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(U.S.) Transportation Issue Plate Number Coil Stamps: (1987, Agris) Massive 332-page hardbound book packed with interesting and useful information for any collector of these stamps. I have never seen a copy offered for sale and a recent web search did not turn up any -- this price may be far too low?? Good used condition with some minor foxing on the flyleaves, but otherwise the interior is like new. (Old #60576)
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Postage Stamps of the United States 1847-1949: A pristine example of this extremely interesting and useful official post office book. Remarkably well-done handbook with LOTS of interesting and quite readable text about the stamp issues, etc. If you collect U.S. stamps, you will find this fascinating. Softbound, 185 pages. This is a pristine, like-new copy that has never been read; the spine has never been "opened". Whether for reading or collecting, you could not find a better example.
J.W. Philometer Compendium (United States Postage Meter Imprints): (Jos. Whitebourgh, 1957) This 1957 First Edition was a pioneer publication in a new collecting area: postage meter imprints. Hardbound with 211 + XXV pages. An extremely interesting, comprehensive, thorough, well-illustrated, priced catalog / handbook of this fascinating area. Even in 1957 there were meter imprints valued in the hundreds of dollars. The author was a long-time collector and dealer, as well as an experienced philatelic writer; he knew how to properly present his subject. Surely there are newer catalogs, but this is a real gem -- and perhaps you could use it to make rare finds. This is a pristine, NEW copy that has never been read; the spine has never been "opened" and it is still in its original shipping box. Whether for reading or collecting, you could not find a better example. Perhaps you can find a cheaper copy somewhere, but you will not find a nicer copy.