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In order not to disturb the previous discussion about release, just a separate thread about series.

In an ideal world, a series consists of the individual stamps of an issue. Paper catalogs do not always make the same choice for stamps in an issue. In addition, individual choices are made within LD. When combining or splitting issues, already entered series are no longer one to one matching the stamps in the issue.

Should the series that do not match the "new" issue expire?
Or is any combination defined in any other catalog (derived from the catalog numbers) a series?

If a Michel or Yvert series does not correspond to an LD issue, under which issue do you place it?
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This discussion is pointless. Will float on for a while with all kinds of arguments and then get bogged down, just like all the previous discussions on this topic in the last ten years.
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December 02, 2022 05:28
and then bogged down
All the more reason to start the discussion again. It is and remains a (big) problem. Admins who don't use the same yardstick in their assessment. (Random, at your discretion). Motivated users who see their adjustments rejected and have been working for Jan Doedel. Or if they have been approved, they will be modified again by another user. That just needs to be clear.
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Your suggestion brings us back to square one. That, too, may be the outcome of the discussion. Fine. But I think it makes sense to sketch a little bit of history:
At the start, the word/concept 'series' was used in 2 fields. First of all in the field species. Here only the regular stamps were depicted together. Often similar to the stamps affixed to an FDC. Then there was the field 'series' or 'series name' or something like that. That is the field that is now called 'issue'. That was more than the kind of 'series'. In addition to the (kind of) 'series' itself, you could also find the loose stamps related to this series, the blocks, sheets, FDC, maximum card, the variants (often) etc. The same name 'series', but a different content.
The then catalog manager therefore decided to change the field 'series' to the field 'series'. He also thought that similar items should have the same name throughout the catalogue. The terms series and series were thus equated with the same terms, as used for example in books or comic books.
I don't think this change was widely supported in the stamp department. A few years ago, the name of the 'series' field was changed again. This time in the field name 'issue'. I don't think this has been discussed on the forum. Also, the term 'issue' has never been defined in the handbook. As a result, everyone here does what he/she sees fit. Which is understandable.
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For me, an issue is much more than a series. But in accordance with the 'series' for comic books and books, all reprints are also listed here. Even the revised reprints, even those with altered covers . I want the same for stamps, with the springboks of South Africa as an example . I still find it incomprehensible (to say the least) that a digital catalog like LastDodo has not arranged this efficiently. As users and administrators, we can do this ourselves. By using the 'issue' field for this. User-friendliness should be given priority here. The definition of the 'issue' field should make this possible.
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az60 Thank you for your detailed explanation. I understand your wish and question regarding certain functionality and I also need a definition that is as clear as possible.

However, without a priori LD knowledge, an issue is much less extensive for me. It is the set of stamps that the issuing authority issues on a certain date as belonging together (and what belongs together is determined by that authority). That set is then expanded with paperwork (FDCs and maximum cards). For old stamps this is impossible to find out. For modern times yes (for former Soviet Union countries, for example after 1992).

Narrow definition of outgite
Last week I implemented the narrow description for a long-running Russian series. Roughly it was already split into small blocks, but under different "names", invented (non-existent) Roman numerals and some other imperfections.
This leads to the following issues:
Year 1: I to XVIII
Year 2: I to XII
Year 3: I to III
Year 4: I to IV

Philatelic and historical, this division is entirely correct. All stamps can be grouped together by filtering on the name of the issue (or title, I don't know how LD works exactly). All stamps are visible in the Standard overview.

Series
While the exact definition of "series" remains difficult, with a narrow definition it is fairly intuitive and something like all individual stamps within an issue. The imported series is future-proof.

I can handle this approach very well and as a user I know where I stand, provided the starting year is known.

Broad definition of issue
I know that this narrow definition is not endorsed by Raoul62 and does not bring the functionality you are looking for.

Will something really go wrong if I combine the above into 1 large issue? For the most part it is going well, because I have completed almost all fields, you can find everything using filters. The date of issue is in it, so you can also find out.

Where is it going wrong?
Each stamp in this series (I'll just call it that) was first issued in limited numbers on coated paper. Later the stamp was released en masse on normal paper. The most common stamp is not visible in the Standard overview.

Is this solvable?
Yes, by ignoring the fact that in this approach you should actually call the stamp a variety, and still give it the status stamp.

