BOOKS on PHILATELY BOOKS on PHILATELYForeign
Introduction to the Large Hermes Heads of Greece: 1861 - 1886
by Constantin Mattheos This new book from the Royal Philatelic Society London provides an up to date English language guide to some of the most beautiful and complex classic stamps of the world, the first issues of Greece, the stamps andusages. From plates made in Paris in 1861. 158 pages, in color, cloth with dj, published £39 + £14.50 postage, US delivery, in stock, $86.00
The Postal History of Mongolia 1841 - 1941
by Wolfgang C. Hellrigl
Published by the RPSL, This 100-year span can be considered as the classic period of the country’s postal history, it truly displays all facets of the spectrum that the philatelic hobby has to offer.348 pages, in color, cloth with dj, published £50 + £24.00 postage, US delivery, in stock, $115.00
French Colonial Airmail rates from 1920 to 1945
by Bob Picirilli
Covers the letter rates and airmail surtax for French colonies from the start of commercial aviation to the end of WW2, and provides for the first time a comprehensive source of information to explain the postage rates applied to pre 1946 French colonial airmail covers. Published by the France & Colonies Philatelic Society (GB). 234 pages, card bound, and a CD having a 7,500 cover database, Excel format, published at £25 plus transit, in stock $52.50
The Stamps and Postal History 1850-59
by J.H. Barwis & R.W. Moreton
An exceptional work for those interested in these stamps, postal history and forgeries but for me there is another interest. The stamps were produced by classic stone lithographs, the same process and technology as my CSA general issues thus a study of the process is most useful., 2009, 475 pages, cloth with dj, 800 color illustrations, limited stock, $225.00
Mostly on the adhesive stamps including the booklets, some cancellations and background, all are illustrated in excellent color, uses the Michel catalog numbers
2011, 304 + 12 pages, cloth, $99.95
Limited stock
Michael D. Roberts, Nicholas Follansbee, William Barr and Frank Sternad More than an introduction, priced catalog and handbook, hundreds of color illustrations. Covers Federal and State issues including Veracruz occupation. The first revised work since the Stevens in 1979. Many new additions but also deletions for material not proven to have existed or were not Federal issues. 2011, 296 pages, cloth, $65.00
2008, 10+358 pages, in color, cloth with dj from the Royal Philatelic Society, published £60 + £18 transit to the US, $135.00
Volume 6 is now in stock
The first compilation of mail of noncombatant civilians, diplomats, and Axis merchant seamen held by the U.S. government during World War II. To understand why political groups were incarcerated as well as their postal history, background on historical events of the war relating to the groups incarcerated is necessary. Specific historical facts are present to aid philatelists in finding relevant postal history.
Chapters include the postal history of the two diplomatic exchanges with Japan carried out by the mercy ship, M.S. Gripsholm, and of Japanese American soldiers, many of whom entered military service after their incarceration in relocation centers. Twenty four 24 tables provide data on camp locations and populations, postal rates, and other details of importance to collectors, including a table on these covers' scarcity. A CD contains three of the author's gold medal exhibits offering additional illustrations of internment camp mail.
2010, 234 + 13 pages with CD, cloth with dj, from the Collectors Club of Chicago, there usual small edition, $65.00
of the 19th Century
by
Bill Ure An extremely useful book, large illustrations showing the characteristics, all in English, illustrate 454 stamps and 308 enlarged details. Books on Greek forgeries tend to be quite expensive, ie 4x this price, but this title will not disappoint. 2010, 137 + 8 pages, full color, large format, card, published at 50 euros plus postage, $95.00
A major study of fraudulent material of real value.
The French shipping lines serving Beirut showing routes and postal markings. It is explained that the lack of an effective Ottoman postal service led to the authorization of postal consular activity leading to the opening of a French post office in 1845 followed by other European countries.
All marks of the French post office are illustrated and supported by copies of relevant letters and description of the rates. This includes tax and maritime marks with a detailed analysis of the covers and the different postage stamps used. This includes both letters to France and other destinations. The post UPU period is treated in a similar manner covering the period up to WWI.
A final section covers moveable box mail (including a slight misunderstanding of Sallies) and military correspondence. A useful annexe illustrates the postage stamps used, ancillary marks, details about principal trading companies, a glossary and bibliography.
2009, 231 + 12 pages, large format, full color, in English and French, cloth, published at £55 plus transit, $97.50
Blindman's Mail or How the Blind have been served by the Post by Garvin Fryer, Details of the correspondence between institutions for the blind and the Post Office 1894-1939, 42 tables of postage rates, details on the postal rates and regulations from 1898 to date. 2010, 165+12 pages, dedication page in braille, cloth with dj, in color, limited stock, published £25 plus transit, $50.00
TEN-CENT 1869 Covers, A Postal History Survey by Michael Laurence, Another exceptional book from the Collectors Club of Chicago, a limited edition as with all CCC books.
A detailed study of the postal rates by country, 1869 - 1876 and the usage of the 10¢, 1,298 covers are cataloged, 476 illustrations, 119 tables.
2010, 390+10 pages, full color, cloth bound with dj, edition limited to 500 copies, $75.00 l color, cloth bound with dj, edition limited to 500 copies, $75.00
Real or Fake: Studies in Authentication by Joe Nickell, Not philatelic but for anyone interested in "fakery" it is a good read and will also increase your insight into the fakes. 2009, 256 pages, cloth with dj, $35.00
Detecting Forgery: Forensic Investigation on Documents by Joe Nickell, Not philatelic but of definite interest to the serious collector, 2005, 240 pages, card, $19.95
Pen, Ink and Evidence by Joe Nickell A most enjoyable coffee table book, beautiful pictures and some real information, especially in the reference as everything is documented. The scholar would like more of the beautiful illustrations showing all forms of pens, inks and penmanship but it is useful. 1990, 304 pages, in color, cloth, limited stock, $77.50
and their Reform, 1812-1840
In English, an extremely detailed handbook and priced catalog, detailed illustrations and plating of the stamps and overprints, cancellations and covers, in color, received a Gold at Rome 2009, 2009, 890 + 21 pages, published at $115 plus postage from Croatia, $160.00
The Postage Stamps of New Zealand: 1855–1873, The Chalon Head Issues by Robert P. Odenweller
A completely new study of the classic “Chalon” issues of New Zealand. Over 400 illustrations showing 1,000 different stamps and covers. Many new discoveries explaining old problems are covered in detail, a beautiful book, 2009, about 400 pages, cloth bound, just out and we understand it is already sold out in Australia and New Zealand, limited stock, $92.00 + $3 pp = $95.00
The Postmarks of Fiume 1809 - 1945 by John Gilbert, The French, Austrian and Hungarian periods, World War One, the Allied Occupation, the d'Annunzio regime, the Annexation to Italy, World War Two and the Yugoslav Military Occupation. The historical background of all the significant events is explained, well illustrated with maps, contemporary pictures, covers and hundreds of postal and other markings including military, maritime, airmail and railway postmarks, and registration, censor and express handstamps. 2007, 164 pages, prong binding with acetate covers, published at £20 plus transit $48.50
The Postmarks of the Province of Fiume 1924-1943 including precursors by J. F. Gilbert Handbook No. 7, 2009, 132 pages, prong binding with acetate covers, published at £20 plus transit, $48.50
Unificato, Catalog of Italian Revenue Stamps, Unificato Marche Da Bollo, Catalogazione e quotazione delle, Italia - Colonie e Occupazioni, San Marino, Vaticano, 2009/11 edition, In Italian but fully illustrated and the listings are evident, seals as early as 1750 and stamps to date are listed, 375 pages, full color, in Italian, 375 pages, $72.00
Sicilia 1859 by Paolo Vaccari 2009, 120 pages, 15 plates of full reconstructions, in folder, slip case, large format and in full color, detailed plating, etc. published € 140 plus transit, $235.00
by Antonello Cerruti
Antichi Stati Italiani Originali e Falsi . In Italian but with large illustrations and in color, a useful book ith large illustrations and in color, a useful book 2007, 127 pages, full color, card, $87.50
Another excellent book by the Colombian Philatelic Research society, 2009, 223 pages, in color, hard bound, $90.00
by Peter C. Jeannopoulos An exceptional study, well produced, Part I discusses the author's methodology and a revised classification system. Part II focuses on the genuine stamps and identification, accurate illustrations, Part III illustrates and describes each of the 29 types of forgeries. 2009, 122 pages, 30 in color, edition of 125, all numbered, perfect bound, $35.00
The Liverpool Lines
The Zemstov Postage Stamps of Imperial Russia
by Alex Artuchov An excellent study, we think it is the new definitive study, the set is now complete.
