1949 Williams, L. N. & M. - STAMPS OF FAME. Published by the Blandford Press Ltd, London. Hardbound, vi + 280 pages.
A profound study of the rarest postage stamps of the world, many from the collections of George VI, which are described in greatest details,
including the history and provenance, the prices for which they were once sold etc. Each chapter is concluded with a bibliography providing much additional information. A splendid publication in the scarce 1949 first edition. In very fine condition.
2020STANLEYGIBBONS - Stamp Catalogue 2021, Commonwealth & British Empire Stamps 1840-1970, prestigious stamp catalogue of Commonwealth, format A4; light hinged užívání on/for binding, otherwise nice in good condition condition
1940 Guezala Ayrivié - 6 CUARTOS 1850. Published in 1936 by the Ediciones Grupo Filatélico, Bilbao. Hardbound, 355 pages.
The classic work and profound study of the First Stamp of Spain dealing with evey aspect of the 6 Cuartos Stamp : Plates, Flaws and
Retouches, Postmarks including a detailed description of each stamp of the Two Plates. With many beautiful illustrations. The reference
work on the subject and major handbook of spanish philately. Scarce and sought after. In fine 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.
1903 Westoby, W. A. S. - THE ADHESIVE POSTAGE STAMPS OF EUROPE - A PRACTICAL GUIDE TO THEIR COLLECTION,
IDENTIFICATION, AND CLASSIFICATION - VOLUMES 1 & 2. Published in 1903 by L. Upcott Gill (London) and Charles Scribner's (New
York). Harbound, 399 and 510 pages. The magnus opus by William Westoby, one of the "Fathers of Philately" and prolific philatelic writer,
introduced to the Roll of Distinguished Philatelists in 1921. The first publication of the two volumes in 1898 became an instant succes, soon
followed by this second edition in 1903. A classic publication, profusely illustrated, scarce and sought after. In fine condition.
1955-1958 H. R. Harmer - THE ALFRED H. CASPARY COLLECTION - THE COMPLETE SALES 1-16. Published 1955-1958 by H. R.
Harmer, New York. The complete set of sales catalogues of the outstanding collection formed by Alfred H. Caspary bound in three volumes : United States, Confederate States and Hawaii. (vol. 1), British Commonwealth (vol. 2) and Foreign Countries (vol. 3). Caspary (1877-
1955) was called one of the last of the truly great collectors, his knowledge for classic stamps of the world unsurpassed. Numerous of the
rarest stamps of the world can be found in the 16 catalogues, all described and illustrated in great detail. A very scarce complete set of the Caspary catalogues, especially in this beautiful hardbound edition. In perfect condition, with the prices realised bound in as well.
1909-1912 Melville, Frederick J. - THE MELVILLE-STAMP-BOOKS : GREAT BRITAIN, BRITISH NEW GUINEA, CAYMAN ISLANDS ANDTONGA Published between 1909 and 1912 by W. H. Peckett, London. Cardcovers, 39 + 63 + 68 + 65 pages. Four titles of the famous Melville Stamp Books by Fred Melville, regarded as one of the most important philatelic writers and editors. Classic handbooks in small format, expertly written and profusely illustrated. The scans will provide more information about each title presented here. The Melville Stamp Books have become scarce and remain sought after. Slight foxing to the title pages, as usual. Internally in very fine condition..
1909-1911 Melville, Frederick J. - THE MELVILLE-STAMP-BOOKS : UNITED STATES 1870-1893 AND 1894-1910, PORTUGAL,
GAMBIA. Published between 1909 and 1911 by W. H. Peckett, London. Cardcovers, 55 + 76 + 85 + 68 pages.
Four titles of the famous Melville Stamp Books by Fred Melville, regarded as one of the most important philatelic writers and editors. Classic handbooks in small format, expertly written and profusely illustrated. The scans will provide more information about each title presented here. The Melville Stamp Books have become scarce and remain sought after. Slight foxing to the title pages, as usual. Internally in very fine condition..
2017 Maassen, Wolfgang - THE MYSTERIOUS PHILIPPE DE FERRARI, CET INCONNU
Published by the Club de Monte-Carlo, Monaco. Hardbound in dustwrapper, 5 + 397 large pages.
The outstanding and fascinating biography of the "King of Collectors" Philippe de Ferrari, written by the foremost expert of philatelic literature Wolfgang Maassen. Already regarded as the definitive reference work on the life and collections of Ferrari, adding numerous
worth knowing facts and correcting many false myths. A beautiful and heavy handbook in large format, printed on high quality paper and
profusely illustrated with splendid images of the many rarities in Ferrari's collections. Published in a limited edition and soon sold out. In perfect condition.
