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Current Handbook Series:

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Number	Description	US$ Price
Editor: F.C. Moldenhauer, jr., series started 1986, published by Norsk Filatelistforbund. Superbly produced with great attention to both philatelic and technical detail. Every type and variety has enlarged illustrations. Norwegian text, but the ONLY source for most of this information.

Central Printing Works Production:

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Number	Description	US$ Price
SEE BELOW	Central Production, Volume II 1885-95 (1986) Printing and paper delivery dates and records for the 1885-95 stamps and postal stationery printed by the Central Printing Works. Important for the specialist, researcher, and postal historian.
#18037	Hardbound	$75.00
#18030	Softbound	$46.00
SEE BELOW	Central Production, Volume V: 20mm 3rd Period 1888-91 (1993) The printings, types, and varieties of the 20mm issues printed in 1888-91: NK #50, 51III, and 53 IV. The only source of this information.
#18086	Hardbound	$100.00
#18087	Softbound	$75.00
SEE BELOW	Central Production, Volume VI: 20mm 4th Period 1890-92 (1998) The printings, types, and varieties of the 20mm issues printed in 1890-92: NK #51IV, 52III, 53V, 53VI, 54III, and 54IV. The only source for most of this information. 337 pages; a specialist's dream.
#18131	Hardbound (recommended due to size)	$110.00
#18132	Softbound	$85.00
SEE BELOW	Central Production, Volume VII: 20mm 5th Period 1892-93 (1992) The printings, types, and varieties of the 20mm issues printed in 1892-93: NK #49II, 52IV, 53VII and VIII, and 54V. The only source for most of this information.
#18078	Hardbound	$100.00
#18079	Softbound	$75.00
SEE BELOW	Central Production, Volume VIII: Antikva Issues 1893-95 (1988) The printings, types, and varieties of the 1893-95 serif-text Central Printing Issues: NK #56-64. The only source for most of this information. Includes Central/Knudsen comparison illustrations and descriptions.
#18031	Hardbound	$76.00
#18036	Softbound	$46.00
SEE BELOW	Central Production, Volume X: Postal Stationery 1885-95 (1994) The printings, types, and varieties of the POSTAL STATIONERY printed 1885-95: NK #NH30-48, including the overprints, printed to private order, and Central/Knudsen comparison illustrations and descriptions. Absolutely the only source for this information.
#18090	Hardbound	$90.00
#18091	Softbound	$70.00

Knudsen Printing Works Production:

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Number	Description	US$ Price
SEE BELOW	Knudsen Printing Issues, Volume I: 1895-1910 (1991) Printing and paper delivery dates and records for the stamps, postal stationery, and booklets printed by the Knudsen Printing Works. Important for the specialist, researcher, and postal historian.
#18076	Hardbound	$100.00
#18077	Softbound	$75.00
SEE BELOW	Knudsen Printing Issues, Volume II: Antikva 1895-98 (1990) The printings, types, and varieties of the Antikva 1895-98 issues: NK #65-72 Knudsen Printing issues. Enlarged illustrations of all types and varieties. Includes Central/Knudsen comparison illustrations and descriptions.
#18068	Hardbound	$90.00
#18069	Softbound	$59.00
SEE BELOW	Knudsen Printing Issues, Volume III: Antikva 1897-1910 (1992) The printings, types, and varieties of the Antikva 1897-1910 issues: NK #73-84 Knudsen Printing issues. Enlarged illustrations of all types and varieties. Includes Central/Knudsen comparison illustrations and descriptions.
#18074	Hardbound	$95.00
#18075	Softbound	$59.00
SEE BELOW	Knudsen Printing Issues, Volume VII: Antikva 1909 & 1929 5 Ore Issues (1997) The printings, types, and varieties of the Antikva 1909 and 1929 5 ore NK #99 & 118 Knudsen Printing issues. Enlarged illustrations of all types and varieties. Includes Central/Knudsen comparison illustrations and descriptions. The definitive reference.
#18126	Hardbound	$72.00
#18127	Softbound	$49.00

Handbook Series 1963-1969

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Number	Description	US$ Price
SEE BELOW	Norwegian Handbook, Volume I 1963 (1963) Starting with stamp production, proceeds from #1 through 21mm issues. For its day it was the definitive reference on printings, varieties, plating, and all forms of specialization. Still quite useful and sought after. Norwegian text, but includes English word list.
#18035	With 1963 reprints	$140.00
#18001	Without 1963 reprints	$70.00
#18061	German translation, softbound	$45.00
SEE BELOW	Norwegian Handbook, Volume II 1966 (1966) At one time the definitive reference for stamps starting with the 20mm issues through 1955, plus postage dues and officials. Still a very good reference as many subjects have yet to be touched by later publications. Norwegian text, but includes English word list.
#18033	With 1966 reprints	$125.00
#18002	Without 1966 reprints	$55.00
#18062	German translation, softbound	$45.00
SEE BELOW	Norwegian Handbook 1969 Volume III (1969) Also known as 'Filatelistika.' Includes stamps 1955-1968, postal stationery, airmail, ship mail, cancels 1845-54, town list, cancel types, meters, postal rates 1647-1719, and much more. Many consider this to be the most interesting volume of the series.
#18063	With 1969 reprints	$75.00
#18064	Without 1969 reprints	$45.00