Civil Censorship Group Italy Postal Manual, 1 December 1944 by the Civil Censorship Study Group
A reprint of the Postal Manual for use of Allied Censor Control Offices. 2008, reprint of 1944 publication, in English, circa 90 pages, spiral wire bound, $15.00
PERU Cancellation Handbook 1858-1873 by Erik A. Emsing
The first new publication since 1964 covering the cancellations, both domestic and foreign. 2009, 122 pages, full color, cloth, a small edition, $85.00
by Donald O. Scott and Frank A. Sternad
For more than two centuries, in the territory we know today as Mexico, documents concerned with the transfer of money, deeds, contracts, bills of exchange, etc. were illegal unless written on paper imprinted with a government authorized tax stamp. 367 pages, well illustrated, card, $50.00
by Jerry H. Miller
This completely revised new edition of the 1993 published standard reference handbook, catalog and reference for this most interesting collecting area was written by a specialist with over 35 years collecting & research on German postal automation and postmarks with much additional data and information included in this volume. 45-page unified catalog section with early & late usage dates along with rarity factors (rare to common) and postal type usages 2008, 152 Pages, Over 225 Colored Illustrations, one page errata, English and German Text, cloth, limited edition, $68.00
The above is equally as fascinating as :
Folded Typewriter Postcards by Robert M. Bell
Folded typewriter postcards were used mainly in commerce and industry by a number of European, African and Middle Eastern countries, for the most part from 1910 to 1997. There main use was by small businesses for routine correspondence. Once typed, the card was folded in half and mailed. 2008, 123 pages, 49 color pictures, card, limited edition, $35.00
The Tourist Sheets and Booklets of Japan by Ron Casey Starting in 1890 to circa 1905 colorful sheets containing stamps were marketed to the tourist, most of the stamps were forgeries but a few of the most modern were not. 2004. In full color, 110pp, card, $25.00
The Showa Forgeries of Japan by Ron Casey, 2005. 79ppm, card $20.00
The Koban Forgeries of Japan, Kr. Wilhelmsen and Varro E. Tyler, 1979 [1994 reprint]. 63pp., plastic ring binding, $13.00
The Postal History of Costa Rica to 1883 by Richard C. Frajola and Frederick R. Mayer 2008, 200 pages, cloth, full color, $50.00
Intercontinental Airmails, Volume 1, Transatlantic and Pacific by Edward Proud
Poste Maritime Francaise, Premier service postal du Pacifique Sud, le Consulat de France à Panama (1843-1848).by Louis-Eugene Langlais published by Academie de Philatelie, 2006, 148 pages, card bound, in French, published at 35 euro, limited quantity, $61.25
Postal Maritime Francaisel, Consulat De France a Panama 1848-1881, Second service in the South Pacific 1872-1874 by Louis-Eugene Langlais published by Academie de Philatelie, 2008, 211 pages, full color, card bound, in French, published at 50 euro, limited quantity, $87.50
Express Mail, After Packets and Late Fees in India Before 1870 by Max Smith & Robert Johnson, From the Stuart Rossiter Trust, detailed rates and extensive tables of dates for overland express mail, steamers relating to Madras, Bombay abd Calcutta, 2007, 291 pages, card, £20.00 plus transit, $55.00
FFE, Fakes Forgeries Experts
by
Dr. David A. Stotter, Chairman, GB Overprint Society
An excellent book on the postal service and usages, detailed cancellations.maps, etc.2007, 367+7+2 pages, well illustrated with perhaps 50% in color, cloth with dj, published £49 plus transit, $125.00
by
Mario Mentaschi and Thomas Mathà
. Arranged by the country with a detailed explanation on the applicable rates on mail going to and also from each. An important rate study and it is in English, plus CD with all illustrations in color, easy to use. Well indexed, even a listing of covers by the city of origin and the destination city. 2008, 320 pages, large format, 717 b/w illustrations, hardbound, published at 59.00 € plus transit, $125.00
Kingdom of Lombardy Venetia, the Emil Capellaro collection, Text in Italian, German and English, 2007, 264 pages, 600 illustrations in color, hard bound, published at 35 + 21 euro for US delivery, $77.00
Post Offices in Finland 1638-1985, English translation by Anneli Hvidonov, An introduction from the Philatelic Federation of Finland, 1989, 107+2 pages, card, $20.00
Mexican Maritime Mail, A Postal History from Colonial Times to the 20th Century by Karl H. Schimmer and John M. Heath, An exceptional study, well presented and illustrated,1997, 405 pages, cloth with dj, $110.00
Prisoners of War in British Hands during WWI, A study of their history, the camps and their mails by Graham Mark, 2007, 258 pages, cloth, limited stock, $70.00
The Traveling Post Offices of Uruguay by Jay Grace Walmsley 2007, 104 pages of which 20 are in color, cloth, $55.00
Document Trivia of Great Britain and Ireland, Official and Unofficial Designations on paper and parchment by W. A. Barber and A. F. Brown, 2007,
The Postal Stationery of the Bechuanalands and Botswana by Peter Thy and John Inglefield-Watson covers the stationery, proofs and essays from 1886 to 1997, published by the British Philatelic Trust, originally at £50 but now reduced by the Bechuanalands & Botswana Society to £20 plus transit, for copies purchased before June 2008 there is a first year membership included, 2004, 184 pages, hard bound, $62.50
British Commonwealth Revenues by J. Barefoot
Albania & Greece Revenues. J. Barefoot, Illustrated and priced catalog 2002. card, 118 pages, $25.00
Austria Revenues, J. Barefoot. Illustrated and priced catalog of National and Municipal issues, 2002. card, 140 pages, $30.00
Baltic State Revenues by J. Barefoot Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Memel, and German WWI & WWII Occupation 1998, 40 pages, card, $16.50
Benelux Revenues. J. Barefoot, Illustrated and priced catalog, Belgium, Belgian Congo, Luxembourg, Netherland, Netherlands Colonies, and Indonesia., 2007, 2nd edition. card. 122 pages, $30.00
Bulgaria & Romania Revenues, Barefoot, John & Valentin Robu. Illustrated and priced catalog, 2003, card. 138 pages, $25.00
Czechoslovakia Revenue by J. Barefoot 2001, 55 pages, card, $16.50
