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#1033
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Facit 2010 Scandinavia Specialized Catalog IN COLOR (Facit 2010 Special) The primary Scandinavian specialized catalog. Includes all stamps, specialized listings, booklets, machine stamps, varieties, FDCs, etc., Special sections include: Early Sweden covers/rates; Norway early ship mail and pre-stamp mail; Norway #1 cancels; Denmark early cover destinations; DWI pre-stamp covers; DWI shipping company stamps; Iceland numeral, C&P, early town, & BRIDGE cancels; Iceland APO/FPO Covers; Iceland revenues (greidslumerki & orlof ovpts) and postal stationery; Finland early covers/rates; Finland pre-stamp cancels; Russia used in Finland; more! In COLOR, with ENGLISH TEXT. |
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#1518
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AFA Scandinavia 2010 Catalog (AFA Skandinavien Frimærkekatalog 2010) The primary Scandinavian catalog used within Denmark. Not specialized and entirely in Danish, but handy if you correspond with collectors in Denmark. Also includes Estonia, Lithuania, and Latvia! |
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#1446
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AFA Denmark 2010 Catalog The primary annual catalog used in Denmark. Lists all Danish, DWI, Faroe, Slesvig, and Greenland stamps with COLOR illustrations throughout. Includes FDCs, booklets, most major varieties, advertising pairs, coil combination pairs, machine stamps, reprints, Christmas seals, etc. Also prices postally used covers up to 1996. If you collect Denmark (and/or Faroe, DWI, or Greenland), you will enjoy this catalog. Special in this edition: 3-Ring Numeral Cancel town listing and for the first time a special article (in Danish): Christian X 80 ore Bluegreen Stamp of 1915, including illustrating plate varieties. |
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#1836
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AFA Denmark Specialized 2008 Catalog Important new edition of this valuable specialized catalog of Denmark, Faroe, Greenland, DWI, and Slesvig. COLOR ILLUSTRATIONS. Specialized stamps, printings, varieties, watermarks, coils, booklets, ad pairs, covers, etc. SPECIAL SECTIONS include COLOR PLATES OF ALL PRINTINGS OF DENMARK #1 THRU THE BICOLORS, and PRICED LISTINGS OF ESSAYS, PROOFS, and REPRINTS. Though in Danish (with English word list), this catalog is an absolute must-have reference for all intermediate and advanced collectors of Danish philately. Again improved, especially in GREENLAND. 912 pages, hardbound! Valuable! Yes, this is an expensive book, but the price in Denmark is about $120 plus shipping. Shipping cost was $14 PER BOOK to get them to the U.S. |
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#1460
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LAPE 2010 Finland Specialized Catalog Revised and enlarged new edition on 850 large-format pages (now 6.75 x 9.75 inch or 170 x 250 mm format), completely in full color. Quite a bit of ENGLISH text (otherwise Finnish and Swedish), especially in intro sections and catalog listings. Includes stamps; booklets; postal stationery; cover prices, including early destination; arc, 2-ring, and Finland postmark type cancels priced; specimens; Vasa article; numbered plate block pricing; Russia used in Finland; Karelia, Aunus, North Ingermanland; shipping company stamps; locals; perfins; revenues; railway stamps; postal rates, machine stamps (Framas); and MORE! Highly recommended. This tremendous catalog has to be seen to be believed! DELIVERY EXPECTED MARCH 15, 2010. |
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#300861
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Facit 2008 Specialized Catalog GREENLAND PAGES ONLY (complete) The Greenland page section only. |
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#1595
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Norgeskatalogen 2010 The catalog for Norwegian specialists. The 2010 (62nd) edition is again improved. Includes English word list and English translation of many important sections. FULL COLOR! Includes special sections on forgeries, detailed info on printings, esp 20 mm and Central/Knudsen, papers, varieties of modern issues; coil stamps; booklets; souvenir cards; show cards; POSTHORN PRINTINGS and TYPES IDENTIFICATION; largest known units; date blocks; postal rates 1877-2009; watermark positions; pre-stamp cancels; postmark forgeries. COVERS RATES AND DESTINATIONS REGISTER, with pricing. Special Articles: Index of Stamp Motifs; Posthorn and Lion Photogravure Stamps of 1937 including varieties illustrations. Superb catalog! |
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#1594