Stamp Issues

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Number	Description	US$ Price
#18136	Norway Number One - The New Handbook - Second Edition (Gjelsvik, 2000) The most comprehensive handbook to date on this classic stamp. Includes paper, production, plating, postal history, cancellations, multiples, rarities, forgeries, everything! Superb illustrations, text COMPLETELY IN ENGLISH, Hardbound. Improved and Expanded edition.	$69.50
#18097	Norway Number One - The New Handbook - First edition (Gjelsvik, 1994) Comprehensive handbook: includes paper, production, plating, postal history, cancels, multiples, forgeries, etc. Superb illustrations, with text completely in ENGLISH. A few copies left at a great price.	$32.50
SEE BELOW	4 Skilling 1855 (Jellestad & King-Farlow, 1955) Entirely in English discussing and illustrating Norway's first stamp" Production, varieties, cancels, postal history, etc. Still a sought after title.
#18066	with "Large Version" of 1955 Souvenir Card	$40.00
#18059	without "Large Version" of 1955 Souv Card	$26.00
#18168	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.	$6.00
#18150	Norway - The Skilling Oscar Stamps (Gjelsvik, 2002) An incredible and important new work covering this major stamp issue. Not since the 1963 Handbook has anything significant been published on this issue. Completely in ENGLISH, hardbound, and with color illustrations throughout. Details the design, printing, production, use, postal history, postmarks, varieties, plating, etc. Illustrates and describes all the plate positions, illustrates the postmarks, discusses and illustrates the reprints, forgeries, etc. All collectors of early Norwegian stamps will want this important book.	$135.00
#18004	Norway 1867-68 Typographed Coat of Arms (Thune-Larsen, 1983 English translation) Useful 12-page booklet describing the issue, its production, and use. In English.	$6.00
#18005	Norway 1871-75 Issue Skilling Denominations Shaded Posthorn (Richter, et al., 1983) Highly recommended 50 page book describing the issue, its production, types, varieties, and plating. Well illustrated and readable. In English.	$7.50
#18006	Norway 1877-78 Issue Ore Denominations Shaded Posthorn (Berntsen, English tran 1983) Interesting and useful 58-page book on these stamps, their production, types, plating, and varieties. Well illustrated. In English.	$7.50
#18052	Posthorn Issue 1879-1883 Postal History and Philately (Snarvold, 1984; Posthornutgavene 1879-1883 Posthistorie og Filateli) Extremely well-illustrated study of the scarce Shaded Posthorn 5 and 10 ore issues of 1879-83. Entirely in Norwegian, but every plate position pictured.	$18.50
#18007	Norway 1878 Issues Oscar II Krone Values (Gellein, English tran 1983) Fascinating well-illustrated 12-page booklet on this 3-stamp issue. Covers the stamps, varieties, production, use, etc. In English.	$6.00
#18058	Plate Varieties of 1945-1955 Issues (Edvardsen, late 1980s; Variant Katalog) Describes and illustrates over 300 plate varieties on the commemorative and definitive issue (except Haakon) from 1945 London Issue to 1955 Norwex issue.	$16.00
#18039	Plate Varieties of Haakon Definitives 1950-57 (Edvardsen, late 1980s; Variant Hefte Ore Haakon) Describes and illustrates over 400 plate varieties on Scott #310-17, 322-24, and 345-52.	$13.25

Booklets

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Number	Description	US$ Price
#18032	Norwegian Booklets (1988; World Booklet Catalog, Norwegian sections) The most complete cataloging of Norwegian booklets in English.	$22.00
#18022	Norwegian Booklets & Slot Machine Booklets (Haga, 1985; Norske Frimerkehefter og Automathefter) The primary detailed catalog and handbook underlying the Norgeskatalogen listings. In Norwegian, but a must-have reference for serious booklet collectors.	$11.00

