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Last updated August 18, 2008.

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Postal History
L4f104 The Old Chelsea Post Office, by Patrick M.O. Evans. A specialized history of Old Chelsea, QC post office. Stapled photocopies, French and English, 28 p.  5.00
L4f145 The Postage Stamps and Postal History of Canada, 1945 by Winthrop S. Boggs. A seminal study of Canadian stamps and postal history. In the original two volumes. Hard-cover, 761 p. + Appendices.  150.00
L4f113 The Canada and Newfoundland Stampless Cover Catalog, 1946 by Harry M. Konweiser, Frank W. Campbell. A first edition, pamphlet-format catalogue of stampless covers from Canada and colonial Newfoundland. Slightly faded cover, 58 p.  25.00
L4h39 Newfoundland Air Mails, 1919-1939, 1953 by R.E.R. Dalwick and C.H.C. Harmer. An illustrated study of interwar air mail in Newfoundland. The book is sub-titled, "With additional notes on subsequent flights and air stamps." Revised and updated 1984 edition. Hard-cover, 180 p.  69.50
L4k8 British Solomon Islands Protectorate: Its Postage Stamps and Postal History, 1956 by Harold G.D. Gisburn. A follow-up and continuation of the work by Sir Reginald Croom-Johnson's The Stamps of the British Solomon Islands.113 pp.   30.00
L4k3 The Dragon Stamps of Japan, 1871-1872, 1971 by Dr. S. Ichida. A useful introduction to Dragon stamps, providing postal history, postmarks, manufacture, information on rare unsed stamps, Mon Dragon stamps and Dragon Sen stamps. NOTE: This is the Translation of the three Japanese Books by Dr. S. Ichida.Pamphlet, 57 pp.   30.00
L4f111 Canada Post Offices, 1755/1895 , 1972 by Frank W. Campbell. A thorough index of Canadian post office details during the dates given. Sound hard-cover, 191 p.  40.00
L4f139 The Encyclopaedia of British Empire Postage Stamps: Volume V, North America, 1973 by Robson Lowe. A thorough philatelic study, part of a series, covering the stamps of the British Empire as they appear in North America. Hard-cover, very good condition, 760 p. First edition.  150.00
L4h38 Goggles Helmets and Airmail Stamps, 1974 by Georgette Vachon. A narrative postal history of Canada's air mail heritage. Hard-cover, with dust-jacket, 148 p.  14.95
L4f146 The Postage Stamps and Postal History of Canada, 1974 by Winthrop S. Boggs. A seminal study of Canadian stamps and postal history. Here reprinted in a single volume. Hard-cover, with jacket, 870 p.  110.00
L4k10 The Yucatan Affair The Work of Raoul Ch. de Thuin, Philatetic Counterfeiter, 1974 & 1980 by A Specialist Editorial Staff. A compliation of the counterfeiting work of Raoul Ch. de Thuin. Two editions, Philatetic Counterfeiter.524 pp.   70.00
L4k2 Liechtenstein Stamps and Their Background 1912-1973, 1975 by Marian Carne Zinsmeister, S.P.A.. A catalogue and study of Liechtenstein stamps dating 1912 to 1973. Pamphlet, 88p.Pamphlet, 88 pp.   5.00
B4h628.3 The Postal History of the Post Card in Canada, 1979 by Allan L. Steinhart. Traces the development of this form of communication from the introduction of pre-stamped postal cards through advertising and patriotic cards.Perfect bound, 65 pp.   19.95
B4h786.2 Canada - BNA Philately (An Outline), 1981 by Richardson, Ed. From pre-stamp and stampless covers to revenues. 6x9, Stapled, 64 pp.   11.95
L4f59 Canadian Fancy Cancellations of the Nineteenth Century, 1981 by K.M. Day, E.A. Smythies. A specialized catalogue of fancy cancels, arranged by type, including Leaves and Flowers, Crowns and Masonic Symbols, and Names, Letters and Initials. Soft-cover, 158 p.  9.99
L4f100 Survey of Pence & Cents Covers, 1983 by Charles G. Firby. A specialized study of covers recorded for Canadian Pence Issue stamps for the period, April 1, 1851, through June 30, 1859. Stapled photocopies, 32 p.  4.95
L4f15 The Postal Rates of Canada, 1851-1868: The Provincial Period, A Recording , 1983 by Charles G. Firby. Catalogue of postal rates for pence issues in the Province of Canada. Bound photocopies, 19 p, 2nd edition.   25.00
L4f105 Post Offices of New Brunswick, 1783-1930, 1984 by George E. MacManus. A thorough directory of New Brunswick post offices, including information about opening and closing dates, postmasters, and location. Soft-cover, like new, 201 p.  29.95
L4k5 Postal Rate History of China and Hong Kong, 1986 by Lee C. Scamp. A comprehensive study written by Lee C. Scamp that follows up on Col. F. W. Webb's work. Softcover, 284p.Softcover, 284 pp.   50.00
L4f98 Steam, and the North Atlantic Mails, 1986 by J.C. Arnell. A specialized study, sub-titled: The Impact of the Cunard Line and Subsequent Steamship Companies On the Carriage of Transatlantic Mails. Hard-cover, 295 p. Like new.  39.95
B4h212 The Bickerdike Machine Papers, 1986 by Newman, Geoffrey R.. Covers development & use of this early automated cancellation machines made in Canada in early 1900's. Well researched & illustrated. Excellent postal history reference. 6x9, Perfect Bound, 144 pp.   9.95