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Norgeskatalogen 2009 The catalog for Norwegian specialists. The 2009 (61st) edition is again improved. Includes English word list and English translation of many important sections. FULL COLOR! Includes special sections on forgeries, detailed info on printings, esp 20 mm and Central/Knudsen, papers, varieties of modern issues; coil stamps; booklets; souvenir cards; show cards; POSTHORN PRINTINGS IDENTIFICATION inc greatly expanded TYPES id; largest known units; NK blocks; date blocks; watermark positions; postal rates 1877-2008; pre-stamp cancels; etc. Major articles on Postage Due Stamps and postal history; Sea Post between Norway and Great Britain 1840-1900. An incredible catalog that must be seen to be believed. |
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#301082
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Facit 2010 Specialized Catalog NORWAY PAGES ONLY (less last page) The Norway page section only, missing the last page (1984-2009 FDCs) due to a conflict with the Denmark section. |
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#1492
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Facit Sweden 2009 Catalog (Facit Sverige 2009) Non-specialized, Sweden-only. A great simplified Swedish catalog. Additionally, this is THE specialized catalog of SWEDISH LOCAL POST STAMPS, from the 1880s issues through the post-1993 issues, right up to date. Completely IN COLOR, with English text for the regular stamp issues (not the locals, but it is not really needed). This is the best possible reference for Swedish Locals of all eras. |
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#10044
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Marks of Passage (Original Edition and Supplement in One Volume) (Van der Linden, 1993, 1998; Marques de Passage) Remarkable work cataloging 1661-1875 handstamps used to mark the origin, transit, receipt, and rates of early letters, including many used on mail to/from Scandinavia. Most marks pictured; rarity factors. In French; the primary reference on the subject. Originally issued in 1993 and then in 1998 a supplement was issued. This volume combines both parts into a single volume (at a lower cost). |
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#10100
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Folded Typewriter Postcards (Bell, 2008) Subtitled "Effective Economical Commercial Communications -- Types, Usages, Rarity, Development, Growth and Decline", this book is a fascinating study of a special type of post cards that were designed to be typed (message AND address) on one side, then the address portion folded and glued to show on the other side. Used primarily in Europe, they were used in the Scandinavian countries; author reports Scandinavian usages as "Scarce" to "Rare". Well written, very interesting, and packed full of useful info on this subject and broader postal history. 115 pages perfect bound, entirely in English and in FULL COLOR. Only 200 printed! |
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#10043
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AFA Scandinavian Christmas Seal Catalog 2007 (AFA; Julemaerker Norden 2007) Wonderful COLOR catalog listing all the major Scandinavian Christmas Seals, plus the Danish seals of Odder, Sonderjylland, Sydslesvig, and Aalborg. Lists and prices the regular issues, plus imperforates, proofs, booklets, sheets, etc. Includes both the early (1941-1975) and modern (1976-on) seals of Faroe. Expanded to 344 pages, from 262 pages in the previous edition. Very useful for both the general collector and the specialist. A handsome, sturdy, softbound catalog. Includes English word list; extremely easy to use. THIS IS THE CURRENT EDITION. |
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#13172
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Handbook of Danish Essays, Volume Two, 1920-1939 (Benfield and Nordam, 2004) The first volume to be published of a 4-volume series, this is the most important work ever to be published on the subject of Danish essays. 372 pages (plus front matter) packed with hundreds of illustrations, catalog listings, rarity factors (with value ranges), etc. Includes extensive bibliographies by subject and author as well as brief biographies of the artists. Hardbound. Text completely in BOTH Danish and ENGLISH. A masterwork on an important subject. Published by Jay Smith & Associates. |
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Danish Advertising Panes (Gaudet, 2005) An important new handbook on the Danish advertising label pairs/panes and booklets with a great deal of new research and never-before published information. Thoroughly covers the development, printing, production, and usage of these issues, with particular emphasis on the varieties of both the labels and the stamps. The result of many years of painstaking work, this book brings new life to its subject. Completely in English, hundreds of illustrations, hardbound, 230 pages. Published by the Scandinavian Philatelic Foundation; 100% of funds go to the SPF. Join today (minimum $15 donation) to help promote the translation and/or publication of English-language Scandinavian philatelic literature.
