1970-2000 BRITISH GUYANA / Rarities of the World / very rare catalogue R. SiegelAuctions 1970 with One Cent Magenta (ex. FredSmall, after/behind 380.000 USDji at that time koupilIrwinWeinberg); then London Philatelist from year 2000 with zásadnístatí to this stamp from P. Pearsona (RDP) and her genuineness and quality; rare documents/attributes to životopisu biggest world rarities!
2000 Proud, Edward B. - THE POSTAL HISTORY OF BRITISH GUIANA Published in 2000 by Proud Bailey Ltd., Sussex. Hardbound in dustwrapper, 320 pages.
An important and profound study of the Postal History of British Guiana. Including General and Postal History, Postal Rates, Postmarks and Post Offices,
Travelling Post Offices. With much historical photo material of Guiana and many illustrations of the Postal Markings. A reference work on the subject. In
new condition.
1963 Robson Lowe - THE SIR DAVID ROSEWAY COLLECTION OF CHINA
The highly specialised collection of China formed by one of the foremost specialist on the subject, Sir David Roseway, with special attention to the Covers,
Cancellations and Varieties. Including most of the rarities of the Imperial Issues, the "Provisional Neutrality ' Issues of 1912, the War-time Issues and
Provisional Surcharges. Also Including an outstanding section of Japan. A very scarce China specialised catalogue, including the original list of prices
realised. In fine condition.
1998 Ma, Ren-Chuen & Hill, Lee H. - MA'S ILLUSTRATED CATALOGUE OF THE STAMPS OF CHINA - REVISED AND SUPPLEMENTED 1998 EDITION
Published in 1998 by the Hill-Donnelly Corporation, Yampa, FL. Card covers, 558 large pages. The second and revised edition of the famous China specialised catalogue first published by Ma Ren-Chuen in 1947. Edited by Lee Hill and published in large format, the 1998 revised and supplemented edition covers the period 1878 till 1945, from the early Customs Post to the Mengchiang Surcharged New Values. A highly specialised China catalogue in fine condition.
1987 Christie's Robson Lowe - THE OPENING OF CHINA 1701-1885 (A STUDY OF MAIL TO AND FROM CHINA) and NEAR & FAR EAST Two
specialised sales auctioned by Christie's Robson Lowe on November 12, 1987. The
morning session contained the Near and Far East sale including the very fine Chian collection formed by J. van Herrick.
In the afternoon took place the exceptional sale of The Opening of China - A Study of Mail to and from China with many unique covers including mail from
around the world to China up to 1885. Two exceptional auction catalogues in very fine condition
1997-2006DAVIDFELDMAN / comp. of 2 VIP bulletins issued in terms of sale slavné "BallInvitationEnvelope" - letter with ČervenýmMauritiem; stated veškerýkontext, origin, discovery , owner line, reproduction, portraits etc..; today very rare!
1996-2010DAVIDFELDMAN / comp. of 2 VIP publications: special akční catalogues with legendary TRESKILLINGYELLOW - 1996 (sold after/behind 2.875.000 CHF) and 2010 (sold after/behind 2.300.000++USD); superb, with odbornými descriptions, pictures and with complete historií his/her/its times the most expensive stamps world; today very rare catalogues!
1987FERRARYAUKTIONEN - Stuttgart: J. Erhardt, souborné issue all 14 auction catalogues Paris I-XIV 1921-1925 about sale biggest collection all period (in addition special auction Zurich 1929 - Ferraryho collection Greece); complete texts, thousands zobrazených tickets and auction výsledky, předmluva Prof. Dr. C. Brühl; all world rarities first-time and naposledpohromadě, ikonická and motivující book for every collector classic, superb condition
1971FUNDAMENTALS OF PHILATELY, L. N. Williams, The American Philatelic Society 1971, komplexnímonumentální work one from best known philatelic publicistů all period (LeonNormanWilliams 1914-1999, APS Hall of Fame), essay about/by technikách print, papers, lepech, způsobech perf and other procesech production stamps, declared lot of příkladů; one from basic philatelic work, decoration every library, very good condition
1998 Proud, Edward B. & Garcia, Richard - THE POSTAL HISTORY OF GIBRALTAR 1704-1971 →
Published in 1998 by Proud Bailey Ltd., Sussex. Hardbound in dustwrapper, 592 pages. The
comprehensive study of the Postal History of Gibraltar including the General and Postal History, Post Marks and Post Offices, Postal Rates, Stamps Usage
and a large section devoted to the Postmarks. Very well illustrated and and the reference work on the subject. In new condition.