Postal History & Postal Rates

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SEE BELOW	Norwegian Internal Postal Rates and Fees 1877-1995 (Aune & Aune, 1997; Norske Innenriksek Porto- Takster & Bebyrer 1877-1995) The definitive (and only significant) handbook of internal postal rates. Extraordinarily complete and detailed. In Norwegian, but very easy to use and well illustrated. Must-have book for all serious Norway cover collectors.
#18122	Hardbound	$105.00
#18123	Softbound	$87.50
SEE BELOW	Norwegian Air Mail (Thomassen, 1998) INCREDIBLE! A master work! Internal & foreign airmail rates, routes, flights, etc. 343 pages, well illustrated, 100% ENGLISH TEXT. Including WWII secret flights, catalog of propaganda leaflet drops, aerogram issues, first flights, ALL POSTAL RATES, regulations, and more, more, more!
#18129	Hardbound (recommended)	$115.00
#18130	Softbound	$99.00
#18048	Norwegian Covers Before 1855 (Sundsbo, 1989; Norske Brev for 1855) Handsome and very important reference for pre-philatelic covers. Well-illustrated, plus with many route maps, rate markings, rate tables, and Scandinavian/European 1851-1875 currency translation tables.	$54.00
#18021	Norwegian Postal Rates 1855-1865 (Brecke, 1984; Norske Portosatser 1855-1865) Long out-of-print key reference for this challenging time period. In Norwegian, but a must-have book for postal historian and collectors of early covers.	$39.00
#18096	Covers from Norway to Other Countries 1855-1890 (Wasenden, 1994; Postgangen fra Norge til Utlandet i Perioden 1855-1890) The official census of recorded covers to other countries, sorted by destination. For each includes postage rate, specific stamps used, origin town, date, destination town, routing, etc.	$43.50
#18125	Postal History Articles (Norwex 1997 Show Catalog) (1997, Norwex 1997 Katalog) Valuable collection of postal history and postmark articles, all in ENGLISH except as noted. Includes: Norway #1 pen cancels, pre-UPU Norway covers to overseas countries, modern postal history, Norway WWII airmail, Postal insignia before & after 1814 (English summary only), and more. Very interesting and useful.	$12.50
#18041	Norwegian Airmail 1911-1977 (Stark, 1978 plus 1981 supplement; Norsk Luftpost 1911-1977) Air postal history and all first flights, plus the air labels. English introduction. Includes the 1981 supplement with further info and updated PRICES.	$19.25
#18176	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.	$36.00
SEE BELOW	Norway Postal History and Censorship During WWII (Andreassen, 1995; Norge Postveier og Sensur Under den Annen Verdenskrig) The seminal work on Norwegian WWII postal history, particularly international aspects. Well illustrated and covers every facet of this subject. Text is entirely in Norwegian, but will be valuable to all WWII-era collectors.
#18098	Hardbound	$115.00
#18099	Softbound	$94.00
SEE BELOW	Norwegian Exile Mail 1940-45 (Sanne, 1981; Norsk Eksilpost 1940-45; SPF Translation 1986) The standard reference on this fascinating chapter of Norwegian postal history. Covers all postal aspects of the exiled government, military, merchant marine, etc. The English edition was further enhanced by the author.
#18023	English Edition	$24.50
#18015	Norwegian Edition	$22.00
#18111	Norwegian Military Mail in Great Britain During WWII (Eriksen, 1972; Feltposttjenesten i Storbritannia Under den 2. Verdenskrig) Very well illustrated 48-page book on this aspect of exile mail. In Norwegian but quite interesting and useful.	$13.50
SEE BELOW	Norwegian Censorship During First Part of WWII & Military Post During 1940 (Torstad, 1995; Den Norske Postkontrollen under Forste del av den Annen Verdenskrig og Feltposttjenesten under Felttoget i 1940) Superb new classic reference of this scarce material. In Norwegian, with English intro & history chapters. Every mark/item superbly illustrated!
#18107	Hardbound	$98.00
#18108	Softbound	$76.00
#18081	German Censorship of Civil Mail in Norway 1940-1945 (Lindewald, 1991; Tysk Postcontroll a Civil Post i Norge 1940-1945) In Swedish, this 176-page book is considered a working paper to which others are invited to contribute for future publication. Now obsolete for 1940 markings.	$35.00
#18175	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.	$79.00
#18178	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.	$33.00
#18179	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.	$19.00
#18180	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.	$19.00
#18181	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.	$28.00
#18106	German Navy Feltpost in Norway 1940-45 (Larsson-Fedde, 1995; Den Tyske Marinens Feltposttjeneste i Norge 1940-1945) Terrific new listing of Naval Feltpost numbers, names of units, & locations. Never before presented in this manner; of great interest to WWII and postal history collectors. In Norwegian, but 95% tabular and easy to use.	$36.00
#18177	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.	$59.00
#18128	Norwegian & Swedish UN Military Mail (Arb. Krigs- og Feltpost...Norge, 1997; FN-Feltpost) Collection of article reprints, in Swedish, covering Norwegian and Swedish UN Forces activities from 1947-1997. Many illustrations; full of hard-to-obtain information.	$33.00
#18067	Norwegian Mission Post in Madagascar 1867-97 (Sanne, 1989; Norsk Misjonspost i Madagaskars Innland 1867-1897) Beautiful hardbound volume discussing, describing and picturing the stamps & postal history of this famous subject. Includes supplement illustrating & quoting auction realizations.	$45.00
#18145	Always Underway: 350 Years of Norwegian Post Office History (Vol. I 1647-1920 Johannessen, 1997; Vol. II 1920-1997 Thue, 1997; Alltid underveis: Postverkets historie gjennom 350 ar) A breathtaking set of two hardbound volumes totaling 831 pages. While this is a history of the post office, not a postal history book, it will be of great interest to collectors of Norwegian postal history. Though the text is in Norwegian, it is beautifully illustrated and handsomely produced. This book is offered at a price that must be far below the original production cost.	$98.00
#18139	Norwegian Postal Service - 100 Years on Svalbard (Spitzbergen) (Goldberg, 1997; English edition) Extremely interesting and useful ENGLISH-language booklet about the history and postal history of Spitzbergen, also called Svalbard. Collectors of Norwegian postal history, Arctic regions and ship & air mail will all find this very interesting. Well illustrated.	$18.00
#18153	Drama in the Arctic: S.O.S. Italia: Polar Search for Nobile and Amundsen (Goldberg, 2003) Fascinating story of the search for and rescue of the crew of the dirigible Italia (a Zeppelin-like lighter-than-air craft). In 1928 the Italia flew from Svalbard / Spitzbergen to the North Pole. On the way back to Spitzbergen, it crashed with 16 souls on board. This book tells the story of the search for and rescue of the crew, through the use of history and postal history. The rescue included 23 aircraft, 16 ships, and 1400 men. In the process, 17 men died, including the famous explorer Roald Amundsen. Beautiful 144-page book IN ENGLISH, heavily illustrated. This is a must-have book for anybody interested in polar history or polar postal history.	$42.50