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#13192
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AFA Danish Block of Four Catalog 2010 (AFA Danmark Fireblokke 2010) Lists and prices all Danish mint and used 4-blocks and advertising panes; all 4-blocks, plate blocks, and sheets from Faroe and Greenland, and all Danish L-number plate blocks and sheets. |
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#13191
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The Return Post of the Danish Postal Service (and Catalog of Official Seals) (Kurt Hansen and John R. Sabin, 2007) This important reference is the English translation and expansion of a series of Danish-language articles written by Hansen. I had proposed to Sabin that these articles be published in English; Sabin has done a terrific job of bringing this valuable info to a wider audience. The information in this small handbook was virtually unavailable in Danish and non-existent in English. The catalog of the Official Seals (dead letter office / returned letter stamps) is extremely valuable and goes well beyond anything previously available. Completely in ENGLISH and well-illustrated in FULL COLOR throughout. ONLY 60 COPIES PRINTED. |
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#13189
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Danish Postal Rates 1851-2008 (Tobol, 2007; Takstfortegnelse 1851-2008) An updated and again expanded edition of this important book. Lists all Danish stamps and indicates the primary postal rates for each stamp issue. Also lists stamps by the life of their intended postal rates, up to 90 days; the shortest are rarities of just 3 days! Extensive, easy to use postal rate tables. |
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#13174
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An Introduction to the Postal History of Denmark 1624-1950 (Cornelius, 2004) To call this massive 344-page, large-format book an "introduction" is misleading. This masterwork provides a wealth of valuable information from which even experienced philatelists will learn much. Entirely in ENGLISH, well-illustrated, hardbound. Well written and enjoyable to read (sometimes unusual in philatelic books). Covering every conceivable aspect of postal history, transport, rates, geo-political postal matters, types of postmarks, all the postal services, and much more. I am told that this is a limited printing of 300 copies. Though costly (high price, small discount, and tremendous shipping cost), this is one book that should be required for every collector of Denmark postal history. Get it soon. |
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#13185
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Collecting Danish Postal Forms (Jorgensen, 2002; Om at samle Postvaesenets Blanketter) A very interesting 66-page book discussing and cataloging these postal forms used from the 1880s into the 1980s. A wide range of forms are listed, including domestic and international parcel envelopes and cards, money orders, COD, giro payment, etc. To non-Danes, many of these forms seem mysterious, but they are an essential part of Danish postal history and cover collecting. Though in Danish, it is still quite useful to non-Danish readers and the catalog section is very easy to understand. |
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#13176
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Copenhagen Viewed Through Its Stamps (Jensen, 2004; English edition) Fascinating 80-page color-filled book touring 33 localities in Copenhagen that are shown on stamps. The rich history of this old city is presented in a lively manner and linked to its philatelic history. Whether you have never been to Denmark or you visit Copenhagen regularly, you will thoroughly enjoy this well-produced work. Entirely in English. |
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#13186
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Lapidarstemplerne -- Danish Sans-Serif, Single-Ring Town Cancellations (2007, Bendix; Lapidarstemplerne) An extremely valuable, long-needed catalog of this major cancellation type. Includes duplex uses with 3-ring cancels, the many Kobenhavn postmarks (thus for this type updating the 1996 Kobenhavn book), all the towns and villages, colored usages, railways (the offices, cancels with year date, and on-train cancels). Every cancel illustrated (plus many color pictures of covers), PRICED as cancellation and side postmark, and with earliest and latest known usages. 212 pages, softbound. A major and extremely useful book that will prove its value every time you pick it up. |
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#13187
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Danish Star Cancellation Catalog 2007 (2006, Bendix, Kern; Stjernestempler) Updated, expanded edition of this popular and necessary catalog -- the primary catalog for the star and starless ("UDS") postmarks. Introduction text in Danish, but with English word and abbreviation list. Completely revised, now with 253 numbered pages and color illustrations. Includes recorded dates of use, information on dated side cancels, and pricing on and off cover. Where multiple types exist they are illustrated. Softbound. Regardless of what language you read, very easy to use. Extremely useful and valuable. |
