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Lot Description

1001

Denmark

The Bicoloured Stamps of Denmark, 1870-1905, in 6 Volumes, in English and Danish text, authored by Lasse Nielsen (2001). An extensive and detailed work, covering every aspect of the creation, production, and identification of the stamps, including varieties, perforations, and printings, with thousands of illustrations (many in colour). A must have for any Denmark collector or dealer. Gently used and in like new condition.

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Estimate $ 100

SOLD for C$550.00
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1002

Denmark

Group of 14 Denmark Reference Books Relating to Postal History, with Denmark The Inland Mail 1871-1902 (Juhl,1990); Denmark Numeral Cancels (Barefoot, 1983); The Railway Post Offices of Denmark (Goodbody, 1979); along with several books, handbooks, or catalogues in Danish text, relating to subjects including pre-philately postal history, postal stationery envelopes, ship mail to and from Denmark in the 19th Century, Copenhagen postmarks, Lapidare and Posthorn stamps, railway postmarks, and Danish West Indies stamps, just to name a few of the subjects covered in the lot. Gently used to like new condition. (Scan 1) (Scan 2) (All Scans)

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Estimate $ 100

SOLD for C$110.00
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1003

Denmark

Several Denmark Reference Books and Journals Relating to Stamp Subjects, filling a bankers box, with The Postage Stamps of Denmark 1851-1951 (Schmidt-Andersen, 1951); Bicolored Issues 1870-1905 (Mejdal, 1988); Denmarks Provisional 1904-1912-1915 (Nielsen and Regeling, 1997); Service Stamps of Denmark 1871-1923 (Regeling, 1999); The Private Local Posts of Denmark (Christensen and Ringstrom, 1974); A Study of the 5 Ore with Small Corner Numerals (Henni, Murray, and Shore, 1978); Denmark Stamp Booklets (Boon, 1976); Denmark 2 Rigsbank-Skilling 1851-1852 (Christensen, 1980); along with several books or handbooks in Danish text, with subjects relating to Danish West Indian stamps, steel cut issues of 1933-1948, colour plates and manufacturers, essays and proof prints, just to name a few of the subjects covered in the lot. Gently used to like new condition. (Scan 1) (Scan 2) (All Scans)

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Estimate $ 150

SOLD for C$150.00
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1004

Estonia, Latvia

Group of Estonia and Latvia Reference Books, with Eesti Estonia Philately & Postal History Handbook (Hurt and Ojaste, 1986, plus 1988 supplement); Postal Rates of Estonia 1918-1940 (Mattila, 1987); Eesti Illustrated Specialized Catalogue of Estonia (Eichenthal, 1962); The Postal and Monetary History of Latvia 1918-1945 (Jakimovs and Marcilger, 1991); Latvia Map Stamps (Barefoot, 1983); Specialized Catalogue of Postage Stamps and Postal Stationery of Latvia (Philatelic Society of Latvia, 2001); along with 6 Latvia Handbooks of Philately and Postal History (text in German) dealing with stamps and postal history subjects from years 1918-1940. Gently used, overall fine to very fine.

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Estimate $ 100

SOLD for C$60.00
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1005

Finland

Group of 16 Finland Reference Books, with The Early Postmarks of Finland (Gummesson, Ossa, and Stenberg, 1974); European Letters to Finland 1819 to 1873 (Lundh, 1990); Finnish Fieldpost 1939-1945 (Freestone and Keefe, 2001); A History of the Finnish Posts (Pietiainen, 1988); United Nations Emergency Forces Finland, 1956-1989 (Johansson, 1989); along with 5 Handbooks of Finnish Stamps (Kasikirja, 1968-1968, Volume 5 in English, Volume 1, 2, 3, 7, text in Finnish), and 8 more books on stamp and postal history subjects (including many illustrations), with text in Finnish and German. Gently used, overall fine to very fine. (Scan 1) (Scan 2) (All Scans)

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Estimate $ 100

SOLD for C$70.00
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1006

German States

The Important John R. Boker Collection of German States Auction Catalogues, by Heinrich Kohler, this auction catalogue is in 11 volumes (from vol. 1 to vol. 11) running from March 1985 to March 1992, all volumes appear to have prices realized. A wonderful group of catalogues (in German) all loaded with full colour stamp and cover images and descriptions. In gently used condition. A must have for the serious German States collector or dealer.

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Estimate $ 100

SOLD for C$140.00
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1007

Germany

Germany and Area - Group of Books and References, consisting of 11 books and 1 CD and including a two-volume reference of Propaganda & Picture Postcards of the third Reich. Condition is very good or better and all items are shown in the online photos.