Series
With the broad definition of issue, the number of items in the issue continues to grow over the years. Intuitively, a series would also be formed here by all loose stamps. However, with the first issue of a few stamps, a series can legitimately be defined. When new stamps are issued, this series must be adjusted, the original item becomes illegal. This is a problem for users who have this series in their collection or shop.

I don't see a good solution for this, unless series are abolished after all.


Conclusion
While having all stamps in one issue offers great benefits, modern series also have major drawbacks, as previously imported items only become stable after an issuer has decided to end the series. This can go on for many years.

Which should weigh the most is a very personal preference. Whose preference should be leading? Can this be weighed?

Is there a technical alternative to meet both needs?

Post Scriptum
The most active users/administrators on the forum seem to be in favor of a broad definition. However, the actions in the database show that this opinion is not very uniformly held by people who are less active on the forum. Many see Michel as the most important guideline. I don't think that's a good starting point. Michel's choices can usually be followed, but certainly do not always correspond to Y&T, SG and Scott and to what I would find logical.

Incidentally, the definition of series does not work in my specialization areas, a separate FDC is issued per stamp.
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It doesn't matter how you approach it in your own personal collection.
I'm looking at it from a user's point of view (collector or seller, doesn't matter here).

What is the best way for a user to find that one stamp?

In other words: HOW DO I AVOID DUPLICATIONS (And how do I find the existing duplications).
In other words: how do I increase the Data Quality of the Stamp section.

Going through 800,000 items and end up with a headache? Or logically selectable smaller selections within which you can effectively search?

With Country/area and year good selections can be made to narrow the search field.
If everything in there is criss-crossed, you'll get just as much headache.

How do you know whether a series of 16 stamps (cf. yesterday's post regarding a series from China as an example) now contains all of them, or not.
It was only by placing all the items I found in the same issue, each with their numerical sequence number within the issue , that I was able to determine that something was missing. Initially 2 items. This allows you to search in a more targeted way. Finally found another one. Final report: only one stamp was missing from the issue. Aart has promised to add it ;).

Without issue you have no insight at all. Nor should it be spread over several issues. And without a numerical serial number (which the sorting can handle) it is not easy in such a large issue.
A less good viewfinder would quickly judge that 7 are missing and quickly add them. Which means you are stuck with 6 duplications afterwards. Afterwards. Sometimes 10 years later.

Within that post I mentioned the issue 'buildings', spread over 2 years and 3 issues (most of which were in the wrong year).
Only by first placing everything in the same issue I could find that of the series of 12 stamps, 11 were duplicates in the catalogue, and one stamp of the same issue was issued in a different year.
Whoever is looking for such a stamp, and finds another of the series, has no excuse if he adds it twice. Click on the 'issue' and you will see it.

Thanks to 'Issue', if you leave it wide enough, many duplications are avoided. Because items can then be found better (and displayed within a nice logical overview).

If I have a flower stamp from Germany with a value of 100, and I have no idea what year that stamp is from: search ... Germany is not a small area (in number in the stamp section). Select by year? Then you need to know the year.
Nominal value? Well, value 100 turns out to be quite common.
And then I find a seal that draws firmly on it: #4308453
Click (detail), click 'Issue' ... what a disappointment. Not in between.
Then just add it to that issue of that year.
Years later, that addition becomes DOUBLURE van #7156751 passed.
Each stamp has its own issue ...
Then my position remains: abolish that field. Provides no added value.
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Raoul62 I can report with 100% certainty that you do not represent the views of all users (nor all administrators, if that is another category).

I have identified a number of problems with "your" approach and would appreciate you addressing them. Maybe then we'll get further.

Part of your argument also fails, because I understand that the issue was mainly intended to be able to place "paperworks (FDC, maximum card)" with the correct stamp. That's a different goal than what you mentioned. I don't know what is historically correct, but maybe we should go back to basics first?

If all fields are filled in correctly, I will find the overview you are looking for with a simple textual search function within a limited number of years. This prevents the catalog from continuing to change (for modern stamps). You should also address the latter (see the thread about themes).

In the same way I get my overview by sorting by issue date and we have the desired function that everything that belongs together is together at the touch of a button.
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And now I'm going to add a few antique stamps.

