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56th AUCTION at 12. June - 16 June 2023
What do a Wehrmacht Leica and a canceled and damaged Berlin souvenir sheet have in common?
Maybe you know them: Both are easy to counterfeit. Be especially careful if you find one at a flea market or on one of the many platforms on the Internet, possibly as a supposed bargain. The cheaply offered Wehrmacht Leicas are usually replicas or conversions by fraudsters who use them to make fools of people; the stamps on the currency-damaged blocks are often wrong or fake. How should a collector without experience deal with this?
I quote Aurel Bacs, one of the world's most influential watch experts: "Read all about its model, immerse yourself in its history, and learn to navigate the universe of timekeeping. As in art, the more you know, the better you buy. And the more you understand about the subject, the more you will enjoy it. Now, stamps and covers are not watches - but Mr. Bacs' advice can certainly be taken to heart in philately. Here are two examples of many: Whether you want to check the gum of a stamp in case of suspected regumming, or whether you want to check a cancellation to see if it was made with an original tool or with a remanufactured lead cliché - in both cases, knowledge is required. This knowledge is easy to acquire today. In the age of the Internet, information is easily accessible. Forums such as "stampsX" offer extensive databases of stamps, as well as advice on how to identify forgeries, printing methods, and much more.
There is an abundance of printed literature on the various collecting areas, and it is easy to obtain. Also the publications of the working groups are recommendable to become acquainted with a collecting area. Anyone who thinks he can get a bargain should think twice before spending money. Even experienced auctioneers do not know everything. Continuing education and reading the latest publications are just as important as having an archive that has been built up over many years and can be consulted whenever necessary. The specialists in our company also keep their knowledge up to date, are often in contact with experts, and thus guarantee our customers the greatest possible security when purchasing collector's items.
Here is a quote from Plato: "There is no shame in not knowing, but there is in not wanting to learn. I would add "...and not to protect oneself from harm". I cordially invite you, dear friends of philately, to the viewing and to the auction days.
55th AUCTION at 20. February - 24 February 2023
Was it easier to determine the color of stamps in the past? And was it better?
In the days when people collected almost exclusively "by catalog," it was probably easier from today's perspective. The collector relied on the information in the catalog, on his eyes and his color sense. The illustrated "color chart" of the Senf brothers, which probably dates from the 1930s, was a step forward, especially since original stamps were glued in as a guide. You simply felt well advised. Even if it was pointed out that these were "basic colors".
Almost a century later, however, the world looks different. New techniques and measurement capabilities can analyze almost any hue, break down the composition of color mixtures, and thus generate more precise color designations. Luminance, Lab color space, HSV color space and ICC profile etc. are discussed in relevant forums. The Michel catalog and the Michel color guide also get their due. Of course, the meticulous examination of colors with the most modern technical means is sometimes necessary to prove color falsifications. For practical use, however, a typification of the color variants should be sufficient, as it is done in color guides and catalogs. Not only the collectors, but also the trade, the auction houses and last but not least the examiners need a practicable tool for color determination, one that reflects the "prevailing opinion". Of course, this tool must always be adapted in the light of new findings.
To answer the question asked at the beginning: In the past, some things may have been easier with the color chart of the Mustard company - but it was not better, because today, new findings from many sides are constantly flowing into the common color determination. This ensures permanent updating.
We at Auktionshaus Gärtner therefore adhere to the color regulations of the current catalogs and to the information in reports and certificates. In this way, we offer our customers security and transparency.
We cordially invite you to the viewing and the auction days in February.
Yours
Christoph Gärtner and Team
Yours
Christoph Gärtner
55th AUCTION at 20. February - 24 February 2023
Was it easier to determine the color of stamps in the past? And was it better?
In the days when people collected almost exclusively "by catalog," it was probably easier from today's perspective. The collector relied on the information in the catalog, on his eyes and his color sense. The illustrated "color chart" of the Senf brothers, which probably dates from the 1930s, was a step forward, especially since original stamps were glued in as a guide. You simply felt well advised. Even if it was pointed out that these were "basic colors".
