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19th
Century
United States
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10028
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The United States 1847 Issue: A Cover Census
Alexander,
2000, 549p, HB. This work contains a detailed listing of over 13,000 covers
bearing 1847 stamps, arranges by place of entry into the mail system.
Illustrates about 250 covers and contains a 16 page color section. There is
a discussion of 10-cent bisects, combination covers, usages to foreign
destinations and fakes.
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$79.95
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|
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10029
|
Ashbrook
Special Service: 1951 to 1957
Ashbrook,
658 p with 319 photos on glossy stock, Hugh Clark reprint.
Far and away the best primary source on 19th century U.S. postal history.
Text covers rates, fakes, exceptional usages and much more. The Clark reprint is as good as an original at a quarter of the cost.
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$500.00
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10030
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As above,
A complete photocopy of the Special Service housed in three 3-ring binders.
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$150.00
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10031
|
The
Types of the U.S. One Cent of 1861 to 1857
Ashbrook,
1922, 35p, CC. This is Ashbrook’s first work on the one-cent 1851-57
issue. Well illustrated and still useful.
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$20.00
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10032
|
The Types
and Plates of the U.S. One Cent 1851 to 1857
Ashbrook,
1926, 93p, CC. The predecessor to Ashbrook’s two-volume
work. Well illustrated and still useful.
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$25.00
|
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10033
|
The
United States One Cent Stamp of 1851-57: Volumes I and II
Ashbrook,
1938, 368p, HB. Vol. I contains the plating information, which has been
updated in Neinken’s work. Vol. II contains the postal
history text not found in Neinken.
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$225.00
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10034
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The
United States Issue of 1869 Proceeded by Some Additional Notes on
“The
Premieres Gravures of
1861”
Ashbrook, 1943, 69p, CC with addendum removed. A photocopy of the addendum
is supplied.
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$65.00
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10035
|
As above,
with original addendum still bound in.
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$95.00
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10036
|
As above;
HB ed. with addendum removed. A photocopy of the addendum is supplied.
$85.00
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$85.00
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10037
|
The
United States Ten Cent Stamp of 1855 - 1857
Ashbrook,
1936, 87p, SB. Solid, early work on the subject.
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$10.00
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10038
|
Baker’s
United States Classics $50.00
Baker
Brothers, 1985, 343p, HB. Classics Society reprint of their columns that
appeared in Stamps magazine from 1962 to 1969. A wealth of
information on classic United States; superb basic reference.
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$50.00
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|
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10039
|
American
Illustrated Cover Catalog $50.00
Biddle,
1982, 259p, HB. In full color; contains P/R. The bible on illustrated
advertising covers. New.
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$50.00
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10040
|
Early
American Perforating Machines and Perforations: 1857 to 1867
Boggs,
1954 Collectors Club of New York reprint from the CCP,33p, CC. Superb
treatise on the experiments and introduction of perforating stamps here in
the United States with the 1857 issue.
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$15.00
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10041
|
As above, 1982 Unitrade reprint of the same
title, but in a smaller format.
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$7.50
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10042
|
Robert
Morris: Postmaster of New York
Boggs,
1960, 206p, HB. Deluxe edition with slipcase. Autographed. Superb insight
into the early workings of the New York Post Office.
|
$100.00
|
|
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10043
|
Ten
Decades Ago: 1840 to 1850
Boggs,
1949, 100p, CC. A study of the work of Rawdon, Wright, Hatch and Edson of
New York City.
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$25.00
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10044
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The 1847
Issue of United States Stamps
Brookman,
1942, 77p, C.C. Thorough examination of the issue.
|
$35.00
|
|
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10045
|
United
States Postage Stamps of the 19th Century
Brookman,
1947, first edition, 2 volumes, HB.
This was Lester Brookman's first complete work on classic U.S. stamps. It
was replaced by the three volume, expanded edition in 1966.
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$45.00
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|
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10046
|
As above,
Brookman, 1966; 3 volume edition; HB.
Still the bible on classic U.S.
In beautiful condition.
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$150.00
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10047
|
As above,
Brookman, 1989, Phillips reprint edition, 3 volume edition, HB. Now
out of print.
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$135.00
|
|
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10048
|
Notes on
the Grilled Issues of the United States
Brookman,
1942, 72p, CC.
|
$30.00
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|
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10049
|
The
3-Cent Stamp of the United States: 1851 to 1857 Issue
Chase,
1909, 72 p, CC.