L4f19 Upper and Lower Canada Cross-border Mail to 1851, 1986 by Earl E. Palmer. An illustrated study and catalogue of cross-border postal practice and material between Upper Canada (Ontario) and Lower Canada (Quebec) in the years before adhesive postage. This is No. 2 in Hennok's Series of Postal History Collections. Bound photocopies, 304 p. Some wear in the binding.  23.00
L4f150 Facets of Canadian Philately, 1987 by C.R. McGuire. A brief and general account of philately in Canada. Published by Canada Post Corporation. Pamphlet-format, illustrated, 51 p.  2.95
B4h720.1 Handbook on Transatlantic Mail, 1987 by Arnell, J.C.. Handbook #1. With 8 chapters covering historical summary, postage rates, Falmouth and American Packets, Ferriage, Pioneer Steamers, Freight Money and BNA Rate Handstamps. 8.5x11, Soft Cover, 69 pp.   9.95
B4h267 Northwest Territories Postal Cancellations 1907-1986., 1987 by Kevin O'Reilly. A detailed listing of the postal markings of the NWT with stories, maps, historical background. 8.5x11, Perfect Bound, 230 pp.   12.95
B4h279 The Postal History of the District of Assiniboia 1882-1905, 1987 by Kell, Ronald. First comprehensive study providing a detailed listing of post offices on the Canadian Prairies. Dates, postmasters, illustrations, maps, routes etc. Valuable reference. 6x9, Perfect Bound, 192 pp.   14.95
L4f115 Ontario Post Offices, Vol. 2, By County and District, 1988 by Robert C. Smith. A thorough directory of post offices in Ontario, including locations and open/close dates. Spiral-bound, 262 p. Some wear in cover.  45.95
L4h29 Falkland Islands Mails, The Kosmos Years - 1880-1900, 1989 by The Reverend J.N.T. Howat. A specialized history and index of material. Hard-cover, 146 p.  43.95
B4h720.2 Transatlantic Stampless Mail To and From British North America, 1989 by Arnell, J.C.. Handbook #2. From ship letters to unpaid letters with fines. 225+ illustrations. 8.5x11, Soft Cover, 167 pp.   19.95
L4f63 The Post Office on Prince Edward Island, 1787-1990, 1990 by G. Douglas Murray. A specialized study of the regional post offices of Prince Edward Island. Signed copy, hard-cover, 81 p. Like new.  24.95
B4h738.1 Canadian Military Postal History Anthology, 1991 by BNAPS. Articles on this area. Well researched, many illustrations. 8.5x11, Soft Cover, 233 pp.   32.95
B4h462.1 Slogan Postal Markings of Canada in the 1931-40 Period, 1991 by Rosenblat, Daniel G.. Prepared by the Slogan Study group of BNAPS. Single- and multi-office listings of slogan postal markings in use from 1931-40. Includes earliest and latest recorded use. 8.5x11, Cerlox bound, 54 pp.   9.95
B4h720.3 The Transitional Decade From Sail to Steam on the North Atlantic, 1991 by Arnell, J.C.. Handbook #3. 135+ illustrations of covers from the Arnell collection. 8.5x11, Soft Cover, 111 pp.   14.95
L4f21 The Transitional Decade from Sail to Steam on the North Atlantic, 1991 by J.C. Arnell. An illustrated study and catalogue of transatlantic postal practice and material during the transition from sail to steamships as means of conveyance. Bound photocopies, 111 p.  14.95
B4h659 Canada and the Universal Postal Union 1878-1900, 1992 by Arfken, George B.. From historical background to Parcel Post; a study of the history and rates of the Universal Postal Union. Published as a BNAPS handbook. 6x9, Perfect Bound, 128 pp.   29.95
L4f57 Canada and the Universal Postal Union, 1878-1900, 1992 by George B. Arfken. A specialized study and catalogue of activity between Canada and the UPU. Soft-cover, 127 p.  29.95
B4h462.2 Slogan Postal Markings of Canada in the 1941-53 Period, 1992 by Rosenblat, Daniel G.. Prepared by the Slogan Study group of BNAPS. Single- and multi-office listings of slogan postal markings in use from 1941-53. Includes earliest and latest recorded use. 8.5x11, Cerlox bound, 70 pp.   18.95
B4h296 Strike, Courier & Local Post of the Elizabethan Era, 1992 by Earle L. Covert. Extensively illustrated with exceptional coverage of both regular and philatelic usage. Second edition.Soft cover, 86 pp.   9.95
B4h372 A Canadian Railway Postal History Anthology, 1993 by CRPOSG. An exhaustive study of Canadian railway postal history by the Canadian Railway Post Office Study group. 8.5x11, Soft Cover, 227 pp.   32.95
B4h339 Canada Post Office Guide - 1852, 1993 by Steinhart, Allan L. Reprint of the earliest known official listing of the regulations & rates related to Canada's first stamps. An interesting reference. 8.5x11, Cerlox bound, 88 pp.   32.00
B4h340.1 The Royal Canadian Navy Postal History 1939-1945, Vol. 1 1993, 1993 by Percy G. Colbeck & Maurice F. Hampson. DB/N Naval Censorship numbers at Fleet Mail Offices and aboard ships; Fleet mail numbers; NPO numbers; Shore establishments; blackout and other cancellations and markings. 8-1/2 X 11, Cerlox, 82 pp.   37.95
B4h340.2 The Royal Canadian Navy Postal History 1939-1945, Vol. 2 1993, 1993 by Percy G. Colbeck & Maurice F. Hampson. RCN shore establishment details and markings, named Ship rubber hand stamps, list of covers without DB/N censors marks. 8-1/2 X 11, Cerlox, 64 pp.   37.95
