Hello. I was very impressed by watching your video about the Ukrainian postage stamp. For the first time I shed a tear from watching an English-language video, Big respect to Pan Andrey for the items sent to you, I also had a desire to send you an FDC envelope with the cancellation of this series.
Thanks Mike! I was super nervous (still am) about how my viewers will react to the video. It really is a tough topic, but an important one that I had to try and tackle. Thanks so much for watching and all your support. 😊
By far, the best episode on your YT channel as it is on a sensitive topic and the portrayal of the stamp concerned has given due measure and justice for the reason of it's issue. A friend has recently sent me this stamp along with a matching postcard from Ukraine, and I am eagerly look forward to the same. Like you did mention, such stamps get stolen in transit, she had taken due care too not to send it commercially used. Best wishes from goa, India
Oh excellent!! Great to see that you are getting your hands on one of them. Yeah you cannot be too careful with these, I heard of several examples where the letter just never arrived and assumed to be stolen on transit. 😞 But I think it might be better now that the initial hype is over. Thanks so much for watching and for your support 😊🙏
I've sent 1st and 2nd issue of Warship stamps to Chile and Canada via ordinary post without even a tracking number - and they came without any troubles ) I guess I'm just very lucky )
Thank you David, the NTSC just posted a new video in Ukraine stamps, so if you want to see more check it out: ruclips.net/video/mL1aZhwglxs/видео.html. Thanks for watching! 😊
Really great video, those stamps are truly iconic! So glad they made it to you ok in the mail. Loved Punks article on this as well, I was so excited when I learned the design of the landscape mimicked the flag. But I didn't know until your video that actually the flag is intentionally designed to mimic iconic landscapes in Ukraine! Always looking forward to the next one! 😺
Thank you so much Stampcat. I didn't know either about the flag and the landscape, but it makes total sense and is pretty cool. Stamps teach!! Thanks so much for watching 😊
@@ExploringStamps Thank you so much Graham for the wonderful comment and thank you for watching my channel, I am excited to be part of the RUclips Philatelic community.
Thank you, Graham. Another great program that proves that postage stamps are not just pieces of paper from the past but highly relevant statements on the present. Now get on PATREON so we can ensure you can continue to make these wonderful videos!!!
Thank you Graham, I'm glad that you like it. I will be sending you more soon enough. Btw there is also a small hidden message on the postal card, stamp placement have a specific order: read from left to right, top to bottom. That iron trash can on the left, ,meets our Neptune on the right, bottom part represents the result.
Thanks Andriy!! I love how the message is positioned through stamps, It is SUCH a wonderful cover and postcard. They also gave me a chance to briefly research Ukraine's philatelic history (Which I need to do more of). I see some of the viewers have gone to purchase the tractor stamps now, woohoo 🚜🇺🇦
I was recently at a RCNA (Royal Canadian Numismatic Association) Coin show, a vendor was selling blocks (4 stamps, corner edge) of these stamps for just under $400 a set, they were snapped up quickly.....Great episode and background details, well done!
Great episode. I'm primarily a topical collector, so sometimes I forget just how much of a political and historical impact stamps can have. What beautiful stamps and covers
I was very lucky to receive the Snake Island stamps, with the ship and without the ship, although postmarked, a very helpful postie put a marker pen over them 😱 they are truly amazing stamps
Oh no!! The postie !!! 🤦🏼♂️. But still congrats on getting those stamps, they really are amazing and I’m sure you will treasure them in your collection. Thanks for watching 😊
Thanks again Graham. Very interesting to learn about the Ukrainian soldier's "friendly" response to the invaders. A very nice stamp indeed and great that today still, stamps can make a difference.
Thank you for a great episode , both of these stamps show the pride and resilience of the Ukraine and its people Thugs and dictators must never be allowed to thrive P.S. My snake island stamps arrive in a super envelope which showed the episode in grey !
You are very welcome. I totally get it, the stamp is really unusual, the more I learned about it the more I began to appreciate the imagery. It is certainly a part of an interesting history. Thanks so much for watching 😊
Great and thanks! I asked to make some episode about Ukrainian stamps, but this kind is awesome! By the way, you should get my postcard too about the russian warship that went fuck itself )
Thank you for this video, which deals with a sensitive and horrible subject. Humanity is going through dark times once again. It's fascinating to see how quickly Ukraine has solidified such a strong symbol through a medium like the post. Stamp collectors are keepers of history here once again! A big thank you to André and to you Graham for this beautiful moment in such a terrible time.
Perhaps it will! I have a feeling that it will remain a highly desirable stamp into the future, and as you said... 100-150 years from now it could be a legendary stamp to own.
@@ExploringStamps you r making good videos, i collect mainly old coins, but after watching your videos i am also collecting old stamps, thank you for videos 🙂.
@@soniaaryan5160 Oh wonderful, thank you for sharing Soni. When collecting both coins AND stamps, you can really piece an interesting history together, they compliment each other beautifully. Enjoy 😊
Great video! Buying this stamp was my summer stamp splurge. I debated about where to get it...I just couldn't trust Ebay. Jumped on the offer from Nordfrim when they had it in stock. The on cover use in your video is awesome.