1970 INDIA / NUMBERS IN EARLY INDIAN CANCELLATIONS 1855-1884 / D. R. Martin, issued RobsonLowe 1970, extraordinary publication zaměřená on/for numeric postmark, divided according to teritorií, types, date usage etc.., all in/at přehlednýchtabulkách, supplemented with about/by map/-s etc..; today rare spring well!
1975 INDIA / OVERSEASLETTER POSTAGE FROM INDIA 1854-1876 / Martin - Blair, RobsonLowe 1975, Monograph mapující post. trace, rates, types and number of mailing etc.., supplemented with about/by přehledné tables and picture; perfect condition, rare publication!
1930 INDIE / THE FOUR ANNAS LITHOGRAPHED STAMPS OF INDIA 1854-1855, D.R. Martin , E.A. Smythies pro Phil. Soc. of India 1930, including reprint from 1894 on front site.
1910 JAMAICA / F.J. Melville 1910 (Roll of Dist. Philatelist) 90 sides about/by dějinách post on/for Jamaice and description all stamps Victoria incl. today neuváděných specialities by/on/at overprints and plate; interesting inzertní part with annoncemilegend as Peckitt, Bernichon and oths.; then RHODESIA/ Phil. Soc. of Rhodesia, London 1925, with podrobným description stamps, plate, colors and jindenepublikovaných "varieties" 1888-1922; rare!
1964 Johnson, Alfred N. - JAMAICA : A REVIEW OF THE NATION'S POSTAL HISTORY AND POSTAGE.
Published in 1964 by The American Philatelic Society, State College, PA. Card covers, ii + 62 pages.
A profound study of the Postal History of Jamaica including the historical background, the First Stamps of Jamaica, Free Franks, U.S. Stamps used in
Jamaica, Postal Stantionery. The main interest lies in the description of the Postal Markings which are treated in great detail. An indispendable Jamaica
publication and important addition to the Aguilar's classic handbook (also offered in this auction). In very fine condition.
2002 Tett, David - A POSTAL HISTORY OF THE PRISONERS OF WAR AND CIVILIAN INTERNEES IN EAST ASIA DURING THE SECOND WORLD
WAR - VOLUME 1 : SINGAPORE & MALAYA 1942-1945 Published in 2002 by The Stuart Rossiter Trust Fund, Bristol. Hardbound in dustwrapper, xxi + 387 pages.
Volume One of the magnificent series of five handbooks written by David Tett on the mail to and from the prisoners of war and civilian internees during
World War II in Asia. In this first volume, concentrating on Singapore and Malaya, all aspects of the mail exchange are covered : the arrangements in
Australia and Britain for the despatch of mail, how the mail was forwarded and distributed, the role of the Red Cross, Japanese markings, the work of the
censors and much more. A monumental publication providing a wealth of information on the subject, including 400 illustrations and 8 colour plates - signed
by the author. In perfect condition
1976 Woodward, A. M. Tracey - The Postage Stamps of Japan and Dependencies Published in 1976 by Quarterman Publications, Lawrence, MA. Hardbound in dustwrapper, xliv + 548 pp. + 243 plates The masterwork by Alphonse Marie Tracey Woodward on the Classic Issues of Japan. First published in 1928 and awarded with the Crawford Medal in 1929, the original 1928 edition is one of philately’s rarest books. Here in the excellent Quarterman facsimile reprint edition, including the author's personal annotations. Generally considered as the best available resource on the First Issues of Japan. A magnificent handbook, including the original dustwrapper which is often missing. In very fine condition.
1983 Baker, Ken - THE EARLY POSTAL HISTORY OF THE GRIQUALANDS AND THE BECHUANALANDS.
Published in 1983 by The Postmark and Postal History Society of Southern Africa, Johannesburg. Softbound, 28 pages. A
very fine study of the missionairies of the London Missionary Society who were largely responsible for establishing the first postal routes in the
Bechuanakands and Griqualand, the vast area north of the Orange River. In very fine condition.
