1938 SG.77-94, George VI. Portraits and vehicles 3P - 25R with overprint NABHA STATE; complete set, cheap 1A and 1R minor faults, highest values very fine, 25R mint never hinged (!), c.v.. £750, sought issue!
1895 Reg letter with 1. issue "Landscape with star" addressed to London, with SG.2-7, and on Labuan with additional franking 18c with black overprint SG.71, CDS BRUNEI, LABUAN, decorative REGISTERED, arrival red LONDON; nice quality, cat. shows only "SG.1-10 are rare used on cover", scarce letter, rare destination
1875 SG.6, Brooke 8C blue, 2 pages from specialized collection; color shades,, perf, wmk etc.; block of four, block of 6, block of 8, blk-of-12, cat. only as basic stamps £180
1902 SG.D38-D43, D45-D49, D50, D50a, "local motives" 2C - 24C issued. "British Protectorate" with overprint POSTAGE DUE in the middle + 2C perforation. 16 and perforation. 15 with overprint at top; c.v.. £780
1911 PROVINCE TIBET / Mi.1, 3, 5, 6, Chinese stamps 1908 with overprints THREE PIES / 1C, ONE ANNA / 4C, TWO & HALF ANNAS / 10C, THREE ANNAS / 16C; very fine, c.v.. 250€
1948-1965 [COLLECTIONS] Egypt Occupation, collection in old album, GAZA - overprint issue PALESTINE on postage, air-mail; also definitive issue for Palestina, incl. better values i.a. 1948 King Farouk set to 1 £(*), then 1953 SG. 51, Farouk £1; "Gaza Strip" as blk-of-4 with plate variety, from 1957 then set; cat. min. £500
1986 60. birthday of Elizabeth II. / selection of 16 complete sets of 4 stamps.: i.a. Montserrat, St. Lucie, Brit. Panenské islands and other, all imperforated, mainly marginal pieces
1942 IN MEMORIAMBOHUMILAHEINZE 1940 / important publication about part předního engraver B. Heinz, incl. 34 copy-print gravures and drawings / larger part used for bank note/-s and post. stamps Protectorate Bohemia-Moravia and foreign postal správ/, contains also view of his ryteckých work and set other information, on/for unbound sheets, in/at original cover, complete, issued K. Kryl, Kroměříž, 1942, printing 120 numbered copies/imprints on hand-made paper + 100 nečíslovaných on/for ofsetovém paper; perfect condition, unnumbered copy - offset paper
1968-2013MONOGRAFIE Czechoslovak stamps, parts 1-5, 13, 14, 16 I. + II. + Butterflies + Pofis BOHEMIA-MORAVIA 2013; overall good in good condition condition
1958 CATALOGO DE LOS SELLOS POSTALES DE LA REPUBLICA ARGENTINA Y BUENOS AIRES CORDOBA CORRIENTES ENTRE
RIOS - TOMO II. Published in 1958 by the author, Buenos Aires. Hardbound, pages 448-909. Volume 2 of the famous 1958 sixth edition of
the Kneitschel - Argentina catalogue, generally considered as the masterwork by Victor Kneitschel and the bible of Argentinian philately. This second (and last) volume is mainly concentrating on the back of the book issues : Air Mail, Commemorative and Beneficiency Blocks, Officials, Ministerials, Postal Savings, National & Provincial Telegraphs, Officials , Proofs & Essays and much more. A classic handbook and the essential specialised catalogue of Argentina's Stamps and Postal History. A scarce and sought-after publication, in very fine condition.
1991 Proud, Edward B. - HISTORY OF THE AUSTRALIAN MILITARY POSTAL SERVICES 1914-1950
Published in 1991 by Proud Bailey Ltd., Sussex. Hardbound in dustwrapper, 584 pages.
The very extensive study of the Australian Military Postal Services describing in greatest detail the Army Postal Service in World War One
and Two. Including detailed chapters on the general and postal history, RAAF Postal Services, Air Force Post Offices, Postal Rates and
special focus on the Post Offices and Postmarks which are very well illustrated. A splendid and, with almost 600 pages, impressive Proud
publication. In perfect condition.