Well, if you are going to summer splurge....I can't think of a better stamp for the summer of 2022! 🙌 Well done!! Such an amazing item to add to your collection.
Thank you for doing this video Graham! I love those two covers you were so privileged to receive. I am very envious in particular of the one with the different versions of the Snake Island stamps with the underground cinderella. When the war started on February the 24th, I felt very helpless. Putin was obviously trying to erase the Ukrainian identity and culture. I decided to do my very tiny bit to help keep the Ukrainian identity alive. I decided to add Ukraine to the very small number of countries and topics I collect. Futhermore, I decided to buy all my stamps directly from Ukrainianian sellers. I thought that sending money their way in these difficult times would be a way to help out. The shipping delays are understandably long, but I still find it amazing that those brave Ukrainians keep carrying on as best they can to earn a living by sharing their pround country's rich culture. One thing I was happy to discover with my new collection is that Ukraine really uses their philately to promote their own culture and history. You won't find Disney characters or other popular pop culture icons from other countries on their stamps. And the number of stamps they issue on an annual basis is still quite manageable to collect on a reasonable budget.
What a wonderful way to send support! While looking into Ukraine's stamps, I also found it interesting that it is a philatelic friendly country, as you mentioned with their stamp subjects and manageable release schedule. Thanks so much for sharing!
i admire ukraine's postage astamps to highlight their country rather than images from startrek (like my country canada did...) and assorted pop culture stuff. true ukraine has an annual issue number that is still quite reasonable. they're to be congratulated.
@@ExploringStamps As you may have guessed I know very little about philately but this has peaked my interest. I have no real hobbies and to be honest I'm not sure where this sudden interest will go, but as a first step I went onto the 'ukrposhta' website and ordered the "Sheet "Russian warship...EVERYTHING! Glory to the nation!" with coupon W" plus the "Sheet "Good evening, we are from Ukraine!" M" sheets of stamps. I'll go back and watch a few of your RUclips video and hunt for some hints on where is best to actually start. As I said, this has caught my attention but I don't even have an album to put anything in. I'm not sure where this will go as it seems like a huge subject about which I have no clue. Thanks for the intro, it was your passion in the video that made me decide to do this. Cheers, Lance.
@@lockedinreason oh brilliant! They are epic first stamps to get. Congrats 😊 You can collect absolutely anything you can think of, (topics, countries, events, etc). You define the rules for your own collection, so take your time figuring out how and what to collect, and enjoy!!
That stamp definitely depicts the sign of the times we are currently in. Great video covering the design and meaning behind this issue and also some treasured covers.
Another great video, Graham. I have a mint sheet of the W issue. Do you think these stamps are a temporarily overvalued fad, or a piece of long-term historical significance? Have any stamp dealers weighed in on this? I presume I am better off keeping the sheet whole and holding onto it.
I think the latter. As long as new copies are not printed, these have all the makings of long-term amazing historical items that will be desired by historians and philatelists. I haven’t seen any stamp dealers discuss this yet, and I think you are correct by keeping the sheet whole. But maybe go and look at others discussing this online to see other opinions.
Graham, your warning about fake versions needs this additional info: Ukraine has the W and F for international and domestic use, but there are also *personal* stamps with a V ('Vlasna marka'). People have made personal stamps with the exact same image. These are postally valid, but many collectors will not consider these 'the real thing'.
In Ukraine we have different value of the stamps marked with different letters. Before 2022 we use to have V as one of the latter's used for internal postage, but after RuZZians used it on tanks along side Z, decision has been made to replace V with F nomination.
Finally, I got mine full sheet of the first one even before the ship sank. And the follow up right after XD. And got several others in the envelope with those inside. UlkraPoshta was a blast, no pun intended.
Very cool. Waited for this episode for a couple months, really. Waited several hours UPoshta website, converted Hrivinias to Euros so many times hahahaha. But worth it, thanks Graham.
Great Episode. It is important, I believe, that we do not forget what is happening in Ukraine. Whilst it is a fantastic stamp, I'll not be looking to add to my collection. I'd rather donate some cash to a charity supporting Ukrainians than enrich some scammer on e-bay.
Thanks Iain. That is a great idea, there is a lot of risk out there with the fakes. Someone else suggested in the comments to try and purchase stamps (regular non warship stamps) from dealers in Ukraine, that way they are supporting Ukraine's philatelic dealers, so that is another option. Thanks so much for watching 😊
Groh is a fantastic artist. To be honest, I wasn't really blown away by the execution of that subject he won the contest with. But, looking at his page, he's really outstanding. I'm tempted to purchase a poster for hanging.
Great video and excellent explanation I have a question - I can't find this stamp here I want to get one of it either sealed or unsealed stamp, no problem with that where can i find it thank you
Thank you 🙏 . have seen the stamp and covers with the stamp on eBay and Delcampe.net. Be careful however, make sure to read the description and look into the seller's history, avoid purchasing any fakes. Good luck!!
I've ordered a FDC from the Ukraine and waiting for is arrival. I hope it makes of okay. Have you seen copies signed by prominent military personal? Are those going to be very desirable you think?
Awesome, I hope that the FDC arrives soon!! Ive seen the signed copies online going for thousands of dollars, I bet those are going to be highly desirable for collectors into the future (both philatelic and just general history collectors of Ukraine).