Almost a century later, however, the world looks different. New techniques and measurement capabilities can analyze almost any hue, break down the composition of color mixtures, and thus generate more precise color designations. Luminance, Lab color space, HSV color space and ICC profile etc. are discussed in relevant forums. The Michel catalog and the Michel color guide also get their due. Of course, the meticulous examination of colors with the most modern technical means is sometimes necessary to prove color falsifications. For practical use, however, a typification of the color variants should be sufficient, as it is done in color guides and catalogs. Not only the collectors, but also the trade, the auction houses and last but not least the examiners need a practicable tool for color determination, one that reflects the "prevailing opinion". Of course, this tool must always be adapted in the light of new findings.
To answer the question asked at the beginning: In the past, some things may have been easier with the color chart of the Mustard company - but it was not better, because today, new findings from many sides are constantly flowing into the common color determination. This ensures permanent updating.
We at Auktionshaus Gärtner therefore adhere to the color regulations of the current catalogs and to the information in reports and certificates. In this way, we offer our customers security and transparency.
We cordially invite you to the viewing and the auction days in February.
Yours
Christoph Gärtner and Team
Yours
Christoph Gärtner
55th AUCTION at 20. February - 24 February 2023
Was it easier to determine the color of stamps in the past? And was it better?
In the days when people collected almost exclusively "by catalog," it was probably easier from today's perspective. The collector relied on the information in the catalog, on his eyes and his color sense. The illustrated "color chart" of the Senf brothers, which probably dates from the 1930s, was a step forward, especially since original stamps were glued in as a guide. You simply felt well advised. Even if it was pointed out that these were "basic colors".
Almost a century later, however, the world looks different. New techniques and measurement capabilities can analyze almost any hue, break down the composition of color mixtures, and thus generate more precise color designations. Luminance, Lab color space, HSV color space and ICC profile etc. are discussed in relevant forums. The Michel catalog and the Michel color guide also get their due. Of course, the meticulous examination of colors with the most modern technical means is sometimes necessary to prove color falsifications. For practical use, however, a typification of the color variants should be sufficient, as it is done in color guides and catalogs. Not only the collectors, but also the trade, the auction houses and last but not least the examiners need a practicable tool for color determination, one that reflects the "prevailing opinion". Of course, this tool must always be adapted in the light of new findings.
To answer the question asked at the beginning: In the past, some things may have been easier with the color chart of the Mustard company - but it was not better, because today, new findings from many sides are constantly flowing into the common color determination. This ensures permanent updating.
We at Auktionshaus Gärtner therefore adhere to the color regulations of the current catalogs and to the information in reports and certificates. In this way, we offer our customers security and transparency.
We cordially invite you to the viewing and the auction days in February.
Yours
Christoph Gärtner and Team
Yours
Christoph Gärtner
55th AUCTION at 20. February - 24 February 2023
Was it easier to determine the color of stamps in the past? And was it better?
In the days when people collected almost exclusively "by catalog," it was probably easier from today's perspective. The collector relied on the information in the catalog, on his eyes and his color sense. The illustrated "color chart" of the Senf brothers, which probably dates from the 1930s, was a step forward, especially since original stamps were glued in as a guide. You simply felt well advised. Even if it was pointed out that these were "basic colors".
Almost a century later, however, the world looks different. New techniques and measurement capabilities can analyze almost any hue, break down the composition of color mixtures, and thus generate more precise color designations. Luminance, Lab color space, HSV color space and ICC profile etc. are discussed in relevant forums. The Michel catalog and the Michel color guide also get their due. Of course, the meticulous examination of colors with the most modern technical means is sometimes necessary to prove color falsifications. For practical use, however, a typification of the color variants should be sufficient, as it is done in color guides and catalogs. Not only the collectors, but also the trade, the auction houses and last but not least the examiners need a practicable tool for color determination, one that reflects the "prevailing opinion". Of course, this tool must always be adapted in the light of new findings.
To answer the question asked at the beginning: In the past, some things may have been easier with the color chart of the Mustard company - but it was not better, because today, new findings from many sides are constantly flowing into the common color determination. This ensures permanent updating.
We at Auktionshaus Gärtner therefore adhere to the color regulations of the current catalogs and to the information in reports and certificates. In this way, we offer our customers security and transparency.
We cordially invite you to the viewing and the auction days in February.
Yours
Christoph Gärtner and Team
Yours
Christoph Gärtner
55th AUCTION at 20. February - 24 February 2023
Was it easier to determine the color of stamps in the past? And was it better?