1968-1989 Blank, Gerhard - CHILE - FIRST ISSUES OF POSTAGE STAMPS 1853-1867 Published in 1989 by The Royal Philatelic Society, London. Hardbound, viii + 174 pp. + 38 plates + 2 fold-out charts in rear pocket. The excellent study of the 'Colon' Issues 1853-1867 of Chile, 3-lingual in spanish, german and enlgish, which has become the main reference on the subject. Consisting of three parts including a highly detailed description of the Stamps, the specialised Catalogue and, finally, 38 Plates of illustrations of which some in colour. Two large fold-out sheets on glossy paper are showing (almost) complete sheets of the 5 and 10 Centavos (Perkins, Bacon & Co.) The classic Chile handbook, signed by the author with a dedication to the well known Italian philatelist Renato Mondolfo. A splendid publication, scarce and sought after and in very fine condition
1987-1990 Putzel, Ralph F. - THE ENCYCLOPAEDIA OF SOUTH AFRICAN POST OFFICES AND POSTAL AGENCIES - VOLUME 2 AND 4.
Published between 1987 and 1990 by Hale & Putzel, Cape Town. Hardbound in dustwrapper, 406 and 292 pages.
Alphabet F-M and U-Z of the splendid study of the South African Post Offices and Postal Agencies by the leading specialist
in the field Ralph Putzel. The reference work on the subject, described as a "treasure house of information". A full review of this magnificent
publication can be found in the attached scans 3 and 4 of Volume 4. In very fine condition with only slight wear to the dust wrappers.
1989 Pennycuick, K. & Proud, Edward B. - THE POSTAL HISTORY OF GERMAN EAST AFRICA
Published in 1989 by Proud Bailey Ltd., Sussex. Hardbound in dustwrapper, 223 pages.
The splendid study of German East Africa postal history, written by the specialist in the field Kenneth Pennycuick and edited by Edward
Proud. A specialised handbook, with detailed chapters on the general and postal history, and a comprehensive study of the German period
including the use of German Stamps, the First and Second Overprint period, the Definitive Stamp period, German Mailboats. With special
attention the Postmarks which are well illustrated. A splendid handbook, in perfect condition.
1995 Proud, Edward B. - THE POSTAL HISTORY OF NIGERIA Published in 1995 by Proud Bailey Ltd., Sussex. Hardbound in dustwrapper, 888 pages. The monumental study of the Postal History of Nigeria, without doubt one of the most impressive publications by Edward Proud. Covering the General and Postal History, Postal Rates, Travelling Post Offices and a special chapter on British Cameroons. A large section is devoted to the Post Offices and Postmarks which are all very well illustrated. Including a Bibliography, Index and an extensive list of the Nigeria Post Offices prepared by F. L. Walton. A splendid publication and reference handbook ever since its publication in 1995. In perfect condition
1938 Collins, R. J. G & Fathers, H.T.M. - THE POSTAGE STAMPS OF NEW ZEALAND - VOLUME I
Published in 1938 by The Royal Philatelic Society of New Zealand, Wellington. Hardbound, 678 pages + 2 loose photographic plates in rear
pocket. The very first volume of the legendary New Zealand handbooks. Covering the Stamp Issues to 1936 and back of the book issues :
Express Delivery, Pigeon Post and Airmail Stamps, Official Stamps, Postage Dues, Proofs & Essays etc. Published in a limited edition of
1000 copies of which this is Nr. 625. Since only very few copies of the first volume have left, the book has become very scarce and sought
after. In fine condition.
1950 Collins, R. J. G. & Watts, C.W. - THE POSTAGE STAMPS OF NEW ZEALAND - VOLUME II
Published in 1950 by The Royal Philatelic Society of New Zealand, Wellington. Hardbound, xxiii + 411 pages + the six reprinted Die Proofs
of the first ("Full-face") issue in colour on special paper. The second volume of the legendary New Zealand handbooks. Covering the Stamp
Issues 1936-1947, Stamps with portrait of King George VI, Health Stamps, Postage Dues, Express Delivery, Postal Stationery, Used Abroad
etc. and with new information on earlier issues. Including the six reprinted Die Proofs of the first ("Full-face") issue, in colour on special
paper. Published in a limited edition of 2000 copies of which this is Nr. 625. Scarce and sought after, especially because of the reprinted Die
Proofs. In very fine condition.
