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733355

Norwegian Handbook 1969 Volume III (WITH reprints): (1969) Also known as "Filatelistika". Includes stamps 1955-1968, postal stationery, early airmail, pre-stamp cancels 1845-54, extensive town (post offices) name list, cancellation types, meters, local posts including Spitzbergen, postal rates 1647-1719, ship mail, and much more. Many consider this to be the most interesting volume of the series -- CONTAINS A TREMENDOUS AMOUNT OF INFORMATION. Very gently used, this copy is priced hardly more the value of the official reprints it contains.

99.00

733877

Norwegian Handbook 1969 Volume III (WITH reprints): (1969) Also known as "Filatelistika". Handbook coverage Includes stamps 1955-1968, postal stationery, early airmail, pre-stamp cancels 1845-54, extensive town (post offices) name list, cancellation types, meters, local posts including Spitzbergen, postal rates 1647-1719, ship mail, and much more. Text in Norwegian. Many consider this to be the most interesting volume of the series -- CONTAINS A TREMENDOUS AMOUNT OF INFORMATION. Hardbound, 312 pages. Very gently used, this copy is priced hardly more the value of the official reprints it contains. The reprints are in perfect condition.

99.00

734320

Catalogue of The Postage Stamps of Norway - 1947: (King-Farlow, 1948; Catalogue of The Postage Stamps of Norway; English translation of 1947 Norgeskatalogen) The classic ENGLISH work which brought Norwegian philately to many outside Norway. Still quite interesting and fairly "readable". Collectors interested in the type numbers of early issues should be informed that the type numbering system has changed this book. Wonderfully informative and very useful to any collector interested in Norwegian philately. (The pages were printed on very high quality paper -- thus great illustration clarity -- but was then cheaply bound.) As usual, the binding on this example is in terrible condition, but the pages of this example are in nice, gently used condition, but with a small water stain in one corner.

13.00

734922

Norway Number One: (Tuffs, 1983) Highly interesting and useful well-illustrated monograph covering this popular stamp. Completely in English and very easy to use. Includes complete plating, as well as postal history information, cancels, multiples, and forgeries. While not the most modern or largest book on the subject, this is a very good and cost-effective way to get started. Gently used example.

14.00

733960

Norway 4 Skilling 1855 WITH SOUVENIR CARD: (Jellestad and King-Farlow, 1955) Entirely in English discussing and illustrating the first Norwegian stamp. Production, varieties, cancels, postal history, etc. Still a sought after title. Includes "Large version" of 1955 Souvenir Card in perfect condition. The souvenir card alone regularly sells for $40! Very gently used condition; the souvenir card is in perfect condition.

40.00

734785

Norway Shaded Posthorn Øre Issues, Types: (Werenskiold, 1973; supplement to The Posthorn) This is a final reprint of serialized articles, including "minor revisions" which thus supercede the articles. This is a study of the engraving types (there were either 6 or 12 types of the small numeral in the oval band) of the Shaded Posthorn øre values (Scott #22-31). This is a challenging subject, but the author was an expert in these type identifications. Illustrated with lots of information about the measurement techniques, etc. NOTE: Many years later the numbering of the types has changed, but the differences between the types is the same; you just have to determine the relationship between the old and new type numbers. 20 pages plus card cover. Completely in English. Long out of print and extremely hard to find; this may be the first example I have ever (in 48 years) been able to offer for sale! Pre-owned but looks absolutely brand new.

15.00

734784

10 Ore Norway (Norway Catalog #36, 1882): (Werenskiold, 1975; supplement to The Posthorn) Detailed 35-page study of this interesting stamp, with plating descriptions and discussion of printing, etc. Long out of print and hard to find. Pre-owned but looks absolutely brand new.

12.00

733063

Norwegian Booklets and Vended Booklets: (Haga, 1985; Norske Frimerkehefter of Automathefter) A very useful, well-illustrated, and detailed "handbook" (no pricing) of the early booklets (regular and vended) issued up through 1984. Includes a lot of details describing differences between booklet types, which apparently resulted in modifying and extending the specialized catalog listings. The specialist or booklet collector will like this. In Norwegian, softbound, 67 numbered pages. (New is available for $11 #18022.) Pre-owned, but looks brand new.

