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#17001
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One Hundred Years of Icelandic Stamps 1873-1973 (Jonsson, 1977; English edition) The classic handbook of Iceland's first 100 years of stamps and postal history. Color-illustrated and very readable, this book is extremely useful for collectors at all levels of specialization. Completely in English, 471 beautifully printed pages, hardbound, slip case. ON SALE: Normally $85.00 and worth every penny of it. (Not to be combined with any other discounts.)
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#17008
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Exploring Iceland Through its Stamps (Brandt, 1991) Outstanding, readable book chock full of information that presents Icelandic philately in a different light than the usual catalogs. Called 'a philatelic odyssey' Brandt uses stamps, cancels, and postal history to bring you Iceland, and vice versa. Highly recommended & In ENGLISH! |
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#17014
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Walking into Iceland's Postal History (Brandt, 1993) Brandt's second highly interesting and readable book, this time viewing the stamps from a geographical perspective. As the reader moves around Iceland, the stamps and postal history relevant to each area is discussed. Great fun and very worthwhile reading. In English. |
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| #17011 |
Iceland Handbook: Skilling & Aurar Oval Stamps (Bliese, 1991) German-language handbook of stamps, postal history, cancellations, plate varieties, overprints, inverted frames, etc. Includes first aurar officials too. |
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| #17020 |
Í Gildi '02-'03 ([Lundgards] DAKA, 1998) A typeset reproduction of Erik V. Lundgard's 1941 "famous" report on these overprinted stamps. Until now, a highly secret document hoarded by a handful of people. Valuable information on the printing of these stamps, including print quantities of each variety, but in Danish. |
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| #17018 |
Iceland 1930-44 Thomas De La Rue Issues (Thorsteins, 1996; 18 page article: Thomas De La Rue & Co. Limited Stamp Issues 1930 to 1944; appearing in Nordia 96 Show Catalog #2) An outstanding ENGLISH language article about these stamps and production, particularly the ESSAYS OF THIS PERIOD with excellent illustrations. Important reference. |
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| #17006 |
Icelandic Booklets (World Booklet Catalog section 1986) Excellent English-language specialized listing and cataloging. |
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| #17017 |
Iceland Postal Stationery 1879-1941 (Schilling, 1994; Island Ganzachen 1879-1941) Very helpful German-language handbook and catalog (no prices) with some new varieties listed, and proof listings. Includes cross reference of Facit, Ringstrom, and Michel numbers. |
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| #17016 |
Icelandic Meters 1930-1993 (Thorsteins, 1994) The definitive reference on this little-known collecting field. In Icelandic, but with English intro & explanation. Every listing is fully illustrated, with locations, machines, dates of use, etc. Out of print and wanted to buy. |
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| #17028 |
Iceland Thorvaldsen Society Christmas Seals (Eythorsdottir, 2000; Jolimerki Thorvaldsensfelagsins) Attractive and interesting book giving the history of the Icelandic Christmas Seals official issuer and listing all the seals. In FULL COLOR and gives a full description of the seal including a bio of the artist. In Icelandic. |
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