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Estimate $ 50

SOLD for C$110.00
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1008

Great Britain

Group of 21 Great Britain Books and Catalogues, with topics ranging from rates to postmarks and censorship to local posts. We noted some better items: British Naval Post & Censor Markings of the First World War, British Pictorial Envelopes of the 19th Century, The Royal Marines Home & Abroad - A Postal History and British Censorship of Civil Mails During WW1 by Mark. These references are in fine or better condition and would be useful to postal historians and dealers alike. (Scan 1) (Scan 2) (Scan 3) (All Scans)

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Estimate $ 100

SOLD for C$140.00
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1009

Hong Kong

Two Useful Hong Kong Reference Books, beginning with The Philatelic and Postal History of Hong Kong and the Treaty Ports of China and Japan (Webb OBE, FRPSL, 1994), consisting of 400 pages with an in-depth analysis (including many illustrations), of stamps and postal history, mentioning just a few of the topics covered with forgeries, postmarks and instructional markings, plates, and a scarcity guide. Secondly, The Ryohei Ishikawa Collection of Hong Kong and Treaty Ports, being a hard bound auction catalogue for the December 4-5, 1980 Sotheby Parke Bernet sale, consisting of 646 lots of stamps and postal history. Profusely illustrated in colour, this would be a great reference book for any Hong Kong collector or dealer. Light dust jacket wear, else very fine and includes prices realized.

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Estimate $ 100

SOLD for C$110.00
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1010

Hungary

Group of Several Hungary Reference Books, with The Rarest Mixed Frankings of Hungary (Ryan, 1992); Handbook of the Hungarian Revenues (Istvan, 1990); Hungary, The Gary Ryan Collection (Christie's, June 15, 1994); along with 4 bound A Bélyeggyujto, Monthly Journals complete for years 1934-1941 (text in Hungarian), along with 4 other reference books on stamp and postal history subjects, text in Hungarian. Gently used, overall fine to very fine.

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Estimate $ 100

SOLD for C$60.00
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1011

Hungary

Monographs of Hungary Stamps in 6 Volumes, 1965-1973, written in Hungarian from authors Akos, Laszlo, Pal, Endre, and Sandor. These are hardbound books, containing articles relating to postage stamps (production, varieties, etc.) and postal history subjects (rates, postmarks, etc.), from 1867 up to the 1960s, and includes many illustrations to aid the reader. Gently used to like new condition. Fine to very fine.

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Estimate $ 100

SOLD for C$50.00
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1012

Hungary

The Cancellations of Hungarian Post Offices on the Stamps of Austria 1850-67, with slipcase, by G.S. Ryan (1980), limited edition with only 400 copies printed in English. A comprehensive work of the postal history, postmarks, markings, etc., on the first five issues of Austrian stamps. The lot also includes the two volume set, with slipcase, The Cancellations of Hungarian Post Offices on the First Issue of Hungary 1867-71 (Ryan, 1988). A definitive work on postal rates, markings and postmarks on the first issue of Hungarian stamps, including hundreds of illustrations (many in colour). Very gently used and like new condition.

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Estimate $ 150

SOLD for C$130.00
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1013

Iceland

Group of Useful Iceland Reference Books, with Stamps of Iceland 1872-1904 (Regeling, 2001); Stamps of Iceland II. Christian IX-Double Kings 1902-1919 (Regeling, 2004); Postal Rates in Iceland 1870-1997 (Flack, 1998);The Indriði Pálsson Large gold Medal Collection of Classic Iceland (Arnrup, 2016), a very limited printing of 150 books, beautifully illustrated, detailing the stamps and postal history of classic Iceland; along with 12 books or handbooks, in Danish, Swedish, or Icelandic text, with subjects relating to postal regulations, world war two postal history, revenues, postmarks, to name a few. Gently used to like new condition.

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Estimate $ 100

SOLD for C$130.00
Will close during Public Auction

1014

King's Collection

The Royal Philatelic Collection, by Sir John Wilson, Dropmore Press, 1952. A history of the Royal Philatelic Collection and catalogue of the red albums, mainly collected by King George V, John Tillard and Edward Bacon. This is the deluxe hardbound edition, bound in full red morocco leather with raised bands, gilt stamping in compartments, gilt coat of arms on the upper cover, with 12 leaves of plates in colour and over sixty plates in black and white. Includes slipcase, and measures 10½ x 14½ x 3½ inches, with a total weight of about 15 lbs. As new condition, with no scuffs or any marks of wear, except for the slip case which shows wear. Very fine and rare. (Scan 1) (Scan 2) (Scan 3) (Scan 4) (Scan 5) (Scan 6) (Scan 7) (Scan 8) (All Scans)

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Estimate $ 500

SOLD for C$450.00
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1015

Latin America

Group of 4 Latin and South America Reference Books, with Argentine Maritime Postal History (Kurchan, 1994); The Revenue Stamps of Ecuador (Olamo, 1994); Guatemala, The Postal History and Philately, Volume 1 and 2 (Goodman, 1969, 1974); The 1877 Provisional Issue of the Republic of Honduras (Holmes, reprinted from The London Philatelist, May, 1955). The lot also includes Disinfected Mail (Meyer, 1962), which gives a historical review of epidemics and the treatment of mail from affected countries. Gently used, fine to very fine.

