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\u201cIt seems that you\u2019ve been living two lives. In one life, you\u2019re David Feldman, respectable International Auctioneer. You pay your taxes, and you help your clients buy and sell their prized possessions. The other life is lived in computers, where you carry out every possible part of your philatelic work in the virtual realm. One of these lives has a future, one of them does not.<\/em>\u201d<\/p>\n Ok, so the film buffs out there will spot the similarities with the movie \u2018The Matrix\u2019. This is a play on the scene when \u2018Agent Smith\u2019 is interrogating \u2018Mr Thomas A. Anderson\u2019, or \u2018Neo\u2019 as he\u2019s known in the virtual world. Now having participated in the world\u2019s first International Virtual Stamp Show – Stampex<\/a> – last week, we are all a bit square eyed and wondering at David Feldman SA if we are Neo or Thomas A. Anderson, because last week, it is true, we lived these two lives – one in the physical and one in the virtual realm of the computer world.<\/p>\n To set the theatrical scene, you\u2019ll be aware that we at David Feldman SA we are what you might call \u2018seasoned international show performers\u2019 having travelled every corner of the globe, from Paris to Berlin, New York to Monaco, and London to Sydney and onto Shanghai, and everywhere in between over the last 50 plus years. We very much enjoy the face to face interaction, the ability to handle material, touch flesh, view things, chat and meet with philatelic friends and clients. We\u2019ve all missed this part of our hobby, and whilst we can\u2019t attend these shows right now, it was encouraging to see that the PTS ‘courageously\u2019 decided to do something very \u2018Trinity\u2019 esque (she\u2019s a character in The Matrix) that would fill the void and whilst it isn\u2019t going to replace the traditional shows, it will, for now, and in the future, in some shape or form, become a part of what is the philatelic revolution that is clearly going on as a consequence of the pandemic restrictions.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=\u00a0\u00bb2_5,3_5″ _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.6.1″ _module_preset=\u00a0\u00bbdefault\u00a0\u00bb custom_padding=\u00a0\u00bb21px||12px|||\u00a0\u00bb][et_pb_column type=\u00a0\u00bb2_5″ _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.6.1″ _module_preset=\u00a0\u00bbdefault\u00a0\u00bb][et_pb_image src=\u00a0\u00bbhttps:\/\/www.davidfeldman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Picture-1_digest_8.10.png\u00a0\u00bb alt=\u00a0\u00bbPenny Black\u00a0\u00bb title_text=\u00a0\u00bbPicture 1_digest_8.10″ url=\u00a0\u00bbhttps:\/\/www.museumofphilately.com\/collection\/47″ _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.6.1″ _module_preset=\u00a0\u00bbdefault\u00a0\u00bb hover_enabled=\u00a0\u00bb0″ sticky_enabled=\u00a0\u00bb0″][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.6.1″ _module_preset=\u00a0\u00bbdefault\u00a0\u00bb text_font_size=\u00a0\u00bb12px\u00a0\u00bb custom_margin=\u00a0\u00bb-14px|||||\u00a0\u00bb]<\/p>\n From The GB Rarities Exhibition: The Bath Piece 2nd May 1840 Penny Black tied to small piece. Unique item.<\/em><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\u00a0\u00bb3_5″ _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.6.1″ _module_preset=\u00a0\u00bbdefault\u00a0\u00bb][et_pb_text _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.6.1″ _module_preset=\u00a0\u00bbdefault\u00a0\u00bb]<\/p>\n That said, one thing we all often wish we could do on our return from a show is, relive a certain aspect or experience we witnessed, and sometimes we\u2019d like to share it with our colleagues or friends who couldn\u2019t attend the show. Well, this virtual show \u2018computer\u2019 world is a canny beast because it\u2019s available \u2018On Demand<\/a>\u2019 (that\u2019s modern day speak for a recorder for us slightly more mature ones) until 28th October<\/strong>, which means you can watch our very own \u2018Agent Smith\u2019 – Master Orsi – give an enthusiastic rendition of the futuristic reality of our very own Museum of Philately<\/a>. Not to be missed. I think there is also a cameo appearance from yours truly, although you might want to fast-forward that bit! And unlike a physical show the whole get-up is still standing for this limited period, so the interactive delights remain electronically touchable, after you\u2019ve washed your hands of course.