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Just In...Scott Volume 1 and Volume 2, Year 2002 editionIncludes US, UN, and countries of the world A-B in volume 1, volume 2 includes countries of the world C-F.
..........PRICE $57.95 per volume
Scott Catalogue Volume 1 Year 2001 edn. - United States, United Nations, and countries of the world A-B, Volume 2 C-F, Volume 3 G-I, Volume 4 J-O, Volume 5 P-SI and Volume 6 SI to Z now available. Also: Scott U.S. Specialized 2001 now available too!
Price $55.95 per volume plus shipping and applicable taxes.
Ontario Broken Circles by W. Bruce Graham. Published by the Postal History Society of Canada, 1999. A very large checklist of all known or suspected broken circle postmarks ("split circles") of Ontario and its predecessors. About 12000 are listed. Also includes other datestamps used in Upper Canada, Canada West, as well as Ontario. 240 pages, spiral bound, illustrated.
PRICE $37.50
Steam and the North Atlantic Mails by J. Arnell.
6x9" - 295 pages - HC - illus.
Original publisher's price $75.00. Special Price $35.00.
The history of postal communications between England and colonies during the period of transition from sail to steam.
Catalogue of Canadian Railway Cancellations and Related Transportation Postmarks by Lewis Ludlow. 1982 - spiral bound - 272 pages. PRICE C$45.95 = U.S.$31.00
The Pence Issues of Newfoundland 1857-1866 by Robert H. Pratt. Hardcover, 192 pages, 6"X9", illustrated, published by V.G. Greene. A classic book about the early issues of Newfoundland.
PRICE Can. $65.00/ U.S. $46.00
Centennial Definitive Series 1967-1973 by D. Robin Harris
438 pages, 8 1/2 X 11", 3-hole punched. Specialized catalogue and checklists, historical notes, etc. Illustrated.
PRICE $47.50
Canada the 1967-73 Definitive Issue (Centennial Issue)
2nd ed., soft cover, 112 pages, 8.5" X 11", illustrated, Douglas Irwin and Murray Freedman, eds. A definitive study of the issue, and a necessary reference for Canada collectors.
PRICE $19.50 or U.S.$13.00
Canada - BNA Philately (an outline) by Ed Richardson. 64 pages, 6X9", soft cover, illustrated, copyright 1981. In this book the author discusses a variety of topics in BNA philately including covers, revenues, provinces, essays, etc.
PRICE $9.95
Some Canadian Stamp Errors Soft cover, 40 pages, 6X9". This book describes the history of some major errors of Canadian philatelity, by various dealers. Illustrated.
PRICE $9.00
The Canada Basic Catalogue 4th Edition. by K. Bileski. For the specialist with valuable information about shades, papers, and varieties. Soft cover, 153 pages, 51/2X8". Out of print.
PRICE $10.95
Canada Domestic and International Postal Rates and Fees 1870-1999 by Dr. Robert C. Smith and Anthony S. Wawrukiewicz
8 1/2 X 11", 3-ring binder, 44 pages, illustrated. Comprehensive tables detailing the rates of postage from Canada throughout this time period.
PRICE $37.50
The Postal History of the Post Card in Canada 1871-1911 by Allan L. Steinhart. 65 pages, softcover, illustrated, copyright 1979. Traces history of the postal stationary card, private post card and pictorial view card from their first use in Canada to December 31, 1911. (Out of Print)
PRICE $14.90
The International Encylopaedic Dictionary of Philately by R. Scott Carlton Hardcover, 8 1/2X11" with slip-jacket 448 pages, illustrated, 1997. Thousands of terms, abbreviations, stamp symbols, and cover information and hundreds of references on difficult-to-find philatelic concepts, as well as historical information in this essential reference. Fascinating.
PRICE $35.00
The United States Stamp 1847-1869 the Ryohei Ishikawa Collection. Hardcover, illustrated in colour, large format.
PRICE $200.00
H.E. Harris & Co. 2000 US/BNA Postage Stamp Catalogue 8 1/2X11" spiral bound, 268 pages, illustrated in b/w with prices and notes.
PRICE $23.95
Pennsylvania Postal History by John L. Kay and Chester M. Smith, Jr. Hardcover, 564 pages, tatty dustjacket. The history of all post offices, named stations, named branches, rural stations, rural branches, and community post offices is covered in the three sections of this book. No illustrations but a map of Pennsylvania showing county lines and the number of post offices currently in each county.