B4h340.3 The Royal Canadian Navy Postal History 1939-1945, Vol. 3 (Supp. I), 1993, 1993 by Percy G. Colbeck & Maurice F. Hampson. Additional information and updates on Naval Mail censorship, FMO and Ship censor numbers, cancellations, photos and covers. 8-1/2 X 11, Cerlox, 66 pp.   37.95
B4h340.4 The Royal Canadian Navy Postal History 1939-1945, Vol. 4 (Supp. II), 1993, 1993 by Percy G. Colbeck & Maurice F. Hampson. Naval Base maps and info, list of all Canadian warships with commissioning and decommissioning dates, updates of: censor stamp numbers, cancellations, black-out cancels, registered & misc. covers and labels. 8-1/2 X 11, Spiral, 138 pp.   49.95
B4h340.5 The Royal Canadian Navy Postal History 1939-1945, Vol. 5 (Supp. III), 1993, 1993 by Percy G. Colbeck & Maurice F. Hampson. Camp Norway - Lunenburg, bases overseas, ship photos, updates of: censor stamp numbers, cancellations, black-out cancels, registered & misc. covers and labels. 8-1/2 X 11, Spiral, 71 pp.   42.95
B4h340 The Royal Canadian Navy Postal History 1939-1945, 1993-2003 by Percy G. Colbeck & Maurice F. Hampson. Complete set of five volumes of this extensive study. 8-1/2 X 11, Cerlox & Spiral,   165.00
L4f58 Canadian Military Post Offices to 1993, 1994 by W.J. Bailey, E.R. Toop. A specialized catalogue of military post offices in Canada, including locations and dates of opening and closing. Soft-cover, 144 p.  34.95
L4f61 2000 Postmarks of Prince Edward Island, 1814 to 1995, 1996 by G. Douglas Murray. A specialized catalogue of PEI postmarks, arranged chronologically. Cerlox-bound, 217 p., illustrated.   29.95
B4h429 Canadian Military Postal Markings 1881-1995, 1996 by William J. Bailey and E. Richards Toop. The final and most comprehensive listing produced by Bailey and Toop. Two volumes. Perfect bound in slip cover, 872 pp.   99.00
B4h430 Canadian Military Postal Markings 1881-1995, 1996 by William J. Bailey and E. Richards Toop. The final and most comprehensive listing produced by Bailey and Toop. Two volumes. Hardbound in slip cover, 872 pp.   149.00
B4h923.1 Canadian Participation in the Anglo-Boer War, 1899-1982, 1996 by Robinson, William G.. Photocopy of Exhibit by William G. Robinson as shown at BNAPS 9/96. BNAPS Exhibit Series #1. 8.5x11, Cerlox bound, 83 pp.   22.50
L4h28 Hubbard: The Forgotten Boeing Aviator, 1996 by Jim Brown. Biography of the aviator, Eddie Hubbard, associate of William E. Boeing. Soft-cover, 229 p.  25.95
L4h50 Irish Airmail, 1919-1990, 1996 by William J. Murphy. A specialized - but brief - account of airmail in Ireland, from 1919 to 1990. Soft-cover, 96 p.  31.95
B4h463.1 Major E.R. Toop Collection of Canadian Military Postal History - Volume One, 1996 by McGuire, C.R. & Narbonne, R.F. . Volume One: to the end of the Second World War. 8.5x11, Spiral Bound, 484 pp.   47.95
B4h463.2 Major E.R. Toop Collection of Canadian Military Postal History - Volume Two, 1996 by McGuire, C.R. & Narbonne, R.F. . Volume Two: Post-Second World War8.5x11, Spiral Bound, 292 pp.   35.95
B4h234 The Canadian Posted Letter Guide, 1996 by Charles G. Firby & Victor L. Willson. Priced guide for covers of Canada, including combination usages, rates, multiples and special listings. Spiral bound, 128 pp.   12.50
L4f177 The Canadian Posted Letter Guide: The Classic Period, 1851-1902, 1996 by Charles G. Firby, Victor L. Wilson. A specialized study and catalogue of Canadian covers of the Victorian period, including information on combination usages, multiple frankings, and stamps priced "On Cover." Spiral-bound, 128 p.  22.95
B4h720.4 Transatlantic Mail To and From British North America From the Early Days to U.P.U., 1996 by Arnell, J.C.. Handbook #4. More information and 165 more illustrations of covers to and from British North America from the Arnell collection. 8.5x11, Stapled, 108 pp.   34.95
B4h923.6 A Postal History of Labrador Before Confederation, 2007 by O'Reilly, Kevin. A completely revised version of this award winning exhibit, printed from electronic files, this book contains much useful information otherwise unavailable about this region. BNAPS Exhibit Series #6. 8.5x11, Spiral bound, 108 pp, black and white.   32.95
B4h923.61 A Postal History of Labrador Before Confederation, 2007 by O'Reilly, Kevin. A completely revised version of this award winning exhibit, printed from electronic files, this book contains much useful information otherwise unavailable about this region. BNAPS Exhibit Series #6. 8.5x11, Spiral bound, 108 pp, colour version.   80.00
B4h923.3 British Columbia Express Covers from 1858 to 1900, 1997 by Carr, Dr. R.. Photocopy of Exhibit by Dr. R. Carr. Showing some very rare covers with information not readily available elsewhere. BNAPS Exhibit Series #3. 8.5x11, Cerlox bound, 100 pp.   21.95
L6h209 British India Postal Stationery, 1997 by Derek Lang. 7 3/4" x 9 3/4" x 1/2", Soft cover, 222 pp.   59.95