1986 Putzel, Ralph F. - THE ENCYCLOPAEDIA OF SOUTH AFRICAN POST OFFICES AND POSTAL AGENCIES - VOLUME I (A-E)
Published in 1986 by Hale & Putzel, Cape Town. Hardbound in dustwrapper, 458 pages. The
monumental study of the South African Post Offices and Postal Agencies. In large format and printed on glossy paper, this first volume starts with an historical introduction followed by the postal history of South Africa, Natal, Orange Free State, Transvaal, Basutoland, Bechuanaland and Swaziland. In the second part the Post Offices and Postal Agencies from Aalwysfontein till Ezulwini (Letters A-E) are described in greatest detail. A splenid publication, including many (historical) illustrations and detailed maps. In fine condition (slight wear to the dustwrapper).
1989 GIRALDI, THOMAS E. & MCCANN, PETER P. - THE POSTAL HISTORY OF THE CAYMAN ISLANDS.
Published In 1989 By Triad Publications, Massachusetts. Hardbound, iii + 172 pages. The comprehensive study of the Postal History of the Cayman Iskands, important update and successor to the excellent publication by Aguilar and Saunders (1962). Including new chapters on the Early Posts, Censorship during World War II, the Postage Meters and an indicaton of the relative scarcity of the Postmarks. The reference book on the Cayman Islands, very well illustrated. In perfect condition.
1962 Argenti, Nicholas - NEW BRUNSWICK & NOVA SCOTIA. Published in 1962 by the Royal Philatelic Society, London. Hardbound, xiv + 223 pages.
The major and comprehensive work on the Pence & Cents issues with Historical Records, Proofs, Production, Varieties, Cancels, Forgeries, Postal Rates
& Postal Regulations. The original first edition in large format, printed on glossy paper, including the 2 colour plates which are missing from the Quarterman reprint edition (1976). Published in a limited edition of 350 copies of which this is Nr. 31. Awarded with the Crawford Medal in 1962. The reference work on the subject, scarce and sought-after. In fine condition.
1976 Brandom, Lee - REVENUE - CATALOG OF TOBACCO TAX PAID STAMPS OF CANADA AND NEWFOUNDLAND Published in
1976 by the British North America Philatelic Society. Softbound, 174 un-numbered pages.
A very fine and useful publication providing a perfect overview of the Tobacco and Tax Paid Revenue Stamps issued from 1864 - 1913, which are decribed
in great detail. The reference handbook on the subject including many illustrations of the Revenue Stamps. In fine condition.
1945 THE POSTAGE STAMPS AND POSTAL HISTORY OF CANADA - A HANDBOOK FOR PHILATELISTS (Vol. 1) + APPENDICES (Vol. 2)
Published in 1945 by The Chambers Publishing Company, Kalamazoo. Hardbound, xxxiv + 761 pages (Vol. 1) and 352 pages (Vol. 2) The
scarce first editions of this excellent study, including material in the second volume that was not included in the later Quarterman reprint edition (1974). Generally considered as the definitive work on the country. Awarded with the Crawford Medal in 1947. The classic handbooks and indispendable reference on the subject. Both volumes signed by the author, and in fine condition.
1987 CYPRUS / CYPRUS 1353-1986 / HISTORY, POSTAL HISTORY AND POSTAGE STAMPS; W. Castle 1987, skvělávýpravná Monograph this important destination on/for more than 500 sides, vyčerpávajícízdroj information about/by post. history, single issues, costs, razítkách etc.., supplemented with about/by lot of illustration, maps, postmarks etc..; important publication and valuable spring well!
1990 LIECHTENSTEIN / LichtensteinerBriefmarkenkatalog, P. Marxer, specialized catalogue with naceněním prephilatelic letters, Austrian and Swiss franking, postmark, Postal Agency, p.stat, zeppelinová post, stamps and coin/-s; very good condition
1981 Wood, Dr. F.E. .- THE POSTAGE STAMPS OF THE FEDERATED MALAY STATES
Published in 1981 by The International Stamp & Coin Agency, Kuala Lumpur. Cardcovers, 136 + 97 + 70 pages.
The monumetal handbook of the Stanps of the Federated Malay States by Francis Wood, result of a long-time scholarly research. Containing two seperate
publications : "Straits Settlements Postage Stamps", a facsimile reprint of the 1948 first edition, awarded with Crawford Medal in 1949. The second
publication (divided in two parts) is entitled "Postage Stamps of the Native Protected States of Malaya". A splendid publication and major reference on the
Postage Stamps of the Federated Malaya States. Scarce and sought-after. In fine condition.