Maritime Postal History

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#18102	A Short Maritime Postal History of Norway (Jackson, 1994) This excellent ENGLISH-language book is neither short nor superficial. More than just a history, this 66-page book discusses the maritime postal history, lists significant events, ships, and routes, and catalogs cancels. 21 pages of maps. Out of print; author refuses to reprint.	$29.00
#18105	Postal History of the Norwegian Hamburg Line 1853-65 - The New Handbook (Gjelsvik, 1996) This new book is completely in ENGLISH and is completely revised, not just a translation of the earlier Norwegian edition. Hardbound, beautifully illustrated, and very useful for the postal historian, ship mail collector, and classic cover collector.	$69.00
#18089	Ships and Post of the Hamburg Route 1853-1865 (Gjelsvik, 1983, reprinted 1994; Skip og Post i Hamburgruten 1853-1865) Classic ship mail from the important Hamburg route handling much of the mail to/from Norway. In Norwegian. Useful for collectors of other classic Norwegian, Scandinavian, and European postal history.	$25.50
#18045	Prinds Gustav: 150 Years of Northern Norway Ship Mail (Melboe, 1988; Dampskipet Prinds Gustav og Postgangen til Nord-Norge for 150 ar Siden) Postal history, postmarks, and ship history of the famous early mail ship Prinds Gustav.	$42.00
#18137	Handbook & Catalog of Ship Cancellations on the Trondelag Routes (Gjelsvik, 1991; Handbok over stempler og paskrifter fra post med skip i lokale ruter i Trondelag) A gem of a small (56 pages) book that will be of interest to any collector of Norwegian ship mail or of northern Norwegian postal history. Earliest & latest dates, details, illustrations, etc.	$19.50
#18046	The Ships and Post of the Local Routes in the Trondelag District (Gjelsvik, 1986; Skip og Post i Lokale Ruter i Trondelag) Important postal history of the ships, cancels, sailing dates, etc., of ship mail in Northern Norway.	$27.50
#18042	Ships and Post of the Ostfinmarks Route 1853-1868 (Gjelsvik, 1984; Skip og Post i Ostfinmarksruten 1853-1868) Early ship postal history of the route from Tromso north to Vadso.	$9.00
#18044	Postal Ships on Trondhjem Routes 1838-1865 (Gjelsvik, 1987; Statens Postdampere i Rute pa Throndhjem 1838-1836) The postal history and ships on routes to/from Throndhjem.	$9.00
#18043	Ship Mail in Trondelags District in the Stamp Period (Gjelsvik, 1983; Filatelistiske Spor Etter Posttransport Med Lokale Ruteskip i Trondelafsfylkene) Postal history, ships, and postmarks of the post-1854 mail in this region.	$9.00
#18113	Nordland Post Office Ship Mail (Hannevig, 1974; Nordland Postkontor) Interesting and well-illustrated 27-page Norwegian-text booklet discussing 1848-65 ship mail from Nordland.	$9.50
#18114	Sandosund Postal History (Hannevig, 1972; Sandosund Posthistorisk Studie) Important reference for 1852-70 mail to/from Norway via this key route point. Most Norwegian and much Swedish mail to/via Europe went through Sandosund.	$11.00

