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735018
Four Rigsbank Skilling Plating of Plate I: (Schønning and Paaskesen, 1976; Fire Rigsbankskilling Pladning af Plade I) The primary reference describing and picturing all plate characteristics and retouches. Extraordinary illustrations and complete English translation of the important introductory section. This volume is sometimes sold alone and sometimes sold with the volume for Plate II (Plate III and Plate IV are in their own volume); this example is especially useful for those who already have the Plate II volume. Very gently used; excellent condition.

8.00

734583
Handbook of Danish 1858-1862 Wavy-Line Spandrel Stamps: (Schmidt-Andersen, 1964; Danmarks Frimærker 1858-1862) The very important, but very scarce, handbook on the Wavy-Line Square Stamps. Heavily illustrated with text in Danish but has an extensive English summary. For some reason this volume did not receive as wide circulation as other Schmidt-Andersen works, but this one is equally useful. Also includes supplemental information (for the previous volumes) on the 4 RBS, Dotted Spandrel. Includes very useful information on the 1852 Ferslew Essays issues. 98 pages plus front matter. Hardbound. Very gently used. in virtually "like new" conditoin. With original dust jacket showing a little wear. The spine strong and sound; virtually pristine condition. Examples as nice as this are scarce (as are any examples) and for the last 30+ years the few that I have had have consistently sold for $95.

95.00

734687
Classic Marginal Number Plate Blocks - Danish Stamps 1910-1933: (Juul, Knud; 1987; De Klassiske Marginalnumre Danmarks Frimaerker 1910-1933) The very important priced catalog / handbook of 1910-33 plate blocks including delivery dates and printing quantities (information which points out how very scarce some of these plate blocks are). A must-have book for the specialist who collects any of the 1910-33 stamp issues. This book is still the primary reference on the subject and has become rather scarce. This example is new-old stock from a stamp dealer inventory, but it is in absolutely like-new condition; the binding has never been "opened". [If you prefer I still have a couple new copies from my original stock at $36 #13048, but this example is just as nice.] I believe that this is the first time I have been able to offer an example not from my own original stock.

26.00

730607
Danmarks Steel-Engraved Stamps 1933-1948: (Juhl, 1948; Danmarks Staalstukne Frimaerker 1933-1948) Classic catalog and handbook of the interesting steel-engraved issues. In Danish, but with small English summary and lots of great illustrations. Useful for the specialist. Good used example. (#13140) (Old #60178)

33.00

735012
Service [Official] Stamps of Denmark 1871-1923: (Regeling, 1999) The first --and the definitive -- comprehensive and complete study of the Danish Official Stamps (but not their postal history / covers). The COMPLETE ENGLISH TEXT covers all aspects of design and production. The cliche types and varieties are all illustrated and plated, with details on every printing. Also includes the overprint varieties for the Official stamps that were surcharged for use as regular postage stamps. This is the key reference on Danish Official Stamps and the surcharged-Official stamps, and as such it is very important to all specialized collectors of Danish stamps. OUT OF PRINT. This copy is absolutely brand new, never read, from new-old-stock.

46.50

734172
Stella Catalog of Denmark - Softbound: (King-Farlow, 1951) The classic English-language Danish catalog, original edition with 1951 price list. A combination of handbook and catalog, this is one of the most important early post-WWII books that helped to popularize Danish philately in the UK and North America. Using it today you will hardly notice that it was written over 60 years ago! Dust jacket is present but heavily worn. The book itself is in gently used condition with only somewhat loose sewn binding (as is usually found). Better than usual quality.

24.00

735003
KE 1975 Denmark Numeral Cancellation Catalog 1851-1884: (Begtrup and Ehlers, 1975; published by the enthusiastic Kirsten Ehlers - later Kirsten Lorentzen). Priced listing of all the different numeral cancels, EACH IN THE DIFFERENT STAMP PERIODS. There are now other similar listings, but this was one of the earlier and is still quite handy. Includes useful bibliography. Text in Danish but very easy to use. Illustrates most of those that have multiple types for different towns. This is useful and is also collectible philatelic literature. Almost like-new condition.

