Philatelic Literature — Worldwide
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| L4f170 Linn's Philatelic Gems 5, by Linn's. A specialized account of high-interest and/or high-value items in the world of philately. Soft-cover. 19.95 |
 L4h32 Sweden: Replating the Large Officials, 1874-1893, Part I, by Martin Fishenden. Soft-cover, 80 p. 15.00 |
| L4h1 A Description of United States Postage, 1847-1936, 1936 by United States Post Office Department. A general study of United States postage, as compiled by the US Post Office. 119 p. Cover missing. 25.00 |
 L4f53 The Postmaster Stamps of St. Louis, Missouri, 1948 by H.R. Harmer, Inc.. H.R. Harmer, Inc. Auction catalogue, documenting the sale of postmaster stamps of St. Louis, which took place 13 December 1948, in New York City. Soft-cover, 79 p. Worn but sound binding. 30.00 |
| L4h2 Postage Stamps of the United States, 1847-1949 , 1949 by United States Post Office Department. A general study of United States postage, as compiled by the US Post Office. Soft-cover, 183 p. Some wear in binding. 10.00 |
 L4h21 U.P.U.: Seventy-fifth Anniversary Issues, 1951 by Marian Carne Zinsmeister. A catalogue of stamps issued to commemorate the 75th Anniversary of the Universal Postal Union. Soft-cover, 48 p. 10.00 |
| L4h3 Postage Stamps of the United States, 1847-1953, 1953 by United States Post Office Department. A general study of United States postage, as compiled by the US Post Office. Soft-cover, 201 p. Some wear in binding. 5.00 |
 L4h31 Skilling Banco Stamps of Coat of Arms Type, 1955 by Hugo Olsson. A specialized study of Swedish postage, in particular, the 'skilling banco' stamps. Soft-cover, 157 p. Good condition. 25.00 |
 L4f93 Catalog of the Imperforate Classic Postal Stamps of Europe, 1958 by Edwin Mueller. A specialized catalogue of imperforate classic stamps from Europe, including Great Britain. Hard-cover, 151 p. 60.00 |
| L4h4 Postage Stamps of the United States, 1847-1965, 1965 by United States Post Office Department. A general study of United States postage, as compiled by the US Post Office. Soft-cover, 259 p. Some wear in binding. 15.00 |
 L4h11 British Empire Review, 1961-1968, 1969 by Robson Lowe Ltd., London. A specialized review of public auctions. Hard-cover, with torn dust-jacket, 92 p. 30.00 |
 L4f87 Early Japanese Postmarks and Post Offices, 1975 by George A. Fisher, Jr.. A catalogue of postmark reproductions from Japan. Soft-cover, bound photocopies, 45 p. Some discolouration in cover. 25.00 |
| L4h9 A Census of United States Classic Plate Blocks, 1851-1882, 1982 by John C. Chapin. A specialized study and catalogue of early American plate blocks. Hard-cover, 115 p. 39.50 |
 L4f52 The Paul Hock in China, 1983 by Robson Lowe International. Auction catalogue, documenting the sale of philatelic material from the Paul Hock Collection of China, which took place 19 October 1983, in Zurich. Soft-cover, 140 p. 30.00 |
 L4f51 Postal History of Amoy, Plus Hong Kong, Other Treaty Ports and General Far East: The W.H. Lu Collection, Pt. 2, 1985 by John Bull Stamps Ltd.. Auction catalogue, documenting the sale of philatelic material from the W.H. Lu Collection, which took place 27 July 1985, in Hong Kong. Soft-cover, 48 p. 25.00 |
 L4f43 Siberia Postmarks and postal history of the early Russian Empire period, 1986 by P.E. Robinson. A specialized catalogue of postmarks, offices and practices in Siberia during the Russian Empire. Spiral-bound, 156 p. 30.00 |
| L4h5 US Errors, 1986 by Stephen R. Datz. A specialized study of errors in US Postage, including inverts, imperforates and colour omission. Soft-cover, 100 p. 14.95 |
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 L4f85 A Historical Survey of Postage Stamps, Postmarks & Postage Rates of Taiwan (1945-1949), Vol. I, 1986 by Paul Ke-Shing Chang. 372 pp., hard bound, 4 pages in colour, the rest in black and white. Written in both Chinese and English by an expert in the field, the author's objective was to illustrate philatelic items with concise explanations.
There are 5 chapters: (1) Taiwan: early postal history,
(2) Postage stamps
(3) Postmarks,
(4) Postage rates,
(5) Appendices.
The history includes:
the Custom Post, British Alien Post,
Republic of Taiwan Postal Service,
Japanese-occupied Taiwan postal service, etc.