Cancellations

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#18012	Norwegian Prephilatelic Cancellations (Germeten & Mathiesen, 1983; Norske Prefrimstempler) Very well illustrated catalog and handbook of 1845-12/31/1854 cancels; the entire pre-stamp period. Illustrates every cancel, prices by color and domestic v.s. foreign destination, discusses use, and gives mail volume statistics.	$26.00
#18117	Handwritten Post Office Names on Norwegian Covers (Mathiesen & Hannevig, 1986; Handskrevne Poststednavn pa Norske Brev) 1600s through 1900 covers bearing handwritten town names when cancel devices did not exist or were not available. This is the primary reference on the subject. A must for collectors or early Norwegian covers. In Norwegian, but easy to use.	$29.00
#18024	Handbook of Norwegian 4-Ring Numeral Cancellations (Bunaes & Langangen, 1987; Handbok over Norske 4-Ringsnummerstempler) The only reference for these cancels. Includes dates & locations of use; lists by number and town or ship name. In Norwegian, with English introduction, but 99% tabular and illustrations -- every cancel pictured.	$59.50
#18029	Crown & Posthorn Cancellation Catalog (Bunaes, 1976; Fortegnelse over Posthornstempler med Kronet Posthorn) The only catalog for these cancels. Lists each with dates used and other details; many pictured. In Norwegian, but with English introduction and extremely easy to use.	$26.00
#18038	Handbook of Commemorative & Special Event Cancels (Johannessen, 1985; Handbok over Norske Saerstempler) Conveniently organized by date, pictures every cancel, and gives dates of use (many only one day). Also lists by town name for "hometown" collectors. Includes English introduction and translation of text of all cancels.	$28.50
#18119	Handbook of Norwegian Musical Postmarks 1926-93 (Sorbye, 1995; Handbok over Norske Stempler med Motiv Musikk) Pictures every postmark in this topic and supplies complete information on the usage and the musical event. 260 pages; COMPLETE ENGLISH, German, and Norwegian text throughout.	$74.50

Cancellations by Region

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SEE BELOW	Postal History & Cancels of Finnmark (ARCTIC) (Tegler, 1994; Posthistorie og Poststempler fra Finnmark Fylke) Important handbook and catalog of this Arctic Circle region. Pictures all cancels and includes towns, ships, railway, CENSORSHIP, Russian/Norwegian cancels, etc. Important for both Norwegian and polar postal history collectors.
#18092	Hardbound	$110.00
#18093	Softbound	$88.00
#18149	The Post Offices and Postmarks (1848-2000) of Troms Province (Jorgensen, 2002; Poststedene i Troms med Stempeloversikt 1848-2000) A massive 636-page book detailing all the post offices of this important region (containing the major town of Tromso, north of the Arctic Circle). Illustrates all the postmarks, giving known dates of use, etc. Though in Norwegian, extremely easy to use. In addition to the postmark illustrations there are many other illustrations and maps. An extraordinary work! Hardbound; a handsomely produced book.	$96.00
SEE BELOW	Cancellations from Buskerud Province (Karlsen, 1993; Poststempler fra Buskerud Fylke) Huge 640-page fully illustrated listing of all postmarks of this important area (Drammen is largest town). Pictures every cancel, with dates of use, maps, etc. Includes railways and ships.
#18094	Hardbound	$87.00
#18095	Softbound	$63.00
SEE BELOW	Post Offices and Cancellations of Vest-Agder (Stillufsen & Hansen, 1996; Poststedene i Vest-Agder) Handbook of the post offices and cancellations of this popular Southern region. Larger towns include: Kristiansand, Farsund, Mandal, etc. Every cancel illustrated with dates of use. In Norwegian, but 99% tabular & illustrations.
#18109	Hardbound	$88.00
#18110	Softbound	$69.00
#18118	Catalog of Telemark Postmarks (Helland, et al, 1989; Katalog over Poststempler i Telemark) The definitive catalog of cancels from this important region. Every cancel illustrated with dates of use. In Norwegian, but hardly any text; easy to use.	$57.00
#18040	Postal History of Ringerike Area (Ostlund, 1985; Posten Pa Ringerike) Handbook of postal history and cancels of the towns (principal town of area is Honefoss), military, and railways of the area.	$23.00