@@ExploringStamps I'm sure the signed versions will be. I should have grabbed one when I saw initially in the 300.00 range. The price spike will cool and prob settle somewhere closer to the purchase price; but alas, I missed that boat. (No pun intended). My unsigned version arrived from Ukraine successfully and it's in the album. 👍🏻
I was sadly late on the first issue, but luckly I got in early on the 2nd issue, got a fine letter with the 2x type sheets, posted it in your discord aswell, the whole thing took a month to arrive and was held i customs both in Ukraine and Denmark for some time.
Oh nice!! The second issue went quick as well so well done getting them. I think mine was held up as well in customs, it took forever to get to me. Thanks for watching 😊
i've only just discovered your videos. this is a timely one, and is surely the way to make the "nerdy" hobby of stamp-collecting interesting to the public at large. great work. p.s. readers... perish the evil russian aggressors.
Thanks for the video. Another risk for receiving these covers (and cachets) is simple negligence from postal employees. I paid for one by a guy who makes nice covers and it looked good. Unfortunately some postal employee affixed a meter strip right over the solder's head and finger that was part of the design on the envelope. I removed it but it peeled off some of the design --- fortunately NOT the soldier and his finger. Still worth keeping in my collection as a historical/philatelic item but a shame it was damaged by postal negligence. PS Sent you two pieces of mail --- another addition to your avalanche you receive. But both have some philatelically interesting things. You may enjoy the postcard for its use of vintage and modern 3 cent stamps as postage and the other was a gift of a Icelandic stamp souvenir sheet. Finally shot you an email about the Clifton NJ Stamp Shoe which is, interestingly , sponsored in part by the town of Clifton.
Oh no I didn't think of that!! ugh I can imagine the disappointment when you received it, BUT thankfully your stamp is ok? The cover is totally still worth keeping and a wonderful item for your collection, I'm sure. Ill have to dig through my mail / email, I'm sooo far behind at the moment. 💀
@@ExploringStamps No worries - the stamp is fine and I get the most important part of the design the soldier giving the finger to the warship. If anything to consider checking out and even consider for a stamp show - the Clifton Stamp Show that is sponsored by the Town of Clifton. See if this is unusual that a government municipality sponsors a stamp (and coin show). I cannot find a past video about it (well except the wonderful experience a man with a thick Northeastern NJ accent had at Clifton's own Comicon on you tube) but it is on the APS calendar so there is a strong chance it is a decent or good show. As I wrote I would gladly join you and I can show you a fabulous Arabic restaurant nearby in Paterson.
@@ExploringStamps Thanks for the lovely postcard. I will try to get to NOJEX show but the one in Clifton on Sept 10th is easier to reach - the bus from NYC stops right in front of the show location. For NOJEX buses stop nearby by it isn't the most pedestrian friendly area -- you know how the Secaucus mall/stadium area is like.
Hi Graham, Verry interesting video as usual. France issue a stamps by Croix rouge to help Ukraine, I can send one if you are interested to complete your collection about Ukrainian war. Have a good day.
That would be awesome, of course I’d love one. My postal address can be found here: exploringstamps.wordpress.com/contacts/ Glad to see that you enjoyed the episode, thanks for watching.
Another great episode. I lost my chance to get one unfortunately, and I don't trust my own luck on eBay with all the fakes out there. I will settle for a tractor though :-)
Yeah I have similar luck on eBay for special things like this. The tractors are awesome and I’m looking to get a set as well. Thanks for watching, Erica 😊
How do you tell a fake. I have bought most of the sets from ukrposhta and so can be reasonably sure mine are legit, but they don't have the uv security I see on some people's. Did they do multiple print runs? Are they misprints? This is the stamp that started a hobby for me and I've already had to give up the idea of framing the first set now I have 5 lol (also thanks for your video on storing stamps too!) Also ukrposhta have now released subscription+ with a nice lighthouse album. I'd cry for my wallet but the phrase money we'll spent has never been more apt
Wonderful episode about Ukraine's resistance and the stamps depicting their bravery in the face of the horrors inflicted by a small minded person like Putin and his lackies.
You've got to love a country with that kind of spirit: to say that in defiance of a stronger enemy, then to issue that image on the stamp, and to sink the very ship the day after issue!
I don't remember the last time a postage stamp was in the world news like this. I'm trying to get one but they're so expensive on ebay & lots of fakes already
Right?!? Not even the sale of super rare expensive stamps have created this much buzz, this really is a moment in philately. Fingers crossed that you will be able to get one soon 🤞. Thanks for watching Nikita 😊
have this to say about this Ukraine stamp earlier this year my wife and order a set of six stamps and a different order a fridge magnetic ,the Magnetic arrive, but the stamps never did, i suspect they were Stolen by some one, never got help from e-bay or the seller.
@@karlhungus2220 Don't have my UV light with me, but the W one, at leats, have UV on the W, on the Ukranian trident symbol and above the 4 circles of color at the side of the block indicating the colors used there's a 5th one with the UV.