Poland Revenues by J. Barefoot 1998, 132 pages, card, $42.50
Russia Revenues, J. Barefoot, Illustrated and priced catalog, Imperial and Soviet Russia, Provisionals, Municipals, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Tuva, and Ukraine. Two color plates, index in English and Russian, 2004, 1st edition. card. 108 pages $28.50
South East Asia Revenues, J. Barefoot, Illus & priced catalog, Bhutan, Brunei, Burma, Cambodia, French India, Hong Kong, Indochina, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Labuan, Laos, Macau, Malaya, Manchoukou, Mongolia, Nepal, Neth Indies, N Borneo, Philippines, Port India, Taiwan, and more, 2006. card, 287 pages. $47.50
Yugoslavia Revenues, J. Barefoot. Illustrated and priced catalog of Bosnia, Croatia, Dalmatia, D.D.S.G., Fiume, Hungary Military Border, Montenegro, Serbia, Slovenia, Trieste, and Yugoslavia, including municipals, 2003. card. 132 pages, $25.00
The Railroads of Cameroun and Associated Postal History by Marty Bratzel From the the first railroads of Cameroun that were laid by the Germans in 1901, the transition of World War I, during and through the British and French administrations, and after independence through to the present day. Railroad postmarks and their recorded dates of use, related Cameroun postage stamps, World War I-related covers, 138 railroad photographs, etc. 2009, 170 pages, spiral bound, to appear in August, $55.00
by Marty Bratzel
All aspects of postal tariffs of the Cameroun under French administration. This is the most complete and best documented postal rate work that we know of; numerous rates are given along with other services such as money orders, C.O.D., postal cheques, reply coupons, debt collection, insurance, etc. Many covers are illustrated. 2007, 215+6 pages, searchable CD in pdf format having over 500 pages on the tariffs, spiral wire binding, $80.00
British Cameroons, The Postmarks and Postal History, 1916-1961 by R.J. Maddocks and M.P. Bratzel Jr. The original 1994 book is a detailed study illustrating over 225 postmarks, 17 pictures, 2 maps an 41 covers. For both the Northern and Southern Cameroons all facets from international mail routes, air, WW II censorship, postage due, free franks and even perfins are covered among others. A detailed treatment of the 1960-61 Cameroons UKTT stamp issue. We now have a major supplement to the original book.
Index to Congress Books No. 1 - No. 72, 1935-2006, American Philatelic Congress, 2007, 163 pages, card, limited edition, limited stock, $35.00
An excellent book on the Polar Postal History, 69 illustrations in color, 46 in black and white 25 paintings etc. photographs, 11 maps, others 336, in all 476 illustrations. Well reviewed in the Collectors club Philatelist this year based on the Italian edition.
Stamp Perforation: The Somerset House Years 1848 to 1880 by Ray Simpson & Peter Sargeant, 2007, 370 + 16 pages, from the RPSL, published at £60 plus transit, out of print, $250.00
OAT and AV2 Markings by Murray Heifetz, 2nd edition from the AAMS, Air mail markings giving transit instructions, 1938-1974 2000, 2nd edition, 142 pages, card, $12.50 2007, 3rd edition, 168 pages, card, $17.50
The Postmarks of Fiume 1809 - 1945 by John Gilbert, from the Italy and Colonies Study Circle, The French, Austrian and Hungarian periods, World War One, the Allied Occupation, the d’Annunzio regime, the Annexation to Italy, World War Two and the Yugoslav Military Occupation. The historical background of all the significant events is explained, well illustrated with maps, contemporary pictures, covers and hundreds of postal and other markings including military, maritime, airmail and railway postmarks, and registration, censor and express handstamps. 2007, 164 pages, prong binding with acetate covers, published at £20, plus P&P UK = £1.50, Europe = £4, ROW = £6.50), $48.50
The Italian Post Offices in Constantinople 1908-1923 by Mario Chesner Dauphinhe & Colin Pinkington, 2007 reprint of 1988, 75 pages, prong binding with acetate covers, published at £10, plus P&P,limited stock but will obtain more, $28.50
The Workbook, Notes on Reprints and Forgeries of Colombian Stamps, by Dieter Bortfeldt, FRPSL, AIEP
Characteristics of some Forgeries of Mexican Stamps by Roberto Liera Gutiérrez, In English and Spanish, Full Color, quite attractive but not as detailed as we would prefer, 2007, 54 pages, card, 30.00
The Maltese Cross Cancellations of Great Britain and Ireland by Professor S. David Rockoff & Mike Jackson
Undercover Addresses of World War II, Revised Edition, C. R and A. M. Entwistle. This work covers mailing addresses that permitted communication between the Axis powers and the Allies and also to conceal the identity and or location of those involved. Many things used such addresses such as the Box numbers for the Manhattan Project, addresses on mail from the Netherlands to Portugal to be sent to London, etc. etc.
Fakes and Forgeries of 20th Century French Postage Stamps by R. G. Gethin A detailed study from the 1914 Red Cross Surtax through 1997 with the red letter simple rate stamps.2006, 148 pages, in English and in color, card, $82.50
Introduction to the Stamps of Great Britain by David Alderfer & Larry RosenblumA good general work, 2004, 240+8 pages, card, $28.50
Harlan W. Miller Philatelic Printer, A Biography by Harlan L. MillerA wonderful folksy story of a devoted Philatelic Printer that was responsible for many fine journals in the 1930-1960's such as The American Revenuer, Philatelic Literature Review, Bulletin of the Polonus Philatelic Society Kay Chief Stamp Journal and perhaps 40 more. 1965, 107 pages, printed on one side, some color, limited stock $65.00
by Bob Swarbrick
Brief accounts of 91 events, illustrated with covers, letters and pictures, 2006, 162+ pages, 11 pages in color, card, published at £38.50 plus transit, $83.50
The Pneumatic Post of Paris by J. D. Hayhurst, 1974, 27 pages, card, in English, $10.00
The Development of Rates of Postage (France) by A. D. Smith revised and abridged by C. S. Holder, The French material abstracter and updated from A. D. Smith's 1917 work, 1980, 65 pages, card, in English, $13.50
A major study of fraudulent material of real value.
