Literature 1924/67: Useful convolute incl. 'The Nineteenth Century Postage Stamps of the United States', two Volumes 1947; 'The Private Local Posts of the United States', 1967; 'Official Precancel Stamp Catalog', Part 1, 1940; 'The 3c Stamp of the United States 1851-1857', Issue 1929; 'United States STAMPED ENVELOPES', Thorp-Bartels, 1954; 'SPECIALIZED UNITED STATES', 1924; 'SPECIALIZED CONFEDERATES', 1930; Set of 3 auction catalogues 'THE HONOLULU ADVERTIZER', Part 1-3, Siegel 1995 and last, SANABRIA'S AIR POST CATALOGUE', 1950 (Image)

1996: 'THE ROYAL PHILATELIC SOCIETY OF VICTORIA, A HISTORY AND CATALOGUE', G. Kellow and R. Turner, subscription example number 74 of 75 in perfect condition. One of the last—if not the very last—of the major philatelic catalogues and bibliographies to be published in printed form. Perfect condition including slip case. 514 pp. Rare! (Image)

1938/91: 'The postage stamps of New Zealand' RPS, 9 volumes in mostly excellent condition, the older have very minor wear from normal careful use, the last 4 volumes come with dust covers - thousands and thousands of pages of information. The 1st volume started in 1938. Additionaly there is the beautiful book 'The Postage Stamps of New Zealand: 1855–1873, The Chalon Head Issues' by Robert P. Odenweller, 2009, with original box and dust cover (Image)

1861/81: 'The Peter Holcombe Greece Collection' in two volumes, showing all album pages of his formerly owned collection in high quality colour copies on thread-stitched pages and hand bound in full red crushed morocco, manufactured 1980 as a facsimile edition with some later added photocopies. An impressive collection as a reference for future collectors and experts (Image)

1894: 'A REFERENCE LIST TO THE STAMPS OF THE STRAITS SETTLEMENTS', Surcharged for use in the Native Protected States, BY WILLIAM BROWN, REPRINTED WITH ADDITIONS AND CORRECTIONS FROM THE 'PHILATELIC JOURNAL OF GREAT BRITAIN', 108 pp + ERRATA and one and a half page offerings of stamp of the Strait Settlements and for hinges (Image)

1894: LITERATURE 'Die Postwertzeichen Spaniens Von Rudolf Friederich', by Rudolf Friederich, 2nd edition, 1894, 176 pp. and 7 plates. The book has a discreet stamp from the 'Philatelic Library of Helsingfors' inside. The binding shows very little wear, making it a good example of this bibliophile title (Image)

1911: Bibliotheca Lindesiana - Bibliography of the Writings General, Special and Periodical Forming the Literature of Philately, Publisher: Aberdeen University Press, 922 pp. 1911, Some foxing on a few page, otherwise a very good example (Image)

1944/45: 'The R.B. Yardley Collection' - Catalogues and List of Prices Realised, small half leather bound catalogue with the H.R. Harmer 39-42 New l Sales held from Sept. 22nd 1944 to Jan. 22nd,1945 including all photo-plates. Small edge wear, but a scarce 'pocket'- or 'mini'-catalogue (13x15,5 cm) with Index, prices realised and an 'Appreciation by Frank Godden'. Robert Blake Yardley (1858-1943) President of the Royal Philatelic Society (1931-1934) (Image)

1948/91: 'THE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF BRITISH EMPIRE POSTAGE STAMPS', seven volumes including the 1st and 2nd issues of Volume I 'Great Britain and the Empire in Europe' from 1948 and 1952, respectively. The book covers are wine red with gold lettering. No jackets except for the last issue, 'The Leeward Islands,' which has an illustrated dust-cover. The covers have some minor wear; nevertheless a good set that hasn't been frequently used

1882/90: A good variety of issues of the periodical 'PHILATELIC RECORD' bound in 7 uneven volumes. As the books originate from the library of the 'Brighton and Hove Philatelic Society', there is some wear on the covers, or little damages, which is typical for library materials. Excellent photos of famous philatelists such as Thomas Keay Tapling, the Caillebotte brothers, and Philipp la Renotière von Ferrary etc. Numerous illustrations or photos of stamps. The mentioned years are almost complete, with a few numbers from 1886 missing. An excellent source of early philatelic content!