Dr. Chase's first work on the 3-cent 1851-57 issue.
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$25.00
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10050
|
As above,
Chase, 1929, 369p, HB.
This is the second revised edition.
|
$75.00
|
|
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10051
|
As above,
Chase, 1942, 374p, HB. Regular deluxe edition.
This is the third revised
edition and the one most students want.
|
$125.00
|
|
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10052
|
The
Universal Postal Union
Codding,
Jr., 1964, 285p, HB. A fascinating look at the development and history of
the U.P.U
|
$25.00
|
|
|
10053
|
The Postal History of The Powell Bros.
Livestock Emporium
Cohen, 2007, 48p, SB. If you collect postal history you have undoubtedly
encountered covers from the Powell brother’s correspondence. Norman has
collected this correspondence for the past ten years. He brings to life the
Powell brothers story. Well researched and illustrated in color, an
enjoyable read.
|
$20.00
|
|
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10054
|
Cancellations and Killers of the Banknote Period: 1870 to 1894
Cole,
1995, 360p, HB with dust jacket. Reproduces over 5,000 tracings and killers
of the banknote period. Illustrates 140 covers. Each item has an assigned
rarity factor. Also of interest is the comprehensive town index arranged by
state.
|
$49.50
|
|
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10055
|
The
Blackjacks of 1863 to 1867
Cole,
1950; 121 p; CC First and best of the blackjack books; scarce.
|
$150.00
|
|
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10056
|
U.S. 1887
3c Vermillion
Davis,
1922, 22p, CC. Still the definitive work on the subject.
|
$20.00
|
|
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10057
|
The U.S.
One-Cent Issue of 1861
Evans,
1997, 418p, HB. The definitive work on the historic one-cent 1861 issue.
Hundreds of fine illustrations. Don Evans weaves a fascinating story taking
you through the design, production and myriad uses. All of the great pieces
are described and illustrated including the famous “Z” Grill (No. 85A).
Destined to be one of the great 19th century studies.
|
$60.00
|
|
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10058
|
As above,
SB. This edition is sold out, however we still have some new copies.
|
$40.00
|
|
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10059
|
The United States Five Cent Stamp of 1856
Richard C. Frajola & Frederick R. Mayer,
2005, 165p, HB.
|
$55.00
|
|
|
10060
|
Goodwin’s Specialized United States
Goodwin,
1912 1st ed., 68p, SB. Solid intermediate text and line illustrations.
|
$20.00
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|
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10061
|
United
States Postal History Sampler
Graham,
1992, 186p, SB. 15 chapters packed with information on many diverse topics
of U.S. postal history. Gambit includes: domestic letter rates, machine
cancels, special rate services, ship letters, APO, free mails & more.
|
$15.00
|
|
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10062
|
A
Forerunner of the ‘47’s
Hatcher,
1947, 8p, CC. A brief historical account of the New York postmasters stamp
of 1845. Prepared for CIPEX, useful.
|
$5.00
|
|
|
10063
|
The Types
and Varieties of the United States Ten Cent Issues of 1855-59
Hesly
& Diamond, circa 1960, 12p, CC. Superb booklet.
|
$5.00
|
|
|
10064
|
The
United States Five Cent Stamps of 1856 to 1861
Hill,
1955, 78p, HB. This was the definitive work on the issue. Scarce title.
|
$200.00
|
|
|
10065
|
The
Standard Catalogue of Encased Postage Stamps
Hodder
& Bowers, 1989, 191p, HB. Well-written and illustrated text about the
history and various types of encased postage.
|
$25.00
|
|
|
10066
|
United
States Mail and Post Office Assistant: 1860 to 1872
Holbrook,
1975 Collector’s Club of Chicago reprint, 577p, 2 vols. with slipcase,
limited to 300 sets. Wealth of rate, schedule, and regulation information.
|
$295.00
|
|
|
10067
|
The
United States Stamp: 1847 to 1869
lshikawa,
1981, 144p, HB. Full-color representation of the magnificent lshikawa
collection as it existed in late 1980.
|
$125.00
|
|
|
10068
|
The
United States One Cent Issues of 1851 to 1857
Kenworthy
& Diamond, 24p, CC. Superb illustrations.
|
$5.00
|
|
|
10069
|
The Harry
F. Allen Collection of Blackjacks
Lane,
1969, 148p, HB. Well illustrated.
