1959 Ichida, Dr. Soichi - THE DRAGON STAMPS OF JAPAN 1871-1872. Published in 1959 by Ikeda Publishing Co., Tokyo. Hardbound, 220 pages + 11 separate photographic plates in rear pocket. An exhaustive study which occupies a recognised leading place in the understanding of the Dragon Stamps of Japan. Published in a limited edition of which this is No. 368. Profusely illustrated by Yoshihiko Kanamori. Considered as the reference work on the Dragon Stamps of Japan and a classic masterpiece of philatelic literature. In very fine condition.
1944 Lobdell, H. E. - THE DE LA RUE GEORGIANS OF SOUTH AFRICA. Published in 1944 by The Collectors Club, New York. Card covers, 100 pages. The profound study of the De La Rue Georgians of South Africa, first issued on November 1910. Describing in great detail the development and introduction of the First National Issue - The "Kings Heads". A splendid publication by the The Collectors Club and important contribution to the philately of South Africa. In fine condition
1982 Marler, George C. - THE ADMIRAL ISSUE OF CANADA. Published in 1982 by The American Philatelic Society, State College, PA. Hardbound, 567 large pages. Describing in detail all aspects of the so called "Admiral" Issue, with a portrait of King George V dressed in his Admiral of the Fleet uniform, first issued in December 1911. The magnus opus by George C. Marler and the definitive handbook on the subject. An important reference work on this George V Issue of Canada. In very fine condition.
1992 Proud, Edward B. - THE POSTAL HISTORY OF KENYA. Published in 1992 by Proud-Bailey Ltd., Sussex. Hardbound in dustwrapper, 368 pages. The specialised study treating the General and Postal History, Postal Rates, Airmails, Post Offices and providing an extensive list of all known Postal Markings with many illustrations. In very fine condition.
1984-1988 Jones, W. & Roy, R. : HANDBOOK OF CUBA - PART 1-3. Published by the authors in 1984 and 1988. Loose leaf publication in two ringbinders. Part 1 : The Spanish Dominion 1855-1898 (87 pages + 4 photoplates), Part II : The US Administration 1898-1902 (vii + 43 pages) and The Republic 1902-1961 (ix + 322 pages). Considered as the most important reference work for the Stamps of Cuba, covering the Stamp issues, Postal Stationery, Telegraph Stamps, Special Service Stamps, Fakes and Forgeries etc. In fine condition.
2011 Oliver, M. N. : THE LEEWARD ISLANDS - NOTES FOR PHILATELISTS. Published in 2011 by the British West Indies Study Circle, Alicante. Hardbound in dustwrapper, xviii + 324 pages. An profound study including detailed description of the Postal History, the Federa Postage Stamps and Stationery, Post Offices and Postmarks, Maritime Mail Services etc. With many beautiful illustrations of Maps, Stamps, Postmarks and Covers. An important addition to the Leeward Islands publication by Robson Lowe. In perfect condition.
1990LEWARDOVY ISLANDS / TESTER ENCYCLOPAEDIA OF BRITISH EMPIRE POSTAGE STAMPS - VOL. VI.: TESTER LEEWARD ISLANDS, R. Lowe 1990, nepřekonaná Monograph this colonial destination from legendary line bulletins R. Lowe, postal history, stamps with typologií, postmark, p.stat and much of other; perfect condition, skvělýpramen
1943 Dr. Térfi Béla : UNGARISCHE POSTABSTEMPELUNGEN - PART 1: 'VOR DER MARKE'-BRIEFE UND DEREN ABSTEMPELUNGEN. Published in 1943 by the Verein der Briefmarkensammler, Budapest. Hardbound, 323 pp. + large fold out map. The profound study of the pre-filatlic Letters and their Cancelations of Hungary, describing in detail the postal development in Hungary from the beginning in 895 to the introduction of the first Stamp Issue in 1850. Including an extensive list with illustrations of all known Postmarks. A very scarce handbook in fine condition including the large fold out postal map (72x51cm) of the Hungarian State 1750-1850. In very fine condition.