@@karlhungus2220 I have both sets in full sheets, from Ukrposhta, and only the original set has it in the stamps. I'm not sure the lengthwave (used my daugter's UV toy lantern initially, but it got out of battery XD)
A valid opinion. Philately has a long history of being involved in politics however, it’s a way of conveying messages and propaganda, I guess that’s what makes it so interesting for me as it has captured sentiments and moments from the past.
About history,Ukraine have nazi-heroes stamps=) Bandera,shuhevich,petlura- very interesting,wanna talk about it?=) With greetings from jew-philatelist from Belarus=)))))
@@ExploringStamps Sports, New Year and Christmas, state and national holidays, heroes and famous rebel commanders , beginning of Special of Operation with Z and V symbols, and usual russian staff, like arts etc. 1-st day envelopes. All the normal postal things.
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You filled out a lot of what wasn't covered in the news about this stamp. Excellent episode, cheers!
Thank you Buzza Wuzza!! Glad you enjoyed it 😊
Hello. I was very impressed by watching your video about the Ukrainian postage stamp. For the first time I shed a tear from watching an English-language video, Big respect to Pan Andrey for the items sent to you, I also had a desire to send you an FDC envelope with the cancellation of this series.
Thank you 🙏. So glad to see that you enjoyed it. I hope that you are staying safe and well 🇺🇦
WOW amazing, I love these stamps! thank you for sharing....
You are very welcome, Karen. The stamps really are amazing 😊
Another great episode, Graham. I tried to get this stamp from Ukraine Post, but the website was always overloaded and I was skunked!
Their website must have been slammed! I have heard similar stories from others 😞. Thanks for watching, Jack. Glad you enjoyed it!
👀**Frantically goes to the Ukrainian Postal website for the tractor stamps**
🚜🇺🇦 Go go go go go!
Did you get them?
Abroad shipping option doesnt show any other countries' name. Cant get it
Great video! You spoke about a very sensitive topic in such a professional manner! I'll be learning from you forever when it comes to video making! 😁
Thanks Mike! I was super nervous (still am) about how my viewers will react to the video. It really is a tough topic, but an important one that I had to try and tackle. Thanks so much for watching and all your support. 😊
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Can you send me the link of International stamp promotors?
Thanks
By far, the best episode on your YT channel as it is on a sensitive topic and the portrayal of the stamp concerned has given due measure and justice for the reason of it's issue. A friend has recently sent me this stamp along with a matching postcard from Ukraine, and I am eagerly look forward to the same. Like you did mention, such stamps get stolen in transit, she had taken due care too not to send it commercially used.
Best wishes from goa, India
Oh excellent!! Great to see that you are getting your hands on one of them. Yeah you cannot be too careful with these, I heard of several examples where the letter just never arrived and assumed to be stolen on transit. 😞 But I think it might be better now that the initial hype is over. Thanks so much for watching and for your support 😊🙏
I've sent 1st and 2nd issue of Warship stamps to Chile and Canada via ordinary post without even a tracking number - and they came without any troubles ) I guess I'm just very lucky )
@@Іншасторонамарки That is great news!! Maybe I only heard about the rare cases where it didnt turn out good... hopefully 🤞
@@ExploringStamps I received two mails from Ukraine a couple of days earlier ... might I tag you on insta so you could have a read on my effort?
Great show graham. As usual. My grandmother was born in Kiev Ukraine. in 1902. I unfortunately have only 4 Ukrainians stamps 1919 to 1992. Great show.
Thank you David, the NTSC just posted a new video in Ukraine stamps, so if you want to see more check it out: ruclips.net/video/mL1aZhwglxs/видео.html. Thanks for watching! 😊
@@ExploringStamps Graham, I just finished watching the video:NTSC. It was very interesting. Thanks
Really great video, those stamps are truly iconic! So glad they made it to you ok in the mail. Loved Punks article on this as well, I was so excited when I learned the design of the landscape mimicked the flag. But I didn't know until your video that actually the flag is intentionally designed to mimic iconic landscapes in Ukraine! Always looking forward to the next one! 😺
Thank you so much Stampcat. I didn't know either about the flag and the landscape, but it makes total sense and is pretty cool. Stamps teach!! Thanks so much for watching 😊
Top class presentation, Graham. Kudos! I did not know about Stamperija "replica" for Sierra Leone. Shocking!
Thank you Niall 😊. Yeah I couldnt believe it as well....I actually almost fell for it when I first saw them and didn't read the country name.
Keep up the good work Graham. Another cool episode
Thank you Lawrence 😊
Its really interesting the way the designers consider all small details. Thank you for the great episode.
It really is! I think its awesome how the Ukraine flag is incorporated into the stamp. 😊 Thanks for watching!!
Thank you Graham - well presented and you have reminded me why I love stamp collecting
Another stunning episode of exploring stamps
Thank you 😊, glad you enjoyed it!
SOOOO amazing, I'll trade you anything for that cover & postcard. Thank you for this informative and fascinating video.
But I am getting those tractor stamps. I see on the website they are called "Good Evening, we are from Ukraine!". 🥺
Thanks Penny 😊. I think I'm going to hold onto the postcard and cover for now. Thanks for watching.
I hope you got the tractor stamps!! I think they look really great. 🚜
Great Video! Thank you for handling a sensitive subject so well. This stamp once again shows the role that Philately continues to play in our history.