The stamps include:
"Restricted for use in Taiwan" stamps,
National Assembly commemoratives,
Chairman Chaing's 60th birthday,
Parcel, money order, international reply coupons,
national currency, etc.
The Post Marks include:
Japanese-style,
"Taiwan Province",
Chinese-style,
Temporary Train Post Offices,
International, commemorative,
"Postage Paid",
postage due,
Registration markings, etc.
The Postage Rates:
domestic,
air,
combined,
international,
and examples of rate covers.
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 L4f41 European Letters to Finland, 1819 to 1873, 1990 by Borge Lundh. An illustrated study and catalogue of mail sent from Europe to Finland. Includes information on postmarks, routes and rates. Soft-cover, 229 p. Some wear on cover. 50.00 |
 L4h42 Study of the Cancellations, Censor and Registration Handstamps of Nauru, 1888-1968, 1991 by K. de V. Buckingham. A brief study of postal marking from the island of Nauru, covering a particular period. Stapled photocopies, 10 p. 15.00 |
| L4f45 The Ryohei Ishikawa Collection: United States Stamps and Covers, 1847-1869, 1993 by Christie's. A deluxe auction catalogue, illustrated in full-colour, documenting the sale of the Ryohei Ishikawa Collection on Tuesday, September 28, and Wednesday, September 29, 1993. Bound, dust-jacket, 365 p. Some wear in jacket. Sound binding. 125.00 |
 L4f86 65 Years in Stamps: A Philatelic History of the Showa Period, 1994 by Nishioka Tatsuji. A memoir, based on the collecting life of the author. Translated by Scott Gates and Robert Elliott. Sound hard-cover binding, like new, 128 p. 50.00 |
| L4f172 The Pioneer Period of Hungarian Airmail, 1996 by Victor G. Berecz, Jr.. A specialized study of early airmails in Hungary. Includes information on airmails during both 20th century wars and in Budapest during the 1920s. Soft-cover. 20.00 |
| L4h8 Affordable Foreign Errors On Postage Stamps of the World, 1999 by Paul S. Greenlaw, Ph.D.. A specialized catalogue of errors in international postage, including listings for more than 5,000 errors priced at no more than $200. Soft-cover, 212 p. 24.95 |
| L4h6 Errors on US Postage Stamps, 1999 by Stephen R. Datz. A specialized study of errors in US Postage, including inverts, imperforates and colour omission. Soft-cover. 23.50 |
| L4f42 Catalogue de l'Exposition des 100 Timbres et Documents Philateliques parmi les plus rares du monde, 2000 by Le Club de Monte-Carlo. A deluxe catalogue commemorating Monaco 2000, a philatelic exhibition that took place on 1, 2 and 3 of December, 2000. Bound, 183 p. 150.00 |
| 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 |
| L4f179 Michel Deutschland-Spezial 2003, 2003 by Michel. A German-language catalogue of specialized German postage stamps after 1945. Soft-cover, 1197 p. Includes an English-language guide. 105.00 |
| L4f181 Michel Sud und Sudostasien 2003, 2003 by Michel. A German-language catalogue of South- and South-East Asia postage. Soft-cover, 1661 p. 118.95 |
| L4f178 Stanley Gibbons Great Britain Concise Stamp Catalogue, 2005 Edition, 2005 by Stanley Gibbons. An abbreviated catalogue of the stamps of Great Britain. Colour illustrations, soft-cover.416 pp. 93.95 |
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| L4h11 British Empire Review, 1961-1968, 1969 by Robson Lowe Ltd., London. A specialized review of public auctions. Hard-cover, with torn dust-jacket, 92 p. 30.00 |
 L4h41 Registration Marks of the Cook Islands and Niue Together with Amendment No. 1 to Cancellations of the Cook Islands and Niue, 1981 by A. R. Burge. A brief catalogue of registration marks and cancellations from the Cook Islands. Soft-cover, 31 p. 20.00 |
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| L4h8 Affordable Foreign Errors On Postage Stamps of the World, 1999 by Paul S. Greenlaw, Ph.D.. A specialized catalogue of errors in international postage, including listings for more than 5,000 errors priced at no more than $200. Soft-cover, 212 p. 24.95 |
| L4f179 Michel Deutschland-Spezial 2003, 2003 by Michel. A German-language catalogue of specialized German postage stamps after 1945. Soft-cover, 1197 p. Includes an English-language guide. 105.00 |
| L4f181 Michel Sud und Sudostasien 2003, 2003 by Michel. A German-language catalogue of South- and South-East Asia postage. Soft-cover, 1661 p. 118.95 |
| L4f178 Stanley Gibbons Great Britain Concise Stamp Catalogue, 2005 Edition, 2005 by Stanley Gibbons. An abbreviated catalogue of the stamps of Great Britain. Colour illustrations, soft-cover.416 pp. 93.95 |
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