Superbly written treatise on all aspects of the Blackjack stamp from design
through production.
|
$50.00
|
|
|
10070
|
Centennial Exposition of the 1851 to 1857 Issue
Lidman,
editor, 1951, 174p, SB. Vol. III, No. 3. Contains official program for first
convention of 3¢ 1851-57 in it; also 14 superb articles on the issues.
|
$15.00
|
|
|
10071
|
U.S.
Perforation Centennial 1857-1957
Lidman,
editor; 1957; 232 p; SB. Contains official program for the convention and 22
scholarly articles on the perforated issues.
|
$15.00
|
|
|
10072
|
U S.
Stamp Facts — 19th Century
Various,
1999, 257p, SB. Covers Scott nos. 1 - 293. Each catalog number has
information covering the designer, engraver, plate arrangement, plate nos.,
varieties, quantity issued, largest recorded multiple, EKUs, most
typical use and est. surviving covers. New.
|
$15.00
|
|
|
10073
|
‘American
Postal Markings’
From Colonial Times to the 1850’s
Lounsberry
& Doubleday, 1982, 144p, HB. "The un-exhibited exhibit of Royden H.
Lounsberry". Superb markings in full color.
|
$35.00
|
|
|
10074
|
Postal
Stamps of the U.S. - Part I - Postmasters’ Provisionals
Luff
& Clark, 1937, 70p plus fifteen plates in pocket, HB.
|
$95.00
|
|
|
10075
|
The
Postage Stamps of the United States
Luff,
1902 edition, 417p, HB. First in-depth study of our nation’s postage
stamps. Tight binding; some wear on spine & title plate; still solid,
usable copy.
|
$125.00
|
|
|
10076
|
As above,
1973 Gossip reprint edition which is illustrated. $75.00
|
$75.00
|
|
|
10077
|
The New
York Postmasters’ Provisional
MacGuffin,
1936, 26p, CC. Illustrated handbook and plating study.
|
$40.00
|
|
|
10078
|
American
Philatelic Miscellany
Introduced and arranged by Susan McDonald,
1978 Quarterman reprint, 569p, HB. It contains all of the U.S. articles
found in the 20 volume Stamp Specialist.
|
$50.00
|
|
|
10079
|
The New Haven
Provisional Envelope
Means,
1932, 51p, CC. A great little history of the original and reprint envelopes.
|
$25.00
|
|
|
10080
|
United States
Postage Stamps: 1847 to 1869
Melville,
1909 first edition, 71p, SB with oversized PC. Well illustrated. Cover
faults to be expected.
|
$30.00
|
|
|
10081
|
As above,
third edition. Cover faults to be expected.
|
$15.00
|
|
|
10082
|
United
States Postage Stamps: 1870 to 1893
Melville,
1910, 55p, SB with oversized PC. Well illustrated. Cover faults to be
expected.
|
$20.00
|
|
|
10083
|
United
States Postage Stamps: 1894 to 1910
Melville,
1910, 76p, SB with oversized PC. Well illustrated and includes an
interesting section on coil and private coil production. Cover faults to be
expected.
|
$20.00
|
|
|
10084
|
Micarelli Identification Guide to U.S. Stamps - Regular Issues: 1847 - 1934
Micarelli;
2006 new revised edition; 162p, SB. Best edition; well laid out, now in full
color, and easy to use. A must for the serious student or collector.
|
$37.50
|
|
|
10085
|
Express Mail of 1836 to 1839
Milgram,
1977, 214p, HB. Deluxe edition with slipcase. A thorough examination of
express mail during the stampless period.
|
$65.00
|
|
|
10086
|
Abraham Lincoln Illustrated Envelopes and Letter Paper
Milgram, 1984, 272p, HB. Profusely illustrated.
|
$25.00
|
|
|
10087
|
Presidential Campaign Illustrated Envelopes and Letter Paper: 1840-72
Milgram,
1995, 263p, HB. Over 400 illustrations. This is the companion to the above
title.
|
$42.50
|
|
|
10088
|
U.S.
Registered Mail 1845-1870
Milgram,
1999, 181p, HB. The first book dedicated to this subject. Discusses the
evolution of the service. There is an extensive catalog section, featuring
150 covers, which discusses markings and rarity factors. HB
edition is now out of print.
|
$60.00
|
|
|
10089
|
The
Trans-Mississippi Issue of 1898
Neil & Rosenthal, 1997, 168p, HB.