1988 cNaught, K.J. (editor) - THE POSTAGE STAMPS OF NEW ZEALAND - VOLUME VII
Published in 1988 by The Royal Philatelic Society of New Zealand, Wellington. Hardbound in dustwrapper, 361 pages.
Volume VII in this excellent series of reference books on the New Zealand Postal History is a continuation from Volume III, the masterwork
on the New Zealand Postmarks and Cancellations written by R. J. G. Collins in 1955. The present volume is an important update to the
Collins handbook which led to an even more detailed account of the New Zealand Postal History prior to 1874. A splendid and highly
detailed publication, including many illustrations of the maps, covers and postmarks. Published in a limited edition of 1000 copies of which
this is Nr. 439. In very fine condition.
1929 Chase, Carroll - THE 3C STAMP OF THE UNITED STATES 1851-1857 ISSUE
Published in 1929 by J.O. Moore, inc., New York. Hardbound, vii + 369 pages.
This magnus opus by Dr. Caroll Chase who devoted a substantial part of his life to the study of the U.S. 3 cent stamp of 1851-1861.
Including Essays and Proofs, Design and Dates of Issue, a profound study and reconstruction of the Plates, Bisected Stamps, Reprints, the
Postmarks and more. A magnificent philatelic handbook, awarded with the Crawford Medal in 1930. This is the original 1929 first edition, very
scarce and sought after. In fine condition.
1971 Ludington, M. H. & Osborn, Geoffrey - THE ROYAL MAIL STEAM PACKETS TO BERMUDA & THE BAHAMAS 1842-1859. Published in 1971 by Robson Lowe Ltd., London. Card covers, 24 pages. An excellent study of the routes taken by The Royal West Indies Steam Packet Company to Bermuda and the Bahamas between 1842 and 1859. Including detailed descriptions of the various routes, the Packet Stations, the ships of the Royal Steam Company and many illustraions of the route maps. An splendid Postal History publication of Bermuda and the Bahama Islands. In very fine condition.
1956 Ludington, M. H - BERMUDA - THE HANDSTRUCK STAMPS AND CANCELLATIONS. Published in 1956 by Robson Lowe Ltd., London. Softbound, 45 pages. A specialised publication about the Handstruck Stamps and Cancellations of Bermuda including Bar and Duplex cancellations, Machine cancellations, Frowarding Agwents' Marks, Forged cancellations and a Check List of Post and Receiving Offices. A high quality study by Morris Hoadly Ludington who has been the foremost specialist on the postal history and postal markings of the Bahamas and Bermuda for a long time. A classic handbook in very fine condition.
1932 AN INTRODUCTION TO ADVANCED PHILATELY (With Special Reference to Typical Methods of Stamp Production) Published in 1932 by
Rowley & Rowley Ltd., London. Hardbound, 130 pages + 21 tipped-in plates & 6 tipped-in paper samples. The classic work on Printing Techniques,
Overprints, Papers, Perforations, etc. First published in 1926, this second edition includes a new chapter on the Photogravure Process. The
masterwork by Alexander Séfi and very scarce handbook. Published in a limited edition of 350 copies of which this is No. 297. In fine condition.
1949 Aguilar, E. F. - THE PHILATELIC HANDBOOK OF JAMAICA. Published in 1949 by the author, Kingston, Jamaica. Card covers, 109 pages.
The original first edition of this excellent study of the Postage Stamps of Jamaica. Including Fiscal and Telegraph Stamps, the "Specimen" Stamps, The
Temporary Date Stamps 1880-1938 and a listing of the Plate Numbers on sheets of Jamaican Stamps. A classic handbook and reference on the Stamps of
Jamaica. In fine condition.