2001 Proud, Edward B. - THE POSTAL HISTORY OF MAURITIUS
Published in 2001 by Proud Bailey Ltd., Sussex. Hardbound in dustwrapper, 488 pages.
The excellent study of the Postal History of Mauritius including the General and Postal History, Post Offices, Travelling Offices, Packet Services and a large
section devoted to the Postmarks. An important publication and indispendable addition to the handbooks by Peter Ibbotson, published in 1991 and 1995. In
perfect condition.
1960-1964 GERMAN COLONIES / DIE BRIEFMARKEN DER GERMAN POSTANSTALTEN....., Dr. Edward Ey 1960 and 1964; 2 handbooks and stamp catalogue of and especially RAZÍTEK and letters German colonies; klíčová work in/at branch postmarks, incl. specialities - railway post office, field post and war ships (1914-1918); lot of jindenepublikovaných information from one from greatest collectors and experts this theme!
2003 NĚMECKÉ / COLONIES / HANDBUCH UND CATALOGUE DER GERMAN KOLONIAL-VORLÄUFER / F. Steuer, Munich (München) 2003, skvělá manual and catalogue říšských stamps used in/at German colonies, valuation veškerých postmarks and entires; přepracované and supplemented with issue, the best work in its kind, nezbytný spring well for every collector German colonies!
1942 GERMANY / ALTDEUTSCHLAND UNTER DER LUPE, E. Müller 1942, today classic manual German states with lot of picture and color inserts; important zdroj information, binding underglued, overall in good condition condition
1985-1986 Nicholson, M.P. - NIGERIA / Three publications by the specialist on the Post History of Nigeria, nicely bound into one volume : The Postal History of Nigeria to 1900 (74 pages) - The
Postal History of Nigeria 1900-1936 (111 pages) - The Postmarks and Postal History of Nigeria 1937-1963 (100 pages). Published by the author in limited
editions of 250 and 300 copies, these highly specialised studies on the Postal History of Nigeria have become scarce and sought-after. A very fine
hardbound volume, assumed to be Nicholson's own copy. In perfect condition.
1955 Collins, R. J. G. & Watts, C.W.- THE POSTAGE STAMPS OF NEW ZEALAND - VOLUME III Published
in 1955 by The Royal Philatelic Society of New Zealand, Wellington. Hardbound, xxvi + 694 pages
Volume III of this splendid series of New Zealand reference books, devoted almost entirely to the Postmarks and Cancellations of New Zealand, including
an extensive list of the New Zealand Post Offices. A magnificent and monumental publication deservedly awarded with Crawford Medal in 1956. A scarce
handbook and, because of its importance, much sought-after. Published in a limited edition of 1150 copies of which this is Nr. 867. In very good condition.
1977 Naish, D.E.G. & McNaught, K.J. - THE POSTAGE STAMPS OF NEW ZEALAND - VOLUME VI. Published in 1977 by The Royal Philatelic Society of New Zealand, Wellington. Hardbound, xiv + 478 pages Volume VI of the excellent series of New Zealand reference books is a continuation from Volume IV, containig a comprehensive description of the New Zealand Stamp Issues from 1961 to 1974. An innovation in this volume has been the inclusion of Railway Newspaper & Parcel Stamps and Fiscal Stamps. An outstanding philatelic handbook, published in a limited edition of 1000 copies of which this is Nr. 625. In very fine condition
1991PHILATELICLITERATURE, J. Negus 1991, important publication for all autory philatelic statí and expert literature and their/its editory, praktický instruction, as tabularly citovat, používatzkratky, vytvářet content, soupisy, nalézat suitable zdroje etc..; užitečnýzdroj information and inspirace (not only for) autory "čerpající from Wikipedie", perfect condition
2002 AUSTRIA / DIE FIELD-POST DER K.u.K.. KRIGSMARINE IM 1. WELTKRIEG 1914/1918, part I., Kalis-Kohl, specialized catalogue with typologií and oceněním postmarks, incl. single picture; perfect condition
2001 AUSTRIA / DIE POSTALISCHENABSTEMPELUNGEN UND ANDEREENTWERTUNGSARTEN AUF DEN ÖSTERREICHISCHENPOSTWERTZEICHEN-AUSGABEN 1867, 1883 & 1890, Klein W., two-piece Monograph zaměřená on/for postmark on issues 1867, 1883 and 1890; very good condition
2000 AUSTRIA / Ferchenbauer: Österreich (Austria) 1850–1918, Guide and Special catalogue; specialized catalogue, issue 2000, total 1428 page., German text, color picture; binding underglued, overall good condition
1899 AUSTRIA / H. KROPF - Die Abstempelungen (cancellation) der Marken von Osterreich-Ungarn and Lombardy-Veneto, Prague 1899 (publ. Austria Philatelist, Weinberge and R. Friedl, Wien), 160 sides; slavná and at all the first Monograph Austrian postmarks (30 years before/(in front of) the first issued. E. Müllera); good condition, today very rare, preserved only several copies/imprints!