B4h923.4 Dr. Robert Bell of the Geological Survey of Canada, 1997 by Scrimgeour, Gray. Photocopy of exhibit by Gray Scrimgeour. Interesting study of the survey of our great country as seen through Bell correspondence. BNAPS Exhibit Series #4. 8.5x11, Cerlox bound, 112 pp.   22.50
B4h923.2 Early Express Operations in Ontario and Quebec, Competing with the Post Office Department, 2008 by Horace W. Harrison. Revised and digitally scanned version of BNAPS Exhibit Series #2. Much valuable information not available elsewhere. Black and white edition. 8.5x11, spiral bound, 70 pp.   27.95
B4h923.2c Early Express Operations in Ontario and Quebec, Competing with the Post Office Department, 2008 by Horace W. Harrison. Revised and digitally scanned version of BNAPS Exhibit Series #2. Much valuable information not available elsewhere. Colour edition. 8.5x11, spiral bound, 70 pp.   60.00
B4h923.5 Eastern Arctic Mails 1876 to 1963, 1997 by Mowat, Ian. Photocopy of exhibit by Ian Mowat. A lovely collection of this elusive area with much useful information for anyone interested in this area. BNAPS Exhibit Series #5. 8.5x11, Cerlox bound, 83 pp.   23.95
B4h435 John Boyd and Cottonwood, B.C., 1997 by Scrimgeour, Gray. Postal history and related items on Cariboo Gold Rush. Boyd was there in 1862 and set up a stage coach stop for miners at Cottonwood. Interesting Gold Rush information. 8.5x11, Cerlox bound, 72 pp.   23.50
L4f109 The Catalogue of Money Order Office Number (Moon) Cancellations of British Columbia (1950-1973), 1997 by Michael Sagar. An unillustrated catalogue of cancellations, including their earliest and latest recorded usages. Soft-cover, 59 p.  9.95
B4h923.7 Cross-Border Mail: Canada - United States of America 1800-1860, 1998 by Sanderson, Dr. Dorothy. Photocopy of exhibit by Dr. Dorothy Sanderson. Wonderful pre-stamp covers and much information unavailable elsewhere in this award winning collection. BNAPS Exhibit Series #7. 8.5x11, Cerlox bound, 83 pp.   23.50
B4h005 The Squared Circle Cancellations of Canada, 2001 by John S. Gordon (Editor). A complete update of Moffat and Hansen's earlier work. 8.5 X 11, Spiral Bound, 225 pp.   39.95
L4f110 The Money Order Office Number (Moon) Cancellations of Alberta (1950-1973), 1998 by Michael Sagar. An unillustrated catalogue of cancellations, including their earliest and latest recorded usages. Soft-cover, 70 p.  9.95
B4h923.12 A Canadian in Siberia 1918-1921, 1999 by Smith, Robert C.. An exhibit showing Siberian Expeditionary Forces postal history through a selection of covers from Sargeant-Major Douglas Brown. BNAPS Exhibit Series #12. 8.5x11, Cerlox bound, 102 pp.   28.95
B4h923.15 Canada: Postal Regulations, Rates & Usages: Domestic and International Mail, 1999 by Pawluk, William S.. An exhibit showing an exciting range of covers plus valuable appendices of rate charts and documents. BNAPS Exhibit Series #15. 8.5x11, Spiral bound, 182 pp.   38.95
B4h923.14 Canadian Postal Rates and Routes to North American Destinations 1859-1914, 1999 by Willson, Victor L.. An exhibit showing a variety of covers illustrations rates to the USA and Provinces during this era. BNAPS Exhibit Series #14. 8.5x11, Cerlox bound, 120 pp.   23.50
B4h389.3 The Handbook of Air Mail Slogan Cancels of Canada, 1999 by Cecil C. Coutts, Daniel G. Rosenblat. Second edition. The most complete listing every prepared on this area of slogan cancels. Published by the BNAPS Slogan Study Group. 8.5x11, Soft Cover, 227 pp.   26.00
B4h514 Air Mails of Canada 1925-1939, 2000 by George B. Arfken & Walter R. Plomish. The development and postal history of national and international air routes in and from Canada. Rate charts for all destinations. A valuable reference. Perfect bound, 238 pp.   49.95
B4h514.1 Air Mails of Canada 1925-1939, 2000 by George B. Arfken & Walter R. Plomish. The development and postal history of national and international air routes in and from Canada. Rate charts for all destinations. A valuable reference. Spiral bound, 238 pp.   59.95
B4h923.22 Canada's Business Postal Cards, 2000 by Harrison, Horace W.. Shows numerous ways firms used postcards in the course of business beginning in December 1897 until last card in 1892. BNAPS Exhibit Series #22. 8.5x11, Spiral Bound, 160 pp.   23.50
B4h333.1 Fancy Cancels on Canadian Stamps 1855 to 1950, 2007 by Lacelle, D.M. (Dave). This update to the first edition includes several new features, adding significantly to the philately of this very popular field of Canadian postal history. A massive and important work. 8.5x11, Spiral Bound, 220 pp.   39.95
B4h923.21 Internment Mail in Canada 1914-1919 & 1939-1946, 2007 by Steven C. Luciuk. The best collection formed to date of mail to and from Prisoners of War and internees held in Canada during World Wars I & II. Newly printed from scanned original pages. A valuable reference. BNAPS Exhibit Series #21. 8.5x11, Spiral Bound, 120 pp, black and white.   33.95