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#13183
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Crown and Posthorn Cancellation Catalog (also Rail, Bus, Ship Mail Cancels) (Kern, 2006; Posthornstemplerne og ovrige kassetomningsstempler) Greatly improved and expanded, including a short English introduction, many color illustrations. Gives recorded dates of use, pricing on piece and full cover, and other details. Also lists "Ladepost", "Togpost" (railway), "rutebilbrev" (postal bus), and many different types of "Fra..." postmarks especially from incoming ship mail. Highly recommended. |
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#14017
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More Stamps and Story of the Faroe Islands (Brandt, 2006; 1st English ed.) A truly fascinating and readable book about Faroe stamps and postal history. Told as a story, woven with the life and history of the Faroes. Brandt first published Stamps and Story of the Faroe Islands in 1996, with 176 pages. More... incorporates those 176 pages and then continues on with second "volume" containing 7 more chapters making a grand total of 360 pages. Even if you own the 1996 book, you will absolutely want this as well. Wonderfully illustrated, completely in English, and a quality production all around. Highly recommended and an absolute must-have book for anybody interested in Faroe philately, history, or culture. |
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#14016
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Faroe Islands Meter Marks 1943-2006 (Petersen, 2006) Handy illustrated (by meter type) catalog of all known Faroe meters in use 1943-2006. Text entirely in English and attempts to give valuations for each meter user. Highly recommended. |
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#15094
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Finland Type 1875 CD (Reinikainen, Murtosaari, Stone; 2006; Suomi Malli 1875) An outstanding CD-format publication in Finnish and ENGLISH with hundreds of high-quality, detailed full-color illustrations. Over 100 articles on this fascinating stamp issue -- if printed on paper it would require more than 300 pages! Covers every possible subject of production, identification, and use of these stamps, plus reprints, specimens (with some very useful info), forgeries, etc. Detailed color comparison illustrations and text help to identify the different printings. Very easy to use (just requires a CD player and a web browser to read the CD). Very highly recommended and costs only a fraction of what it would have cost printed on paper. |
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#16030
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100th Anniversary of Parcel Post Stamps in Greenland (Flemming Petersen, 2005) A handsome, officially sponsored book detailing the development, design, production, and use of the Pakke-Porto stamps, affectionately termed the Polar Bears. Hardbound and packed with wonderful color illustrations, many of which have not been seen before. Text fully in Danish, German, and ENGLISH. INCLUDES ALL THREE STAMPS AND THE SOUVENIR SHEET commemorating the Pakke-Porto issues (the three stamps and s/s alone sell for $129.50)! A wonderful, important, and beautifully produced book! |
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#17029
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Iceland Cancellations - Bridge, Roller, and Machine Cancellations 1894-2003 (Thorsteins, 2003; Islenskir Stimplar - Bruar-, Rullu og Velstimplar 1894-2003) A much-improved and expanded new edition of this valuable book. Most of the illustrations have been remade from original strikes and there are hundreds of corrections, additions, and recording of previously unknown cancels. Each cancel is illustrated and shows locations and periods of use, WITH PRICING (in Euros). Now with ENGLISH TEXT. An extremely important book that will be the standard for years to come. AGAIN IN STOCK FROM A 20-COPY NEW PRINTING; ORDER SOON. Grand total of only 220 printed! |
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#18168
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The First Stamp of Norway: Development and Progression of Plate Flaws (1988, Schnell, Posthorn supplement) A small (8 pages plus cover), but very interesting monograph discussing and illustrating how plate flaws changed (enlarged or shrunk) over the time of the printing. In English, heavily illustrated. New copy. |
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#18176
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Prisoners of War and Internees in Norway in World War I 1914-1919 (Thiesen, 2006) Subtitled "A Postal History Study", this also contains a great deal of information regarding conditions in Norway during WWI. 120 large-format pages COMPLETELY IN ENGLISH, with many illustrations. The primary internees are from the German Cruiser S.H.H. Berlin, the British Cruiser H.M.S. India, and the German Naval Airship (blimp, Zeppelin) L20, as well as other small groups. Includes censorship, Red Cross, markings, postmarks, labels, incoming and outgoing mail, and even lists of the names of the known internees and POWs. A must-have reference for anybody interested in WWI postal history, censorship, Norwegian postal history, etc. |