1992 Proud, Edward B. - THE NAVAL AND R.A.F. POSTAL SERVICES
Published in 1992 by Proud Bailey Ltd., Sussex. Hardbound in dustwrapper, 232 pages.
The splendid study of the Naval and R.A.F. postal services during World War One and Two including the historical background, an
extensive list of the R.A.F. Post offices and special attention to the Postmarks. An important handbook, profusely illustrated and in perfect
condition.
1977 Ringström, S. & Tester, H. E. - THE PRIVATE SHIP LETTER STAMPS OF THE WORLD - PART 2 : AUSTRALIA - ERUOPE - SOUTH
AMERICA. Published by Skoggs, Trelleborg. Hardbound in dustwrapper, 215 pages. The second volume of Ringström and Tester’s classic series on the Private Ship Letter Stamps of the world. A beautifully produced handbook, superbly illustrated with black & white plates throughout. Awarded with the prestigious Crawford Medal in 1982 both for Part 1 and 2. The 36 scans will provide more information about the various chapters, contents and illustrations of this magnificent publication. In excellent condition.
1961 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.
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.
1954 Roberts, C.W. - THE TRIDENT ISSUES OF THE UKRAINE - PART IV : PODOLIA & POSTAL STATIONERY
Published in 1955 by C. W. Roberts, Somerset. Card covers, 39 pages + 7 plates + 1 tipped in real photo. The fourth
part of the highly specialised study of the Trident Issues by C. W. Roberts in the original first edition from 1955. Describing in greatest detail the different
types of the Trident overprints on the stamps of the sixth district : Podolia and overprints on the Postal Stationery. With special attention to the False
Tridents. Another superb Ukraine publication by the foremost specialist on the Trident Issues C. W. Roberts, published in a limitted edition of 250 copies. A
very scarce handbook, in fine condition (small wear to the front cover).
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
1902 Luff, John N. - THE POSTAGE STAMPS OF THE UNITED STATES.
Published in 1902 by The Scott Stamp and Coin Co., Ltd. Hardbound, 417 large pages.
The masterpiece of the early United States postage stamps written, after many years of profound research, by John Luff described as one
of the greatest philatelists of all time. One of the most important philatelic handbooks written on the classical stamps of the United States, in
the original first edition published by the The Scott Stamp and Coin Co. in 1902. The additional scans will provide more about information
the author and his monumental publication. A true classic philatelic handbook, in large format. Very scarce, especially in this excellent
condition
1946 H. R. Harmer - THE PRESIDENT FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT COLLECTION, PART 1-2. The legendary collection formed by the
President of the US. The sales became a public sensation also because of the high quality of the collection with many rarities donated to
the President, including Republic of China 1912-1941 with the rare unissued Provisional Neutrality Stamps and Yunnan 1933 6c. brown (a
gift of Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek) and Hong Kong. This is the deluxe ½ leather hardbound edition in the original H. R. Harmer house
binding with gold lettering on spine and gold edged pages on top, and the prices realised bound in. Only a few copies are known of this
very rare and exceptional Harmer edition. In very fine condition. (H. R. Harmer, New York - February and April 1946)
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.
1996 Newall, Alexander S. - BRITISH EXTERNAL AIRMAILS UNTIL 1934 + THE ALEXANDER S. NEWALL COLLECTION OF BRITISH
EXTERNAL AIRMAILS. Published in 1996 by Christie's Robson Lowe, London. Hardbound in dustwrapper, xii + 425 pages.
First published in 1987 the comprehensive study by Alexander Newall explores the development of the British External Mails in greatest
detail. This second edition soon became the major reference work on the subject, an essentiel guide for aerophilatelists and those
interested in the twentieth century postal history. An important philatelic handbook, including over 200 black & white illustrations and 50 in
colour. Also included the Alexander S. Newall Collection of British External Mails, offered at auction by Harmers, London in May 1997.
Without doubt one of the most important collections ever formed on the subject. Both publications in very fine condition.
1949 GREAT BRITAIN / BRITISH POSTAGE STAMPSVARIETESILLUSTRATED, Q.VIKTORIA + K.G.VI, R.C. Alcock & C.W. Meredith, described and vyobrazené printing defects příslušných issues; good 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.