1990 Kearney, Patrick. - POSTMARKS OF JAPANESE-OCCUPIED MALAYA 1942-1945. Published in 1990 by Christie's Robson Lowe, London. Hardbound in dustwrapper, x + 118 pages. Extensive study of the Occupation Cancels of the eleven Malayan States and the Thai Occupation of Kedah & Kelantan. With a detailed description and english translation of the Cancellations and rarity guide. About 700 Postmarks well illustrated. An important Malaya handbook in very fine condition
1985 Proud, Edward B. - THE POSTAL HISTORY OF MALAYA - Vol. I-III. Published in 1985 by Proud-Bailey Ltd., Sussex. Hardbound in dustwrapper. Vol. I : Straits Settlements including Postal History and Postal Rates, the Chinese Sub Post Office and detailed listings of Postal Markings of Malacca, Penang, Singapore and Christmas Island.- Vol. II : Federated Malay States covering the Postal History and Postmarks of Negri Sembilan, Pahang, Perak, Selangor. - Vol. III : Unfederated Malay States covering the Postal History and Postmarks of Johore, Kedah, Kelantan, Perlis and Trengganu. The reference work on the Postal History of Malaya. Three volumes in very fine condition.
2009-2012 MICHEL / comp. 13 pcs of catalogues overseas, contains: North America 2011, West Africa I.-II. part 2011; South and middle Africa 2011/2012; Jihovýchodní Asia 2012; China 2011/2012; Japan - Iran 2011; Central America 2010; Australia and Oceania 2010; South America I.-II. part 2009/2010; North Africa 2009; Caribbean 2008/2009; overall sound condition
1965 Britnor, L. E. : MONTSERRAT. Published in a limited edition by the British West Indies Study Circle in 1965, ring binder, 95 pages. The major study of the Stamps and Postal History including the Stamps of Great Britain used in Montserrat, Commemorative and Specimen Stamps, Fiscal Stamps, Postal Stationery, Postal Markings etc. An excellent publication in fine condition.
2007 Hussen, G.J.J.M. van : POSTAL HISTORY OF THE NETHERLANDS - THE ISSUES OF 1852, 1864 AND 1867 - 'THE CLASSICS'. Published in 2007 by Van Dieten Postzegelveilingen B.V., Den Haag. Hardbound in dustwrapper, 257 large pages. The extensive study of the Postal History of the Netherlands during the Classic Period 1852-1867. Beautifully illustrated with many colour photographs of the Covers and Rarities. A major publication and the reference handbook on the Classic Issues of the Netherlands. In very fine condition (some wear to dust wrapper).
1995 Jersey, Stanley C. - NEW HEBRIDES ISLANDS: MILITARY POSTAL HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES FORCES 1942-1946. Published in 1995 by the Collectors Club of Chicago. Hardbound, 186 pages. A profound study including a short island history, the Armed Forces mail system used in World War II, Postal History of Units stationed & passing through the islands, Postal Markings etc. A beautiful publication with many illusttrations and vintage photo material. In perfect condition.
2000 FORGERIES / FOCUSONFORGERIES: A GUIDE postal rate FORGERIES OF COMMONSTAMPS, V. Tyler 2000, Linn's Stamp News, new supplemented with and revidované issue classic trial forgeries from renomovaného of author, contains lot of picture, typologii forgeries, distinktivní coats of arms R and padělaných stamps etc..; good publication in perfect quality
1938 Williams, L. N. & M. - THE "PROPAGANDA" FORGERIES : A history and description of the Austrian, Bavarian and German Stamps counterfeited by order of the British Government during the great war, 1914-1918. Published in 1938 by David Field Limited, London. Card covers, 42 pages. A very scarce and early publication, in small format, by the Williams brothers. Fine condition.
1933 Frank, P.F. de - THE FIRST ISSUE OF AUSTRIA AND LOMBARDY-VENETIA 1850-1858. Published in 1933 by The Vendome Press, Paris. Card covers, 78 pages. A higly detailed study of the First Issue of Austria, describing all aspects of the individual stamps. Including many illustrations and enlarged details. A very scarce publication in fine condition
1980 Ryan, Gary S. - DIE ABSTEMPELUNGEN DER UNGARISCHEN POSTÄMTER AUF MARKEN VON ÖSTERREICH 1850-67. Published in 1980 by The Royal Philatelic Society, London. Hardbound, xxi + 641 pages, in slipcase. The german edition of this great classic work by the legendary Hungary specialist Gary Ryan. Describes the postal and historical development in Hunagry and provindes a catalogue system with valuation of the Postmarks which are all illustrated. A beautiful handbook with many illustrations (in colour) of covers and detailed maps. The extensive reference work on the subject published in a limited edition of 600 copies of which this is No. 160. In very fine condition
1927-1950 AUSTRIA / POSTMARKEN TESTER AUSTRIA, issue 1927 and GRUNDBEGRIFFE DER POSTWERTZEICHENKUNDE, E- Müller + 5 pcs of old catalogues on/for German and Swiss stamps; interesting set
1988 Beale, P. O. - THE POSTAL SERVICE OF SIERRA LEONE - ITS HISTORY, STAMPS AND STATIONERY UNTIL 1961. Published by The Royal Philatelic Society, London. Hardbound in dustwrapper, xii + 240 large pages. Profound study of the Postal History and Postal Service, the Postage and Revenue Stamps, the Postal Stationery. Very well illustrated with many photos of the Stamps, Covers and Postmarks and 4 colour plates. A major handbook and beautiful publication in very fine condition.