The seminal work on all aspects of the Trans-Mississippi issue.
|
$50.00
|
|
|
10090
|
United
States One Cent Stamp of 1851 to 1857
Neinken,
1972, 552p, HB. The seminal work on the one-cent 1851-57 issue, from design
through production. Includes plating.
|
$200.00
|
|
|
10091
|
As
above, but deluxe edition with slipcase.
|
$250.00
|
|
|
10092
|
The
United States Ten Cent Stamp of 1855 to 1857
Neinken,
1960, 252p, HB. The best work on the issue.
|
$35.00
|
|
|
10093
|
The
1851 to 1857 Twelve Cent Stamp
Neinken,
1964, 74p, CC. The definitive work on the issue. Well illustrated; includes
plating charts. Scarce title.
|
$85.00
|
|
|
10094
|
140 United
States 1857 to 1860 Issues $35.00
Perry,
circa 1910, 63p, PB. Scholarly written monograph with types illustrated.
Part of the Severn-Wylie-Jewett series; booklet No. 39.
|
$35.00
|
|
|
10095
|
The 1851 Issue of United
States Stamps: A Sesquicentennial Retrospective
Edited by Charles Peterson & Hubert
Skinner, 2006, 378p, HB. A compilation of many news articles of the various
issues of the 1851 issue. Out of print.
|
$125.00
|
|
|
10096
|
The
New York Postmaster’s Provisional
Piller,
1991, 127p, HB. The most accurate work done on the subject. Superb text and
illustrations throughout. New.
|
$75.00
|
|
|
10097
|
A
Catalog of Telegraph Message Covers
Rapp,
1978, 77p, CC, Well illustrated list of 19th century telegraph covers.
|
$20.00
|
|
|
10098
|
Classic United States Imperforate Stamps
Rose,
1990, 95p, SB. Good introductory reference to 1847 and the 1851 to
1857 imperforate issues. Lots of illustrations. Out
of Print
|
$20.00
|
|
|
10099
|
As
above, HB edition.
|
$45.00
|
|
|
10100
|
The First Perforated Issues
of the United States
Rose, 2005, 156p, HB. Picks up where his work on the classic imperforate
stamps leaves off. It covers in detail the perforated issues of 1857 - 1860.
|
$37.50
|
|
|
10101
|
United
States Postage Stamps of 1869
Rose,
1996, 191p, SB. The definitive work on the 1869 issue. It covers every
aspect of the issue: production, essays, proofs, stamps, cancellations and
postal history. Well illustrated; excellent biography.
|
$20.00
|
|
|
10102
|
The
1869 Issue on Cover: Census and Analysis
Rose
& Searing, editors, 1986, 223p, HB. A great census of covers that exist
for the 1968 issue.
|
$70.00
|
|
|
10203
|
As
above, deluxe 1/4 leather edition.
|
$125.00
|
|
|
10204
|
The
1976 to 1977 Registers
1869
P.R.A., 1976-77, 2 vols., total 208 pages, punched for 3-ring binder.
Articles (26 total) on all phases of 1869 issue - production, usages &
postal history.
|
$25.00
|
|
|
10205
|
The
1978 Register
1869
P.R.A., 1979, 114p, HB. Eight articles appear on the stamps and postal
history of the 1869 issue.
|
$15.00
|
|
|
10206
|
The
1982 Register
1869
P.R.A., 1983, 124p, HB. A collection of five superb articles on various
aspects of 1869 postal history.
|
$20.00
|
|
|
10207
|
The
Seven Cent Vermillion United States: 1871 to 1873 Issue
Sampson,
16p, CC. Excellent and concise work.
|
$15.00
|
|
|
10208
|
United
States Postage Stamps Illustrated and Identified
Scott
Stamp & Coin Co., Ltd., publisher, 1939, 85 p; CC. Handy, well-
illustrated reference manual; still extremely useful after over 55 years.
|
$15.00
|
|
|
10209
|
Priced
Catalog of the Three Cent Stamp of the United States 1851 to
1860 Issue: It’s Varieties and Postal
Use
Simpson,
1944, 31p and cover, stapled. Insightful text on the issues, including plate
varieties, color and markings and pricing guide. This is a quality, modern
production of a mimeographed original.