B4h923.211 Internment Mail in Canada 1914-1919 & 1939-1946, 2007 by Steven C. Luciuk. The best collection formed to date of mail to and from Prisoners of War and internees held in Canada during World Wars I & II. Newly printed from scanned original pages. A valuable reference. BNAPS Exhibit Series #21. 8.5x11, Spiral Bound, 120 pp, colour version.   85.00
B4h923.23 Postmarks of the District of Assiniboia, 2000 by Fraser, Don. Wilding-Fraser Collection, showing a wonderful array of cancels & covers from this area mostly during the Pre-1905 Territorial period. BNAPS Exhibit Series #23. 8.5x11, Spiral Bound, 52 pp.   13.95
B4h506 Railway Postmarks of the Maritimes, A Study of the Cancellation Devices 1866-1971, 2000 by Gray, Ross D.. A detailed examination of the RPO's & other transportation related cancellation devices used in NS, NB & PEI between 1866 & 1971 based on hammer studies started by Lew Ludlow. 8.5x11, Spiral Bound, 107 pp.   18.95
B4h923.20 The First Four Suppliers of Canadian Postal Stationery and its Usages 1860-1910, 2000 by Harrison, Horace W.. Covers the first fifty years of Canada Stationery. Valuable reference. BNAPS Exhibit Series #20. 8.5x11, Spiral Bound, 138 pp.   22.50
L4h47 The Stamps and Postal History of the Solomon Islands: Illustrated Checklist of Postal History Items of the Pre-Protectorate and the Woodford Eras, 2001 by Don Franks, Peter Forrestier Smith. A colour catalogue of postal covers, tracing the postal history of the Solomon Islands in the South Pacific. Bound loose-leaf, 170 p.  68.95
L4f99 AR, Avis de reception, 2002 by David Handelman. A study of the UPU term, AR (avis de reception, or acknowledgement of receipt, advice of delivery, etc), as it appears in practice. Spiral-bound, 158 p.  29.00
B4h023.21 The Canadian Christmas Map Stamp of 1898, A Definitive Plating Study, Vol. 1, 2002 by Kenneth A. Kershaw. Map Stamp re-entries, right-hand and lower cable changes are demonstrated in highly magnified images. Colour version. 8.5 X 11, Metal Cerlox, 74 pp.   70.00
B4h023.31 The Canadian Christmas Map Stamp of 1898, A Definitive Plating Study, Vol. 2, 2002 by Kenneth A. Kershaw. Highly magnified images help the collector plate Map Stamps from Plates 1-3. Colour version. 8.5 X 11, Plastic Cerlox, 100 pp.   90.00
B4h923.31 19th Century Registered Postmarks of Canada's Railway Post Offices, 2003 by Harrison, Horace. Plus a one-frame exhibit of 20th Century RPO Registry Marks Horace Harrison Exhibits. Outlines the use of railroads for delivery of mail. Black & White version. BNAPS Exhibit Series #31. 8.5x11, Spiral Bound, 128 pp.   26.95
B4h923.311 19th Century Registered Postmarks of Canada's Railway Post Offices, 2003 by Harrison, Horace. Plus a one-frame exhibit of 20th Century RPO Registry Marks Horace Harrison Exhibits. Outlines the use of railroads for delivery of mail. Full Colour version. BNAPS Exhibit Series #31. 8.5x11, Spiral Bound, 128 pp.   89.00
L6h213 A Postal History of the Prisoners of War and Civilian Internees in East Asia During the Seocnd World War Volume 2, 2003 by David Tett. Volume 2 covers the Dutch East Indies 1942-1946, Paradise Lost. 469 pages in a hard bound book. There are two other volumes (Volume 1 and 3) available and a fourth volume is currently being prepared. 8 1/2" x 11" x 1 1/2", Hard cover, 469 pp.   99.95
B4h010.1 Agricultural Exhibitions of British Columbia 1890-1930, 2003 by Ellison, Ken. As portrayed in the use of illustrated advertising postal envelopes. A colourful, well researched study of these lively covers. Colour illustrations. 8x11, Spiral Bound, 61 pp.   54.95
L6h211 Air Crash Mail of Imperial Airways and Predecessor Airlines, 2003 by Kendall C. Sanford. 8 1/4" x 11 3/4" x 1/2", Soft cover, 190 pp.   64.95
B4h923.28 Canadian Special Delivery Exhibits, 2003 by Wald, Kimber A.. Two exhibits in one book! Section one: Canadian Special Delivery Stamps and Service 1898-1954. Section Two: Where have all the covers gone? Canadian Special Delivery covers and their destinations. Black & White version. BNAPS Exhibit Series #28. 8.5x11, Spiral Bound, 196 pp.   34.95
B4h923.281 Canadian Special Delivery Exhibits, 2003 by Wald, Kimber A.. Two exhibits in one book! Section one: Canadian Special Delivery Stamps and Service 1898-1954. Section Two: Where have all the covers gone? Canadian Special Delivery covers and their destinations. Full Colour version. BNAPS Exhibit Series #28. 8.5x11, Spiral Bound, 196 pp.   112.50
B4h004 Christmas Seal Ads on Canadian Post Cards, 2003 by Arthur Klass. Collecting Christmas Seal ads on Canadian postal stationery cards is popular among stationery and topical collectors. Christmas Seals made their debut in Canada in 1927. This book provides a list pulling together in one document the different cards identified and published. 8.5x11, Spiral Bound, 56 pp.   28.95
B4h923.30 Registered Covers 1875 - 1911: A Reconstruction of the Horace Harrison Exhibits, 2003 by Walton, Jean & Bill. Exhibits by Horace Harrison of Registered Covers 1875-1911. Black & White version. BNAPS Exhibit Series #30. 8.5x11, Spiral Bound, 184 pp.   33.95