Ship and Railway Cancellations

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Number	Description	US$ Price
SEE BELOW	Norwegian Ship Cancellation Catalog (Danielsen, 1991 SECOND EDITION; Norske Skipspost Stempler) Extremely useful and complete updated edition listing and picturing all internal ship cancels, including 4-ring, town-type, merchant marine, crown & posthorn, pictorial, etc., with dates of use and route maps.
#18115	Hardbound	$89.00
#18071	Softbound	$65.00
#18070	Norway Sea Postal Routes to/from Other Countries (Danielsen, 1991; Sjo-Postruter pa Utlandet) Outstanding and only book on this important subject. Describes the routes, ships, postal history, and cancels of incoming/outgoing ship mail. Pictures all the cancels and types, gives dates of use, etc. Important reference.	$38.00
SEE BELOW	Norway Sea Post: Bergen-Stavanger (Holten, 1993; Sjo-Postruter pa Norskekysten Nattruten og Dagruten Bergen - Stavanger) Handbook and catalog of the cancels and postal history of this important ship mail route. Comprehensive and well illustrated.
#18116	Hardbound (now out of print)	$60.00
#18088	Softbound	$37.00
#18050	Norwegian Travelling Post Offices: Part II: The Shipboard Markings (Chambers, 1988) Lists (pictures some) and gives dates of use for the ship cancels, along with some historical information. Entirely in ENGLISH.	$21.00
#18055	Norwegian Railway Cancellation Catalog (Tiemer, 1989 SECOND EDITION; Katalog uber Die Stempel der Norwegischen Bahnpost) This is the primary reference catalog and handbook; in German, but includes ENGLISH introduction and instructions for use of the tables. Every cancel illustrated, includes a "point" PRICING system.	$27.00
#18049	Norwegian Travelling Post Offices: Part I: The Railway Markings (Chambers, 1988) Entirely in ENGLISH, lists (pictures some) and gives date of use for the railway cancels, along with some historical information.	$21.00

Postal Stationery

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#18103	OFK Norwegian Postal Stationery Catalog 1996/97 (Aune/OFK, 1996; Norge Helpostkatalog 1996/97 utgave) The primary catalog for Norwegian stationery. COMPLETELY IN COLOR with PRICING for Mint, Used, and Used with additional stamps. EVERY item ILLUSTRATED IN COLOR with very clear points of identification and extremely useful identification key. A must-have reference.	$48.00
#18080	Norway Postal Stationery Catalog 1988 SUPPLEMENT Updated prices and new listings for the 1980 Soot-Ryen Catalog. Offered as supplied by the authors (unclear photo copy).	$6.00

Local Post Stamps

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Number	Description	US$ Price
#18104	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.	$64.00
#18034	Norwegian Local Post Catalog (original) by Pihl (Pihl, 1963; Norges Byposter og annen norsk lokalpost) The classic catalog and handbook of Norwegian local post stamps. Though a 2005 catalog has updated values and information, there is a huge amount of information in the Pihl 1963 catalog that is not found anywhere else. This is still needed by any collector of Norwegian local post stamps. Original examples are quite scarce and always have significant binding wear. Original edition in very good used condition.	$47.50
SEE BELOW	Norwegian Local Post Catalog (Pihl, 1963; Norges Byposter og annen norsk lokalpost) The classic catalog and handbook of Norwegian local post stamps. Though a 2005 catalog has updated values and information, there is a huge amount of information in the Pihl 1963 catalog that is not found anywhere else. This is still needed by any collector of Norwegian local post stamps. Original examples are quite scarce and always have significant binding wear.
#18124	Hardbound, Enlarged photocopy.	$19.50
#18034	Original edition in very good used condition.	$47.50

Railway and Ship Parcel Stamps

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Number	Description	US$ Price
#18056	Norwegian Railway and Steamship Parcel Stamps (Brofos, 1964; SCC-authorized photocopy) Still the primary catalog of these scarce stamps. Entirely in ENGLISH, pictures most stamps and many cancels.	$9.00
#18140	Norwegian Railway and Steamship Parcel Stamps (Brofos, 1964) An original edition example of this valuable and scarce reference. Thoroughly illustrated and with extensive text, entirely in English. While a photocopy reprint of this book has been made available, this original edition has much better illustration quality. Rarely offered; avidly sought after. Used example.	$39.00
#18142	Throndhjem-Storen Railway and its Parcel Stamps (Gjelsvik, 2000; Throndhjem-Storen og dens Pakkefrimerker) Very interesting and colorful hardbound book covering these railway parcel stamps and the railway that issued them. In Norwegian, but still very useful to English reader. Color illustrations. Types, varieties, cancellations, etc.	$42.50
#18083	Parcel Stamps Volume I: Oslo and Akershus (Hafsten, Schoyen, Sor-Reime, 1992; Fraktmerkekatalog for Oslo og Akershus - Del 1: Sporveier og Forstadsbaner) Handbook and catalog, in Norwegian, but extremely useful. Extensively illustrated, includes print quantities, usages, cancels, rates, etc.	$16.00