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.6.1″ _module_preset=\u00a0\u00bbdefault\u00a0\u00bb custom_padding=\u00a0\u00bb14px||3px|||\u00a0\u00bb][et_pb_column type=\u00a0\u00bb4_4″ _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.6.1″ _module_preset=\u00a0\u00bbdefault\u00a0\u00bb][et_pb_text _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.6.1″ _module_preset=\u00a0\u00bbdefault\u00a0\u00bb]<\/p>\n Now having heard the sad news this week that there is yet again another physical philatelic casualty and the stamp show planned for January 2021 in York, UK, is now cancelled, which we at David Feldman SA were very much excited about participating, it all makes you wonder when we will live this other \u2018Thomas A Anderson\u2019 life again, and the reality of utilising all this technology is virtually becoming a \u2018got to\u2019 rather than \u2018might do\u2019. Don\u2019t panic, we have a solution for you.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=\u00a0\u00bb3_5,2_5″ _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.6.1″ _module_preset=\u00a0\u00bbdefault\u00a0\u00bb custom_padding=\u00a0\u00bb21px||12px|||\u00a0\u00bb][et_pb_column type=\u00a0\u00bb3_5″ _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.6.1″ _module_preset=\u00a0\u00bbdefault\u00a0\u00bb][et_pb_text _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.6.1″ _module_preset=\u00a0\u00bbdefault\u00a0\u00bb]<\/p>\n It comes in the shape of two bits of good news to lift your philatelic spirits. Firstly, our upcoming auctions of Egypt<\/a>, Olympic Games<\/a>, and Mauritius<\/a> <\/strong>will be available mask free for you at the click of a button, so you can step into this computer life of \u2018Neo\u2019 and make your choices in the safety and comfort of your own home. The \u2018other\u2019 good news is, we can clear up the \u2018Agent Smith\u2019 misunderstanding noted at the start of this article. He got it wrong in the film \u2018The Matrix\u2019, and thus it\u2019s also a misconception here, because if you\u2019ve watched the movie \u2018Mr Thomas A. Anderson\u2019 and \u2018Neo\u2019, his physical and his virtual self, had a future, it\u2019s just that the future wasn\u2019t two separate lives or even one of the two. It\u2019s one made up of the two parts, so to speak. And that’s our overriding impression from the three days spent \u2018chatting virtually\u2019 and doing the \u2018Talk\u2019 in the virtual auditorium and our two virtual booths, one in the virtual hall and the very prestigious virtual \u2018Court of Honour\u2019 – which you can still enjoy today.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\u00a0\u00bb2_5″ _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.6.1″ _module_preset=\u00a0\u00bbdefault\u00a0\u00bb][et_pb_image src=\u00a0\u00bbhttps:\/\/www.davidfeldman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Picture2_Digest8.10.png\u00a0\u00bb alt=\u00a0\u00bbMauritius stamps\u00a0\u00bb title_text=\u00a0\u00bbPicture2_Digest8.10″ url=\u00a0\u00bbhttps:\/\/www.davidfeldman.com\/dfsa-auctions\/2020-autumn-auction-series\/mauritius-tatiana-part-2\/30051\/earliest-impressions-sg-3-5-1852-54-post-paid-1d-v\/?soff_session_keywords=30051&soff_session_page=1&soff_auction_browse=1″ _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.6.1″ _module_preset=\u00a0\u00bbdefault\u00a0\u00bb custom_margin=\u00a0\u00bb||5px|||\u00a0\u00bb hover_enabled=\u00a0\u00bb0″ sticky_enabled=\u00a0\u00bb0″][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.6.1″ _module_preset=\u00a0\u00bbdefault\u00a0\u00bb text_font_size=\u00a0\u00bb12px\u00a0\u00bb]<\/p>\n From the upcoming Mauritius Sale, an Ex Ferrary Earliest Impression 1d Post Paid Unused. Lot 30051<\/em><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.6.1″ _module_preset=\u00a0\u00bbdefault\u00a0\u00bb custom_padding=\u00a0\u00bb14px|||||\u00a0\u00bb][et_pb_column type=\u00a0\u00bb4_4″ _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.6.1″ _module_preset=\u00a0\u00bbdefault\u00a0\u00bb][et_pb_text _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.6.1″ _module_preset=\u00a0\u00bbdefault\u00a0\u00bb]<\/p>\n We know it’s not the same but we now recognise that there is emerging an alternative, which won\u2019t replace what we know and love, but will provide another \u2018dimension\u2019 for us to be respectable, pay our taxes and to ensure we can buy and sell our prized philatelic possessions. It seems we have two options. We can live our life in one philatelic world and wait for the physical option to return, or we can combine the two, and enjoy what annoyed Agent Smith. That is; the philatelist’s life really does have a future, in more ways than was ever possible previously.<\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" \u201cIt seems that you\u2019ve been living two lives. In one life, you\u2019re David Feldman, respectable International Auctioneer. You pay your taxes, and you help your clients buy and sell their prized possessions. The other life is lived in computers, where you carry out every possible part of your philatelic work in the virtual realm. 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