1964 Collins, R. J. G. & Watts, C.W.- THE POSTAGE STAMPS OF NEW ZEALAND - VOLUME IV. Published in 1964 by The Royal Philatelic Society of New Zealand, Wellington. Hardbound, xvii + 561 pages Volume IV.of the excellent series of New Zealand reference books, concentrating in greatest detail on the Stamps with Portrait of Queen Victoria ("full face" and "side face"), King Edward VII, George V, George VI, the Penny Universal, Pictorials, Centennial Issues, Proofs & Essays, Postal History and more. A splendid and scarce handbook, published in a limited edition of 1150 copies of which this is Nr. 1105. In very fine condition.
1999 Corinphila - IMPERIAL RUSSIA - ZEMSTVO - THE LEGENDARY FABERGÉ COLLECTION.
Hardbound in dustwrapper, 1735 lots - 313 colour plates. The formidable collection of Russian Zemstvo's formed by Agathon Fabrgé (and later continued by his son Oleg), containing many exceptional items Agathon Fabergé acquired from the Ferrari, Breitfuss, Herrick and Kirchner collections. Without doubt the most valuable collection of Russian Zemstvo's ever formed. With 330 splendid colour plates and the detailed descriptions the famous Corinphila catalogue should be considered as an important handbook on the Russian Zemstvo Stamps as well. In perfect condition including the original list of prices realised.
1989 Proud, Edward B. - THE POSTAL HISTORY OF TANGANYIKA 1915-1961
Published in 1989 by Proud Bailey Ltd., Sussex. Hardbound without dustwrapper as published, 287 pages.
The very fine study of the Postal History of Tanganyika including the General and Postal History, Post Offices, Travelling Post Offices,
Airmails, Postal Rates and a large section devoted to the Postmarks. Very well illustrated and a reference work on the subject. In perfect
condition.
1974 Turner, George T. - ESSAYS AND PROOFS OF UNITED STATES INTERNAL REVENUE STAMPS. Published by The Bureau Issues Association, Massachusetts. Hardbound, xi + 446 pages. The defenitive publication on the Essays and Proofs of United States Internal Revenue Stamps, generally considered as the bible on the subject. A splendid publication including many very fine illustrations of the Proofs and Essays. A classic handbook in perfect condition
1983 Proud, Edward B. - HISTORY OF THE EAST AFRICAN ARMY POSTAL SERVICE
Published in 1983 by Proud-Bailey Ltd., Sussex. Hardbound without dustwrapper as published, 111 pages.
Written by Stuart Rossiter, edited and published by Edward Proud shorly after Rossiter's death in 1982. This excellent study, divided in two
parts, describes the Nyasaland - Rhodesia Field Force during the First World War including an illustrated list of the F.P.O.'s. The second
part focuses on the Second World War in the British East African Colonies, including a chapter on Military Censorship and a full list of the
Post Offices illustrated with the Postmarks. The essential reference book on the subject. An early and scarce Proud-Bailey publication. In
fine condition.
1916 POSTAGE-DUE / ANK.55B-57B, Small numerals, blocks of four highest values 1 Koruna - 10K in vzácném perf 12½; superb, c.v.. 4.500€, in blocks of four with at all are rare, evidently unique selection of!
1918 EXPRESS OBDÉLNÍK / commercial PC sent as Spěšný printed matter (!), franked with. forerunner stamp. Express stamp 2h rectangle with perf B - line perforation 11½ (!), Mi.219B and Crown 3h, Mi.185, posting MC BRNO 2/ 12.IX.18; good condition, express printed matter with unique perf forerunner express stmp!
1920-1921 comp. 3 pcs of cuts dispatch notes, with 1000h in various shades violet color, 1x blue-violet Pof.26a, 2x jedno-násobná franking, 1x mixed, various CDS; good condition
1920-1921 comp. 3 pcs of larger parts dispatch notes i.a. franked by stmp 1000h in 3 various shades, 1x blue-violet Pof.26a, 1x stamp. 500h brown spiral type II from plate 2, various posting postmark; good condition
1920-1921 comp. 3 pcs of cuts post. dispatch-note with Hussite-issue 80h and 90h in mixed frankings, i.a. with stamp. Hradčany 1000h violet, various CDS; good condition
PLATE PROOF letterprint palte proof of the value 500h in red color, from zinkografického printing block, without name/-s of author, horizontal pair on/for strong chalky paper; exp. by Karasek