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Swedish Stamps 1855-1944 An Overview: (Odfjell, 1946; Sveriges Frimerker 1855-1944) A Norwegian-language handbook of Swedish stamps published as a supplement to Norsk Filatelistisk Tidsskrift. Interesting and quite scarce. Excellent used condition for this scarce book.
15.00
730747
Sweden Coat of Arms Ore Values 1858-1872: (Tran. from SFF 1963 Handbook, Sjoman, Helmers, Wockatz; SPF, 1984) Complete ENGLISH translation, including illustrations, of this important section from the 1963 Handbook. Extremely useful and informative. Used, but in pristine condition. New is also available at $18 if you prefer. (Old #60485)
12.00
730751
Sweden Lion Type Stamps 1862-1872 and Ring Type Stamps 1872-1892: (Tran. from SFF 1963 Handbook, Menzinsky, Blomberg; SPF, 1985) Complete ENGLISH translation, including illustrations, of these two sections from the 1963 Handbook. There is no new handbook yet for these popular subjects. Very useful and informative. Used, but in pristine condition. I stock new at $18 if you prefer. (Old #60486)
Replating the Large Officials 1874-1893, Part I: 2,3,4,12,20, and 30 Ore: (Fishenden, early 1980s) Entirely in English, this book is essential to any collector of Swedish plate varieties. Well illustrated and with complete descriptions of each variety. This is the only Part to have been published in book form. New copies are available (#19032 $14) but this virtually new, never-opened copy will do nicely. (Old #60556)
9.00
730759
King Gustav V in Round Frame and Swedish Postal History and Rates 1910-1920: (Amundsen, 1981; Kong Gustav V in Medaljong og Sveriges Portotakster 1910-20) Very useful handbook of postal history and rates during this time period with many good rate charts. In Swedish, but presents a perspective of use seen nowhere else. Recommended. Like-new copy. (Old #60564)
Facit Swedish Cancellation And Postal History Catalog 1985: (Facit Ortstämplerkatalog Postal History 1985) An older edition (latest 2004 edition is in stock for $69.50), but still very useful for those starting out in collecting Swedish cancels. Lists and prices cancellations and postmarks from the pre-stamp era, through the modern types, with pricing for each era. Also lists ship, railway, rural letter carriers, postal agencies, foreign cancellations on Swedish stamps, etc., etc. In its day, this book was considered to be an incredibly great reference. While you will eventually wish to have the 2004 edition, this book is a great way to get started with Swedish cancels. If you just collect used Swedish stamps or have only a passing interest in postmarks, you will still want this book; just one "find" will pay for it many times over! Brand new condition from a boxed up literature dealers stock.
13.75
730770
Handbook of Swedish Cancellations 1685-1951: (SFF, 1952; Handbok over Svenska Post- och Makuleringsstamplar 1685-1951) This famous "1952 cancellation handbook" is still very useful and informative. Though many parts have been replaced by various books, this classic volume is still needed and sought after. An ORIGINAL hardbound example. Excellent used condition. (Old #60581)
1976 Priced Catalog of Swedish Cancellations: (SFF, 1976; Priskatalog over Svenska Post- och Makuleringstamplar) The pricing for the "1955 Cancellation Handbook". Lists and prices the tremendous range of postmarks and cancellations from the pre-stamp era up to the modern. Since superceded by the Facit Cancellation Catalog (which now costs almost $70, but still handy pocket-sized book that many collectors still use as a checklist. Absolutely brand new copy from a boxed up literature dealers stock.
7.00
731319
1976 Priced Catalog of Swedish Cancellations: (SFF, 1976; Priskatalog over Svenska Post- och Makuleringstamplar) The pricing for the "1955 Cancellation Handbook". Lists and prices the tremendous range of postmarks and cancellations from the pre-stamp era up to the modern. Since superceded by the Facit Cancellation Catalog (which now costs almost $70, but still handy pocket-sized book that many collectors still use as a checklist. Though the cover is sun faded, it appears never to have been used.