Thanks Smokey! Glad you enjoyed the video. Just checked out your YT channel, nice job so far!! I subscribed and looking forward to watching more. 😊
@@ExploringStamps Thank you so much Graham for the wonderful comment and thank you for watching my channel, I am excited to be part of the RUclips Philatelic community.
Thank you, Graham. Another great program that proves that postage stamps are not just pieces of paper from the past but highly relevant statements on the present. Now get on PATREON so we can ensure you can continue to make these wonderful videos!!!
Thank you James 😊. Glad that you enjoyed the video. I'm probably too nervous to do a patreon, Id have to keep up expectations, yikes 😅
Thank you Graham, I'm glad that you like it. I will be sending you more soon enough. Btw there is also a small hidden message on the postal card, stamp placement have a specific order: read from left to right, top to bottom. That iron trash can on the left, ,meets our Neptune on the right, bottom part represents the result.
Thanks Andriy!! I love how the message is positioned through stamps, It is SUCH a wonderful cover and postcard. They also gave me a chance to briefly research Ukraine's philatelic history (Which I need to do more of). I see some of the viewers have gone to purchase the tractor stamps now, woohoo 🚜🇺🇦
I was recently at a RCNA (Royal Canadian Numismatic Association) Coin show, a vendor was selling blocks (4 stamps, corner edge) of these stamps for just under $400 a set, they were snapped up quickly.....Great episode and background details, well done!
wow, its amazing how quickly they have gotten snapped up, even on the secondary market. Thanks for sharing.
I just ordered my (probably) first set of Ukraine stamps, blame you Graham!
It’s hard to talk about sensitive topics, but you did a good job.
Awesome!! I'll take full blame for buying the stamps. 😊 Thanks for your support Richard.
How did you got it ahipped abroad
Great episode as always 👏
Thank you Sourav 😊
Great episode. I'm primarily a topical collector, so sometimes I forget just how much of a political and historical impact stamps can have. What beautiful stamps and covers
Thank you, the postcard and cover really came out well, and as you say it's amazing how political stamps can be. Thanks so much for watching 😊
WOW, another awesome 👌 👏 👍 interesting video! Thank You. 😊 I love this channel. Hi Laura!
I was very lucky to receive the Snake Island stamps, with the ship and without the ship, although postmarked, a very helpful postie put a marker pen over them 😱 they are truly amazing stamps
Oh no!! The postie !!! 🤦🏼♂️. But still congrats on getting those stamps, they really are amazing and I’m sure you will treasure them in your collection. Thanks for watching 😊
Thanks again Graham. Very interesting to learn about the Ukrainian soldier's "friendly" response to the invaders. A very nice stamp indeed and great that today still, stamps can make a difference.
Thank you Kees. It really is amazing to see stamps making an impact today. Thanks so much for watching :)
I thank You from Jordan for Your great videos pls continue 🙏 💜 😊
Thank you 🙏, More videos to come!!
Excellent video as always. Nicely done.
Thank you George, glad you enjoyed it! 😊
Thank you for a great episode , both of these stamps show the pride and resilience of the Ukraine and its people Thugs and dictators must never be allowed to thrive P.S. My snake island stamps arrive in a super envelope which showed the episode in grey !
Thank you Bob, glad you enjoyed the episode. Great to see that you have some of the stamps, awesome!!
Thanks for the update on that stamp.
👍 Thanks for watching!
This was excellent. Well done 👍👍
Thank you Markus, glad you enjoyed it 😊
When I saw the stamp for the first time, I laughed hard, but actually learned a lot from this episode, Graham! Thanks a lot for sharing. ☺
You are very welcome. I totally get it, the stamp is really unusual, the more I learned about it the more I began to appreciate the imagery. It is certainly a part of an interesting history. Thanks so much for watching 😊
Awesome episode!!!
Thank you Captain 😊
Congratulations! You have mint version of that stamp. :) I have only used one.
A used one is still amazing!! 😊. It is a very special stamp 🇺🇦
@@ExploringStamps here you can see my film about that stamp: ruclips.net/video/kC9kCgGesc4/видео.html
great episode
Thank you 😊
Amazing video, very interesting, well done !
Thank you Fabien 😊
A very important piece of history, a very wonderful episode Graham.
Thank you Mark! Agreed, it certainly is an important piece of history.
What great covers for your collection! The spirit in those images perfectly reflects the resolute resistance of Ukraine. Loved the episode!
Glad you enjoyed the episode, Angie 😊. They really are amazing stamps, thanks so much for watching.
Great and thanks! I asked to make some episode about Ukrainian stamps, but this kind is awesome! By the way, you should get my postcard too about the russian warship that went fuck itself )
🇺🇦👍 Awesome!! I look forward to receiving the postcard, thanks so much for watching.
Thank you for this video, which deals with a sensitive and horrible subject. Humanity is going through dark times once again. It's fascinating to see how quickly Ukraine has solidified such a strong symbol through a medium like the post. Stamp collectors are keepers of history here once again! A big thank you to André and to you Graham for this beautiful moment in such a terrible time.
Correct! We are keepers of history (I might steal that exact phrase). Thank you so much for watching 😊🙏
This stamp is going to become a legend in the world of philately like the inverted jenny. Not today of course.....maybe in 100-150 years from now.