In Italian, English and German, the stamps and souvenir sheets connected with the 104 trips by the Pope outside Italy, stamps and souvenir sheets issued by both the countries visited and Vatican City, unfortunately the cover handstamps are not detailed but there is an interesting chapter on the servicing of the covers, 2006, 408 pages, hardbound, 800 color illustrations, published at 22 euro plus transit, $29.50
United States Letter Rates to Foreign Destinations, 1847 to GPU-UPU by Charles J. Starnes
Detailed rate tables from the U.S. to every country in the World for all mail systems, appendices cover British Treaty Mail via Marseilles, French and Bremen transit charges, UPU entrance dates, etc. Because of a printing problem 25% of the edition was destroyed.
by Patrick Maselis
A major philatelic work; exceptional with respect to history, philately, overall production and at a most favorable price. The Belgian Colonial influence is far more than most of us suspected, there are 14 pages on New York alone, 28 on the Antarctic, 18 on New Zealand, 20 on Brazil, far more than just the Congo. Published with the assistance of the Stuart Rossiter Trust, 2005, large format (9.5 x 13 inches), 419 pages, in full color, in English, cloth with dj, $80.00
Dominican Republic, The Classic Stamps by Danilo A. Mueses,
An excellent study of the stamps, postal history and forgeries, in Spanish and English, the outer column in Spanish and the inner in English, almost paragraph for paragraph thus excellent for some one wanting to brush up on the language, 2001, 240 pages, in color, card, $45.00
The Images of IV Issues of the Kingdom Sardinia 1855-1863 by Francesco Maria Amato, 1994, 124 pages, case bound, all in Italian but mostly illustrations with a four page English summary of the captions prepared for us by an old friend, published at 24.80 euro, $30.00
The Postal History of the Leeward Islands by Edward B. Proud, The history and postal history of Antigua, Dominica, Montserrat, St. Christopher and Virgin Islands to March 31, 1967, 2005, 408 pages, cloth with dj, published at £45 plus transit, $95.00
The Postal History of Ascension, St. Helena & Tristan da Cunha by Edward B. Proud, 2005, 248 pages, cloth with dj,published at £40 plus transit, $85.00
Madame Joseph Revisited by Brian Cartwright FRPSL. A major expansion over the original work published in 1994 and now long out of print. A well produced booklet in a limited edition. For details please see: Madame Joseph, 2005, 96 pages, in color, hardback with dj, ring binder with 40 transparent overlays in custom stepped slip case, published by the Royal Philatelic Society of London, published at £49 plus £16 postage;delivered to a US mailing address, $132.50
The International Postage Meter Stamp Catalog by Joel A. Hawkins & Richard Stambaugh, For details see: Meters, 2005, 1240 pages, card, back in stock, UK - Continent price is £65 or €95, US delivered $96.00
The Swedish Stamps 150 years from the Swedish Postal MuseumAn excellent overall work covering and stamps and usages, also the reprints and forgeries, especially Sperati, in English and Swedish, useful and enjoyable. 2005, 255 pages, in color, cloth with dj, $37.50
Letter rates in Sweden 1831-1855 by Lennart Ivarsson from the Swedish Postal Museum As this book is in Swedish except for a one page summary the first 46 pages on covers and forms is lost to most of us however the remainder of the book consist of tables of postage rates and should be of much value to those of us that are not linguist. 2005, 342 pages, a number of covers and forms are in full color, cloth with dj, $62.50
What Does the Letter Cost?, Vad Kostade brevet? by Sven Carlin Covers Swedish rates from 1636 to 1975, mostly domestic but we note some to Denmark, Norway, Finland, etc. In Swedish 1975, 137 pages, paper case binding $22.50
Postal History and Stamps of Tuva by S. Blekhman, translated by Ron Hogg 1997, English translation of 1976 book, 114 pages, card, $37.50
Index to Fil-Italia, Italy and Colonies Study Circle, Vol I-XXX, 2005 February, 112 pages, in English as is the Journal, a well prepared index, the journal may we offered in CD format soon however it is available in most major philatelic libraries.
Nauru 1915 to 1923, A Study of the Adhesives of Great Britain overprinted for use in Nauru by Keith Buckingham Published by the B.P.A. Expertising Educational Charity in an edition of 290 copies. A detailed study of the stamps, usages and forgeries, 2005, 114 pages, hard case binding, 8 photograph quality color plates, published at £35 plus transit, $85.00
The A.I.E.P. Handbook of Philatelic Exercising by Wolfgang Hellrigl, A most enjoyable coffee table book on Expertising, full color, many illustrations of fakes and world class rarities, a table of the experts for various countries, many are pictured with the basic contact information, e-mail, telephone and mailing address. 2004, 320 pages, large format, full color, hard bound, published 90 Euro, $135.00
Postal History of Portuguese India by Umesh Kakkeri 2004, 174 + pages, some plates in color, hard bound in paper case, all in English, $38.50
History of Portuguese Military Postal Service, Colonial War from 1961-1974 by Eduardo & Luis Barreorps Well printed and in full color. The authors, Eduardo and Luis Barreiros grew up in a military family and are intimately knowledgeable about the subject and about the military which the postal service served. In Portuguese and English, 2005, 460 pages, and weighs almost 5 pounds. cloth with dj, limited stock, $65.00.
The British Army Post Office in Conflict & Crisis Situations 1946 - 1982 by Charles Entwistle, comes complete with a 'Priced Checklist' for FPOs, 25 events are detailed however because of the size the Korean War and the protracted guerrilla wars in Cyprus, Malaya and Kenya are not covered, 2005, 36 pages, card, published £10.00 plus transit, $20.00
Private Mail Carriers of Colombia by Dieter Bortfeldt with Carlos Valenzuela A. and Alfredo Frohlich, Covers 62 different carrier companies operating form 1870 to 1960.
2006, 301 pages, full colour, $130.00
The Lansa Story, The Postal History of the Colombian Airline LANSA by Alfredo Frohlich & Dieter BortfeldtA comprehensive story of the history, covers, stamps and forgeries. 2005, 179 pages, in color, cloth, $100.00
The Cordova Issue of 1899, Department of Antioquia by Dieter Bortfeldt, printed in Colombia but in English, 2005, 144 pages, in color, cloth.
Handbook of the SCADTA Provisional Surcharges 1921-1923 by Santiago Cruz & Dieter Bortfeldtprinted in Colombia but in English, new study of the provisionals including details on the forgeries, 2004, 120 pages, $70.00
We now have The World, the first volume in 1993 covers mostly the US and the new volume covers mostly foreign. I say mostly as there is some overlap in the work of the engravers. We have also been able to obtain more copies of the original edition and have reduced our price to the original one. Those that purchased the 1993 book from us can obtain, at no charge, the supplement on request with there next order.