B4h923.301 Registered Covers 1875 - 1911: A Reconstruction of the Horace Harrison Exhibits, 2003 by Walton, Jean & Bill. Exhibits by Horace Harrison of Registered Covers 1875-1911. Full Colour version. BNAPS Exhibit Series #30. 8.5x11, Spiral Bound, 184 pp.   70.00
B4h023.41 The Canadian Christmas Map Stamp of 1898, A Definitive Plating Study, Vol. 3, 2003 by Kenneth A. Kershaw. Highly magnified images help the collector plate Map Stamps from Plate 5. Colour version. 8.5 X 11, Metal Cerlox, 100 pp.   90.00
B4h014 British Columbia Hotel Covers 1880 to 1920, 2004 by Ellison, Ken V.. As portrayed in the use of printed and illustrated advertising postal envelopes. From the collection of Ken Ellison. Wonderfully illustrated, with many scans, a study of the early hotel post cards used by travellers to send notes to friends and family. Black & White Version. 8.5 X 11, Spiral Bound, 134 pp.   31.95
B4h014.1 British Columbia Hotel Covers 1880 to 1920, 2004 by Ellison, Ken V.. As portrayed in the use of printed and illustrated advertising postal envelopes. From the collection of Ken Ellison. Wonderfully illustrated, with many scans, a study of the early hotel post cards used by travellers to send notes to friends and family. Colour Version. 8.5 X 11, Spiral Bound, 134 pp.   92.00
B4h015.1 Early Canada Post Cards 1871-1911, 2004 by Arfken, George B.. This handbook is a study of the development of Canada's post cards from 1871 to 1911, starting in 1871 in the Small Queen era, through to the Maple Leaf, Numeral and King Edward VII eras, ending in 1911. Well researched book with many colour scans. 8.5 X 11, Spiral Bound, 134 pp.   94.00
B4h023.0 The Canadian Christmas Map Stamp of 1898, A Definitive Plating Study, Vol. 1-4, 2004 by Kenneth A Kershaw and Roger Boisclair. The complete set of four books on plating the Map Stamp, together in one volume. Black and white version. 8.5 X 11, 3-ring Binder, 374 pp.   61.95
B4h023.51 The Canadian Christmas Map Stamp of 1898, A Definitive Plating Study, Vol. 4, 2004 by Kenneth A. Kershaw and Roger Boisclair. Highly magnified images help the collector plate Map Stamps from Plate 4. Colour version. 8.5 X 11, Plastic Cerlox, 100 pp.   90.00
B4h023.11 The Canadian Christmas Map Stamp of 1898, A Definitive Plating Study, Vol. 1-4, 2004 by Kenneth A. Kershaw & Roger Boisclair. The complete set of four books on plating the Map Stamp, together in one volume. Colour version. 8.5 X 11, 3-ring binder, 374 pp.   235.00
L6h214 A Postal History of the Prisoners of War and Civilian Internees in East Asia During the Second World War, Volume 3, 2005 by David Tett. Volume 3 covers Burma, Thailand and Indochina 1942-1946, The Railway, The River and The Bridge, 380 pages in a hard bound book. There are two earlier volumes available and a fourth volume is currently being prepared. 8 1/2" x 11" x 1 1/2", Hard cover, 380 pp.   99.95
B4h021.1 A Canadian Postal History 1897-1911: The Maple Leaf, Numeral, and King Edward Era, 2006 by George B. Arfken and William S. Pawluk. The definitive study of rates, routes and postal markings of the latter part of the reign of Queen Victoria and that of Edward VII, beautifully illustrated by almost 400 covers. Black & white version. 8.5 X 11, Spiral Bound, 320 pp.   49.95
B4h021.11 A Canadian Postal History 1897-1911: The Maple Leaf, Numeral, and King Edward Era, 2006 by George B. Arfken and William S. Pawluk. The definitive study of rates, routes and postal markings of the latter part of the reign of Queen Victoria and that of Edward VII, beautifully illustrated by almost 400 covers. Colour version. 8.5 X 11, Spiral Bound, 320 pp.   160.00
B4h503.2 Canada Inkjet (Jet Spray) Cancels 1992-2005 (3rd Edition), 2006 by Joel Weiner. This 3rd edition of the Canadian Inkjet catalogue lists over 2300 distinct varieties along with thousands of minor variations, an increase of about 900 cancels since the 2001 edition. It provides the collector with the most complete listing of these cancels available. 8-1/2 X 11, Spiral Bound, 220 pp.   41.95
B4h923.41 Canadians in Russia: the Last Contingent of World War I, 2006 by Hendrik (Henk) Burgers. Covers and postcards from two never before published correspondences form the major part of this important addition to the field of Canadian Military Postal History. BNAPS Exhibit Series #41. Black & white edition. 8.5 X 11, Spiral Bound, 98 pp.   30.95
B4h923.411 Canadians in Russia: the Last Contingent of World War I, 2006 by Hendrik (Henk) Burgers. Covers and postcards from two never before published correspondences form the major part of this important addition to the field of Canadian Military Postal History. BNAPS Exhibit Series #41. Colour edition. 8.5 X 11, Spiral Bound, 98 pp.   74.00
B4h923.39 Japanese Internment In Canada 1941-1946 — A Postal History, 2006 by Ken Ellison. The postal history and censorship story of Japanese internees during their period of incarceration in various Canadian locations, told through a selection of mail and other related items. BNAPS Exhibit Series #39. Black and white version. 8.5 X 11, Spiral bound, 86 pp.   29.95
