1983 Smith, Peter A. S. - THE TRAVELLING POST OFFICES OF EGYPT Published in 1983 by The Egypt Study Circle. Card covers, ii + 65 pages. The perfect study of the Railway Postal System in Egypt by Peter Smith, the foremost specialist and Honorary Life Member of the Philatelic Society of Egypt.
Describing in great detail the history of the State Railway in Lower and Upper Egypt, the Maritime Post Offices, the Military TPO's, the Handstamps used
and providing a comprehensive list of routes. An excellent publication on the Postal History of Egypt. 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.
1992 Garrett, Eugene A. - A POSTAL HISTORY OF THE JAPANESE OCCUPATION OF THE PHILIPPINES 1942-1945. Published in 1992 by The
Author and the United States Possessions Philatelic Society. Hardbound, vi + 548 pages. The definitive study and fascinating story of the
Japanese Occupation of the Philippines, correcting the many misconceptions that existed for a long time. Years of research by the author have led
to this monumental publication, without doubt the main reference on the subject. A splendid and large handbook (over 2 KG), long out of print and
sought after. In very fine condition.
1966 Whitworth, Geoffrey - THE FIRST DECIMAL ISSUE OF CANADA 1859-68. Published in 1966 by The Royal Philatelic Society, London. Hardbound, 96 pages.
The excellent study of the First Decimal Issue including Design and Production of the Stamps, Colours & Proofs, Plate features of the stamps, Forgeries
and Canadian Postal Rates. Many enlarged illustrations of flaws & varieties. Reprinted from the London Philatelist with new additions. A splendid publication,
in very fine condiiton.
1993 MAURITIUS : CLASSIC POSTAGE STAMPS AND POSTAL HISTORY. The legendary Mauritius auction held by David Feldman in 1993
(Zurich) including the entire world famous collection formed by Hiroyuki Kanai. Consisting of the magnificent hardbound auction catalogue and the
separate Supplement with reference information used in compiling and classifying the Primitives Issues, compiled by Arnold Brudge. An
outstanding handbook and catalogue, containing the most exceptional Mauritius rarities, including the prices realised. Very scare and in perfect
condition.
1992 axwell, Clyde R - NICARAGUA TO 1940 - A PHILATELIC HANDBOOK Loose leaves in ringbinder as published by the author in 1992, iv + 209 pages. + Addenda.
The detailed study of the Stamps of Nicaragua by Clyde Maxwell, which has become the reference on the subject. Including the Postal
Issues 1862-1940, Postage Dues, Airmails, Officials, Postal Tax, Local Issues and with special interest to the Surcharges, Overprints and
Control Marks. An indispendable Nicaragua handbook and reference work. In very 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.
1998 Hisey, Robert W. - ORANGE FREE STATE STAMPS - CONSOLIDATED NEW INFORMATION 1970-1997. Published in 1998 by the author, Florida. Loose leaves as published in ringbinder, 75 + 76 + 21 pages. The excellent update to the definitive handbooks on the Orange Free State by Buckley & Marriott, published in three volmes between 1966 and 1976. Divided in three parts : the Republican, Occupation and Colonial Period. An indispendable addition to the Buckley & Marriott handbooks, containig much new information compiled by Hisey over the period 1970-1997. In very fine condition
1995 Jones, T. S. - POSTAL HISTORY MAPS OF THE ORANGE FREE STATE AND ORANGE RIVER COLONY 1850-1910
Published in 1995 by the The Orange Free State Study Circle, in green folder, as published. The posthistorical development of the Orange Free State shown on the basis of four splendid geographic maps. Produced by The Orange Free State Study Circle to meet the need for specialised maps to locate the early Postal Agencies, postal routes and place names, information that could only be found to a limited extent elsewhere. The maps, covering the period 1850-1910 are in large format (59x42mm) and printed on high quality paper. An indispendable asset to the study of the Postal History of the Orange Free State. (Because of the large format only parts of the four maps are shown in the scans)
1990 Steichele, Anton & Collins, Norman J. : HANDBOOK OF HOLY LAND PHILATELY - THE FOREIGN POST OFFICES IN PALESTINE, 1840 -
1918. Published in 1990 by The World Philatelic Congress of Israel, Holyland & Judaica Societies, New York. Hardbound, vi + 195 pages. The
English translation of the classic handbook "Die Postgeschichte Palestina's" by Anton Steichele. A detailed study containing chapters on the
Forwarding Agents and the Egyptian, German and French Post. An imortant handbook, in perfect 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.
1906-1927 SENF´S / comp. of 6 old catalogues year 1906-1909, 1912 and 1913, in addition supplemented with about/by 3 catalogues Yvert - Champion 1923, 1926 and 1927; exceedingly in good condition condition, skvělý reference zdroj information from old časů!
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.
1982 Herman, Herbert S. - DEATH'S RAILROAD - A PHILATELIC HISTORY. Published in 1982 by The Author, New York. Card covers, 65 pages.
An important study of the Death's Railroad in Thailand by the author who would later publish the second part of his long research in The Japanese
Military Burma-Thailand Railroad (2000). A detailed account of the Postal History, profusely illustated with (POW) Postcards, Covers and vintage
photos. In very fine condition.