2014 Stanway, Len : SINGAPORE - POST OFFICES AND REGISTRATION LABELS. Published in 2014 by the Malaya Study Group, London. Hardbound in dustwrapper, 275 large pages. A major publication on the subject including the historical development of the Postal Services in Singapore, a detailed history of each Post Office & Agency, a study of the Letter Registration System and Labels used since their introduction in 1911, a comprehensive list of all known Letter Registration Labels etc. A beautiful handbook, profusely illustrated and in very fine condition.
1955THE WORK OF JEAN DE SPERATI - VOLUME I-II. Published in 1955 by the British Philatelic Association, London. Volume I - Introduction and description of the Forgeries (vii + 214 pages) - Volume II : The 143 Plates of illustrations of the Forgeries + 9 Supplementary Plates A-J. The definitive handbook on the work of Jean de Sperati, describing and illustrating in great detail every known stamp that has been forged by the master forger. Published in a limited edition of 500 copies of which this is No. 169. The reference study on the subject and a major publication on forgeries in general. Very scarce volumes in fine condition (mild foxing to endpapers, ex-libris label)
2018STANLEYGIBBONS - Stamp Catalogue 2019, Commonwealth & British Empire Stamps 1840-1970; prestigious stamp catalogue of Commonwealth, format A4, very good condition
1895 Napier & Bacon : SAINT VINCENT - WITH NOTES AND PUBLISHERS' PRICES. Published in 1895 by Stanley Gibbons Limited, London. Card covers with deckled pages gold edged on top, 107 pages. Profound study of the Stamps issued from May 1861 to March 1893, printed and perforated by Perkins, Bacon & Co. Divided in two Sections : the Reference list in which the Stamps are described and priced, and the Notes providing detailed descriptions of the Watermarks, Perforations, Varieties etc. Published as Stanley Gibbons Philatelic Handbook No. 4, it has become a classic title on the Stamps of Saint Vincent. Very scarce and, for its age, in very fine condition.
1925 POSTAL PROGRESS IN SIAM 1885 - 1925. Published in 1925 by the Ministry of Communicatons and printed by the Bangkok Times Press Ltd. Hardbound, 36 pages. An account of the progress of the Postal- and Telegraph Services of Siam in relation to the countries in the Universal Postal Union. Describing the development of the Postal Service including the Old Mail Routes, Origin of the Inland & Foreign Mail Services, Parcel Post Service, Airmail Mail Service etc. With many illustrations including 4 colour plates of the Stamps issued from 1883-1925. A very scarce publication in the original first edition. In very fine condition.
1963 Marriott, John B. : THE PHILATELIC HISTORY OF TRINIDAD TO 1862. Published by the British West Indies Study Circle in 1963, ring binder, 65 pages. An excellent study covering the Early Postal History, the Stamps from the Lady Mcleod Local Issue to the later Perkins Bacon Issues 18591961, the Lithographed Provisional Issues and the Numeral Cancellations. A scarce specialised publication in fine condition.
1910 Griebert, Hugo : A STUDY OF THE STAMPS OF URUGUAY - WITH ILLUSTRATIONS OF THE STAMPS DESCRIBED AND ALSO SEVEN SHEETS OF PHOTOGRAPHIC ILLUSTRATIONS. Published in 1910 by Stanley Gibbons Ltd., London. Hardbound, viii + 90 pages. The classic handbook and major publication on the First Issues of Uruguay by the London philatelist Hugo Griebert. Describing in great detail the First to Forty-Eigth Issue of the Postage Stamps, Unpaid Letter Stamps and Official Stamps. A beautiful publication, ½ leather hardbound with gold lettering & ornaments on the spine and gold edged pages on three sides. A rare edition of this very scarce handbook, including the seven photographic plates, in almost perfect condition.