In the days when people collected almost exclusively "by catalog," it was probably easier from today's perspective. The collector relied on the information in the catalog, on his eyes and his color sense. The illustrated "color chart" of the Senf brothers, which probably dates from the 1930s, was a step forward, especially since original stamps were glued in as a guide. You simply felt well advised. Even if it was pointed out that these were "basic colors".
Almost a century later, however, the world looks different. New techniques and measurement capabilities can analyze almost any hue, break down the composition of color mixtures, and thus generate more precise color designations. Luminance, Lab color space, HSV color space and ICC profile etc. are discussed in relevant forums. The Michel catalog and the Michel color guide also get their due. Of course, the meticulous examination of colors with the most modern technical means is sometimes necessary to prove color falsifications. For practical use, however, a typification of the color variants should be sufficient, as it is done in color guides and catalogs. Not only the collectors, but also the trade, the auction houses and last but not least the examiners need a practicable tool for color determination, one that reflects the "prevailing opinion". Of course, this tool must always be adapted in the light of new findings.
To answer the question asked at the beginning: In the past, some things may have been easier with the color chart of the Mustard company - but it was not better, because today, new findings from many sides are constantly flowing into the common color determination. This ensures permanent updating.
We at Auktionshaus Gärtner therefore adhere to the color regulations of the current catalogs and to the information in reports and certificates. In this way, we offer our customers security and transparency.
We cordially invite you to the viewing and the auction days in February.
Yours
Christoph Gärtner and Team
Yours
Christoph Gärtner
53rd AUCTION at 20. June - 11 June 2022
Philately in uncertain times
It is quite tough what politics and the pandemic have brought us in the last few years, which also affects philately: The Brexit with new customs and postal regulations, which affect not only the trade, but also the collector. So it is quite complicated as a private person to send stamps to the UK in accordance with the law, which are considered goods under postal regulations - with customs stickers, etc. How simple it was before Brexit. Corona: Completely unexpectedly, this virus hit us with contact restrictions of all kinds. No more stamp fairs, exchange days and exhibitions. Auction viewings no longer or only limited, auctions only online, - who could have imagined this before 2020? The same applies to the war in Europe, which has been going on for weeks and is stirring us all up - that was actually unimaginable, too. To clear up misunderstandings: Our problems in the philatelic field are only marginal compared to the human suffering that many people had to and still have in connection with covid and war.
However, our cause seems like a silver lining compared to the current situation. The contact restrictions and mask obligation are largely cancelled, so that the "philatelic life" can be followed in normal paths again. The clubs are becoming active again with club meetings and exchange days. A few days ago it became public that for the German "stamp mecca" Sindelfingen a worthy replacement was found in Ulm. The auction houses and the trade as a whole are looking to the future with optimism. In addition, there are positive side effects of this long period. For example, "old hands" who actually had no sympathy for the Internet have recognized the advantages of modern communication, particularly in the area of lot viewing, and are more active on the Web than ever before.
June 20th – Asia (inkl China) and Thematics
June 21st – Overseas, Europe
June 22nd – Germany
June 23 – Collections Overseas, Europe (file will come May 27th)
June 24 – Collections Germany (file will come May 27th)
June 25th – Coins/Banknotes
Auktionshaus Christoph Gärtner GmbH & Co. KG
53rd AUCTION at 20. June - 11 June 2022
Philately in uncertain times
It is quite tough what politics and the pandemic have brought us in the last few years, which also affects philately: The Brexit with new customs and postal regulations, which affect not only the trade, but also the collector. So it is quite complicated as a private person to send stamps to the UK in accordance with the law, which are considered goods under postal regulations - with customs stickers, etc. How simple it was before Brexit. Corona: Completely unexpectedly, this virus hit us with contact restrictions of all kinds. No more stamp fairs, exchange days and exhibitions. Auction viewings no longer or only limited, auctions only online, - who could have imagined this before 2020? The same applies to the war in Europe, which has been going on for weeks and is stirring us all up - that was actually unimaginable, too. To clear up misunderstandings: Our problems in the philatelic field are only marginal compared to the human suffering that many people had to and still have in connection with covid and war.