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#18175
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German Military Units and Field Post Numbers Connected to Norway 1940-1945 (Lordahl, 2001; Tyske militaere avdelinger of feltpostnumre tilknyttet Norge 1940-1945) An extraordinarily valuable book discussing the German military mail in/to/from Norway and, for the first time, attempting to list all the FP numbers, Kenn numbers, units, locations, etc. 58 pages of FULL TEXT in Norwegian, ENGLISH, and German, with excellent explanations. Followed by perhaps 250 unnumbered pages listing by FP#, Organizational Unit Name, and Location in Norway. AN ABSOLUTELY MUST-HAVE BOOK FOR German military mail in/to/from Norway during WWII; you have to have this to know for sure if a cover is actually from the Norwegian area of operations. Easy to use and understand. Highly recommended; it can pay for itself with one cover. |
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#18178
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German Official Mail in Norway 1942-1945 (Bunaes, 2004; Deutsches Dienstpostamt Oslo 1942-1945) An extraordinarily interesting, but up to now little documented, chapter of Norwegian WWII postal history. This is THE ultimate reference on all possible aspects of the subject. 68 pages with COMPLETE ENGLISH and Norwegian text. Many illustrations (some in color) of covers, pre-printed envelopes, handstamps, postal markings, and cancellations. Includes a catalog section with an attempt at RARITY RATINGS for postmarks. An important, must-have book for anybody interested in Norwegian WWII-era postal history or postal markings. |
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#18179
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Postal History of Gestapo Police Prisoner Camp Grini (in Norway) During WWII (Lordahl, 2004; Polizeihaftlingslager GRINI 1941-1945 and the Prisoner Mail) A fascinating, if not chilling, postal history (and brief social history) of this little-known chapter of the German Occupation of Norway. 48 pages, COMPLETELY IN ENGLISH, well illustrated. Includes cataloging of known handstamps, censorship markings, labels, pre-printed forms and cards, etc. |
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#18180
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Norwegian Officers in German Captivity 1940-1945 and Their Prisoner Mail (Lordahl, 2004) A fascinating history of this little-known subject. COMPLETELY IN ENGLISH and remarkably well illustrated. 40 pages covering every possible aspect of the prisoners and their incoming and outgoing mail. Includes censorship and Red Cross connections. Catalog and illustrations of all known markings. |
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#18181
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Norwegian Student Internees 1943-1945 and Their Postal History. (Lordahl, 2007; Norske Studenter Internert 1943-1945) In 1943 university students in Norway protested the advantages given to Nazi party members at the University of Oslo. 1100 students were arrested; some were released, but 652 were sent to Germany for so-called re-education. This 93-page, Norwegian text only book documents their story and the postal history of the mail sent by and to them. Remarkably well illustrated and includes a list of all 652 students so that you may properly identify student covers. Includes all related aspects of prisoner mail, camp markings, Red Cross connections, censorship markings and labels, etc. A fascinating and virtually unknown subject. |
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#18177
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German Prisoners of War in Norway 1945-1947 and Their Prisoner Mail (Fedde, Lordahl, Torstad, 2005) This fascinating subject has seen virtually no coverage in philatelic (or other) literature. At the end of WWII, there were about 500,000 foreign citizens in Norway, about 300,000 of them German (or Austrian) military personnel. This 142 large-format page book details some of the history of the movement of these people and the extensive postal history, censorship, etc., related to their captivity and repatriation. COMPLETELY IN ENGLISH with many illustrations, including original documents, and extensive detail. This book represents the important final chapter for Norway in WWII. |
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#18104
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Catalog of Norwegian Local Post Stamps (Schoyen & Aune, 2005; Katalog over Norges Byposter) This long-awaited new catalog was worth the wait. Wonderful FULL COLOR illustrations and pricing for NH, Hinged, No Gum, Used, Covers, and Blocks! Includes full listings for Spitzbergen. Excellent coverage of varieties, cancellations, proofs, fakes, and reprints. Where numbers have changed from Pihl (some new listings), the Pihl numbers are also stated. The text is in Norwegian, but it is mostly pictures and listings; most English readers will find it easy to use. Any collector of Norwegian local posts must have this catalog. |