1966 Roberts, C.W. - THE TRIDENT ISSUES OF THE UKRAINE - PART 1 : KIEV Published in 1961 C. W. Roberts, Somerset. Card covers, 42 pages + 10 plates + 1 tipped in real photo. The first part of the highly specialised study of the Trident Issues by C. W. Roberts and Dr. R. Seichter, in the second revised edition from 1961. Including
detailed descriptions and illustrations of the Kiev Overprints and special attention to the Forgeries. An excellent Ukraine handbook by the foremost
specialist on the Trident Issues C. W. Roberts, published in a limitted edition of 200 copies. A very scarce publication, 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
1933 Phillips, Charles J. - THE POSTAGE STAMPS COLLECTION OF THE LATE ARTHUR HIND - UNITED STATES INCLUDING THE CONFEDERATE
STATES - 1653 lots + black & white photoplates. This very first part of the famous Arthur Hind collection was auctioned by Charles Phillips (former owner of Stanley Gibbons), November 1933 in New York. A splendid offering of United States and Confederate States Stamps and Covers, including many ecxceptional items. Because of the disppointing results, due to the ongoing Great Depression, the British Empire and Foreign Countries collections were sold to H. R. Harmer and auctioned in London (1934-1935) in a series of 11 sales. A very scarce Arthur Hind catalogue, hardbound with the prices realised neatly written on each page. In fine condition
2000 Little, John - BRITISH EMPIRE CIVIL CENSORSHIP DEVICES WORLD WAR II - COLONIES AND OCCUPIED TERRITORIES IN AFRICA
Published by the The Civil Censorship Study Group. Softbound, 295 pages. A highly specialised study of the British Civil Censorship during World War II in Africa by John Little, the foremost specialist on the subject. Including historical information, listings of Censor Marks and Tapes for each country which are shown and described in greatest detail. A splendid publication, profusely illustrated and an important reference on the subject. In very fine condition.
1983 Proud, Edward B. - POSTMARKS OF THE DATE IMPRESSION BOOKS - POST OFFICE RECORDS : SECTION II - VOLUMES 3 & 4
Published in 1983 by Proud Bailey Ltd., Sussex. Hardbound without dustwrapper as published, 97 pages. A very fine survey of the Postmarks of the Date Impression books from the Post Office Records, Volumes 3 & 4. Including the Postal Markings between 1839 - 1841, mostly British but a few for the Colonies, and an alphabetical index list. An early Proud Bailey publication, profusely illustrated. In very fine 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.
1972 Ashford, P. T. - IMPERIAL RUSSIAN STAMPS USED IN TRANSCAUCASIA. Published in 1972 by the British Society of Russian Philately, London. Card covers, 56 pages.
The first part in the excellent study of the Cancellations on Imperial Russian stamps used in Transcaucasia, covering the History of the Posts in the
Caucasus and Transcaucasia. Including lists of the Post Offices functioning in 1830, 1840, 1863, 1880 and 1914 and detailed descriptions of the Numeral
Cancellations. A highly specialised publication, published in a limited edition of which this is Nr. 90. In very fine condition
1916 SELECTION of / ANK.185-199, 200-201I, 202II, 203I, 204xII, 205xI-207xI, 208a-211, 225x-227x, 225y-227y / Crown, Franz Joseph I., Coat of arms 3h - 1 Koruna + Coat of arms big formats - light, dark, granite paper + FLUGPOST on/for white and grey paper; nice set, c.v.. for * ca. 445€
1918 AIRMAIL STAMPS / ANK.226xC I, II, 2x 2.50K/3K, both line perforation 12½ : 11½, type I and II, by/on/at first type (small dot) is overprint significantly POSUNUTÝ L-wards (lightly hinged); rare, c.v.. 450€++
1908-1910 NEWSPAPER STAMPS / ANK.157x,y,z - 160x,y,z; 3 complete set Mercure R 2h - 20h, paper chalky, thin and ordinary; set on thin paper *, otherwise all **, c.v.. 330€
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!
1919 POSTAGE-DUE / larger part Hungarian post. order with hand-made transcription Hungarian name "Poukázka", where used as postage stmp is used Hungarian postage-due stmp 30f red numerals, Mi.P170, in addition with black revolutionary overprint initials Czechoslovakia, CDS TISZOLCZ 919 Feb.24, present Tisovec, addressed to to Liptovského Nicholas, on reverse arrival postmark; only small tearing in margin, originality overprint impossible (to) doložit, rare document/attribut porevolučníhoznárodňování!
Pof.RV43-84, Hluboka issue (Mareš's overprint), complete set 42 pcs of with overprint in black color, value 3 Koruna granite paper; hinged, 2 Koruna lower cut perf, 1 Koruna and 4 Koruna light bend; exp. Vrba, mark Mareš, rare usage!
Pof.RV43-84, Hluboka issue (Mareš's overprint), complete set 42 pcs of with overprint in red (!) color, values 2 Koruna and 3 Koruna granite paper; hinged, exp. Vrba, mark Mareš
Pof.RV71, 72, Hluboka issue on/for Postage-due stamps PORTO 1h with red INVERTED overprint and 15/2h with red overprint, both stamp. used; exp. Vrba and mark Mareš
Pof.1-26, complete set of (without Pof.9 and 13), total 35 pcs of, supplemented with about/by 11 color shades, contains i.a. 5h dark blue-green, 10h green, 25h ultramarine, 60h yellow-orange and 200h blue; mint never hinged exp. by Mrnak., Karasek
Pof.1, 3, 8, 24 production flaw, value 1h, 5h light green, 20h blue-green and 400h violet, all with double print; only 5h mint never hinged, 400h unoriginal gum, 3x exp. Vrba
Pof.2 production flaw, 3h violet, marginal horizontal strip of 3 with double print with in/at joined printing with newspaper stamp. Falcon in Flight (issue) 2h green through/over 2 stamp. with full offset on gum; label, perforation in/at stamps in margin., exp. by Gilbert., Vrba