Revenue Stamps

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Number	Description	US$ Price
SEE BELOW	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!
#18171	CD Edition w/color pictures	$34.00
#18172	Printed Edition (includes CD)	$95.00
#10036	Norway Revenue Stamps (Scandinavian Revenue Stamps, Volume 1) (Nelson, 1983, with 1984 supp., 2nd printing) This complete volume is the most current and most complete source of information on Norwegian revenue stamps and stamped paper, including all types of revenues and tax paids. Original out of print; this is an authorized photocopied hardbound edition.	$24.00

Christmas Seals & Labels

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Number	Description	US$ Price
See also the Scandinavian Christmas Seal Catalogs listed under the Scandinavia section, Christmas Seals.
#18155	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.	$36.00
#18156	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.	$59.00
#18157	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.	$40.00

Little Library of Norwegian Philately

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Number	Description	US$ Price
Issued by the Norway Philatelic Federation, starting in 2004. These books are INCREDIBLY USEFUL, each containing several articles with information available nowhere else. The articles tend to be actual cataloging of their subjects, not just discussion. The text is in Norwegian, but most articles are relatively easy to use because most are catalog listings. This is an absolute must-have series for any collector with specialized Norwegian stamp or postal history interests; they are a gold mine of information.
#18166	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!	$27.00
#18167	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.	$27.00

Annual Year Books

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Number	Description	US$ Price
Issued since 1983, the annual yearbook contains interesting articles and research, with an emphasis on postal history and cancels, but also includes the years stamps and pictorial postmarks. In Norwegian.
#18169	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.	$18.00
#18165	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.	$16.00
#18164	Norwegian Philatelic Year Book 2004 0ver 30 articles, including ship mail (several articles), postal stationery including cataloging of issues 1997-2003, various types of postmarks, WWII mail, Scouting cancel, Ballon Monte to Norway, PAQUEBOT markings, Consular revenue stamps, Troms Postkontor, and much more. Very interesting and useful. These books belong in every specialists library.	$16.00
#18151	Norwegian Philatelic Year Book 2003 0ver 27 articles, including ship mail (several articles), handling of returned mail, Zeppelin postal rate, Norway Illinois post office, Scouting postmarks, early postal rates for the blind, mail to sailors on ships, Svalbard/Spitzbergen, Hammerfest postal history including local post, railway postmarks, official postal seals, as well as various other Norwegian postal history articles. Very interesting and useful.	Price on request.
#18147	Norwegian Philatelic Year Book 2001 0ver 28 articles, including ship and railway mail, return receipts, early postal history, WWII-era postal history, Faroe WWII postal history, WWII "Ao" censor marks, early postmarks, Christiania local post, Spitzbergen/ Svalbard postal history and locals, Scouting postmark, and much more. Very difficult edition to obtain.	$15.00
#18146	Norwegian Philatelic Year Book 2000 0ver 25 articles, including modern postal history, early postal history, airmail and air topic, ship mail of various sorts, stamp shows, Scouting related mail, Danish West Indies, Norwegian WWII Mail from Consulate in Stockholm, and much more. Very difficult edition to obtain.	$15.00
#18135	Norwegian Philatelic Year Book 1999 Over 26 articles, including modern postal history, early postal history, airmail and air topic, paquebot cancels, postoblat numeral cancels (postal seals), 1933 Scouting event, Scouts on booklets, Throndheim-Kirkenes cancels, and several other postal history articles.	$14.00
#18134	Norwegian Philatelic Year Book 1998 Over 19 articles, including modern postal history, 1850-67 postal rates to German-Austrian Postal Union, ship mail, early airmail service, Scouting mail, Belgian arctic expedition, some local postal histories, and much more.	$14.00
#18121	Norwegian Philatelic Year Book 1997 Over 25 articles, including 3-ring cancels on #1, rate/due handstamps on early covers from France, local post postal history, extensive article on the Alesund local post, various on ship mail and railway mail, etc.	$14.00
#18120	Norwegian Philatelic Year Book 1996 More than 30 articles, including postal history, ship, rail, and military mail, Tromso postmarks, postage due & unrecognized postage, postage rates 1647-1877, Throndheim railway stamps (excellent), and much more.	$14.00
#18101	Norwegian Philatelic Year Book 1995 39 articles, including Norway's first postmark, rare covers combining the stamps of Norway and other countries, military and railway postal stationery, early Trondhjem cancels, and cancels of Kristiania and several other areas.	$14.00
#18100	Norwegian Philatelic Year Book 1994 Includes early ship mail, Winter Olympics, Kristiania cancels, Vestfinnmark ship mail, 1859-60 mail between Norway & Spain, and the postal history of a number of towns.	$14.00
#18084	Norwegian Philatelic Year Book 1993 Includes Christiania & Christianssand cancels, ship mail, military mail, perfins, early mail to Norway & Sweden, postal rate chart 1877-1993, etc.	$14.00
#18073	Norwegian Philatelic Year Book 1992 Includes postal regions, railway mail, Bear Island, military mail, Trondheim classic postal history, ship mail, postage due markings, Oslo cancels, and more.	$14.00
#18072	Norwegian Philatelic Year Book 1991 Includes WWII military postal history inc. Polish Narvik brigade, Spitzbergen 1928 flight, other flights, manuscript cancels, ship mail, other cancels, Norsk-American 1925 issue, meter imprints, etc.	$14.00
#18065	Norwegian Philatelic Year Book 1990 Includes special article on new printings (mostly defins) with various papers and gums; an excellent catalog of METER imprints (cont from 1989), early covers, military post, Trondheim censors, WWII-era stamp speculation, and ship mail.	$14.00
#18054	Norwegian Philatelic Year Book 1989 Includes 26 articles with special emphasis on POLAR REGION philately and Norwegian METER imprints. Plus ship mail, flight to Spitzbergen, Amundsen, and Bouvet Oya.	$14.00
#18028	Norwegian Philatelic Year Book 1988 Includes Runic alphabet, prephilatelic letters, Miniature (thimble) cancels, Postage due markings, German occupation, Norwegian-American U.S. military unit, Norwegian UN forces mail, S.S. Scotland labels and cancels, Norwegiana cancels, and more.	$12.50
#18027	Norwegian Philatelic Year Book 1987 Includes Post in Oyer area, postal rates to and from other countries during WWII, MILITARY POSTAL STATIONERY, Hjelpestempel from Troms area, ship mail (several), and Trondheim local post.	$12.50
#18026	Norwegian Philatelic Year Book 1986 Includes Laurvig cancels, ship mail on Mjosa, stamp shows & cancels 1914-85, modern sheet marginal markings, German feltpost in Norway, ship mail, and Wilkins-Ellsworth Arctic Submarine covers.	$12.50
#18020	Norwegian Philatelic Year Book 1985 Includes FRAMA 1st issue FDC fakes, hometown collecting, pre-philatelic covers, Christiania cancels, ship mail, Osterdalen & Ullensaker area cancels, and Trondheim cancels.	$12.50
#18019	Norwegian Philatelic Year Book 1984 Includes ship mail, mail to Spitzbergen, WWII provisional postal markings, printing of modern issues (plate markings), Nordkapp, and Norwegiana.	$12.50

