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234421 - 1955-1958 H. R. Harmer - THE ALFRED H. CASPARY COLLECTION -
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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.
Starting price: 13 000 CZK
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234367 - 1909-1912 Melville, Frederick J. - THE MELVILLE-STAMP-BOOKS
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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..
Starting price: 5 000 CZK
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234368 - 1909-1911 Melville, Frederick J. - THE MELVILLE-STAMP-BOOKS
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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..
Starting price: 5 000 CZK
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1389
3 400 CZK
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234439 - 2017 Maassen, Wolfgang - THE MYSTERIOUS PHILIPPE DE FERRARI
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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.
Starting price: 3 400 CZK +0,0 %
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1390
3 000 CZK
234436 - 1992 Proud, Edward B. - THE NAVAL AND R.A.F. POSTAL SERVICES
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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.
Starting price: 3 000 CZK +0,0 %
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Sold: : 3 000 CZK
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234410 - 1977 Ringström, S. & Tester, H. E. - THE PRIVATE SHIP LETTE
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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.
Starting price: 4 000 CZK
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226860 - 1988-1995 Coles, John H. & Walker, Howard E. : POSTAL CANCEL
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1988-1995 Coles, John H. & Walker, Howard E. : POSTAL CANCELLATIONS OF THE OTTOMAN EMPIRE - Volume 1-4., 1984-1995 by Christie's Robson Lowe.
Starting price: 6 000 CZK
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229612 - 1961 Roberts, C.W. - THE TRIDENT ISSUES OF THE UKRAINE - PAR
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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.
Starting price: 1 500 CZK
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1 500 CZK
230659 - 1966 Roberts, C.W. - THE TRIDENT ISSUES OF THE UKRAINE - PAR
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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.
Starting price: 1 500 CZK +0,0 %
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1 500 CZK
229615 - 1954 Roberts, C.W. - THE TRIDENT ISSUES OF THE UKRAINE - PAR
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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).
Starting price: 1 500 CZK +0,0 %
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230665 - 1933 Phillips, Charles J. - THE POSTAGE STAMPS COLLECTION OF
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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
Starting price: 3 000 CZK
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234446 - 1902 Luff, John N. - THE POSTAGE STAMPS OF THE UNITED STATES
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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
Starting price: 8 500 CZK
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234403 - 1946 H. R. Harmer - THE PRESIDENT FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT COL
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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)
Starting price: 4 500 CZK
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230663 - 2000 Little, John - BRITISH EMPIRE CIVIL CENSORSHIP DEVICES
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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.
Starting price: 2 000 CZK
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234438 - 1996 Newall, Alexander S. - BRITISH EXTERNAL AIRMAILS UNTIL
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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.
Starting price: 3 400 CZK
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234501 - 1949 GREAT BRITAIN / BRITISH POSTAGE STAMPS VARIETES ILLUSTR
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1949 GREAT BRITAIN / BRITISH POSTAGE STAMPS VARIETES ILLUSTRATED, Q.VIKTORIA + K.G.VI, R.C. Alcock & C.W. Meredith, described and vyobrazené printing defects příslušných issues; good condition
Starting price: 3 000 CZK +0,0 %
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230641 - 1983 Proud, Edward B. - POSTMARKS OF THE DATE IMPRESSION BOO
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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.
Starting price: 2 000 CZK
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194279 - 1937,1972 GREAT BRITAIN / Roland Brown - Plating of the Penn
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1937,1972 GREAT BRITAIN / Roland Brown - "Plating of the Penny 1840-1864", Plates 46-91,GB Phil Society 1972; unique manual to rozpoznání pozdních 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 "constant varieties"; very přínosné are rozsáhlé stati to/at origin typography issue from year 1855, with much jinde nepublikovanými data!
Starting price: 2 000 CZK
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234385 - 1940 Alcock, R. C. & Holland, F. C. - THE POSTMARKS OF GREA
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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.
Starting price: 5 000 CZK +10,0 %
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Sold: : 5 500 CZK
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234417 - 2004 Courtney, Nicholas - THE QUEEN'S STAMPS • THE AUTHOR
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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.
Starting price: 2 400 CZK
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3 000 CZK
234448 - 2011 Huggins, Alan et al. - THE ROYAL PHILATELIC SOCIETY LON
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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
Starting price: 3 000 CZK +0,0 %
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230667 - 1972 Ashford, P. T. - IMPERIAL RUSSIAN STAMPS USED IN TRANSC
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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
Starting price: 1 200 CZK
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229564 - 1973 Britnor, L. E. - THE HISTORY OF THE SAILING PACKETS TO
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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.
Starting price: 2 000 CZK
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