B4h923.391 Japanese Internment In Canada 1941-1946 — A Postal History, 2006 by Ken Ellison. The postal history and censorship story of Japanese internees during their period of incarceration in various Canadian locations, told through a selection of mail and other related items. BNAPS Exhibit Series #39. Colour version. 8.5 X 11, Spiral bound, 86 pp.   70.00
B4h923.11 Mining — British Columbia's Heritage, 2006 by Peter Jacobi. Postal history and postcards take the reader through all aspects of British Columbia's mining industry, from Gold Rush days to the end of the 20th Century. Originally published in 1999, now with scanned images and completely revised, with more than 60 pages of new material added. Black and white version. 8.5 X 11, Spiral Bound, 226 pp.   47.95
B4h923.111 Mining — British Columbia's Heritage, 2006 by Peter Jacobi. Postal history and postcards take the reader through all aspects of British Columbia's mining industry, from Gold Rush days to the end of the 20th Century. Originally published in 1999, now with scanned images and completely revised, with more than 60 pages of new material added. Colour version. 8.5 X 11, Spiral Bound, 226 pp.   140.00
B4h923.43 Newfoundland 1897 Royal Family, Dead Letter Seal and Map Stamps, 2006 by John M. Walsh. A thorough award winning study of the stamps and postal history of these late Victorian and Edwardian issues of Newfoundland. Black & white version. BNAPS Exhibit Series #43. 8.5 X 11, Spiral bound, 122 pp.   33.95
B4h923.431 Newfoundland 1897 Royal Family, Dead Letter Seal and Map Stamps, 2006 by John M. Walsh. A thorough award winning study of the stamps and postal history of these late Victorian and Edwardian issues of Newfoundland. Colour version. BNAPS Exhibit Series #43. 8.5 X 11, Spiral bound, 122 pp.   90.00
B4h923.42 Newfoundland Postal History 1857-1899, 2006 by Colin D. Lewis. Pre- and post- UPU correspondence highlights this award winning study of 19th Century Newfoundland mails. Black & White version. BNAPS Exhibit Series #42. 8.5 X 11, Spiral bound, 146 pp.   35.95
B4h923.421 Newfoundland Postal History 1857-1899, 2006 by Colin D. Lewis. Pre- and post- UPU correspondence highlights this award winning study of 19th Century Newfoundland mails. Colour version. BNAPS Exhibit Series #42. 8.5 X 11, Spiral bound, 146 pp.   100.00
B4h923.40 One Hundred Years over the Waters, Mail by Ship in and around Nova Scotia from Mid-18th to Mid-19th Century, 2006 by Dr. J. J. MacDonald. Gems from a lifetime of collecting illustrate how mail was carried by sea to, from and within Nova Scotia, before Nova Scotia entered Confederation. BNAPS Exhibit Series No. 40. Black & white version. 8.5 X 11, Spiral bound, 54 pp.   27.95
B4h923.401 One Hundred Years over the Waters, Mail by Ship in and around Nova Scotia from Mid-18th to Mid-19th Century, 2006 by Dr. J. J. MacDonald. Gems from a lifetime of collecting illustrate how mail was carried by sea to, from and within Nova Scotia, before Nova Scotia entered Confederation. BNAPS Exhibit Series No. 40. Colour version. 8.5 X 11, Spiral bound, 54 pp.   52.00
B4h022.1 The Dead Letter Office in Canada 1830-2002, An Illustrated Postal History, Second Edition, 2006 by Brian C. Plain. The story of this relatively unknown but important part of the Canadian postal system, complete with an updated database and a new numbering system that can be used in collecting and exhibiting DLO postmarks and covers. Black & white version. 8.5 X 11, Spiral Bound, 156 pp.   35.95
B4h022.11 The Dead Letter Office in Canada 1830-2002, An Illustrated Postal History, Second Edition, 2006 by Brian C. Plain. The story of this relatively unknown but important part of the Canadian postal system, complete with an updated database and a new numbering system that can be used in collecting and exhibiting DLO postmarks and covers. Colour version. 8.5 X 11, Spiral Bound, 156 pp.   91.00
B4h024.1 The Post Office in Canada: A Chronology of Facts, Feats, and Firsts from the French Regime to 1981, Second edition, 2006 by Thomas A. Hillman and E.R. Toop. The history of the Canadian Post Office Department's operation, from the French Regime in the 17th Century to 'privatization' in 1981, in encyclopedia note format with full citations for each entry. Many illustrations in colour. 8.5 X 11, Spiral Bound, 166 pp.   55.95
L6h208 The Royal Marines, Home and Abroad A Postal History 1664-1994, 2006 by Barb Swarbrick. 8" x 11.5" x .5", Soft Cover, 162 pp.   84.95
B4h470.1 Canadian Postal Rates 1851-1859, The Warren S. Wilkinson Collection, 2007 by Charles G. Firby Publications. This International Gold Medal winning Canadian Pence Era Rate collection includes nearly every important cover recorded of Canada's first stamp issue, as well as 131 stampless covers showing rates not known to exist paid by postage stamps. Please Note: Only a limited number of these books are available through BNAPS. Each hard bound book will be accompanied by a spiral bound copy of the 48-page catalogue for the 14 June 2007 auction of this collection by Charles G. Firby Waterford, MI. 8.5x11, Hard Bound, 256 pp.   175.00