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This topic (colors) has been moved to the correct thread.

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This leads to the following issues:
Year 1: I to XVIII
Year 2: I to XII
Year 3: I to III
Year 4: I to IV
Would you please indicate which LD numbers this concerns. Then I can better follow your vision.
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December 02, 2022 15:27
az60 it's not so much "my" view as the implementation of another unambiguous interpretation of issue. Roughly speaking, the current division already existed, but under different names and sometimes a very primary form of Roman numerals.

Do me a favor and don't let the discussion get all mixed up.

https://www.lastdodo.nl/nl/areas/179823-russische-federatie?from=&page=2&q2=Monuments&to=1995

Needless to say, I'm not an area manager for this time period (that ends in 1991), but I do have access to additional information that most users don't have on hand.
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When issued you will find everything about a stamp or stamps issued on a date. So FDC, stamp, booklet, plate variant, and so on. This is great, you see everything from an issue. Hence the name.
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With a series you only see the loose stamps that belong together, it is easy for the sale and the collector, because you have a fixed fact. A series can never be an issue, an issue has far too many separate items, which is impossible for a collector.
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issued on a date.
By "a date" do you mean on "1" date. I think you hit the crux of the discussion here.
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On the date a stamp or stamps are issued. Another date is another issue. If you put all issues together, so those of different dates, it becomes a big mess. Experience yourself.
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Sorry, clumsy mess.
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On the date a stamp or stamps are issued. Another date is another issue.
And that is also not entirely correct, because for long-running series the date (year-month-day) can be different.
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This is great, you see everything from an issue. Hence the name.

I thought so too. A genius tool.
By disguising issues in all separate issues, the genius (the advantage) is lost. Maybe a new field should be added afterwards, just to get an overview... Reinventing the hot water?
Or how simple but sound things can be lost due to overactive intellectual load.

My statement #9449119 has completely eluded everyone.
You evolve into a field that a user will never get out of. Neither when adding nor when using the catalog.
Contrary to what some think and claim, it does not indicate confusion or misunderstanding, but should be seen as an incentive for the productive collection and confrontation of opinions.

Issuance ... It is an essentially contested concept. A term (or concept if you wish) that inevitably entails endless discussions about its proper use and interpretation.
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Long-running series by other catalogs, user-1713548 . Do you know how many long-term issues there are, for example in Germany. I'm talking about the recent ones, almost every stamp belongs to an issue that spans several years. LastDodo's system doesn't handle this. It then becomes a messy mess. I'm not just talking about the flower series.
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I just looked at the issues you mentioned. This is very different from the way the stamps were entered in LastDodo. I find this very confusing and it took me hours to untangle everything. It may also be so cluttered that you have not noticed a few errors yourself. #1966651 does not belong in 1992 Monuments (VII) , but is the stamp of 1992 Monuments (V) . And #2141569 has a different perforation on the image and may be a duplicate of #2141523 . Hopefully someone has this stamp with 15 teeth.
Seal #2141583 (Now 1992 Monuments (XVI) also belongs to 1992 Monuments (XIV) . And so belong #1966651 and #1966653 (1992 Monuments (X) at 1992 Monuments (V) . Also belongs #1966673 at
1992 Monuments (VII) , #2141471 and #2141473 (1992 Monuments (X!!) belong to 1992 Monuments (VIII) .
If you agree with me, then the next logical question is, how on earth is it possible that (eg in the latter case) a series was released on July 24 ( #2141467 ), while some stamps were only issued on August 28 . Of course that is not possible. It makes it even more clear that date of issue and the field of issue are 2 different things that need not be related. It is more than usual for the postal authorities to gradually release an issue (on different dates). In this case, the Russian Post Office probably ordered a series of postage stamps to be printed with 19 different denominations. Design with nominal values will probably be submitted complete. Perhaps changing prices required 2 new values. For this, a reprint of the first 2 stamps in a different color and nominal value was given as an extra print order. Printing takes some time. Technique goes from offset to raster intaglio, perforation is adjusted eg because the old comb had to be replaced or the new comb was more economical.
For me, the emission is clear. Not that I have proofs, but there is also a law of logic. For me in 1992 there is only 1 issue (issuance) of 19 different values. These are all printed on coated paper. In addition, there are several reprints. These are all printed on plain paper. This way it becomes a nice overview on LastDodo. I didn't look at 1993.
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az60 I don't recognize the alleged errors you speak of regarding issues. I think you are basing yourself on the pictures of the series and have not searched a relevant catalogue. It is the series that are incorrect when adjusting issues (by date).