6.00

734607

World Postal Booklet Catalog: Norway: (1988; World Booklet Catalog, Norwegian sections) At the time, this was the most complete cataloging of Norwegian booklets in English. Quite detailed, with illustrations, including specialized information such as quantities sold (and for the earliest rare ones, the quantities known to exist). Includes the cover varieties/differences. Has a catalog cross reference for Scott, Michel, Facit, NK, and Yvert numbers! Entirely in English. Issued as two A4 size self-cover (paper) booklets with a total of 60 pages. While this is from the library of a collector, it appears to never have been used and looks absolutely brand new.

22.00

734137

Norgeskatalogen "POSTAL I" Cancellations / Postal History Catalog / Handbook : The first (2011) edition of an incredible new catalog / handbook. Pre-stamp postmarks 1845-1855; early single-ring town cancels, 3-ring numeral cancels; 2-ring town cancels 1880-1931; 3-ring numeral cancels after 1883; crown and posthorn cancels (many ships); Post i Butikk (cancels of post offices in stores 2001-2014. COVER REGISTER 1855-1909 WITH PRICING by rate, franking, destination!; Postal rates 1877-2011; ship and railway cancels in various sections; postage due cancellations 1875-2011; Official postal labels (etiquettes) for registered, insured, express, airmail, postage due; official mail stationery cards; address change stationery cards; etc. CONTENTS VARIES IN EACH EDITION -- YOU WILL WANT EVERY EDITION! Because of this, this first edition is seldom offered. The publisher does not reduce their prices for previous editions, but regardless, this quickly sold out. Out of print and out of stock other than the occasional used example. The U.S. price was $110 and it sold out. It is worth almost as much today because some of the content was not repeated in the next edition. A wonderful resource that is an absolute must-have for every collector or Norway covers and cancellations. Previously owned, but appears to be in brand new condition.

89.00

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734776

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734916

Norgeskatalogen "POSTAL I" Cancellations / Postal History Catalog / Handbook : The first (2011) edition of an incredible new catalog / handbook. Pre-stamp postmarks 1845-1855; early single-ring town cancels, 3-ring numeral cancels; 2-ring town cancels 1880-1931; 3-ring numeral cancels after 1883; crown and posthorn cancels (many ships); Post i Butikk (cancels of post offices in stores 2001-2011. COVER REGISTER 1855-1909 WITH PRICING by rate, franking, destination!; Postal rates 1877-2011; ship and railway cancels in various sections; postage due cancellations 1875-2011; Official postal labels (etiquettes) for registered, insured, express, airmail, postage due; official mail stationery cards; address change stationery cards; etc. CONTENTS VARIES IN EACH EDITION -- YOU WILL WANT EVERY EDITION! Because of this, this first edition is seldom offered. The publisher does not reduce their prices for previous editions, but regardless, this quickly sold out. Out of print and out of stock other than the occasional used example. The U.S. price was $110 and it sold out. It is worth almost as much today because SOME OF THE CONTENT WAS NOT REPEATED IN THE NEXT EDITION. A wonderful resource that is an absolute must-have for every collector or Norway covers and cancellations. Previously owned, from an estate, but appears to be in brand-new condition and may never have been used.

89.00

733991

Catalog of Norwegian Cancellations After 1845: (1951, OFK; Fortegnelse over Norske Poststempler Etter 1845 - Del I 1941 og Del II 1950). Consists of 157 pages in two parts, at least one of which previously published. Extremely useful, though certainly dated, all-in-one-place listings of many different types of Norwegian cancellations: pre-stamp, bars, 3-ring numeral, single-ring, bridge, 2-ring town, 8-hole, Swiss-type, manuscript, parcel post, local post, ship, colored, 3-ring (later use), 4-ring, airmail, first day, and much more. Soft cover, in Norwegian, but mostly easy to use for English readers. Each area is now covered by more modern publications -- however they require purchasing several books -- this is a very handy and useful -- and scarce -- book. Rarely seen in good condition and seldom offered in any condition. This binding of this copy is broken (as usual) and somewhat repaired, while the pages are in very good used condition. There is plenty of margin room, thus this could even be rebound. It has been years since I was last able to offer an example (better binding) and that sold quickly for $39. Penciled note that this copy is from the library of famed American collector of Scandinavia, Svend Yort.