B4h462.0 Slogan Postal Markings of Canada in the Period from 1920-30, 1991 by Rosenblat, Daniel G.. Prepared by the Slogan Study group of BNAPS. Single- and multi-office listings of slogan postal markings in use from 1920-30. Includes earliest and latest recorded use. 8.5x11, Cerlox bound, 78 pp.   18.95
B4h030.1 Just Perfect: The Patents and Postal Markings of Machines Invented by Joseph O. Lamoureux and Omer Francois Lefebvre 1912-1980, 2007 Joseph O. Lamoureux and Omer Francois Lefebvre 1912-1980, 2007 by Morris, Reg and Payne, Robert J. An easy-to-read well illustrated history of two postal cancelling machines -- the Lamoureux and the Perfect -- that were developed completely in Canada. Perfect machines served in Canadian Post offices for more than fifty years. Includes up-to-date summaries of known use. 8.5x11, Spiral Bound, 260 pp.  49.95
B4h031.1 Postage Due Stamps of Canada 1906-1928, 2007 by Lum, Stanley & Drury, Elsie. The first full treatment of the stamps and postal history of the first Postage Due stamps issued by Canada. 8.5x11, Spiral Bound, 116 pp, black and white.   32.95
B4h031.11 Postage Due Stamps of Canada 1906-1928, 2007 by Lum, Stanley & Drury, Elsie. The first full treatment of the stamps and postal history of the first Postage Due stamps issued by Canada. 8.5x11, Spiral Bound, 116 pp, colour version.   82.00
B4h923.46 Canada 19th Century Nonletter Mail, 2008 by Victor L. Willson. A comprehensive collection of Victorian newspapers, circulars, parcel wrappers and book post items mailed in and from Canada between 1840 and 1901. BNAPS Exhibit Series #46. 8.5x11, Spiral Bound, 140 pp, black and white version.   33.95
B4h923.461 Canada 19th Century Nonletter Mail, 2008 by Victor L. Willson. A comprehensive collection of Victorian newspapers, circulars, parcel wrappers and book post items mailed in and from Canada between 1840 and 1901. BNAPS Exhibit Series #46. 8.5x11, Spiral Bound, 140 pp, colour version.   94.00
B4h431 The Postal History of World War II Mail between Canada and Switzerland, 2008 by Charles J. LaBlonde and John Tyacke. A valuable summary of the most recent information about WWII correspondence between these two countries, published by the American Helvetia Philatelic Society, black and white. (NB: Not eligible for BNAPS member discount.) 8.5x11, Spiral Bound, 250 pp, black & white version.   26.95
Militaria
B4h738.1 Canadian Military Postal History Anthology, 1991 by BNAPS. Articles on this area. Well researched, many illustrations. 8.5x11, Soft Cover, 233 pp.   32.95
L4f58 Canadian Military Post Offices to 1993, 1994 by W.J. Bailey, E.R. Toop. A specialized catalogue of military post offices in Canada, including locations and dates of opening and closing. Soft-cover, 144 p.  34.95
B4h429 Canadian Military Postal Markings 1881-1995, 1996 by William J. Bailey and E. Richards Toop. The final and most comprehensive listing produced by Bailey and Toop. Two volumes. Perfect bound in slip cover, 872 pp.   99.00
B4h430 Canadian Military Postal Markings 1881-1995, 1996 by William J. Bailey and E. Richards Toop. The final and most comprehensive listing produced by Bailey and Toop. Two volumes. Hardbound in slip cover, 872 pp.   149.00
B4h923.1 Canadian Participation in the Anglo-Boer War, 1899-1982, 1996 by Robinson, William G.. Photocopy of Exhibit by William G. Robinson as shown at BNAPS 9/96. BNAPS Exhibit Series #1. 8.5x11, Cerlox bound, 83 pp.   22.50
B4h463.1 Major E.R. Toop Collection of Canadian Military Postal History - Volume One, 1996 by McGuire, C.R. & Narbonne, R.F. . Volume One: to the end of the Second World War. 8.5x11, Spiral Bound, 484 pp.   47.95
B4h463.2 Major E.R. Toop Collection of Canadian Military Postal History - Volume Two, 1996 by McGuire, C.R. & Narbonne, R.F. . Volume Two: Post-Second World War8.5x11, Spiral Bound, 292 pp.   35.95
B4h923.12 A Canadian in Siberia 1918-1921, 1999 by Smith, Robert C.. An exhibit showing Siberian Expeditionary Forces postal history through a selection of covers from Sargeant-Major Douglas Brown. BNAPS Exhibit Series #12. 8.5x11, Cerlox bound, 102 pp.   28.95
B4h923.21 Internment Mail in Canada 1914-1919 & 1939-1946, 2007 by Steven C. Luciuk. The best collection formed to date of mail to and from Prisoners of War and internees held in Canada during World Wars I & II. Newly printed from scanned original pages. A valuable reference. BNAPS Exhibit Series #21. 8.5x11, Spiral Bound, 120 pp, black and white.   33.95
B4h923.211 Internment Mail in Canada 1914-1919 & 1939-1946, 2007 by Steven C. Luciuk. The best collection formed to date of mail to and from Prisoners of War and internees held in Canada during World Wars I & II. Newly printed from scanned original pages. A valuable reference. BNAPS Exhibit Series #21. 8.5x11, Spiral Bound, 120 pp, colour version.   85.00