PRICE $60.00
The Postal History of New South Wales 1788-1901 , John S White (ed.). Issued 1988, 481 pages, hardcover, dustjacket. Postal Rates, hammer data, P.O. regulations, etc. A wealth of information. Like new.
Price $145.00 (only one copy available at this time).
The History of Baden Cogwheels (Die Uhrradstempel des Grossherzogstums Baden) perfect bound, 66pp, by Gerry Wal. A listing of Baden cog covers (charts in German, prices in Marks) with English language interpretations and explanations.
PRICE $45.00
Canada and the Universal Postal Union 1878-1900 by George B. Arfken. BNAPS Handbook 1992 perfect bound - 128 pages PRICE C$28.95 = U.S.$19.50
The Canada Queen Victoria 1898 Numeral Issue by Hans Reiche and Mike Sendbuehler. Three-ring binder - 168 pages. Illustrated PRICE C$43.95 = U.S.$30.00
The Development of Rates of Postage by A.D. Smith. HC, 5 1/2X8 1/2", 430+ pages. Reprint of 1917 reference. PRICE C$46.00 = U.S.$31.00
The Postal History of Nova Scotia and New Brunswick 1754-1867 by Jephcott, Greene and Young. Only 400 issued. HC - 393 pages. PRICE C$250.00 = U.S.$170.00
The Nova Scotia Post - Its Offices, Masters and Marks 1700-1867 by J. J. Macdonald - 1985 hardbound - 295 pages PRICE C$24.95 = U.S.$17.00
The Postage Stamps and Cancellations of Prince Edward Island 1814-1873 by James C. Lehr, O.T.B.. HC - 174 pages. PRICE C$19.95 = U.S.$13.50
Canada Special Delivery compiled by G. H. Davis PRICE C$41.95 = U.S.$28.00
The Edward VII Issue of Canada by George C. Marler. 1975 - hardbound - 224 pages. Deluxe Edition with slipcase PRICE C$125.00 = U.S.$82.00
The Admiral Issue of Canada by George C. Marler. Hardcover, 568 pages, a definitive work on this topic.
PRICE $29.95
The Admiral Era: A Rate Study 1912-1928 by Allan L. Steinhart. Out of print. Perfect bound. 166 pages. Issued 1981 PRICE C$18.95 = U.S.$12.70
Newfoundland Specialized Stamp Catalogue
Fourth Edition - John M. Walsh and John G. Butt - 1998
Spiral bound, includes postage stamps, postage due stamps, dignitary presentation cards, air mail stamps and first flight covers, also with coins, pictorial postcards (viewcards) and advertising business corner cards, etc. 239 pages.
..........PRICE $46.00
The Air Mails of Canada and Newfoundland - HC - 6th edition - AAMS - 546 pages - illustrated PRICE C$70.95 = U.S.$48.00
The Squared Circle Postmarks of Canada by Moffat and Hansen. 1981 HC - 485 pages. PRICE C$39.95 = U.S.$26.50
2001 Ed. Stanley Gibbons Collect British Stamps (Full Colour)
PRICE $26.50
2000 Ed. Stanley Gibbons Collect Irish Stamps 1st Edition (Full Colour)
PRICE $26.50
2001 Ed. Stanley Gibbons British Commonwealth Catalogue Volumes 1 and 2
PRICE $105.00 each volume
Michel Germany Specialized 1999 edn.
Over 1900 pages, German language catalogue, excellent reference for German collectors.
Regular Price $105.00..........SALE $95.00
Unitrade Specialized Catalogue of Canadian Stamps - 2000 Edition
PRICE C$27.95
The Standard Canada Precancel Catalogue 2000-Editors J. Kraemer- Hans Reiche-H.G.Walburn. 82 pages. Many new features including constant precancel varieties.
PRICE $12.95.
Darnell - 20th Anniversary Issue Millennium Stamps of Canada Catalogue
Over 395 pages - photos in colour - spiral bound. Includes listing on Cashchip telephone cards.
PRICE $28.95
The Charlton Standard Catalogue of Canadian Bank Notes 2nd ed.
Soft cover, large format, illustrated catalogue of Canadian charter bank notes.
PRICE $59.50
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