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Estimate $ 100

SOLD for C$160.00
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1016

Maritime

Group of 15 Useful Books on Paquebot, Transatlantic and Steamer Mail, including both editions of History of Letter Post Communication Between the United States and Europe 1845-1875 (Hargest, 1971 and 1975), Paquebot and Ship Letter Cancellations of the World 1894-1951 (Studd, 1953), United States Incoming Steamship Mail 1847-1875 (Wierenga, 1983), The Ship Letter Stamps of Liverpool (Robertson, 1953), The Royal Mail Steam Packets to Bermuda and the Bahamas 1842-1859 (Ludington and Osborn, 1971), The Paquebot Marks of the Americas (Lund, 1984, signed by the author), and Paquebot Cancellations of the World (Hosking, second edition, 1987). Other items include three volumes of The Paquebot Marks (of various parts of the world, Dreschel, 1977-1984), volumes 1 to 4 of the Handbook of Transatlantic Mail (Arnell, 1987-1996) and a copy of the Harmers Auctions 2005 sale of Allan Steinhart's Prestamp and Stampless Covers To, From and Through British North America, 1685-1865. The group is generally fine or better with some wear on a few. All books pictured online. (Scan 1) (Scan 2) (Scan 3) (Scan 4) (Scan 5) (All Scans)

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Estimate $ 100

SOLD for C$225.00
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1017

Netherlands

Box of Netherlands and Colonies Postal History Reference Books, with Suriname, A Postal History 1700-1956, (Riddell, 1970, with English and Dutch text), along with several books in Dutch text, relating to a variety of postal history topics including: Dutch Ships Posts 1600-1900 (Delbeke, 1998); The Dutch Post 1813-1853 (Delbeke,1989); Postmarks of the Netherlands 1676-1915 (Vellinga, 1967); Domestic and International Postal Rates 1850-1990 (da Costa, 1990); Postmarks in Dutch East Indies 1789-1864 (De Beer, 1971); Square Circle Postmarks of Netherlands East Indies 1892-1916 (ten Geuzendam, 1976); and includes 15 other reference books, catalogues, etc. A useful group in gently used condition, overall fine to very fine. (Scan 1) (Scan 2) (Scan 3) (All Scans)

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Estimate $ 150

SOLD for C$90.00
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1018

Netherlands

Group of 5 Netherlands Books Relating to Airmail, all written in Dutch, with titles translated into English including The Aviation and Airmail Encyclopedia (TSchroots and TSchroots-Boer, 2016, Volume 1 and 2); Development of the Transatlantic Airmail Connections (van Beveren, 1982); History of Airmail Transport. Catalogue for Netherlands (Boesman); Catalogue of Postal Etiquettes 1882-1984 (de Vries, 1985), along with 2 airmail catalogues. Each book contains useful and detailed illustrations (many in colour). Gently used, overall fine to very fine.

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Estimate $ 100

SOLD for C$70.00
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1019

Netherlands

Several Netherlands Reference Books Relating to Stamp Issues, with Nederland 1852 5c , plate 1 to 6 (Blanken and Buurman, vol. 1 to vol. 6); Nederland 1852 10c plate 1 to 10 (Blanken and Buurman, vol. 1 to vol. 10); Nederland 1852, 15c (Blanken and Buurman, 1976); along with 5 other books in Dutch text. Gently used to like new. (Scan 1) (Scan 2) (All Scans)

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Estimate $ 100

SOLD for C$60.00
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1020

New Zealand

Group of 35 Reference Books on New Zealand Philately, including Volumes III, VI, VII and VIII of the Postage Stamps of New Zealand (Royal Philatelic Society of New Zealand). We also noted a Pre-Decimal Illustrated FDC catalogue and a nice copy of Under the Canvas, which features Territorial Forces postal history. Condition is fine or better for these and all books are shown in our online photos. (Scan 1) (Scan 2) (Scan 3) (Scan 4) (All Scans)

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Estimate $ 100

SOLD for C$325.00
Will close during Public Auction