Perhaps it will! I have a feeling that it will remain a highly desirable stamp into the future, and as you said... 100-150 years from now it could be a legendary stamp to own.
Слава Україні!
Дякую за чудове відео. Успіхів у філателії. Лайк та підписка.
Героям слава! Разом до перемоги!
I have been studying in Ukraine from years, i also got that.😊😊
😊🙌 awesome!!
@@ExploringStamps you r making good videos, i collect mainly old coins, but after watching your videos i am also collecting old stamps, thank you for videos 🙂.
@@soniaaryan5160 Oh wonderful, thank you for sharing Soni. When collecting both coins AND stamps, you can really piece an interesting history together, they compliment each other beautifully. Enjoy 😊
@@ExploringStamps yes!
This episode is awesome as all the others. I got 2 of this stamps and they are my precious.
👍👍 I wish I could respond with a ‘my precious’ meme 😅
great video! thu the song "Old shoe" from Wag The Dog Movie can't stop playng in my mind
😅🙏. Thanks for watching.
Great video! Buying this stamp was my summer stamp splurge. I debated about where to get it...I just couldn't trust Ebay. Jumped on the offer from Nordfrim when they had it in stock. The on cover use in your video is awesome.
Well, if you are going to summer splurge....I can't think of a better stamp for the summer of 2022! 🙌
Well done!! Such an amazing item to add to your collection.
Thank you for doing this video Graham! I love those two covers you were so privileged to receive. I am very envious in particular of the one with the different versions of the Snake Island stamps with the underground cinderella. When the war started on February the 24th, I felt very helpless. Putin was obviously trying to erase the Ukrainian identity and culture. I decided to do my very tiny bit to help keep the Ukrainian identity alive. I decided to add Ukraine to the very small number of countries and topics I collect. Futhermore, I decided to buy all my stamps directly from Ukrainianian sellers. I thought that sending money their way in these difficult times would be a way to help out. The shipping delays are understandably long, but I still find it amazing that those brave Ukrainians keep carrying on as best they can to earn a living by sharing their pround country's rich culture. One thing I was happy to discover with my new collection is that Ukraine really uses their philately to promote their own culture and history. You won't find Disney characters or other popular pop culture icons from other countries on their stamps. And the number of stamps they issue on an annual basis is still quite manageable to collect on a reasonable budget.
Good choice! And many thanks for supporting Ukraine!
What a wonderful way to send support! While looking into Ukraine's stamps, I also found it interesting that it is a philatelic friendly country, as you mentioned with their stamp subjects and manageable release schedule. Thanks so much for sharing!
That is a great idea, give business to Ukrainian stamp dealers, I like it.
i admire ukraine's postage astamps to highlight their country rather than images from startrek (like my country canada did...) and assorted pop culture stuff. true ukraine has an annual issue number that is still quite reasonable. they're to be congratulated.
I never thought in my wildest dreams I would watch a video on stamp collecting BUT that was really interesting and well presented.
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching, Lance
@@ExploringStamps As you may have guessed I know very little about philately but this has peaked my interest. I have no real hobbies and to be honest I'm not sure where this sudden interest will go, but as a first step I went onto the 'ukrposhta' website and ordered the "Sheet "Russian warship...EVERYTHING! Glory to the nation!" with coupon W" plus the "Sheet "Good evening, we are from Ukraine!" M" sheets of stamps. I'll go back and watch a few of your RUclips video and hunt for some hints on where is best to actually start. As I said, this has caught my attention but I don't even have an album to put anything in. I'm not sure where this will go as it seems like a huge subject about which I have no clue. Thanks for the intro, it was your passion in the video that made me decide to do this. Cheers, Lance.
@@lockedinreason oh brilliant! They are epic first stamps to get. Congrats 😊
You can collect absolutely anything you can think of, (topics, countries, events, etc). You define the rules for your own collection, so take your time figuring out how and what to collect, and enjoy!!
Awesome :-)
Thank you 😊
Where would you rank this on the list of most iconic stamps? Maybe it's time for another top 10.
Good point, this must surely become a top iconic stamp. To have driven so much excitement and enthusiasm, it has cemented itself in stamp history.
That stamp definitely depicts the sign of the times we are currently in. Great video covering the design and meaning behind this issue and also some treasured covers.
Thank you Jim. It is amazing how stamps can still be a rallying symbol for a nation. Glad you enjoyed the video 😊
Another great video, Graham. I have a mint sheet of the W issue. Do you think these stamps are a temporarily overvalued fad, or a piece of long-term historical significance? Have any stamp dealers weighed in on this? I presume I am better off keeping the sheet whole and holding onto it.
I think the latter. As long as new copies are not printed, these have all the makings of long-term amazing historical items that will be desired by historians and philatelists. I haven’t seen any stamp dealers discuss this yet, and I think you are correct by keeping the sheet whole. But maybe go and look at others discussing this online to see other opinions.
Very very thanks Mister. I learned Russia Ukraine war stamp details. This is useful video. I do you can make important video onward.
Graham, your warning about fake versions needs this additional info: Ukraine has the W and F for international and domestic use, but there are also *personal* stamps with a V ('Vlasna marka'). People have made personal stamps with the exact same image. These are postally valid, but many collectors will not consider these 'the real thing'.