1961 AUSTRIA / HANDBUCH DER ENTWERTUNGEN der Marken von Osterreich-Ungarn and Lombardy-Veneto, E. Müller 1961; rare original ikonického catalogue on/for postmark Austria 1850-1867, in perfect quality
1960-1961 AUSTRIA / HANDBUCH DER ENTWERTUNGEN der Marken von Osterreich-Ungarn and Lombardy-Veneto, E. Müller 1961; rare original catalogue on/for postmark Austria 1850-1867 (povolená binding) + HANDBOOK OF TTHEPRE-STAMPPOSTMARKS OF AUSTRIA in perfect quality
2003 AUSTRIA / STEMPEL-HANDBUCH DER K.u.K.. FELDPOST..., H. Rainer 2003, special manual and catalogue with oceněním postmarks field post, contains lot of picture, descriptions, klasifikaci etc..; perfect condition
1909 GREECE / LESEMISSIONS DES TIMBRESGRECS, G. Brunel 1909 (!), one of first specializovaných essays and catalogue Greek classic from GeorgeseBrunela (!), with row pictures, descriptions and tehdejším valuation; nice in good condition condition, today rare
1979 SVATÁ HELENA / POSTAL HISTORY AND STAMPS, E. Hibbert, RobsonLowe 1979; classic Monograph on/for more than 200 sides, postal history and single issue, editions, plate proofs, types etc..; perfect condition
1971 SVATÝ VINCENT / (The Postal History 1762-1965, The Postage Stamps 1861-1897, The Cancellations and Handstamps 1861-1915, The Revenue Stamps 1882-1897), Pierce - Messenger, issued legendary RobsonLowe, London 1971, skvělá Monograph with vyčerpávajícímvýkladem about/by single issues, rich picture insert, part color; skvělýzdroj information to this favourite colonial destinaci, very good condition
1934 Phillips, Charles J. - THE POSTAGE STAMPS COLLECTION OF THE LATE ARTHUR HIND OF UTICA, N.Y. - BRITISH EMPIRE
3506 lots + separate black & white photoplates
In 1933 Charles Phillips already prepared the second Arthur Hind auction catalogue consisting of the British Empire collections, scheduled from March 31 to
April 10, 1934 in New York, unknowing at the time to the fact that the British Empire collections woud later be sold by H. R. Harmer in London. This is the
splendid catalogue Charles Phillips prepared for the Arthur Hind British Empire collections, a sale that in fact never took place. An outstanding auction
catalogue consisting of two parts : the actual text catalogue and a separate folder containig 60 loose-leaf black & white photoplates., illustrating the
numerous exceptional items of the Hind collection. A very scarce auction catalogue, in very fine condition.
1975 Donaldson, A. N. - THE POSTAL AGENCIES IN EASTERN ARABIA AND THE GULF. Published in 1975 by Harry Hayes, West Yorkshire. Hardbound, 280 pages. The brilliant and specialised study of the British Postal Agencies in Eastern Arabia and the Gulf. Including chapters on Muscat, Guadur, Bahrain, Dubai, Kuwait, 'value only surcharges', Qatar, and Abu Dhabi. Described as the bible to Bahrain, Kuwait and Gulf States. This is the very scarce original first edition including the fold-out Postmark reference table of Indian and Pakistani Administrations. A splendid handbook, much sought-after and difficult to find. In very fine condition.
1993 Wike, R.G.. - BRITISH EMPIRE CIVIL CENSORSHIP DEVICES WORLD WAR II - TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO Published by the Chavril Press, Perth. Softbound, 80 pages. A profound study of the Civil Censorship of mails leaving, arriving or passing through the twin islands of Trindad and Tobago. Including detailed descriptions of the Censor Marks and Labels, the Censor Numbering and Handstamps, Security Labels etc. The reference book on the subject, very well illustrated. In perfect 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.
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).