5.00
730776
Sweden Ship Mail Cancellations: (MacFie, 1977; Angbatspost) The primary handbook and catalog of these cancels with illustrations of types, routes, dates of use, ships on which used, rarity factors, etc. See Facit Cancel Catalog for pricing. ENGLISH summary, indexed by region and ship name. Highly recommended. So gently used you will insist that it is brand new. (Old #60558)
22.00
730777
Swedish Circle Cancellations, Cancellation Type 10, Volume I, Towns A-J: (SFF, 1983; Cirkelstamplar Normalstampel 10 Del 1 A-J) The catalog and handbook of the "normal" type of single-ring town cancels. Only this edition has been published to date. In Swedish, but every cancel illustrated, with dates of use and rarity factors. Gently used copy that appears never to have been opened, but the cover is a bit light-faded. (Old #60557)
Cancellations on Swedish Oscar-Issue Stamps: (SFF, 1974; Oscars-Katalogen) Listing of town cancels in use during the Oscar stamp period (1885-1911), with rarity factors. Since superceded by the Facit Cancellation Catalog, however, very handy and neat pocket-sized guide to this super-fun area. NEW. Used, but I do not think it was ever looked at; the binding is still tight. (Old #60467)
8.00
730787
The Post and Rail in Dal: (SFF, 1983; Post och Jarnvagar pa Dal) Useful group of articles on the history of postal service, including boat and railway postal service as well the railway parcel service and stamps in Dalsland. In Swedish. Excellent used condition. New is $16! (Old #60579)
8.00
730789
Study of Swedish Postage Due Markings 1843-1874: (Ivarsson, 1974; En Studie av de Svenska Losenstamplarna 1843-1874) Very important and well-illustrated study and cataloging of the early Swedish postage due markings. Includes dates and circumstances of use, and rarity factors. In Swedish. OUT OF PRINT and very difficult to obtain. Spotless, virtually like-new condition. (Old #60561)
Sweden Postage Dues: (Haij, 1973; Svensk Losen) Handy monograph covering just about all aspects of Swedish postage due postal history, postal markings, handstamps, labels, but not of the regular postage due stamps. In Swedish, but extremely useful, well illustrated, and informative. (New copies are available if desired: #19015 $18.00.) This copy is so gently used that it looks better than the few "new" copies I have. (Old #60559)
11.00
730791
Sweden Postage Dues: (Haij, 1973; Svensk Losen) Handy monograph covering just about all aspects of Swedish postage due postal history, postal markings, handstamps, labels, but not of the regular postage due stamps. In Swedish, but extremely useful, well illustrated, and informative. (New copies are available if desired: #19019 $16.00.) Like new except for a little light fading on the cover. (Old #60519)
11.00
730796
Swedish and Norwegian License Reply Stamps and Stationery 1968-1978: (Liwendahl, 1979; Sveriges och Norges Svarslosenmarken samt Helsaker 1968-78) Still the only handbook reference for the "business reply mail" stamps and stationery (plain catalog listings are in some editions of Facit Sweden). Has brief ENGLISH summary, but still very useful and informative. Very gently used, the binding appears to have never been opened. (Old #60560)
9.50
731305
Facit Stamp Cards Catalog 1985: (Facit Frimärkskort Europa Stamp Cards 1985) The first, last, and only edition of this very useful catalog. Lists, pictures IN COLOR, and prices stamp cards of Sweden, Scandinavia, and the rest of Europe (Europe, not "Europa" organization). Stamp cards are post office officially printed picture post cards that picture stamps or extremely closely related images of stamps. The British call them PHQ cards. They are NOT valid for postage themselves (that would be postal stationery postal cards). About 40% of the catalog is of Swedish stamp cards (many of which picture SLANIA stamps) and is the best priced listing of this type up to that time. New copy, but with front cover slightly damaged in shipping.
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