However, our cause seems like a silver lining compared to the current situation. The contact restrictions and mask obligation are largely cancelled, so that the "philatelic life" can be followed in normal paths again. The clubs are becoming active again with club meetings and exchange days. A few days ago it became public that for the German "stamp mecca" Sindelfingen a worthy replacement was found in Ulm. The auction houses and the trade as a whole are looking to the future with optimism. In addition, there are positive side effects of this long period. For example, "old hands" who actually had no sympathy for the Internet have recognized the advantages of modern communication, particularly in the area of lot viewing, and are more active on the Web than ever before.
June 20th – Asia (inkl China) and Thematics
June 21st – Overseas, Europe
June 22nd – Germany
June 23 – Collections Overseas, Europe (file will come May 27th)
June 24 – Collections Germany (file will come May 27th)
June 25th – Coins/Banknotes
Auktionshaus Christoph Gärtner GmbH & Co. KG
53rd AUCTION at 20. June - 11 June 2022
Philately in uncertain times
It is quite tough what politics and the pandemic have brought us in the last few years, which also affects philately: The Brexit with new customs and postal regulations, which affect not only the trade, but also the collector. So it is quite complicated as a private person to send stamps to the UK in accordance with the law, which are considered goods under postal regulations - with customs stickers, etc. How simple it was before Brexit. Corona: Completely unexpectedly, this virus hit us with contact restrictions of all kinds. No more stamp fairs, exchange days and exhibitions. Auction viewings no longer or only limited, auctions only online, - who could have imagined this before 2020? The same applies to the war in Europe, which has been going on for weeks and is stirring us all up - that was actually unimaginable, too. To clear up misunderstandings: Our problems in the philatelic field are only marginal compared to the human suffering that many people had to and still have in connection with covid and war.
However, our cause seems like a silver lining compared to the current situation. The contact restrictions and mask obligation are largely cancelled, so that the "philatelic life" can be followed in normal paths again. The clubs are becoming active again with club meetings and exchange days. A few days ago it became public that for the German "stamp mecca" Sindelfingen a worthy replacement was found in Ulm. The auction houses and the trade as a whole are looking to the future with optimism. In addition, there are positive side effects of this long period. For example, "old hands" who actually had no sympathy for the Internet have recognized the advantages of modern communication, particularly in the area of lot viewing, and are more active on the Web than ever before.
June 20th – Asia (inkl China) and Thematics
June 21st – Overseas, Europe
June 22nd – Germany
June 23 – Collections Overseas, Europe (file will come May 27th)
June 24 – Collections Germany (file will come May 27th)
June 25th – Coins/Banknotes
53rd AUCTION at 20. June - 11 June 2022
Philately in uncertain times
It is quite tough what politics and the pandemic have brought us in the last few years, which also affects philately: The Brexit with new customs and postal regulations, which affect not only the trade, but also the collector. So it is quite complicated as a private person to send stamps to the UK in accordance with the law, which are considered goods under postal regulations - with customs stickers, etc. How simple it was before Brexit. Corona: Completely unexpectedly, this virus hit us with contact restrictions of all kinds. No more stamp fairs, exchange days and exhibitions. Auction viewings no longer or only limited, auctions only online, - who could have imagined this before 2020? The same applies to the war in Europe, which has been going on for weeks and is stirring us all up - that was actually unimaginable, too. To clear up misunderstandings: Our problems in the philatelic field are only marginal compared to the human suffering that many people had to and still have in connection with covid and war.
However, our cause seems like a silver lining compared to the current situation. The contact restrictions and mask obligation are largely cancelled, so that the "philatelic life" can be followed in normal paths again. The clubs are becoming active again with club meetings and exchange days. A few days ago it became public that for the German "stamp mecca" Sindelfingen a worthy replacement was found in Ulm. The auction houses and the trade as a whole are looking to the future with optimism. In addition, there are positive side effects of this long period. For example, "old hands" who actually had no sympathy for the Internet have recognized the advantages of modern communication, particularly in the area of lot viewing, and are more active on the Web than ever before.
June 20th – Asia (inkl China) and Thematics
June 21st – Overseas, Europe
June 22nd – Germany
June 23 – Collections Overseas, Europe (file will come May 27th)
June 24 – Collections Germany (file will come May 27th)
June 25th – Coins/Banknotes