You cannot, therefore, state that an issue is incorrect based on the series. The definition you and Raoul are pursuing has the same problem, namely incomplete or illegal series. In my case it is a bit worse, because I have now chosen to link the series to the first stamp that was issued. Whatever choice we make, we end up with series that don't match whatever issue choice we make, unless we consistently make the exact choices as Michel (which was precisely not the intention).

As an example:
#1966651 does not belong in 1992 Monuments (VII) , but is the stamp of 1992 Monuments (V) .
In 1992 Monuments (V) there is 1 stamp: #1966643 . This was issued on June 5, 1992. For those who want to look it up: the Michel number of this stamp is 231 w. Those who have enough time to check all stamps will see that no other stamp from this series is mentioned with the date by Michel.

In 1992 Monuments (VII) there are three stamps. These have the Michel numbers: 232 w, 238 w and 239 w and, according to Michel, all three were issued on July 10, 1992. In line with Charles1971's comment, these constitute an issue. No other stamps have been issued by the Russian Federation on this date.

Incidentally, the search is made a bit easier by using a Russian catalog. The separate issues are neatly detailed in long-term series. I know that the current LD population is very much inspired by NVPH and Michel. Both are excellent catalogues, but in the context of internationalization there should be more interest in standard works in other countries.

If you agree with me, then the next logical question is, how on earth is it possible that (eg in the latter case) a series was released on July 24 ( #2141467 ), while some stamps were only issued on August 28 . Of course that is not possible. It makes it even more clear that date of issue and the field of issue are 2 different things that need not be related. It is more than usual for the postal authorities to gradually release an issue (on different dates).
Hopefully I have sufficiently insinuated that the previous issues and current series have been blindly copied from the Michel catalog . We must first see for ourselves what we mean by an issue , only then can we define a series . I can't just get rid of what was already there.

I could also have labeled the series as "DOUBLURE - invalid item". That might have been clearer for the discussion, but not fair to the collectors and dealers who are now linked to it.

In this case, the Russian Post Office probably ordered a series of postage stamps to be printed with 19 different denominations. Design with nominal values will probably be submitted complete. Perhaps changing prices required 2 new values. For this, a reprint of the first 2 stamps in a different color and nominal value was given as an extra print order. Printing takes some time. Technique goes from offset to raster intaglio, perforation is adjusted eg because the old comb had to be replaced or the new comb was more economical.
The above is very hypothetical, so I don't know what it adds.
The actual observation is that with each new stamp image a limited edition is first issued on coated paper and at a later date the stamp is re-issued on normal paper in very large numbers. It makes sense that they first proudly present a glossy stamp (coated paper) and later proceed to the order of the day and release a version on normal paper. There is 1 exception to this rule, namely the stamp of 4 Rubles. This was first released in a limited edition on normal paper ( #2060141 ), and later unlimited on coated paper ( #2059401 ). No idea why and it undermines my earlier hypothesis about a "glossy seal".

The same applies to the perforation and printing process over the stamps, which also overlap over time. I too can only guess at the background of this, typically I would say coincidental availability of a specific production unit at the time of ordering?
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My statement #9449119 has completely eluded everyone.
Now that you ask. I have actively ignored your statement. You could just as well have illustrated this here with text.

The stamps I tackled were already largely scattered with not always logical names and I with very little additional information. Overall, what is now is better than what was there, except for those damned series.
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user-1713548 illustrating Charles1971 his comment Great Britain is also nice to look at:
https://www.lastdodo.nl/nl/areas/100325-groot-brittannie?q2=machin
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Admittedly anecdotal, but certainly not unique. A series of stamps with famous people from 1948 and with the same images from 1952, belonging to different areas:
https://www.lastdodo.nl/nl/areas/660935-1948-persoonlijkheden?cf%5B7839%5D=567271&filters%5B7839%5D=567271&scope=567271
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https://www.lastdodo.nl/nl/areas/1495211-1952-famous-persons?cf%5B7839%5D=277395&filters%5B7839%5D=277395&scope=277395



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