1937,1972 GREAT BRITAIN / RolandBrown - "Plating of the Penny 1840-1864", Plates46-91,GB Phil Society 1972; unique manual to rozpoznánípozdních plate by/on/at One Penny Red; then J. B. Seymour - "The Stamps of Great Britain" (part II) 1937, RPSL, Monograph famous of author to issue 1841-1865, incl. "embossed" and "surfaced" trial to plate, perf, paper and průsvitkám, with statement marks plate and picture "constantvarieties"; very přínosné are rozsáhléstati to/at origin typography issue from year 1855, with much jindenepublikovanými data!
1940 Alcock, R. C. & Holland, F. C. - THE POSTMARKS OF GREAT BRITAIN AND IRELAND - BEING A SURVEY OF BRITISH POSTMARKS FROM 1660-1940 Published in the 1940 by R.C. Alcock Limited., London. Hardbound, 579 pages + Advertisements.
Generally considered as the masterwork by Alcock and Holland and the bible of the Postmarks of Great Britain and Ireland. A monumental publication in the limited special edition with blank interleaves between the pages. The reference work on the subject, profusely illustrated and sought after. A splendid philatelic handbook, in excellent condition.
2004 Courtney, Nicholas - THE QUEEN'S STAMPS • THE AUTHORISED HISTORY OF THE ROYAL PHILATELIC COLLECTION -
Published by Methuen Publishing Ltd, London. Hardbound in dustwrapper, xi + 337 pages. The comprehensive authorised history of The
Royal Philatelic Collection, without doubt the finest in existence, and those who created it. The fascinating story of some of the rarest
stamps in the world and and how succesive royal collecters, starting with Pince Albert and King George V, acquired them. A splendid
publication, highly illustrated with full-color reproductions of some of the most famous stamps ever printed. An indispendable addition to the
Royal Philatelic Collection by Sir John Wilson, published in 1952. In excellent condition.
2011 Huggins, Alan et al. - THE ROYAL PHILATELIC SOCIETY LONDON - EXHIBITS AT MONACOPHIL 2011
Published by Le Musée des Timbres et des Monnaies de Monaco and The Royal Philatelic Society, London. Hardbound in dustwrapper,
376 large pages. A superb publication devoted to The Royal Philatelic Society. Including chapters on the history of the Society, the Library,
the Society's publications, The Royal Philatelic Collections and the Collections of individual members exhibited on the occasion of the
Monacophil Exhibition of 2011. A magnificent handbook including many splendid illustrations in full colour. In perfect 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
1973 Britnor, L. E. - THE HISTORY OF THE SAILING PACKETS TO THE WEST INDIES Published in 1973 by the British West Indies Study Circle. Hardbound, 172 pages. The excellent postal history study of the early Mail Boats and Packet Service between England and the West Indies. Including detailed descriptions of the Postal History, the Packet Boats and their Captains; Falmouth Packet Agents, Packet Letter Rates 1702-1842 etc. Including many illustrations of the packet boats and maps. A reference handbook on the subject. In very fine condition.
1944 FRANCE / Mi.557-560, Mercure 10c - 50c, 2x complete set with overprint "Czechoslovakia/ FOREIGN MAIL 1944" in violet and black color + Mi.624-629, Personalities XVII. century, complete set with upper margin counter sheet with overprints in violet color; mint never hinged, 1x bend, otherwise nice, interesting
1945 ROŽŇAVA / black Opt Czechoslovak Post with double line on 15 stamp., values 1f - 80f two Hungarian postage issues; values 24f and 30f lightly hinged, overall very fine, exp. Jurkovič
1970 OLOMOUC / complete set of 5 pcs of miniature sheets with stamp. Olomouckého issue Moravská eagle, all with same number 001982 + value 120h green with anulací round hole; very fine, it is supplementary exhibition print from 70. years
1945 BECHYNĚ, BÍLÁ LHOTA, BUČOVICE / comp. 13 pcs of entires with revolutionary overprints, 3x Reg letter, 5x p.stat PC, supplemented with 3 pcs of memorial/special prints Bučovického issue with signature of author; good condition, philatelically motivated