The Engravers Line, United States only 1993, 437, cloth, 14 page supplement, $85.00
The International Engravers Line, Other than the United States 2005, 381+10 pages, cloth, 4 page addenda, $70.00 Postal History of Hong Kong, by Edward B. Proud
German North Atlantic Catapult Flights 1929-1935 by James W. Graue & Dieter Leder, A good history, flight details and detailed priced catalog. Many if not most of these covers are to the US. 2004, 235 pages, metal spiral bound, $35.00
Deutsche Lufthansa, South Atlantic Airmail Service 1934-1939 by James W. Graue & John Duggan, Europe to South America, a detailed listing, flight details, 2000, 236 pages card, $47.50, sold out
The Postal History of Jamaica by Edward B. Proud The markings are quite well organized for easy use, even a separate listing of the numeral ones. 2004, 632 pages, cloth, £55 plus transit, US delivered $115.00
Tierra Del Fuego, the 1891 Postage Stamp and it's Usage by Brian Moorhouse and John C. West, 80 pages, 18 pages in color, cloth, published £20 plus transit, $45.00
Italian Lake Mail Postal Markings by Graham Lindsey, 2004, 2nd edition, 98+6 pages, metal spiral binding, £15 plus postage, $35.00
Alice Through the Pillar-box and What She Found There, A Philatelic Phantasy by Gerald M. King A fun book, pure phantasy, some designs taken from S. Allan Taylor's products, etc. 1978, 6+33+4 pages, in color, cloth with dj, $17.50
New Zealand and Dependencies - A Philatelic bibliography by David R. Beech, Allan P. Berry and Robin M. Startup. An extensive and most detailed bibliography as would be expected from the compilers, limited stock and limited edition. 2004, xv+289 pages, cloth, $85.00
The Postal History of The Army of the Black Sea 1918-1923 by John Slingsby The Army of the Black Sea refers to the British occupation from Macedonia and Thrace through to the British Military Mission to South Russia, Turkey, Transcaucasia, and North Persia 2004, 234+16 pages, card, published at 30£ plus 9.95£ transit, US delivered $70.00
Dictionary of English and Italian Philatelic Terms by Roy Dehn, 2004, 91 pages, card, published at 25 euro, $34.00
Postal History of Spanish New Orleans, A Study of the Development of Mail Service and Postal Communications to and from New Orleans during the Spanish Period, 1763-1804 by Dr. Y. H. Kouri From the Stuart Rossiter Trust, An exceptional study of all postal functions relating to the City of New Orleans during the Spanish period, with excellent historical background, also some references to the Southwest Territories. 2004, £38.50 plus transit, $86.00
The Cancellations of Mexico 1856-1874 by Joseph Schatzkes, revised by Karl Schimmer, 1983, 314 + 30 pages, 14 color plates, new condition, not the water damaged ones, $135.00
An Introduction to the Postal History of Denmark 1624-1950 by David Cornelius From the Stuart Rossiter Trust, 2004, 344 + 22 pages, cloth, dj, £38 plus transit, $87.50
The Impressed Duty Stamps of Ireland by W. A. Barber and A. Frank Brown Covers the dies from 1774 through 1921 and the decimalization in 1971. 2004, 2nd edition, the first appeared in 1974, 138 + 30 pages, $20.00 Richard M. Morris, Pittsboro Guides, Useful color guides with tipped in color chips, the best available.
Mourning Covers: The Cultural and Postal History of Letters Edged in Black by Ernest A. Mosher, a major work as to US postal history and the subject matter with good foreign content, 12 + 341 pages, card, $48.50
Persia, Ghajar Covers and Postal History Classic Specialized Catalogue 1868-1925 by Iraj Eftekhar, Classic Persian postal history, well printed and on good paper, printed in Chicago, in English. There in no comparable volume, especially in English on the Postal History. 2003, 135+ pages, card, in excellent full color, limited stock, $145.00
Vaccari 2004-2005 Catalog Italian 1850-1900, 11th edition Specialized priced catalog of States and the Kingdom of Italy with much information that is not easily available; Sicilian 1859 plating, maps, etc., 2003, 268 pages, over 1,100 quality color illustrations, published at 20 Euro plus transit, $22.00
Australia, New South Wales Numeral Cancellations by Brown and Campbell Besides what one would expect we have a listing of the PO opening dates 1977, second edition, 88 pages, cloth, $22.50
Egypt19th Century Wars in Egypt and the Sudan by John Firebrace Fourteen campaigns from the French 1798-1801 through the Nile Expedition, 1897-1900, the basic history and postal history followed by pages from the author's collection. Published by the Stuart Rossiter Trust Fund. 1997, 218+10 pages plus 8 color plates, published £40, $80.00
The Hungarian Hyperinflation of 1945-1946, The Postage Rates and Postal History of History's Most Impressive Inflation by Robert B. Morgan An exceptional study of 27 rate changes over a two year period, excellent history and philately, well written, 2003, 266+16 pages, cloth, from the Collectors Club of Chicago, extremely limited edition, $50.00
Brazil 1844-1846 "Slanted Numerals" Handbook by Walter G. Tveira Covers the authentic stamps with emphasis on the issue, multiples and philatelic history along with 16 different forgeries,etc. 2001, 628 pages, cloth, in English and Portuguese, some color illustrations, $117.50
The Postal Services of the Gold Coast to 1901 edited by John Sacher, Another superb work, history and philately from John Sacher 2003, 12 + 254 pages, cloth with dj, published 70£ plus transit from RPSL, $132.50
The Dealers' Guide to Chemical Restoration of Postage StampsFor years we would not stock this booklet though a few used copies came in form time to time as being a Chemical Engineer I felt that it could cause more harm than good but now I think the general concepts are of value. 1976, 8th and last edition, published at $18.00, in stock at $15.00
The Admiral Era: A Rate Study 1912-1928 by Allan L. Steinhar 1981, 166 pages, card, $10.00
Canadian Fancy Cancellations of the Nineteenth Century by K.M.Day and E.A. Smythies. 1981, 2nd edition, 158 pages plus, $7.00
The Stamps & Postal History of Vancouver Island & British Columbia by Gerald E. Wellburn, A deluxe book with beautiful color illustrations, originally published at $155.00 1987, 194 pages, large format, cloth with dj, $100.00
Paraguay, Postal Stationery Catalog by Joseph Hahn, Raymond Todd and Bill Walton Mostly pre 1950 material but some items to date., Brian Moorhouse, Mainsheet Special Edition No. 3 2003, 40 pages, card, £8, $13.00
Madagascar, Rail and Mail Services by C. W. Spong Indian Ocean Study Circle publication No. 10, 2003, 102+6 pages, card with plastic clasp, £12 plus transit, $25.00
Mail of the Czechoslovak Legions in France by Jaroslav J. Verner Am excellent coverage of the history and markings, WW I. Each page has two columns, the left is in English and the right in Czeck, well printed, covers in full color. 2002, 84 pages, card, edition of 650 copies, $13.50
