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| 734862 |
2007 Stanley Gibbons Great Britain "Concise" Catalog: This is the famed Stanley Gibbons GREAT BRITAIN annual Catalog, not something we very often see in the U.S. While it is titled "concise", it has a surprising amount of specialized information and listings. For example, phosphor and watermark varieties, booklets (very comprehensive) and booklet panes, Machins, coils, FDCs, presentation (PHQ) packs, color varieties, plate pricing on the early issues, postal fiscals, label sheets (i.e. personalized or Smiler sheets), etc. Full color, 362 pages, perfect bound. A gently used example with excellent binding. An extremely handy reference, especially if you do not collect the latest stamp issues. |
7.00 |
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| 734474 |
Philately and the Computer: (Wolf, Dick and Mary, Alj; 1994) A fascinating 272-page book subtitled "Illustrated guide to using the personal computer as a philatelic tool". While enough years have passed that this book is obviously less useful in terms of specific software programs or other such product references (which the authors seemed to try to avoid for this reason), the concepts, general methods, and ideas discussed are extremely useful to this day. This is one of those books that will give you at least one (if not ten!) "AHA!!" ideas on every page! Appears to be brand new. This always sells very quickly whenever it is offered. |
16.00 |
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| 734693 |
Linns Philatelic Gems (Volume 1), Softbound: (Donna O'Keefe [Houseman], editor; 1984-1991; First volume not numbered; 1984) A wonderful armchair voyage to discover many of the rarest and most storied stamps of the world. Each stamp rarity is presented in a 1-3 page illustrated, well-written, and well-produced article, with very interesting text about the history of the stamp or object, the discovery, the later history of the item, and sometimes the mystery of its loss. Many of these stamps have become either well-known and/or controversial; very many of them are unique. While most of us will never be able to own any of these stamps, we can read about them and dream! Softbound, 174 numbered pages. Very gently used (near new). Current online prices range quite a bit, but for good used quality these appear in the $8 to $20. This is far less costly than a dinner and a movie, but might be a lot more fun! This is a great read and would even be enjoyed by non-collectors. |
7.00 |
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| 734694 |
Linns Philatelic Gems, Volume 2, Softbound: (Donna O'Keefe [Houseman], editor; 1984-1991; Volume 3; 1987) A wonderful armchair voyage to discover many of the rarest and most storied stamps of the world. Each stamp rarity is presented in a 1-3 page illustrated, well-written, and well-produced article, with very interesting text about the history of the stamp or object, the discovery, the later history of the item, and sometimes the mystery of its loss. Many of these stamps have become either well-known and/or controversial; very many of them are unique. While most of us will never be able to own any of these stamps, we can read about them and dream! Softbound, 167 numbered pages. Very gently used (near new; the binding has never been "opened"). Current online prices range quite a bit, but for good used quality these appear in the $8 to $20. This is far less costly than a dinner and a movie, but might be a lot more fun! This is a great read and would even be enjoyed by non-collectors. |
7.00 |
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| 734937 |
The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Stamp Collecting: (Hornung, Otto; 1970 first edition) Hardbound, 319 numbered pages with index, it is exactly what the title states. It is one of, if not the most, heavily illustrated such references. The author has a refreshing outside-the-USA view of philately, having been born in Eastern Europe and after WWII making his way to and living in London. An very experienced and well-known philatelist, in the collecting, exhibiting, and professional realm, the author does an excellent job of expanding our knowledge. Gently used (though dust jacket is worn). Will be tremendously helpful to most collectors. |
10.00 |
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| 733997 |
OAT and AV2 Markings, Second Edition: (Heifetz, 2000) OAT (Onward Air Transport) and AV2 (the number of an international postal form put on the top of bundles of airmail letters) markings were typically applied, worldwide, to covers in which only part of the journey was by air; they apparently alerted the next exchange point that the mail was to be transported by air if possible. The markings were normally applied only to the top item in a bundle of mail, and usually only when there were not enough same-destination bundles to fill a mail bag, thus perhaps only one out of a several hundred covers from a particular route would receive the marking -- thus their scarcity and special collecting interest. Handstamped are known from 1938 to 1974 (AV2 manuscript markings from 1934), and most often seen on WWII-era mail when postal routes were much more disrupted and sometimes military aircraft was used to move the mail. Even at this 2000 writing, there were still open questions about when and how these markings were used. There is a Third Edition (2007) of this reference, but this 2000 edition contains a huge amount of information and illustrations in 143 pages, soft/perfect bound. The author is certainly one of the primary experts in this field. This example appears to be in brand new condition, but the title page is loose (could be carefully tipped in with a couple dots of glue). |
19.00 |
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| 734963 |
OAT and AV2 Markings, Third Edition: (Heifetz, copyright 2006) OAT (Onward Air Transport) and AV2 (the number of an international postal form put on the top of bundles of airmail letters) markings were typically applied, worldwide, to covers in which only part of the journey was made by air; they apparently alerted the next exchange point that the mail was to be transported by air if possible. The markings were normally applied only to the top item in a bundle of mail, and usually only when there were not enough same-destination bundles to fill a mail bag, thus perhaps only one out of a several hundred covers from a particular route would receive the marking -- thus their scarcity and special collecting interest. Handstamped examples are known from 1938 to 1980 (AV2 manuscript markings from 1934), and are most often seen on WWII-era mail when postal routes were much more disrupted and sometimes military aircraft were used to move the mail. The vast majority of the use was in 1940-1965, and further concentrated in 1940-1946. Even at the 2006 writing of this book, there were still some open questions about when and how these markings were used. This THIRD EDITION is much expanded with additional markings, details, images, etc. Following 46 pages of introduction, explanation, and details of use, each marking has its own page(s) with images of the markings (sometimes also of full covers), earliest and latest recorded uses, quantity of covers recorded by the author, country(ies) of origin, etc. 167 numbered pages, soft/perfect bound. The author is certainly one of the primary experts in this field. This is a MUST-HAVE reference for any collector of airmails of the period. This example is in excellent gently used condition; looks nearly new. |
15.00 |
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| 734125 |
(Great Britain) Newspaper Postage Stamps: The De La Rue Dies 1860-1870: (Robson Lowe and John Chandler, 1980) A famous publisher of significant philatelic monographs, RL presents important information on this out-of-the-way, but interesting, subject. I suspect that the area cannot be knowledgeably collected without having this reference. Self-cover saddle-stitched 12-page booklet. Very well illustrated. Looks brand new other than a bend on one corner that might flatten out. |
7.00 |
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| 734421 |
Stanley Gibbons Collect British Stamps - Great Britain Catalog - 2014 Edition: (2014, 65th Edition) This 250-page catalog is a concise, non-specialized catalog with great color illustrations and a convenient check-list format. In addition to the stamp pricing, there are prices for first day covers, PHQ cards, presentation packs, and gutter pairs, as well as the annual collectors packs and year books. The Regional Issues have a section, as well as the interesting "Post and Go" stamps from self-service machines. This is a very attractive and handy catalog intended for the general collector of GB, not for the specialist. This edition is still recent enough to be useful. Gently used condition. |
8.00 |
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| 731094 |
Korean Stamp Review: Four quarterly issues: 1991/3, 1991/4, 1992/2, and 1992/3. Quite interesting and well produced. Full color and in ENGLISH. Too nice to discard. |
4.00 |