6.00

735067
Denmark Ship Mail / Maritime Cancellations (Nordfrimex 83 Katalog): (1983, JKE group - Jessen, Kaaber, Eis; Skibspost; contained in the Nordfrimex 83 show catalog) A very important reference on the subject of Danish ship, "Fra", and paquebot cancellations and markings. Prior to the 2010 publication of outstanding "The Maritime Postmarks of the Danish Kingdom" by Danielski and Schilling [new copies in stock at $62 + postage/handling] this reference by the accomplished JKE group was virtually all the information that was available in print (and it was hidden away in this 1983 stamp show catalog). Having this original closer-to-the source reference should be very important to any collector of Danish postmarks and postal history. In Danish, but the 30 pages on this subject are extremely valuable with many illustrations and easy to use tables with earliest and latest dates, pricing, etc. Until around 2000 I had a few new copies still in stock, then at $18, but those sold and I have not seen one since. 88 numbered pages (30 of which on this subject; the rest is other content), card cover, saddle stitched. Used in reasonable condition. Quite scarce now.

14.00

734783
Danish Postal Rates 1624-1965: (Tester, 1975) Tremendously useful book published long before the increased interest in postal rates and routes. While the basic rates are given to 1965, the primary emphasis are on the earliest rates (1624-1900). Includes much route and distance information, as well as early ship mail. 52 pages, entirely in English. Long out of print and hard to obtain. Looks like perfect, new condition. It has been almost 9 years (2014) since I was last able to offer this.

19.00

731440
Danish Postal Rates 1851-1995: (Tobol, 1994; Takstfortegnelse 1851-1995) An important book. Lists all Danish stamps and indicates the primary postal rates for each stamp issue. Also lists stamps by life of their postal rate (shortest is 3 days). Extensive rate tables. Brand new copy. [A new edition (1851-2008) is available for $42.]

19.50

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Denmark The Inland Mail 1871-1902: (Juhl, 1990) Subtitled "The 1871 and 1888 Postal Reforms; The 1875 Monetary Reform", this is an extremely interesting and necessary book for the collector of Danish covers or postal history, containing a great deal of information that is not readily available elsewhere. With changes in the weights system and changes in the currency during this era, much the of postal history of this time is opaque to non-Danish collectors. This book fixes that. Ranging from domestic letter mail, to registered and insured mail, to parcel mail; this useful book covers virtually all aspects of Danish domestic mail from 1871-1902 a Danish era that is not well understood by many collectors. The text is entirely in ENGLISH making this a must-have book for non-Danish readers. 69 numbered pages, saddle-stitched, card cover. If you have any interest in early Danish covers and postal history, or early postal stationery (because they were also used for parcel mail), you will want to have this book. This example is used with a couple minor scuffs on the cover, but the contents are like-new.

14.00

735015
The Book On the Copenhagen Footpost 1806-1876: (Jacobsen, Ole Steen; 2011; Bogen om Den Kjøbenhavnske Fodpost 1806-1876) An important and relatively recent Danish postal history reference that is rarely offered in the U.S. This book tells the story of the København (Copenhagen) foot post. This post was privately owned, with the approval of the Crown, and with strict supervision by the postal authorities. The foot post handled the actual pickup and delivery -- outside of the post office itself -- of much of the mail in the København. The "FP" cancellations and postal markings are seen on many early Danish covers. While the main text of the book is in Danish, the picture captions have complete English translations -- which is extremely valuable to the anybody wanting to better understand early Danish covers. The book includes many color images of covers (with full explanations, in English, of the markings on the covers) with footpost markings or connections to the footpost. Also discusses is the Holte Landpost (the first local post in Denmark) and the early rural letter carriers. While English translation of the main text would be better, this book is still very useful to collectors of early Danish covers and students of Danish postal history. Hardbound, 318 pages, very well produced. This example was in new condition until it was dinged during shipment, resulting in a couple very minor dents on the cover.

19.00

735013
Ship Mail To and From Denmark in the Mid-1800s: (Hansen and Maintz, 1996; Skibspost Til og Fra Danmark i Midten af 1800-tallet) Superb coverage of this neglected subject. Includes rates, routes, markings, analysis, with significant original research and original source materials. In Danish, with English summary. Hardbound, well illustrated. This is a de-acquisitioned library copy; there are the unattractive remnants of a library label on the front cover, but otherwise the binding and pages are in like-new condition. Priced extremely low because of that label on the front cover. New is also available: #13112 for $69.