27.00

734917

Norgeskatalogen "POSTAL II" Cancellations / Postal History Catalog / Handbook : The second (2014) edition of an incredible catalog / handbook. Pre-stamp postmarks 1845-1855; early single-ring town cancels, 3-ring numeral cancels; early hand-written cancellations, 2-ring town cancels 1880-1931 (with bridge, with 8-holes, without bridge); Swiss-style bridge cancellations 1889-1930 and 1930-1936 (MAJOR NEW LISTING); 3-ring numeral cancels after 1883; crown and posthorn cancels (many are ships); Post i Butikk (cancels of post offices in stores 2001-2014. COVER REGISTER 1855-1909 WITH PRICING by rate, franking, and destination!; postal rates 1877-2014; ship and railway cancels in various sections; etc. CONTENTS VARIES IN EACH EDITION -- YOU WILL WANT EVERY EDITION! Because of this, the editions sell out and are seldom offered used. The publisher does not reduce their prices for previous editions, but regardless, this very quickly sold out. Out of print and out of stock other than the occasional used example. The U.S. price was $94 and it sold out very quickly. It is worth almost as much today because SOME OF THE CONTENT WAS NOT REPEATED IN THE PREVIOUS OR NEXT EDITION. A wonderful resource that is an absolute must-have for every collector or Norway covers and cancellations. Previously owned, from an estate, but appears to be in brand-new condition and may never have been used. This is the only used example I have been able to offer and I have not had new examples since shortly after time of issue.

89.00

730725

Norwegian Prephilatelic Cancellations: (Germeten and 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. Used but in like-new condition (new available for $26 if you prefer). (Old #60448)

21.00

733325

Postal History and Cancellations of Finnmark (Arctic), Hardbound: (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. Though used, looks brand new, except for very minor wear on the back cover. Before I sold out of new copies they were $88 for softbound and $110 for hardbound! This is an important reference.

49.00

734606

Catalog of Telemark (Norway) Postmarks: (Helland, et al, 1989; Katalog over Poststempler i Telemark) The definitive catalog, as of the publication date, of cancellations from this important region. Every cancel illustrated with dates of use. In Norwegian, but hardly any text; very easy to use. Very gently used, but with upper and lower right corners bumped in shipping. If you collect Norwegian postmarks or postal history, you will want this in your reference library. (Perfect new copies #18118, are also in stock at $57!)

22.00

734919

Norway Crown and Posthorn Cancellation Catalog: (Bunaes, 1976; Fortegnelse over Posthornstempler med Kronet Posthorn) The only stand-alone catalog for these cancels, though they have been included in more modern (and much more costly) books; the listings in this book are more detailed. Lists each postmark with dates used and other details; almost all are pictured. In Norwegian, but with English introduction and is extremely easy to use. 119 pages. Extremely gently used; looks almost brand new.

22.00

734931

Norway 4-Ring Numeral Cancellation Handbook and Catalog: (Bunaes and Langangen, 1987; Handbok over Norske 4-Ringsnummerstempler) The only detailed reference for these cancellations. Includes dates and locations of use; lists cancellations by number and town or ship name -- many of these were used on ships. Most of these cancellations were only used seasonally (for example, at hotels in very remote areas) and are thus scarce. This listing is the key to understanding which may be scarce. In Norwegian, with English introduction, but 99% tabular and illustrations -- every cancel pictured. This copy is very gently used; the pages are pristine. (I also have new copies in stock at $59.50.)

29.00

734774

Norwegian Railway Cancellation Catalog, Second Edition: (Tiemer, 1989 Second Edition; Katalog uber Die Stempel der Norwegischen Bahnpost) Tiemer is the primary reference catalog and handbook; in German, but includes an ENGLISH introduction and instructions for use of the tables. Every cancel is illustrated making it very easy to use. There is a "point" PRICING system. From an estate, but in absolutely pristine, like-new condition; the binding has never been opened. Long sold out, but when it was last available it was selling for $27.

25.00

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732438

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. Hardbound, 144 pages, well-illustrated. Virtually brand-new condition.