|
$17.50
|
|
|
10210
|
Encased Postage Stamps - United States and Foreign
Slabaugh,
1967, 33p, CC. Informative, illustrated work.
|
$10.00
|
|
|
10211
|
United
States Letter Rates to Foreign Destinations: 1847 to GPU-UPU
Starnes,
1990, 176p;,HB. The new edition with updated listings for over 30 countries
and there are six new appendices. Some 55 cover photos have been added; a
must for the postal history collector.
|
$37.50
|
|
|
10212
|
History of the “Free Franking” of the Mail In the United States
Stern,
1936, 263p, HB plus the two supplements which had appeared as part of the
Collector’s Club Philatelist.
|
$150.00
|
|
|
10213
|
United
States Grills and Notes on the Grilled Issues of the U.S.
Stevenson & Brookman, A 1980 Triad reprint of these two great works with a special
introduction by noted grill expert, William Herzog, 87p, Card cover. This
work brings together under one cover the first two major pamphlets on the
grilled stamps of the U.S.
|
$30.00
|
|
|
10214
|
United
States Grills
Stevenson,
circa 1920, 15p, CC. The first work devoted to grill issues.
|
$25.00
|
|
|
10215
|
The
History of Postage Stamps of the United States
Tiffany,
1887. 272p, HB. First great, authoritative work on classic U.S.
|
$150.00
|
|
|
10216
|
United
States Twelve Cents Issue: 1851 to 1857
Tracy
& Ashbrook, 1926, 23p, CC. Well illustrated look at the types and
varieties of this issue.
|
$20.00
|
|
|
10217
|
Sloane’s Column
Turner,
1961, 467p, HB. First edition printed on coated stock, which makes for
better quality reproduction of photos & drawings over the reprint.
A compilation of George B. Sloane’s columns from Stamps magazine and
arranged by topic. Great reading and reference; strong in locals,
possessions and 19th and early 20th century United States
|
$50.00
|
|
|
10218
|
Turner, 1980 second printing. Now out of print.
|
$40.00
|
|
|
10219
|
The
Universal Postal Union Members and Stamps: 1874 to 1974
Tyrell,
1974, 354p, HB. Solid text which discusses the evolution of the union;
listing of members by admission date.
|
$40.00
|
|
|
10220
|
1119 U.S. Domestic Postal Rates: 1872-1999
Wawrukiewicz & Beecher, 1999 2nd Revised edition, 338p, SB. The “bible”
for rate study has just been revised and expanded and is now back in print.
The hard bound edition is sold out
|
$40.00
|
|
|
10221
|
United States International Postal Rates, 1872 to 1996
Wawrukiewicz & Beecher, 1999, 416p. The second volume of the “must
have” definitive 2-part series concerning U.S. rates. This lavishly
illustrated volume offers an almost complete compendium of U.S.
international rates and fees for all mail originating in U.S. and mailed to
other Universal Postal Union (UPU) countries from 1872 to 1996. HB edition.
|
$50.00
|
|
|
10222
|
The Forwarding of Mail by the U.S. Post
Office Department, 1792-2001
Wawrukiewicz; 2001; 240p plus 8p color insert; HB. Over 250 illustrations
enhance the 21 chapters devoted to the forwarding of all classes of mail. In
addition there are two appendices. The first illustrates the various
forwarding hand-stamps. The second provides tables for the domestic mail
rates. Rarity factors have been included.
|
$39.95
|
|
|
10223
|
Postage Stamps of the United States
Waterhouse,
1916, 115p, HB. Descriptive, illustrated catalog.
|
$30.00
|
|
|
10224
|
The
United States Fifteen Cent Stamp of 1870 to 1890
Weiss,
Jr., 1995, 97p, SB. An excellent study which includes historical background,
essays, proofs, experimental stamps, cancellations & domestic and
foreign usages on cover. A good reference for anyone doing a single issue
collection or exhibit.
|
$35.00
|
|
|
10225
|
The
United States Three Cent Green: 1870 to 1887
Wiley,
1915 second edition, 26p, CC.
Still the basic resource for the study of the 3-cent bank note issues.
|
$15.00
|
|
|
10226
|
United
States Two Cent Red-Brown of 1883 to 1887 - 2 Volumes
Willard,
1970, 328p total, HB. The definitive banknote work. Volume 2 contains much
information on banknote period cancellations.
|
$50.00
|
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