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The Revenue Stamps of Norway and Related Non-Fiscal Issues (Wang, 2007) An extraordinarily important new work that will surely be the standard reference for decades to come. Wang's extremely thorough approach, together with invaluable contributions from Paul Nelson and Frederick and Alexander Brofos, plus those of more than 50 other people, has resulted in an extremely useful catalog / handbook. Every item illustrated and fully described; with English text, and CATALOG PRICE GUIDE (pages 1004-1061). 1090 pages packed with information. AVAILABLE ON CD WITH COLOR PICTURES. Also AVAILABLE PRINTED (b/w pictures) which also includes the CD, coil bound (2-up pages). THE PRINTED VERSION IS NOW OUT OF PRINT, BUT I DO HAVE A FEW COPIES AVAILABLE. This is a must-have catalog! |
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#18155
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Norway Christmas Seals 1906-2000 (Ljodal, 2001; Norske Brevmerker, Julemerker - 2nd Utgave) The most complete catalog of Norwegian Christmas seals. Fully illustrated and with detailed information about each issue, including pricing. In Norwegian, but very easy to use. 192 pages covering all the national, regional, and local issues. A must-have reference for this area. |
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#18156
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Norway Labels 1897-2001 (Ljodal, 2002; Norske Brevmerker, Brevmerker - 2nd Utgave) A huge catalog of the stunning variety of Norwegian "brevmerker" (letter stamps, i.e. labels). Fully illustrated with as much information as is known -- this is the source for information on these issues. The labels cover every conceivable topic; from lighthouses to WWII Nazi issues. If it has been recorded it is in this book. An important, but little known, reference. This volume does not include the "markater" (numbered edition advertising labels) which are covered in a separate volume. 358 pages. |
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#18157
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Norway Merkat Advertising Labels (Ljodal, 2000; Norske Brevmerker, Merkater i Norge) The so-called merkater (or maerkater) are mostly advertising and poster stamps / labels. They originated in Denmark and even those that were for Norwegian consumption were printed in Denmark. The common feature of all is that they have an issue number printed on each stamp/label. This is as complete a listing as exists for the Norwegian issues, not all are pictured, but all are listed. This is the only source for such information! 126 pages. |
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#18166
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Little Library of Norwegian Philately - Volume 1 - 2004 (2004; Det lille bibliotek bind 1). Town and Ship Cancels w/Illustrations, pictured; Norway Postal Savings Stamps 1950-1976 detailed catalog; "Innlevert Etter Postavgang" markings, a catalog; "Signing Cards", a type of Souvenir Cards, important illustrated catalog; Post Office Issued Picture Post Cards, a catalog; Postage Due Markings, an extremely important 20-page illustrated catalog; Official Post Office Mail Post Cards 1900-2001, a catalog; CPR Postal Cards, modern illustrated postal cards; Kortevardehandlernes Ombringelseskontor Local Post / Carrier Stamps, a catalog; Osvald Gubberuds Ombringelseskont Local Post / Carrier Stamps, a catalog; Post Offices in Shops from 2001, cataloging. Tremendously valuable reference! |
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#18167
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Little Library of Norwegian Philately - Volume 2 - 2005 (2005; Det lille bibliotek bind 2). Foreign Post Office Postmarks at Stamp Shows in Norway, a catalog; Norwegian Postage Due Labels 1917-2003, extremely important 14-page illustrated catalog; Miniature / Thimble Postmarks, extremely important 18-page catalog -- the ONLY listing; Bulk Mail Postage Stamp-Like Imprints by Post Office, a catalog; Philatelically Inspired Norway Perfins, a catalog; Norwegian Registered Mail Labels 1925-2005, important catalog; Norwegian Postal Savings Officially Printed Post Cards, a catalog; Machine Cancellations with Text 1979-2004, extremely important catalog supplement to the original catalog. Tremendously important and useful. |
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#18169
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Norwegian Philatelic Year Book 2006 0ver 30 articles, including ship mail (several articles); Scouting cancel; Local postal histories and their postmarks; royal post cards; 1905 postal history, stamps, and essays; radio tax revenue stamps; airmail postal rate verification marks; WWI internee mail from Norway; post-WWII censorship in Norway and internee/pow mail; 1952 Olympic postmarks; DWI postal history; and much more. A valuable and useful reference with quite a bit of information never before published in book form. |