19.50

734772

Norwegian Airmail 1911-1977: (Stark, 1978; Norsk Luftpost 1911-1977) This is not really a postal history reference per se, but instead a catalog/handbook of Norwegian first flight covers. Extremely well illustrated with details of each flight (especially more detail on the earlier flights). Includes the original 1978 price guide. Has a very useful section on the airmail postal labels. (If you prefer, new is available for $19.25 #18041.) Extremely gently used; looks brand new.

9.00

734777

Priced Catalog of Norwegian Machine Cancellations with Text 1904-2004: (Aune, Finn; Priskatalog Norske maskinstempler med tekst 1904-2004; 2007) This greatly enlarged edition issued in 2007 was a long-needed update to the previous (1979) edition. Lists and pictures all machine cancellations with text or images (in the U.S. we call them "slogan cancellations"), lists all the towns in which they were used for each year, and the recorded dates of such use in each town. Organized by year for extremely easy use. Many cancels were recorded used only for extremely short periods, including only recorded used for one day. Each use, type, sub-type, and town is separately priced, making this an extraordinarily valuable reference. In Norwegian, but extremely easy to use. This example was pre-owned, and has been signed by the author for the previous owner, but it was apparently never used; it looks absolutely new! (New examples are in stock at $94 if you prefer.)

69.00

733067

Norway Postal Stationery 1872-1972 Catalog (from the Norman Gary Collection): (Soot-Ryen, 1972; Katalog over Norges helpost 1872-1972) An important catalog that includes ENGLISH text and DOES LIST the RATION CARDS too (unlike the current catalog). By comparison, the latest stationery catalog (#18103) is in stock for $68 and it does not include some things that this one does! This copy does NOT Include the reproductions of the first two postal cards, or any price supplements. This was the personal copy of Norman Gary (a major specialist collector of this area) and includes his many notations, corrections, points of identification, etc. Used, in very clean condition, and WITHOUT any loose pages as usual found!

36.00

733992

Norway - Postmarks of the Local Posts: (Brofos, 1957; SCC reprint from the 1957 Congress Book) 10-page well-illustrated article in English. Card-bound, saddle stitched. Used condition. Not often seen.

12.00

734921

Norway - Postmarks of the Local Posts: (Brofos, 1957; SCC reprint from the 1957 Congress Book) 10-page well-illustrated article in English. Card-bound, saddle stitched. Gently used condition. Not often seen.

12.00

734889

Little Library of Norwegian Philately - Volume 3 - 2007: (2007; Det lille bibliotek bind 3). This series of "Little Library" books are mini handbooks / catalogs on a range of subjects that are otherwise not covered in the literature available to most collectors. These books are a vital reference tool for Norwegian specialists. They open up a world of collecting possibilities. This volume includes: Foreign Post Office Postmarks at Stamp Shows in Norway, catalog supplement to vol 2; LOCALLY OFFICIALLY ISSUED STAMP BOOKLETS important catalog; Post Office Christmas souvenir cards; POSTAGE DUE MARKINGS ON MAIL TO OTHER COUNTRIES; Personalized stamps issued by stamp shows and philatelic organizations; EXPRESS MAIL POSTAL HISTORY AND LABELS w/catalog; Post Office Address Change Cards (related to postal stationery); MODERN POSTAL STATIONERY (since 1997 catalog; many topicals); index to vols 1-3. This pre-owned, but absolutely LIKE NEW example has never been used/read; the binding has never been "opened". [New examples are available: #18183 $37.]

32.00

731302

Norwegian Maximum Cards: (Norsk Maksikort Forening; 1985; Maksikort i Norge) Interesting and useful 36-page booklet printed in an edition of only 500 copies. In Norwegian, discusses and categorizes maximum cards, with quite a few illustrations. Priced catalog listing of Norwegian maximum cards; the pricing is as of 1985, but it is the only such priced listing I have ever seen and it provides an excellent reference point for valuation of scarcer cards. Brand new copy from a boxed up literature dealers stock.

5.50

733787

Norwegian Philatelic Year Book 1983: The first issue of this series -- has been quite hard to obtain for 30 years! Includes postal history, military mail, 4 sk Oscar and 1863 Vapen cancels, ship cancels, 20 mm Posthorn sorting and identification, and WWII censors. I have only been able every few years to offer an example of this edition. In excellent used condition except that two pages are creased; otherwise great. Would otherwise be $26.

16.00

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