In Ukraine we have different value of the stamps marked with different letters. Before 2022 we use to have V as one of the latter's used for internal postage, but after RuZZians used it on tanks along side Z, decision has been made to replace V with F nomination.
Interesting, I also see Andriy's comment about the V being retired. I need to look more into it. Thanks for sharing.
Finally, I got mine full sheet of the first one even before the ship sank. And the follow up right after XD. And got several others in the envelope with those inside. UlkraPoshta was a blast, no pun intended.
Very cool. Waited for this episode for a couple months, really. Waited several hours UPoshta website, converted Hrivinias to Euros so many times hahahaha. But worth it, thanks Graham.
Totally worth it 🙌. It’s such a special stamp, well done.
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Great Episode. It is important, I believe, that we do not forget what is happening in Ukraine. Whilst it is a fantastic stamp, I'll not be looking to add to my collection. I'd rather donate some cash to a charity supporting Ukrainians than enrich some scammer on e-bay.
Thanks Iain. That is a great idea, there is a lot of risk out there with the fakes. Someone else suggested in the comments to try and purchase stamps (regular non warship stamps) from dealers in Ukraine, that way they are supporting Ukraine's philatelic dealers, so that is another option. Thanks so much for watching 😊
So interesting! Philately on the front lines. 🇺🇦
Always!! 🙂
Groh is a fantastic artist. To be honest, I wasn't really blown away by the execution of that subject he won the contest with. But, looking at his page, he's really outstanding. I'm tempted to purchase a poster for hanging.
Great video and excellent explanation
I have a question - I can't find this stamp here
I want to get one of it either sealed or unsealed stamp, no problem with that
where can i find it thank you
Thank you 🙏 .
have seen the stamp and covers with the stamp on eBay and Delcampe.net. Be careful however, make sure to read the description and look into the seller's history, avoid purchasing any fakes. Good luck!!
@@ExploringStamps thank you for help🙏👍
Hope to receive this stamp on something one day. It’s such an interesting one.
I've ordered a FDC from the Ukraine and waiting for is arrival. I hope it makes of okay. Have you seen copies signed by prominent military personal? Are those going to be very desirable you think?
Awesome, I hope that the FDC arrives soon!! Ive seen the signed copies online going for thousands of dollars, I bet those are going to be highly desirable for collectors into the future (both philatelic and just general history collectors of Ukraine).
@@ExploringStamps I'm sure the signed versions will be. I should have grabbed one when I saw initially in the 300.00 range. The price spike will cool and prob settle somewhere closer to the purchase price; but alas, I missed that boat. (No pun intended).
My unsigned version arrived from Ukraine successfully and it's in the album. 👍🏻
Sooo interesting!
I was sadly late on the first issue, but luckly I got in early on the 2nd issue, got a fine letter with the 2x type sheets, posted it in your discord aswell, the whole thing took a month to arrive and was held i customs both in Ukraine and Denmark for some time.
Oh nice!! The second issue went quick as well so well done getting them. I think mine was held up as well in customs, it took forever to get to me. Thanks for watching 😊
A great postal history piece would be the use of this stamp posted to an address in Russia.
🤯 That would be a really interesting piece!
Like or Dislike: Like. Brilliant episode!
🙏 Thank you! I’ve been nervous about this one.
i've only just discovered your videos. this is a timely one, and is surely the way to make the "nerdy" hobby of stamp-collecting interesting to the public at large. great work. p.s. readers... perish the evil russian aggressors.
Thanks for the video. Another risk for receiving these covers (and cachets) is simple negligence from postal employees. I paid for one by a guy who makes nice covers and it looked good. Unfortunately some postal employee affixed a meter strip right over the solder's head and finger that was part of the design on the envelope. I removed it but it peeled off some of the design --- fortunately NOT the soldier and his finger. Still worth keeping in my collection as a historical/philatelic item but a shame it was damaged by postal negligence.
PS Sent you two pieces of mail --- another addition to your avalanche you receive. But both have some philatelically interesting things. You may enjoy the postcard for its use of vintage and modern 3 cent stamps as postage and the other was a gift of a Icelandic stamp souvenir sheet. Finally shot you an email about the Clifton NJ Stamp Shoe which is, interestingly , sponsored in part by the town of Clifton.
Oh no I didn't think of that!! ugh I can imagine the disappointment when you received it, BUT thankfully your stamp is ok? The cover is totally still worth keeping and a wonderful item for your collection, I'm sure.
Ill have to dig through my mail / email, I'm sooo far behind at the moment. 💀
@@ExploringStamps No worries - the stamp is fine and I get the most important part of the design the soldier giving the finger to the warship.
If anything to consider checking out and even consider for a stamp show - the Clifton Stamp Show that is sponsored by the Town of Clifton. See if this is unusual that a government municipality sponsors a stamp (and coin show). I cannot find a past video about it (well except the wonderful experience a man with a thick Northeastern NJ accent had at Clifton's own Comicon on you tube) but it is on the APS calendar so there is a strong chance it is a decent or good show. As I wrote I would gladly join you and I can show you a fabulous Arabic restaurant nearby in Paterson.