1945 ČESKÉ BUDĚJOVICE, HLUBOKÁ, HOŘICE, HORNÍ BŘÍZA, DAŠICE / comp. 14 pcs of entires and 2 pcs of cut-squares with stamp. with revolutionary overprints, i.a. 4x p.stat PC; good condition, philatelically motivated
1945 JIČÍN / comp. 7 pcs of entires with with revolutionary overprints, i.a. 3x R, 1x Ex, all with arrival pmk (!); various quality, philatelically motivated
1945 LÁZNĚ BĚLOHRAD, LIPNÍK N. B., LITOVEL, LIBČICE N. V. / comp. 12 pcs of entires with with revolutionary overprints, i.a. 1x R, 1x money letter with complete overprint issues Libčice n./V., 1x Un PC etc..; various quality, philatelically motivated
1945 LOCHOVICE, KRÁSNO N. B., KRČÍN, KUNOVICE, KOSTELEC U HOLEŠOVA, KOSTELEC N. V. / comp. 13 pcs of entires with with revolutionary overprints, i.a. 6x Un p.stat PC or letter-card; various quality, philatelically motivated
1945 OLOMOUC / comp. 10 pcs of entires with revolutionary issue Eagle, 4x R, from that 1x with mixed franking; various quality, philatelically motivated
1945 OLOMOUC / comp. 12 pcs of entires with revolutionary issue Eagle, 7x R, from that 1x with mixed franking; good condition, philatelically motivated
1945 OLOMOUC, PROSTĚJOV / selection of 19 pcs of entires with added-print Liberation Olomouc and Prostějov free of germánská felons, 9x Us with filled address, with without overprints; good condition
1945 PARDUBICE / selection of 20 pcs of entires with with revolutionary overprints, 1x R, surtax, multicolor frankings etc..; good condition, philatelically motivated mailing
1945 PLZEŇ, PRAGUE / selection of 28 pcs of entires with frankings stmp with overprint., i.a. 1x R, 11x postcard liberation of Plzeň with mounted stamp., mainly Un; good condition, philatelically motivated
1945 PRAGUE, OLOMOUC, NOVÝ HROZENKOV / comp. 3 pcs of entires franked with. overprint stamp., supplemented with kartou with 15 pcs of stamp. with overprints, or CDS; good condition, philatelically motivated
1945 PRAGUE, OLOMOUC, PODMOKLY, PROSTĚJOV / selection of 16 pcs of entires franked with. overprint stamp., from that 1x R, 3x small/rare commemorative sheet, part Us; good condition, philatelically motivated
1945 ŘÍČANY U PRAHY, SADSKÁ, SLAVKOV, STRÁŽNICE / comp. 14 pcs of entires with frankings stmp with overprint., from that 7x R, 2x issue Slavkov from that 1x Un picture p.stat etc..; various quality, philatelically motivated
1945 SKALICA / comp. 3 pcs of letters with 1,50+3,50Kčs and 2+3Kčs revolutionary issue, 1x Express letter franked with. pair 2Kčs blue with CDS SKALICA 3.V.45, 1x Reg letter franked with. both stamp. in mixed franking stamp. Linden Leaves, posting nationalized CDS HODONÍN 12.VII.45, and 1x ordinary letter franked with. 2Kčs blue with CDS KUCHYŇA 8.VI.45; good condition
1945 SKALICA / comp. 3 pcs of letters with 2+3Kčs skalického issue, CDS SKALICA 30.V.45, KUCHYŇA 10.VI.45 and HOLIČ PRI MYJAVE 29.V.45; good condition, sought Us entires!
1945 SKALICE, NOVÝ HROZENKOV, ZBRASLAV N. V., SVATÝ KOPEČEK, TEPLICE ŠANOV / selection of 18 pcs of entires with frankings stmp with overprint., part Us; various quality, philatelically motivated
1945 SLAVKOV U./B. / comp. 2 pcs of revolutionary p.stat PC, dark and light green print, supplemented with red additional-printing and nationalized CDS SLAVKOV U./B. 22.V.45; Un, good condition
1945 SLAVKOV U./B. / comp. 2 pcs of revolutionary p.stat PC, dark and light green print, supplemented with red additional-printing and nationalized CDS SLAVKOV U./B. 23. and 22.V.45; Un, good condition
1945 SUŠICE / comp. of 3 philatelically influenced Reg letters sent in the place, franked with. overprint stamp. issue A. Hitler., CDS SUŠICE 5.V.45; good condition
1945 SVATÝ KOPEČEK, TEPLICE ŠANOV, RAKOVNÍK, RADOŠOVICE / selection of 17 pcs of entires with frankings stmp with overprint., from that 4x R, larger part Un; various quality, philatelically motivated
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 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 ZAŠOVÁ, ZÁBŘEH N./M., NOVÝ HROZENKOV, ZBRASLAV - FINIS GERMANIAE, ŽAMBERK / comp. 15 pcs of entires with with revolutionary overprints, from that 1x R, 1x p.stat PC, 1x commemorative sheet; good condition, philatelically motivated