The Philatelic History of Armenia by Dr. Zareh Hovanesian Despite the extensive use of excellent color giving this work a "coffee table" appearance there is much text of value to the collector and student with respect to the authentic stamps and forgeries. A most welcomed book as there is little philatelic literature on Armenia that is in English. 2000 copyright, 357 pages, hard bound, $80.00
Maritime Disaster Mail by Norman Hoggarth & Robin Gwynn A study of mail salvaged from disasters: casualties of war, collisions, fires, shipwrecks and stranding. A major new wrecked mail study from the Stuart Rossiter Trust 2003, 10+352 pages, hard bound with dj, 37.5£ + 15.84£ transit, exchange adjusted $96.25
Air Crash Mail of Imperial Airways and Predecessor Airlines by Kendall C. Sanford, Imperial Airways and predecessors were Britain's international airline from 1924 to 1940 when it became British Overseas (BOAC), 96 covers and 174 cachets are shown. 2003, 12+190+18 pages, card bound, with 4 page pricing guide, out of print, $120.00
Seychelles, Postal History and Postage Stamps to 1976 by S. Hopson & B.M. McCloy An excellent work from the Indian Ocean Study Circle and the first major work on the Seychelles since H. V. Farmer's 1955 book (one copy of the Farmer book is available at $75.00). 2002, 186 pages plus 4 colour plates, cloth with dj, £40, $82.50
The First Postage Dues, Holland's "3S" Markings 1667-1811 by Kees Adema. Fascinating markings used for almost 150 years, the world's first to show the amount of postage due, city of origin and the destination. During this period Holland was a major crossroad for Europe. Unfortunately forgeries exist and 11 are devoted to them, much to the infamous work of Raoul Eduard Philip Maier. A beautiful book, the hard covered edition of 200 copies 2002, 256 + 3 plastic overlays, well illustrated with much color cloth bound with dust jacked, the deluxe version, $88.00
Canada's Registered Mail, 1802-1909 by H. W. Harrison, G. Arfken and Dr. K. G. Scringeour. The definitive and probably final word on the subject. From the Collectors Club of Chicago, 2002, 500+ pages, over 500 illustrations, cloth, $80.00
Canada's Registry System: 1827-1911 by H. W. Harrison 1971, 84 pages, cloth, limited stoc, $25.00
Argentine Maritime Postal History by Mario D. Kurchan The Maritime book on Argentina, good reading and reference, in English and Spanish 2002, 3rd edition, 444 pages, card, $40.00
Russia, Catalogue of Propaganda-Advertising Postal Cards of the U.S.S.R. 1927-1934 by G. V. Shalimoff and G. B. Shaw, edited by Jean R. Walton The book is in English with translations of all Russian text on the postal cards into English. Limited edition with the printing to be set based on the advance orders. For additional information Russian Propaganda 2002, to be published October, 2002, 300 pages, wire spiral binding, $50.00
Forgeries of Portugal and Colonies by D. J. Davies Published by the Portuguese Philatelic Society and the British Philatelic Trust Bogus, Fraudulent Proofs and Reprints, illustrated in color, expected June 28th, 2002 2002, 138 pages, card, $92.00
Reference Manual of B.N.A. Fakes, Forgeries & Counterfeits, Series II by Kenneth W. Pugh The format is 8.5 x 11 and they are punched for standard US 3 Ring Binders, binders not included. As the releases are serial numbered we will consider an order for Release 1 to be a standing order for the set. Series I of this work appeared from 1976 through 1981 in a small format, though we dislike the new page size I must admit that it is more attractive and useful. All are detailed studies of BNA fakes. NOTE: An order constitutes a subscription to future released unless otherwise requested.
The British India Steam Navigation Company's Mail Packet to East Africa 1890-1905 by Stephen J. North, The Mail Packet contracts, the ships & table of departure and arrival, The difference in the £ and $ price is due to the low published price and the high transit charges. 2002, 2nd edition, 52 pages, card, £6.50, $18.50
The Cockrill work on Nigeria by M.P. Nicholson Withdrawn years ago at Philip's request, an authorized reprint by Mervyn Todd, identical to the original but not as well printed. 2002 reprint of 1982-3,
Costa Rica, Photographic Artwork and Essays from the American Bank Note Company Archives, circa 1910-1950 by Brian Moorhouse 2002, 32 pages, card, £6.00, $10.00
Victoria Postal Stationery 1869-1917 by Carl L. Stieg An excellent descriptive and priced catalog of Victoria, Australia, 2001, 219 pages, plastic prong binding, $50.00
Air Mail Routes and Rates in South America, 1928-1940 by Mario D. Kurchan Full text in both English and Spanish, well illustrated with maps and covers. These two volumes overlap only a little.
The "Officials" of Tibet by Armand E. Singer 1999, 39 pages, laser jet print in color, plastic binding, $35.00
Pigeon Mail Through History by Senor Salvador Bofarull A fun book from ancient times to the modern with the Franco-Prussian War, WW1 and 2, Santa Catalina Island in 1894, Polar Expeditions, Spanish Civil War and other services known to philately to end in 1998 with a blackmail threat to the Nestle company for diamonds to be attached to the neck of Pigeons to reveal the location of poisoned food. From the Stuart Rossiter Trust. 2001, 16+167 pages, card, £25, $50.00
World War I in East Africa: Civil Censorship by Regis Hoffman from the Chavril Press 2001, 24 pages, card, £6.50, $13.00
Historical Postal Catalogue of Stamps Used in the Italian Post Offices Abroad 1852-1890, Alexandria - Buenos Aires - La Goletta - Motevideo - Susa - Tunisi by Daniele Zanaria - Gabriele Serra - Francesco Dal Negro In both English and Italian, beautifully produced, large format, color illustrations of stamps and covers, for Tunis, La Goletta, Susa, Maritime agencies of the Rubattino POS, Tripoli, Alexandria, Platt Republics, Buenos Aries, Montevideo, markings, rates, sailing tables, stamp distribution, detailed catalog of stamp usage values, etc.
Peru, The 1858 Medio Peso Error of Colour an Inventory by Percy Bargholtz A fine study of this interesting error. 2001, 24 pages, card, £6, $10.00
China, A Comprehensive Illustation of Covers with Sinkiang Provisional Airmail Stamps, 1932-1933 by David Lu, Each cover is described in detail with full provenance, in both English and Chinese. Well printed with excellent English test though the general arrangement is strange. 2001, 256 pages with 8 in color, hard bound with dj (not card edition), $32.50
Notes on the "Chung Hwa" Forgeries by A. Charles Strong Mostly forged overprints on Postal Savings Stamps of China, Foreign PO in China, Danzig, Ukraine, Russian Occupation of Lithuania, Estonia, GB Officials, Russia - British Occupation of Batum, Polish Posts in Danzig, Japanese Occupation of North China. Forged Proofs of the Russian Romanov Dynasty 1913 set, China Large and Small Dragon, etc.