Next time a gummed label is affixed over a stamp try removing it using a q tip soaked in lighter fluid. It works nicely for cellophane tape removal.
@@johngreen3543 Thanks for the tip.
@@ExploringStamps Thanks for the lovely postcard. I will try to get to NOJEX show but the one in Clifton on Sept 10th is easier to reach - the bus from NYC stops right in front of the show location. For NOJEX buses stop nearby by it isn't the most pedestrian friendly area -- you know how the Secaucus mall/stadium area is like.
Hi Graham,
Verry interesting video as usual.
France issue a stamps by Croix rouge to help Ukraine, I can send one if you are interested to complete your collection about Ukrainian war.
Have a good day.
That would be awesome, of course I’d love one. My postal address can be found here: exploringstamps.wordpress.com/contacts/
Glad to see that you enjoyed the episode, thanks for watching.
@@ExploringStamps of course. I will send you today :)
@@AJAuto49 Amazing!! I look forward to receiving it 😊
@@ExploringStamps It’s done ! 😃
@@AJAuto49 Wonderful! Looking forward to it 😊
David against Goliath
It sure is!
Another great episode. I lost my chance to get one unfortunately, and I don't trust my own luck on eBay with all the fakes out there. I will settle for a tractor though :-)
Yeah I have similar luck on eBay for special things like this. The tractors are awesome and I’m looking to get a set as well. Thanks for watching, Erica 😊
@@ExploringStamps Thanks Graham, I just ordered them 🚜🚜🚜
@@ericalynn8929 Awesome!!
Слава Україні!
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Героям Слава!
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How do you tell a fake. I have bought most of the sets from ukrposhta and so can be reasonably sure mine are legit, but they don't have the uv security I see on some people's. Did they do multiple print runs? Are they misprints?
This is the stamp that started a hobby for me and I've already had to give up the idea of framing the first set now I have 5 lol (also thanks for your video on storing stamps too!)
Also ukrposhta have now released subscription+ with a nice lighthouse album. I'd cry for my wallet but the phrase money we'll spent has never been more apt
Wonderful episode about Ukraine's resistance and the stamps depicting their bravery in the face of the horrors inflicted by a small minded person like Putin and his lackies.
Thank you Gary. 😊🇺🇦
You've got to love a country with that kind of spirit: to say that in defiance of a stronger enemy, then to issue that image on the stamp, and to sink the very ship the day after issue!
I don't remember the last time a postage stamp was in the world news like this. I'm trying to get one but they're so expensive on ebay & lots of fakes already
Right?!? Not even the sale of super rare expensive stamps have created this much buzz, this really is a moment in philately. Fingers crossed that you will be able to get one soon 🤞. Thanks for watching Nikita 😊
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have this to say about this Ukraine stamp earlier this year my wife and order a set of six stamps and a different order a fridge magnetic ,the Magnetic arrive, but the stamps never did, i suspect they were Stolen by some one, never got help from e-bay or the seller.
Hey, something you, apparently, don’t know: the stamp has UV reactive ink in it. Try it and you’ll see :)
Ah I need to check that out! First I need to find some batteries for my UV light 🤔. Thanks for sharing!!
I bought mine from ukrposhta. They do not have uv ink. Nor does the tractor set. The warship done I bought on ebay have the uv ink.
@@karlhungus2220 Don't have my UV light with me, but the W one, at leats, have UV on the W, on the Ukranian trident symbol and above the 4 circles of color at the side of the block indicating the colors used there's a 5th one with the UV.
@@adriano-moraes Is this the original set or the done set? And are you using shortwave or longwave uv?
@@karlhungus2220 I have both sets in full sheets, from Ukrposhta, and only the original set has it in the stamps. I'm not sure the lengthwave (used my daugter's UV toy lantern initially, but it got out of battery XD)
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I think there is no place for politics in Philately. especially this provocation stamp.
A valid opinion. Philately has a long history of being involved in politics however, it’s a way of conveying messages and propaganda, I guess that’s what makes it so interesting for me as it has captured sentiments and moments from the past.
@@ExploringStamps do next episode-nazi heroes on ukraine stamps=)))) why not?!
About history,Ukraine have nazi-heroes stamps=) Bandera,shuhevich,petlura- very interesting,wanna talk about it?=) With greetings from jew-philatelist from Belarus=)))))
What is the meaning of the words "W" and "F" of that stamp
Global (W) and Domestic (F). One of the letters used to be a Z, but they changed it due to the use of Z by the Russians in the war.
I am sri lanka . You can give me some stamps
Guys, Please remember that this is a special operation and not a war
No, actually it is an unprovoked invasion.
@@barrydrees9969 whatever it is it has produced pretty stamps
@@tailsplayspoker9352 Very true.
What about DNR or Donbas rebels stamps?
Topics I want to learn more about!
@@ExploringStamps Sports, New Year and Christmas, state and national holidays, heroes and famous rebel commanders , beginning of Special of Operation with Z and V symbols, and usual russian staff, like arts etc.
1-st day envelopes. All the normal postal things.
Слава России!
can you check my stamps from 1800 if I send you images of them via email. I can send pictures, thanks
this stamp is over price value but so fake for people Ukraine
hm...this was not a wise step