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#18165
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Norwegian Philatelic Year Book 2005 0ver 30 articles, including ship mail (several articles), Scouting cancel, Norway #1 150 Year Anniv, WWII-era postal history, Norway-USA mail during WWII, several local postal histories and their postmarks, Stampless mail to Norway, Forgeries of Estonia stamps, early airmail postal history, modern postal labels, many different types of unusual postmarks, and much more. Very interesting and useful. |
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#19109
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75 Years of Post Office Stamp Printing 1920-1995 (Johansson, 1995; Postens Frimarks Tryckeri Under 75 Ar 1920-1995) This book is a 40-page reprinting of a 1995 Postal Museum Yearbook article. Entirely in Swedish, it discusses the development of Swedish stamp printing from the 1920 installation of a new rotary printing press (American-made Stickney press) to 1995. Very interesting with many useful photos and illustrations. INCLUDES BLACKPRINTS of the 1995 Film issue and three 1920-1928 definitive issue stamps (Scott #115, #116 Type II, and #168 Type II), all made directly from the original engravings, thus in wonderful proof quality. Extremely scarce book -- the price is based on the value of the blackprints in it. Little known and virtually unobtainable.
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#19107
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Facit Swedish Postal History / Cancellation Catalog VIII (2009) (Facit, 2009; Facit Postal VIII Ortstamplar & Posthistoria) This is the primary priced catalog and handbook for postmarks, including town, railway, ship, rural, military, foreign, pre-stamp, etc. Also includes extensive postal rate charts (the most useful reference). Important pre-stamp postal history section, and postal label section. Now includes PERFINS with pricing for stamps and covers! Greatly expanded with many price increases. Rural cancels are expanded (now including rectangular cancels); Military cancels expanded, now with pricing of Postanstalten cancels!; and much improved railway cancel listings. Includes REVERSE ALPHABETICAL TOWN NAME INDEX. This is THE must-have reference for cancel and postal history collectors. |
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#19108
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Swedish Machine Postmarks: Symbol Designs Starting 1996 (Nordin, 2008; Brevnatet Stamplar Symboler) Starting in 1996, Sweden Post concentrated postmarking of mail into 19 postal terminals. The postmarks at first bore the town name of the terminal location, but later only POSTEN SVERIGE. However, all the postmarks bore a pictorial symbol of the respective town/region. This is the primary catalog of this interesting and inexpensive collecting area. The text is in Swedish, but it is easy to use. 35 pages, metal coil bound. Includes illustrations, descriptions, dates of use, known varieties (with dates of use), explanation of the pictorial symbols, etc. This is important modern postal history. |
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#1492
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Facit Sweden 2009 Catalog (Facit Sverige 2009) Non-specialized, Sweden-only. A great simplified Swedish catalog. Additionally, this is THE specialized catalog of SWEDISH LOCAL POST STAMPS, from the 1880s issues through the post-1993 issues, right up to date. Completely IN COLOR, with English text for the regular stamp issues (not the locals, but it is not really needed). This is the best possible reference for Swedish Locals of all eras. |
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#1000016
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Stamp Mount Cutter This is the mount cutter that we prefer to use in the office and with our personal collections. Made sturdy enough to cut heavy paper, yet highly precise with a sensitive touch. 6.75-inch cutting length with spring-loaded cutting arm to make smooth, even cuts effortlessly. Clear plastic hold-down at the cutting edge is narrow enough to work with very small mounts and wide enough to hold firmly -- it can be removed for larger items. Crisp, clean cuts with confidence. The handy slide-out (removeable if you wish) storage drawer is terrific for keeping various small mount pieces. We have been using this for a couple of years, but I wish it had existed decades ago! Lower cost than other mount cutters of this size -- and I think it is better!
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#1000013
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Fundamentals of Philately (L.N. Williams, 1990 Revised Edition) Hardbound 862-page encyclopedic reference with information for every collector, exhibitor, or dealer, from beginner to specialist. Includes printing, ink, paper, watermarks, gum, perfs, design, etc. Hundreds of illustrations. Back in stock! |
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