Template:Did you know nominations/William Thorne (philatelist)


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The result was: promoted by Cwmhiraeth (talk) 07:34, 16 March 2019 (UTC)

William Thorne (philatelist)

 * ... that among William Thorne's award-winning stamp collection was a unique block of four of the United States 1869 24c stamp with an inverted center that was discovered in Liverpool by the "Upside Down Man"?
 * ALT1:... that American stamp collector William Thorne owned a unique block of four of the United States 1869 24c stamp with an inverted center showing the signing of the U.S. Declaration of Independence?
 * Reviewed: Adipicola pelagica

Created by Philafrenzy (talk) and Whispyhistory (talk). Nominated by Philafrenzy (talk) at 19:43, 17 February 2019 (UTC).


 * Symbol question.svg Nominated day after creation, so new enough. At 3k+ prose it is more than twice long enough.  Article written in neutral manner.  Each sentence has an inline citation.  No copying or close paraphrasing found, matches in Earwig are only for proper nouns or for phrases such as "block of four" which can not be modified, else the most common language.  Original hook is neutrally worded and within guidelines, however I believe that as a United States topic American spelling should be used (center instead of centre.)  Citation is directly cited in article to reliable source.  I think the reference to "Upside Down Man" would be compelling to the average reader.  The ALT1 hook is likewise reviewed, but I find the phrasing more difficult to follow, and it is not as interesting.  The hook image does not show in detail at smaller size, but it does invite a closer look.  It is clearly in the public domain.  Altogether this article is ready for main page exposure except for spelling of one word.   78.26  (spin me / revolutions) 21:53, 25 February 2019 (UTC)
 * Addendum: QPQ complete.   78.26  (spin me / revolutions) 21:55, 25 February 2019 (UTC)
 * Spelling changed in hooks and article, thanks. Philafrenzy (talk) 22:00, 25 February 2019 (UTC)
 * Symbol confirmed.svg per modification.  78.26  (spin me / revolutions) 22:03, 25 February 2019 (UTC)