Rural Post of Cyprus, 1886-2000 by Ken Lewis CD Rom, For details please see Cyprus, 2001, CD Rom, $30.00
Alaska, Nome Gold by Kenneth J. Kutz The book contains 129 fascinating letters between a young man trying to make his fortune in the gold fields and his sweetheart in St Louis, virtually all of the postal markings are illustrated as halftones. 1991, 240 pages, cloth with DJ, edition of 600, $32.50
California, Gold Fever by Ken Kutz Not really a California book but it evidently has a place here. A history of gold from the mid 1850's, many illustrations of covers, a rarity guide. 1987, 400 pages, cloth with dj, 600 illustrations in color, $75.00
Czechoslovakia Revenue by J. Barefoot 2001, 55 pages, card, £7, $14.00
Wartime Airmails, the Locally Registered and Foreign Air Services of British Asia by the Chavril Press, Brief descriptions of the numerous local airlines with notes. 2001, 24 pages, card, £6.50, $11.00
Panama Telegraph Stamps by Joe Ross & Frederice Brid A catalog, the origin and history including while under Columbia, and most relevant decrees implementing the fees and general operation of the systems. 2000, 40 pages, all illustrations in color, $23.50
Railway Letter Stamps of Great Britain & Ireland 1891-1947 by Rev. R. A. de Lacy-Spencer. Well done, the stamps are well illustrated, described and catalogued and priced, the rail lines are described with maps 2000, 108 pages, edition of 750 copies, pub £20 + postage, $37.50
Postal History of the Spanish Philippines, 1565 - 1898 by Don Peterson & Geoffrey Lewis, From the stampless starting in 1565, stamps in 1854 through 1898, Spanish ships, American whaling vessels, British and French Packets, Naval and Spanish Galleon via Acapulco, India via the Persian route, etc. Limited edition of 500. For details please see Spanish Philippines
Deutsche Vorphilatelie, Peter Feuser and Werner Münzberg German Stampless markings to 1875, transit to 1885 for all of Germany, arranged by city and not by state with most markings illustrated, 13,000 cancellations from 4,300 offices, a new listing of the military 1870/1871, value in Euro. easy to use for one that does not read German,
Nachverwendete Altdeutschland-Stempel, Cancellations Old German States by Peter Feuser Listing by State of all cancellations of the old German States which appear later on the stamps of Prussia, the North German Confederation and the first issues of the German Empire. Most markings are illustrated in full size. Cancellations are priced for all three periods, etc. Though in German it is fully illustrated and arranged alphabetically thus a given marking and it's value can be easily found. A 90 page index makes it easy to quickly find most markings. A new listing of reused German States markings used on the German Empire issues has been added. A number of excellent maps are provided.
Panama Telegraph Stamps by Joe Ross & Frederice Brid A catalog, the origin and history including while under Columbia, and most relevant decrees implementing the fees and general operation of the systems. 2000, 40 pages, all illustrations in color, $23.50
Peruvian Civil Aviation by Herbert H. Moll The experimental flights by Chavez and Bielouvic, the flights of the 1920's and 1930's and the Faucett and Panagra Airlines 2000, 87 pages, card, $12.50
Concise Guide to the Queen Issues of Labuan, by Raymond Price An excellent classic coverage, history to plating but no postal history. 1991, 121 pages, card, edition of 300, numbered, $25.00
Australian Mails via Suez 1852 - 1926 by R. Kirk Detailed sailing data, the ships, intermediate ports & connections, dates. 1989, 324 pages, card, £32 plus transit, $71.00
Early Routings of the Royal Mail Steam Packet Company 1842-1879 by Kenton & Parsons Detailed sailing tables of the RMSPC to and from the Caribbean, the Gulf of Mexico and the Spanish Main. 1999, 471 pages, cloth, £40 plus transit, $89.00
Bermuda Packet Mails 1806-1886 by J.C. Arnell & M. H. Ludington Detailed sailing tables, ships, arrival and departure dates. 1989, 161 pages, card, £28, $56.00
The Domestic Packets between GB & Ireland by Denis Salt Mostly the complex Irish postal rates and the four water routes. 1991, 50 pages, card, £12, $24.00
Imperial & Foreign Mails, Sea Conveyance During War 1914-1918 by G. Mark Covers the services and details mail lost by date and also by ship. 1997, 91 pages, card £20, $40.00
Operation Overlord by Brigadier K.S. Holmes The sea-borne invasion of North West Europe, 1944-45, History of the work of the Army Postal Service 1984, 132 pages, card, £12, $24.00
British Postal Rates 1635-1839 by O.R. Sanford and Denis Salt Comprehensive, Domestic and International rates. 1990, 163 pages, card, £20, $40.00
British Postal Rates to Europe 1836-1876 by G. F. Oxley Well laid out by destination, seems easy to use. 1992, 130 pages, card, £30, $60.00
London Letter Receivers 1652 - 1857 by Hugh Feldman 1998, 831 pages, two volumes, 4 maps in pocket, slip case £65+handling, $160.00
Great Britain, Official Franking 1800-1840 by J. G. S. Scott 1983, 80 pages, card, £8, $20.00
OAT and AV2 Markings by Murray Heifetz, 2nd edition from the AAMS, Air mail markings giving transit instructions, 1938-1974 2000, 142 pages, card, $16.50
Domestic and International Postal Rates and Fees by Anthony S. Wawrukiewicz These books are arranged in the same manner as his US works, the format is a white three ring binder with an attractive spine and front cover insert.
British Censorship of Civil Mails During World War I by Graham Mark A fascinating study, evidently even Picture Postcards to a Neutral Country were returned if they did not have a return address and there were special markings! 2000, 252+35 pages, card, £25, $55.00
Poland 1918 Locals by J. Barefoot The locals from about 1915 to about 1919, the stamps, stationery and postmarks with valuations and a forgery guide 1999, 92 pages, £10, $20.00
Catalogue of the Postal Stationery of Peru by Herbert H. Moll A priced specialized catalog from the UPSS covering envelopes, postal cards, letter cards, wrappers in addition to the view card issues. 1999, 100+ pages, wire bound, limited edition, $15.00
Philatelic Fantasies of British North America, 1860-1910 by David F. SessionsA good overall coverage of the BNA Fantasies with a most useful bibliography.1999, 125 pages, card, $20.00
Royal Reform by Charles W. Goodwyn and from the Stuart Rossiter Trust Fund. The great British postal reform between 1837 and 1841, this book is based on material in the Royal Philatelic Collection. 1999, 127 pages, 24 pages in color, 80 b&w illustrations, card, £35, $64.00
Focus on Forgeries, A Guide to Forgeries of Common Stamps by Varro E. Tyler When we think of forgeries we think of the rarities however many forgeries exist of relatively common stamps, often prepared when the stamps were first issued, they are often well done, in face some of these common stamps would be scarce except that the majority in collections are fake. Both the fake and authentic stamp are illustrated and described. Invaluable! Taken from Varro's Linn's Columns.