Various Subjects

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#18051	Norwegian Post Office Post Card Catalog (Ellefsen, 1987; Katalog over Postale Postkort) The only catalog of the official Norwegian Post Office post cards, also called "stamp cards." Includes and PICTURES ALL types of cards, describes varieties, and gives printing quantities.	$19.50
#18053	Nordia 1989 (Fredrikstad) Exhibition Catalog (1989; Nordia 89 - Nordisk Frimerkeutstilling i Fredrikstad Katalog) Several articles including Early mail between Norway & Finland, Norway & Iceland, Norway & Denmark, Slesvig stamps.	$9.00

Classic Norwegian Literature

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SEE BELOW	Norwegian Handbook 1855-1914 (Anderssen & Dethloff, 1915; Norges Frimerker 1855-1914) The first major handbook of Norwegian stamps. Remarkably good illustrations and very thorough for the era. Edition of only 550. Issued with the Official Reprints of #1, 2-5, and 15 (between pages 24 and 25) mounted on attractive presentation page. Only 550 sets of reprints were issued (2006 Facit Catalog value SEK 4850 = $675) and are avidly sought after. Original softbound binding was very weak and is now always quite worn. Both the book and the reprints are extremely scarce.
#18158	Original Softbound WITH REPRINTS. Binding worn as usual, first few pages with rounded upper right corner. Otherwise excellent.	$650.00
#18159	Private Library Binding, WITH REPRINTS. Superb condition.	$700.00
#18160	Sofbound, without reprints.	Price on request.
SEE BELOW	Norwegian Handbook 1855-1924 (Anderssen & Dethloff, 1924; Norges Frimerker 1855-1924) The classic major revision to the first handbook, significantly expanded and with an amazing amount of information. Edition of only 1000. Issued with the Official 1924 Reprints of #1, 2-5, and 15 (between pages 64 and 65) mounted on attractive presentation page. Only 1000 sets of reprints were issued (2006 Facit Catalog value SEK 2450 = $340); they are avidly sought after and in my opinion, undervalued. The original soft binding is usually weak. Both the book and the reprints are very scarce.
#18161	Original softbound, with reprints.	$390.00
#18162	Handsome library binding, with reprints, superb condition.	$450.00
#18163	Original softbound, without reprints, fairly good condition.	$75.00
#18060	Catalog of The Postage Stamps of Norway - 1947 (King-Farlow, 1948; Catalogue of The Postage Stamps of Norway; English tran. of 1947 Norgeskatalogen) The classic ENGLISH work which brought Norwegian philately to many outside Norway. Still quite interesting. Binding condition variable.	$27.50

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