1900/1949: 'FRANCE – HISTOIRE DES TIMBRES POSTE', A. Maury. Issue with foreword from 1907, some faults on binding, 643 pp; A similar example with recent binding in good condition, 648 pp. Édition du Centenaire 1949, excellent condition with beautiful half-leather binding, 365 pp. A fourth example, similar to the previous, also with foreword from 1907, binding and block in good condition, 392 pp. Famous 'CATALOGUE des TIMBRES-POSTE de FRANCE et des Colonies Françaises', Yvert & Tellier from 1930, block in excellent condition, binding shows some wear but still a very fine example

1908/1918: 'THE JOURNAL OF THE PHILATELIC SOCIETY' - One bound book containing Volume I No. 1 to volume II No 4 (1908-09). And 19 isolated numbers between July 1909 and 1918 (4 are duplicated, so 15 different numbers) + complete reprint by Wolfgang Massen, Vol I to Vol XI 1908-1918 in two modern volumes of which only 40 (!) have been printed, unnumbered and unsigned books

1911: 'CATALOGUE OF THE CRAWFORD LIBRARY OF PHILATELIC LITERATURE AT THE BRITISH LIBRARY' original issue from 1911 (faults of the binding on the spine), 923 pp. + the supplement and the reprint from 1991 (perfect condition) and the supplement as photocopies

1912/36: 'KOHL-Briefmarken-Handbuch' 11th edition (the latest) in 5 volumes, with the typical blue cover, in good condition however with signs of use, rubbing of the titles on the cover of volume 2. Some light foxing on the inside pages, volume '4' labelled with the Roman numeral 'IV'. Additionally, volume II of the 1912 edition as 'Kohl's Briefmarkenhandbuch' (Image)

1923/24: FERRARI DE LA RENOTIÈRE, two volumes (recently bound), containing original prints of sales 5 to 8 and 9 to 14, complete with photo plates. The volumes are in excellent condition, with very few pencil notations. The covers of the 6th and 9th sales have been used to illustrate the book covers (Image)

1952: LITERATURE - 'The Royal Philatelic Collection. London' John Wilson, 1952, folio (355 x 246mm.) Numerous plates. Contemporary morocco, upper-cover with armorial crest blocked in gilt, spine gilt in six compartments with raised bands, lettered in the second and fourth, the others blocked in gilt with Tudor rose motifs, t.e.g., slip-case. The best example the describer has ever seen - And as an addition one other volume published by The Dropmore Press 'THE CATALOGUE OF THE ROYAL PHILATELIC COLLECTION BY SIR JOHN WILSON, SECTION 5, BRITISH AUSTRALASIA, including plates, the latter is not bound and housed in a case, which has some wear and damages

1992/2006: 'PHILATELIC LITERATURE' the four volumes by Dr. Manfred Amrhein in excellent condition all with illustrated dust-covers. Manfred Amhrein one of the world’s foremost experts on philatelic literature. His magnus opus, the four-volume Philatelic Literature, is the best source of information on philatelic literature of all countries of the world up until their publication. The volume that should cover USA, Great Britian and the British colonies is still pending and will probably never see the light of day as we learnt of Mr. Amrhein's passing. A rare oportunity in excellent condition!

1880/2000: Extensive remainder of a library with a broad focus on postal history and philately, primarily covering Switzerland and various European countries, with some material on Asia. It includes both general works and specialised literature, such as periodicals, specialised books, and catalogues, including Stanley Gibbons country catalogues. In total, approximately 187 items. This is a pickup lot - we will not ship! The buyer is requested to arrange transportation at their own expense (Image)

1880/1990ca: Extensive remainder of a library broadly focused on the postal history and philately of the USA, encompassing both general works and specialised literature on individual states. Includes periodicals, specialised books, and catalogues covering areas such as cancellations, precancels, revenues, first day covers, and more. In total, approximately 360 items. Attention: This is a pickup lot - we will not ship! The buyer is requested to arrange transportation at their own expense (Image)