12.00

731930
Danish UN Forces in Gaza 1956-1967 including English Supplement: (E. Menne Larsen, Posthistorisk Forlag, 1979; Den danske FN-styrke i Gaza DANOR BN UNEF 1956-67) Described as a handbook and catalog, it is the only book I can think of on this subject that includes all aspects of this unusual postal history subject and the postmarks. Includes separate (and scarce!) ENGLISH summary with PRICING. Only 250 numbered and 50 unnumbered books issued; this is a numbered edition. I believe that it has been out of print since the mid-1980s. Very much sought after by several collecting groups. Pre-owned, but excellent condition and appears to never have been used.

30.00

734903
The Private Local Posts of Denmark, Deluxe Edition with Facsimiles: (Christensen and Ringstrom, 1974) The superb ENGLISH-language "bible" of this fascinating area. The best work to date, fully illustrated and priced in US$ (as of 1974). This has been described as one of the most finely produced works of philatelic literature. Entirely IN ENGLISH. Hardbound, 199 numbered pages. This deluxe edition has a quarter leather, marbled binding and 6 pages of facsimiles (50 "stamps"). A masterpiece! Having either the regular or deluxe edition of this book is absolutely crucial to any collector of Danish locals. (This book is so good that I purchased the publication rights from the estates of the two authors.) Out of print and out of stock everywhere that I know of; the last new copy I found cost me $110 a many years ago! Like-new quality except for the dust jacket and an ex-philatelic-library imprint on title page. Copy #30 of the limited deluxe edition.

95.00

731318
Denmark Revenues catalogs: Group of two photocopies of earlier Danish revenues catalog listings. "Stempel Mærker 1974" listing and pricing the basic documentary revenue stamps; originally 6 pages copied onto 3 pages. "Stempelmarkenkatalog der Nordischen Staaten, I Danmark, II Danish West Indies" published in 1951 in Helsinki, listing and pricing mostly just the documentary and playing card revenues with German and English text; originally 12 pages copied onto 6 pages. Obviously both quite dated, but still interesting and useful perspective.

3.00

734920
Scandinavian Revenue Stamps Volume II - Denmark: (Poulsen and Nelson, 1989) A terrific priced catalog/handbook and, to my knowledge, it the only modern publication on this subject. Completely in English. WITH PRICING where the authors thought it possible (from 1989; values are often much higher now). A must-have catalog for anybody interested in Danish revenues. In like-new condition, from an estate, and may never have been used.

14.00

730652
Stamp Card Catalog - Denmark, Faroe, and Greenland 1983: (Steiness, 1983) Lists and pictures the "stamp cards", the officially issued picture post cards which often picture stamps. These cards are great fun to collect and include many different thematics. New copy. (Old #60216)

4.50

735068
Denmark 1851-1899 Detailed, Descriptive, Priced Catalog of The Early Issues: (Charles J. Phillips, approx. 1925) One of the first, if not the first, English-language SPECIALIZED and priced cataloging of Denmark. Beautifully produced 52 page catalog, including the stamps, varieties, and cancellations. Interestingly printed by The Dietz Printing Company of Richmond, Virginia; the same Dietz that was so prominently involved in CSA philately. Intentionally printed on one side of the pages only (but still 52 pages of actual content) so that the owner could "mount" the pages and/or clip illustrations from the pages. In the introduction, Phillips seems to speak lightly of writing a catalog, but this was a huge amount of work at the time -- there was very little to copy from (as so many catalogs do today). Phillips based much of his information on the famed Kranhold collection (an American collection that surpassed some of what was being done in Denmark in the early days). In 1925, this was still quite early; for perspective inverted frames on the bicolors were still a relatively recent discovery! Perhaps more of a collectors item itself than a reference, but it is always useful to understand our philatelic history.. Used -- at one point was in the Los Angeles Philatelic Library -- in good condition for its age, but the outer covering of the spine is heavily worn as it is always in this (but the pages are still soundly attached in the book). This book was responsible for the early popularizing the collecting of Danish stamps in the United States. The last copy I was able to offer was in 2006 and that was at $26 for similar quality. This one I can offer for a little less.

22.00

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