U.K. and Commonwealth it would be Queen's Scouts.

You would have to search each scout issue for any part of the set that relates to the theme.

putnum · Post by **putnum** » 07 Oct 2009 15:37

traralgon3844 wrote:Eagle Scout stamps would be limited to the U.S.A. and the Philippines etc

In Australia the U.K. and Commonwealth it would be Queen's Scouts.

You would have to search each scout issue for any part of the set that relates to the theme.

Thanks Paul. I joined the SOSSI so hopefully they can help!

putnum · Post by **putnum** » 07 Oct 2009 15:40

Here is a link to a very nicely done exhibit on the CZECH Scout Service. Apparently scouts in many countries have assisted in hand delivery of mail during war time or change of government. I have just started looking into this theme so if anybody that has more knowledge they can share please do so.

http://www.japhila.cz/hof/0076/index0076a.htm

putnum · Post by **putnum** » 07 Oct 2009 16:46

I also found this link to another forum that has many scout stamps listed. Its in German.
http://www.briefmarken-forum.com/organisationen-f109/pfadfinder-t1098.htm

norvic · Post by **norvic** » 08 Oct 2009 06:10

The classic portrait of BP used to make a Maximum card, with the centenary stamp. The cub scout is looking up at the founder!

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norvic · Post by **norvic** » 08 Oct 2009 06:15

And here's another, on a Denmark 1924 2nd World Jamboree card, officially reproduced in Estonia.

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Lastly some Cinderellas produced for the 1957 Jubilee Jamboree:

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waroff49 · Post by **waroff49** » 08 Oct 2009 11:09

Thank you Ian and others for sharing with us, your Scouting stamps, cinderellas and covers....

BACK O BOURKE · Post by **BACK O BOURKE** » 08 Oct 2009 12:26

2½d Pan-Pacific Scout Jamboree 15th Nov 1948

12,000 scouts from around the world assembled on the Yarra River at Wonga Park, Victoria. during the week of 29th December 1948.

3½d 2nd Pan-Pacific Scout Jamboree 19th Nov 1952

Held at Greystanes, NSW, 30th December 1952 to 9th January

BACK O BOURKE · Post by **BACK O BOURKE** » 08 Oct 2009 15:10

PNG 1982

75th Year of the Scouting Movement

SG 426-429

BACK O BOURKE · Post by **BACK O BOURKE** » 08 Oct 2009 15:57

Australia Post released a series of three Scout Stamps on 19 February 2008

The 50 cent stamp depicts Joey Scouts, Cub Scouts and Scouts in an action shot that highlights the resourcefulness and teamwork that is the backbone of the Scouting culture. A second stamp features a more global image that depicts the goodwill of Scouts from around the world. The third stamp features a commemorative profile of founder Lord Robert Baden-Powell.

waroff49 · Post by **waroff49** » 08 Oct 2009 21:00

Thanks for those images B .O. B

BACK O BOURKE · Post by **BACK O BOURKE** » 08 Oct 2009 23:30

waroff49 what a great theme for your new collection, will be no shortage of material to collect.

A vist by Lord Baden-Powell to Siam [Thailand] prior to 1920 resulted in the most enthusiastic support of Scouting by King Rama VI who became the first president of the Siamese Boy Scout Association. In an effort to tax the people for the cost of Scouting, three different "overprints", were made upon existing supplies of nineteen (scans below 13 of 19) different stamps honoring their kings.

Known as the "Wild Tiger Corps" the overprinting in 1920 shows the heads of tigers and the wording in Siamese and English of "Scout's Fund," part of the postage payment going to the Scout movement.

BACK O BOURKE · Post by **BACK O BOURKE** » 09 Oct 2009 01:32

1959 Manila Jamboree FDC

Diver Pete · Post by **Diver Pete** » 10 Oct 2009 14:20

Bill,

Here are some items that will be winging their way to Croydon on Monday!

In the summer of 1937, the Scouts of the world gathered together at Vogelenzang, the Netherlands, for the Fifth World Jamboree. Already the storm clouds of war were forming. It was to be the last such gathering for ten years. It was also B-P's last jamboree.

Here is a postcard postmarked at Ijmuiden for a stamp exhibition 10/4/37 with the 1½c World jamboree stamp. Also it has a lighthouse postmark.

Pedro

Diver Pete · Post by **Diver Pete** » 10 Oct 2009 14:24

Here is a FFC from the Dutch East Indies to Holland 16th June 1937 with the Dutch East Indies stamps for the 1937 World Jamboree.

(This one stays north of the border)

Diver Pete · Post by **Diver Pete** » 10 Oct 2009 14:36

Here is a 1956 Israel Scout Association National Jamboree cover.

And here is another Israel Jamboree cover but this time from the 8th Jamboree in 1961.

This is a special flight cover but I do not know why? Probably need Londonbus1 to decipher...

waroff49 · Post by **waroff49** » 11 Oct 2009 10:46

They're sure some great covers there Pete. Too bad most of them are to do with planes...hhehehehehehehehe Thank you for your usual generous offer. (p.s. I still have some fishes for you....-must get them in the male.)

putnum · Post by **putnum** » 11 Oct 2009 12:00

Nice images guys. I hope to be adding to this thread soon. Waiting to pay off some other items.

BACK O' BOURKE are you a member of SOSSI?

John_K · Post by **John_K** » 11 Oct 2009 12:08

norvic wrote:

Not only Scouts, but Stamp on Stamp as well!

I like these ones, I've made a major decision in what I want to collect and it's going to be my home country, and that would include all the previous "Independent Homelands" as well. Boputhatswana is where the world renowned Sun City is/was located.

putnum · Post by **putnum** » 11 Oct 2009 12:16

John_K wrote:
norvic wrote:

Not only Scouts, but Stamp on Stamp as well!
I like these ones, I've made a major decision in what I want to collect and it's going to be my home country, and that would include all the previous "Independent Homelands" as well. Boputhatswana is where the world renowned Sun City is/was located.

I like these John. Nice images!

John_K · Post by **John_K** » 11 Oct 2009 12:24

putnum they're not mine

I just included them from a previous post.

putnum · Post by **putnum** » 11 Oct 2009 12:29

John_K wrote:putnum they're not mine I just included them from a previous post.

ahhh ok

John_K · Post by **John_K** » 11 Oct 2009 12:44

My only scout stamp

Gulfmann · Post by **Gulfmann** » 12 Oct 2009 11:47

Republic of China (Taiwan) 2007 World Scout Centenary souvenir folder.