1892/1931: LITERATURE, fine convolute of old general stamp catalogues, in mostly good collectible condition for the bibliophile philatelist. 'Dr. Gray's Illustrated Catalogue of Postage Stamps, London, 1878'; 'The Stamp Collectors Handbook by E.L. Pemberton' 1878 (!); 'Heitmann's Handbuch für Briefmarkensammler 1894-95' (in German); 'Bright & Son's ABC Descriptive Priced Catalogue of the World Postage Stamps' 1897 part 1 (2nd edition), a similar also 1897 (with some wear), and same editor but '(Extra European)' 12th edition about 1920, Part II from 1925. 'GIBBON'S PRICED CATALOGUE PART II STAMPS OF FOREIGN COUNTRIES 1931'. From Scott 'STANDARD POSTAGE STAMP CATALOGUE', 1902, 1909, 1910, all three with endorsement 'SOLE AGENT FOR GREAT BRITAIN W.T. WILSON BIRMINGHAM' (only the 1902 catalogue mentions The Scott Stamp & Coin Company); the 1910 issue has some stains on the cover page. 'THE ADHESIVE POSTAGE STAMPS OF EUROPE' in two volumes by W.A.S. WESTOBY, issues 1900 and 1903 (the latter are rather guides about stamps than quoting catalogues). 'Moens Catalogue Prix Courant Timbres Poste' Vol I 1892. In total, 17 books

1934/94: Lot with rare auction catalogues, including half leather bound version of H.R. Harmer Arthur Hind 1934 Sales No. 1-5, Robson Lowe 1945 'The Eighty-Eight Postal History Auction' and 1946 rare 'Essays Proofs & Specimens' catalogue, further 1959 (June 6) Shanahan Stamp Auctions Ltd 'BURRUS COLLECTION' with 'Great Britain' and 'The Netherlands' as well as 1994 Harmer Auctions SA Lugano 'Hawaiian Missionaries' and 'World Rarities'. In addition a fine copy of 1952 'The Royal Philatelic Collection' by Sir John Wilson, published by The Viscount Kemsley at The Dropmore Press Ltd, London, bound in full red crushed morocco with gilt crest to front and matching red slip case (top right edge defective), a very clean copy, in all plates complete including the fine Frontispiece of King George VI. Ex the Peter Holcombe Estate

1898: 'THE POSTAGE STAMPS OF SWITZERLAND 1843-1862', P. MIRABEAU - A. DE REUTERSKIÖLD, Paris 1899, schönes Exemplar dieses seltenen Buches, Nr. 115 von 150. Komplett mit allen Farbtafeln. Leichte Vergilbung/Stockflecken an den Rändern der Seiten. Eine seltene und wunderschöne Ausgabe in Halbleder-Einband (Image)

Autographen 1987/2009: Hans Erni 'Kunst im Kleinen' signierte Ausgabe mit Widmung und Zeichnung, dazu Konzetprogramm der Internationalen Musikfestwochen Luzern 1987 mit Signaturen und teils mit Widmung berühmter Dirigenten wie Lorin Maazel, Herbert von Karajan, Leonard Bernstein, Riccardo Muti und Daniel Barenboim (Image)

Literatur: Breit aufgestellte philatelistische Bibliothek mit 22 Titeln. Dabei F.X. Andres & H. Emmenegger: "Grosses Handbuch der Abstempelungen" (1931) sowie die komplette achtbändige Neuauflage des Abstemplungswerkes (1967), Jean J. Winkler: "Handbuch der Vorphilatelie" (1968), P. Mirabaud & A. de Reuterskiöld "The Postage Stamps of Switzerland" (Neuauflage 1975), P. Guinand, G. Valko, J. Dorenboos, M. Hertsch "Stehende Helvetia" (1982), B. Morand, H. Grand, P. Dinichert "Timbres Postes de Genève", R. Gees "UPU 1900" sowie diverse kleinere Werke und Jubiläumsschriften inklusive der seltenen Broschüre "Die Poststempel des Kantons Graubünden von 1850-1882" von C. Obrecht, Grüsch (1929) (Image)

Literatur: Posten mit den drei "Bestimmungsbüchern": "Rayon I" von M. Colombi, W. Städeli und V. Streiff (1973), "Rayon II" von E. Müller (1967), beide in eine Plastik-Schutzfolie eingeschlagen und soweit gut erhalten, sowie Rayon III von B. Geiser (2004). Drei gesuchte Standardwerke der Altschweiz-Literatur (Image)