1950 Floyd, F. G. - MACHINE COMMATS OF BOSTON, MASS., 1876/86 - Part 1 & 2. Published in 1950 by Fritz Billig, New York in Billig's Philatelic Handbooks - Volumes XII and XIII. The profound study of the Boston Machine Cancellations, still the reference work on the subject. Other important articles in both volumes by Lindquist, H. L. (US Cancelaltions), Ayres, Paolo (Brazil Cancellations), Vallencey (Great Britain Postmarks) Friedl, Otto W. (Romania) and Dumont, General G.(France : Plating of the 20 Centimes, Blue - 1863
1957-1959 Harvey Bounds - A POSTAL HISTORY OF DELAWARE, PART 1 & 2 and Charles Towle - USA RAILWAY MARKINGS 1861-1890, PART 1 & 2. Published in 1957-59 by Fritz Billig, New York in Billig's Philatelic Handbooks - Volumes 26 and 27. Two major studies published in two parts in both volumes. Including also the Fourth Part of the Naval Cancellations started by Hale & Gill in Volume XIV (continued in Volumes XVI and 17) and L. Nicholson : Jamaica - Temporary Rubber Stamps 1881-1946. Two volumes in very fine condition.
1951 Hale, Joseph M. & Gill, John E. - NEW CATALOGUE OF NAVAL POSTMARKS AND U. S. NAVAL POSTAL HISTORY - Part 1 & 2. Published in 1951-52 by Fritz Billig, New York in Billig's Philatelic Handbooks - Volumes XIV and XVI. The extensive study of the Naval Postmarks and Postal History with many illustrations. Included in these volumes specialised studies by Fuguro Gagmi (Japan : Prisoner of War Mail 1914-1920), Frederick Brofos (Norway : Catalog of the Postal Stationery 1872-1950), F. Fujita (Straits Settlements & Malaya - Catalogue of Japanese Occupation Stamps). Two volumes in fine condition.
1949 Thompson, Howard K. - USA : U.S. COUNTY AND POSTMASTER POSTMARKS. Published in 1949 by Fritz Billig, New York - Billig's Philatelic Handbook - Volume X, pages 7-179. The important reference list on the subject, showing and describing thousands of Postmarks, with scarcity guide. A specialised Billig's Handbook in very fine condition.
1949 GREAT BRITAIN / GUIDELINES postal rate TESTER PENNY BLACK, P. Lichtfield, RobsonLowe 1949; important manual to rozpoznávání plate, 2880 charakteristik all stamp fields all plates, retouch, print making single plate; sought the first issue.!
1946 Brumell, George - BRITISH POST OFFICE NUMBERS, 1844-1906. Published in 1946 by R.C. Alcock, Ltd., Cheltenham. Hardbound, 201 pages. The original first edition of this classic work, describing in detail the Distnguishing Numbers given to the Post Offices and the Stamps in which the Numbers were used. With numerous illustrations of the different types of Postmarks. A scarce Great Britain publication in fine condition.
1949 GREAT BRITAIN / BRITISH POSTAGE STAMPVARIETIESILLUSTRATED, Alcock-Meredith 1949, skvělá manual popular and sought printing flaws on issues Victoria 1862 - Edward VIII., incl. detailních picture and popisů; perfect condition, rare
1977 Alcock, R. C. & Holland, F. C. - BRITISH POSTMARKS - A SHORT HISTORY AND GUIDE. Published in 1977 by R. C. Alcock, Cheltenham. Hardbound, 314 pages. The revised and expanded edition of this classic work, first published in 1960. The essential guide to the British Postmarks, with detailed descriptions and numerous illustrations of the Postal Markings. An undispendable Great Britain philatelic handbook in very fine condition.
1984 Proud, Edward B. - HISTORY OF BRITISH ARMY POSTAL SERVICE, VOL I-III 1882-1963. Published in 1984 by Proud-Bailey Ltd., Sussex. Hardbound, 283 + 312 + 531 pages. Vol 1 covering the period 1882-1902, Vol 2 : 1903-27 and Vol 3 : 1927-63. Describing the Service & various Campaigns, including lists of the Post Offices, Postal Markings & Cancellations, Documents & Forms. An in-depth study of the Service profusely illustrated. Scarce volumes, long out of print. In fine condition.