The Postal History of Fiji by J.G. Rodger published by E.B. Proud but still a Rodgers book. 1999, 528 pages, cloth, $90.00
A Priced Checklist of Indian Base & Field PO 1914-1924 Massive, Indian troops were used in Aden, Dardeanelles, East Africa, Egypt, Palestine, Transjordan, Syria, France, Belgium, Mesopotamia, etc. 1999, 20 pages, card, UK £6.00, $10.00
Ceylon Postal History 1857-1902 by Obré J. Sanders Special emphasis on the maritime mail, postage rates and regulations. 1999, 180 pages, 17 plates in color, cloth with dj, edition, 500, $110.00
The Postal History of Sicily from its beginnings to the Introduction of the Postage Stamp by Paolo Vollmeier A magnificent book, in English, much color. 1998, 686 pages + 5 maps & tables in folder, cloth, dj & cloth sc, $250.00
British Indian Postal Stationery by Derek Lang A wonderful replacement for the awkward four volume set by the same author that appeared between 1978 and 1984, updated, consolidated and more attractive. From the Stuart Rossiter Trust Fund, 1998, 222 pages, card, published £25, $46.00
A Priced Checklist of British Army & Field Post Offices 1939-1946 Laid out by APO/FPO numbers giving the theatre of operation and dates 1998, 36 pages, card, UK £8.50, $14.00
A Priced Catalogue of British Army & Field Post Offices 1914-1919 Laid out by APO/FPO numbers giving the theatre of operation and dates 1997, 44 pages, card, UK £8.50, $14.00
Travelling Post Offices of South Australia by A. D. Presgrave Detailed account of the setting up of the railway, its mechanics, cancellations, etc., Another limited edition From the Stuart Rossiter Trust, 1998, 132+9 pages, card, published £25, $46.00
Turkey in Asia, Anatolia by M. Max Mayo A wonderful book on the Stamps of Turkey in Asia, beautifully produced with full color throughout the book and not only in the center, excellent detailing of the counterfeit overprints. A concordance gives the catalog numbers by: Mayo, Scott, Gibbons, Michel, Passer and, Pulhan. This book covers the stamps and fakes, postmarks are mentioned at times but not in great detail, the censor marks are covered in some detail as are the military marks 1990, 392 pages, cloth, color throughout, 52 page concordance, $230.00
An extremely useful book and considerably better produced than the US 1872-1993 book. It is Mr. Wawrukiewicz's hope to issue a new and improved edition of his previous work in a few years, we hope it appears. As this is a major reference work of lasting value we do not recommend the card bound edition though it has sewn signatures. This work is Indispensable to any US collector interested in covers or postal history!
A Philatelic Guide to the Postal History of West Indian Aerial Express and Pan American Airways 1927-1931 by Norman Alan Cohen An enjoyable and useful work, well produced for the price, well illustrated. 1997, 164 pages, plastic spiral, $23.00
Early Forces Mail by Professor Barrie Jay British from the 1500's through the 1700's. In stock now, from the Stuart Rossiter Trust. 1997, 57+12+4 pages, 57 illustrations, some in full color, published £20, $37.50
The Stamps of Somalia and their Story by Giorgio Migliavacca Much history, general and philatelic. The only major work in English on Italian Somalia, enjoyable but it must be read to obtain the information and not just to look up a specific item. 1997, 112 pages, card, edition of 500, $25.00
Some Tibetan Seals Illustrated and Described by Derrick Dawson Covers Seals of the Dalai Lama, Panchen Lama, etc. Monastic, Administrative, Postal and Banknote, etc. An interesting publication. 1997, 57+6 pages, laser jet print in color, plastic binding, $50.00
The Postal Markings of Jamaica by Ian Potter Covers in detail the Post Offices, Railway and Special Sites, a total of 915 offices with all known cancellations from each site listed, nearly 5,000 markings in all. Fourteen chapters covers the markings used from the mid 1740's to the mid 1990's 1996, 476 pages, cloth, $70.00
Naval Officer's Letters by Goeffrey Osborn, G.M. The Ship's Bag mail made up as bags on board Her Majesty's Ships, the Officers Concession 6d base rate, 1857-1869 and uniform rate after that. Bags were sealed to England, Cape Town and Hong Kong, etc. Published by the Stuart Rossiter Trust Fund. 1996, 134 pages, card, published £15, $28.50
Postal History of Egypt to 1900 by Samir Amin Fikry From the Royal Philatelic Society of London. The work is arranged into five sections: Pre-Adhesive, Foreign Consular Post Offices, Egyptian Posts in the Suez Canal Zone and Fifth Viceroy and Offices Abroad. It should fit well with our work on the Suez Canal Company, ie Ringström Vol 3, $45.00. As many of you know I have a personal interest in Egypt via the Suez Canal Co. and collected it while in college though this collection went toward buying my first Fournier Album. I have doubts on the SUEZ cancel on page 111, what say you! 1996, 176 pages 48 plates in color, cloth, limited stock, $175.00
Russian Zemstvos by F. G. Churchin The classic work on the Russian Locals 1988 reprint of 1925 work, 92 pages, spiral bound, published £9, EP #15, $18.00
Russian Postmarks by Kiryushkin & Robisnon 1989, 110 pages, spiral bound, published £10, EP #17, $20.00
Russian Railway Postmarks by Kiryushkin and Robinson Lists over 2,600 Imperial Russian railway postmarks with almost 2,000 full size illustrations along with 11 maps, lists of railways, districts, Julian Calendar, transliteration system, glossary of Russian words and a valuation guide. 1994, 180 pages, card, published £20, EP #18, $37.50
Prince Edward Island by G. Douglas Murray Two fine works, well done and reasonably priced.
Postmarks of Russian Empire, pre-adhesive period by Manfred Dobin In English and Russian, well illustrated with covers and hundreds of markings and maps. St. Petersburg and Moscow are as chapters, other towns are alphabetical, about 2,000 markings. Covers 1765 to 1857 but many markings remained in use into the adhesive period. An evaluation of markings in $ is given. 1993, 544 pages, cloth, $85.00
Indian Telegraphs, 1851-1914 by Ilyas Patel and Dhananjay Desai A comprehensive and well researched and organized book, in English covering the history, forms, rates, stamps, receipts, marks and cancellations along with money orders, etc. 100 illustrations & 63 full color illustrations of the stamps. Edition of 465 copies, a good work and well produced for one from India but it is lacking in binding quality. Our copies were sent in bulk and are in excellent shape considering, limited stock, over half are already sold. 1995, 280 pages, cloth, published at $120 + postage, $130.00
The Postal Markings of Mandate Palestine 1917-1948 by Michael Sacher The original printing and not the reprint, 1995, 530 pages, 2,800 line illustrations, cloth, limited stock $140.00
New Hebrides: Military Postal History of the US Forces 1942-1946 by Stan Jersey Over 200 covers and 100's of postal markings are illustrated. As with recent books from the Collectors Club of Chicago this one sold out in a few months, our stock is limited. An excellent philatelic coverage with a most useful brief historical one. 1995, 194 pages, cloth, limited edition, $45.00
Ionian Islands, The Postal History of the Ionian Islands by D. Zaphiriou A massive volume, 10 x 14 x 2 inches, the largest book published by RL. An excellent coverage of the markings and postal history, the adhesive stamp coverage is interesting but incomplete. 1987, 265 pages text, 298 pages appendix, 3 large plates separate, $115.00
Volume 1 covers the period from Lloyd's founding in 1857 to circa 1920 listing 279 ships. Vol 2 goes to 1970 when Lloyd merged with the Hamburg-American Line to form Hapag-Lloyd A.G. From the middle of the 19th century through the 1920's Norddeutscher Lloyd was the major carrier of immigrants from Europe to the United States and a major mover of the mail.
Most ship description gives the year of building and Lloyd service, tonnage, engine, speed, passenger and crew size. Most also have a paragraph or two which usually gives the date launched and details which vary from ship to ship such as the rebuilding, ultimate disposition, important events, etc.