1997 Mark, Graham : IMPERIAL & FOREIGN MAILS - SEA CONVEYANCE DURING WAR 1914-1918. Published in 1997 by The Postal History Society, London. Hardboubd, iii + 91 pages. A profound study of the Imperial and Foreign Mail lost at Sea during the first World War, based upon the discovery of an old Postal Memorandum. Including numerous illustrations of salvaged Covers, found by fishermen and others and an extensive list of the Mail lost at Sea with information about destination, Ship Company and the Fate Location. A major handbook on the subject in very fine condition.
1984-2014 GREAT BRITAIN / comp. of 3 catalogues: Stanley Gibbons Concise 2014, Queen Elizabeth II. Pre-Decimal Issues 1984 and Collect British Posmarks, J. T. Whitney; interesting set
1945 ČESKÉ BUDĚJOVICE black Opt "We thank the Allies/ for Liberation/ 5.V.1945" on/for 31 values stamp. various issues, practically complete, missing only value A. Hitler 10K green; mint never hinged - only minor gum fault
1945 OLOMOUC comp. 6 pcs of numbered miniature sheets with stamp. Olomouckého issue Moravská eagle, value 120h green with anulací round hole + supplemented with 5 stamp. 60, 80, 120, 380 and 420h; on 2 album pages
1945 LIBERATED PRAGUE 10K, unissued imperforated miniature sheet in black color, print on stamp paper with gum; mint never hinged, in gum LL stamp. spots, interesting
1945 LIBERATED PRAGUE 10K, unissued imperforated miniature sheet in blue color, print on stamp paper with gum; mint never hinged, only small omission gum, interesting
1945 PRAGUE - MODŘANY, HLAS LIDU - PROSTĚJOV, BĚLÍK LOTTERY TICKETS - PRAGUE collection emergency newspaper labels, Modřany - values 30h, 80h, 1,20 Koruna and 4.20K, contains 6x vert. gutter from that 4x tete-beche/opposite, 2x protichůdný joined printing, color shades, Prostějov - joined printing 4 labels, Bělík tickets - 2x horiz. gutter, from that 1x tete-beche/opposite; mint never hinged or výrobně without gum, on 3 album pages A4
1945 RIMAVSKÁ SOBOTA red Opt Czechoslovak Post. on/for Hungarian stamp. various issues 1f-1P, selection of 23 pcs of; mint never hinged, only stamp. 10h light hinged, part exp. Blaha
1945 ROŽŇAVA black Opt Czechoslovak Post with double line on 14 stamp., values 1f - 80f two Hungarian postage issues, from that 1x 30f with inverted opt - exp. Voloncs; mint never hinged
1945 RUMBURK comp. 14 pcs of corner blk-of-4 German stamp. A. Hitler 3Pf - 42P with black overprint "Czechoslovakia/ National Committee// Rumburk"; all mint never hinged
1945 ÚSTÍ N. L. selection of 17 pcs of corner blk-of-4 German postage stmp A. Hitler, values 1Pf - 80Pf with black overprint "Č.S.R./ 9.5.1945/ Ústí n.L."; all mint never hinged
1944RIMAVSKÁ SOBOTA / POŠTOVY ÚŘAD (= office) BÁTKA provisional three-line black cancel. on letter to Rimavská Sobota, with 30f with red overprint "Č.S.P."; exceedingly rare
1945 OLOMOUC philatelically influenced letter franked with. 12 pcs of revolutionary stamp., complete set Moravská eagle 60h - 420h incl. blue 120h with skartačním hole, supplemented with 5 pcs of stmp with overprint A. Hitler, CDS OLOMOUC 1/ 26.V.45; good condition
1945 TEPLICE ŠANOV, black Opt Czechoslovak./ post on/for 20 values German stamp., A. Hitler 1Pf - 1RM, all with round service postmark with emblem, POST OFFICE TEPLICE ŠANOV/ 8.5.1945, used on 2 pages A4; good condition
1945 ZBRASLAV N. V. / FINIS GERMANIAE/ 10.V.45 total 15 copy-print cancel. on/for first day sheet with whole Bohemian and Moravian sets A. Hitler 10h - 50K + 4,20 Koruna; good condition
