"Stamps Of World War II"

As I have said before started collecting stamps at the age of 8. I was never very sophisticated about it, and did it in spurts. I am now 84 and have no one to leave my collection to.


Thought I should explain what my "STAMPS OF WORLD WAR II" is all about why I can't split it up.
Thirty or forty years ago I purchased a H.E. Harris Company Inc. album "STAMPS OF WORLD WAR II" with some packets of stamps. H.E.Harris has gone out of business and I have not found any mention of "STAMPS OF WORLD WAR II". Anyway my one volume has blossomed into 6 Volumes, and I am planning to sell them. They are categorized in parts.

PREFACE TO WAR
PART 1: LEADERS OF WAR
PART 2: ALLIED NATIONS
PART 3: AXIS NATIONS
PART 4: AXIS PUPPETS
PART 5 CAPTIVE NATIONS
PART 6: VICTORY

Since I was 18 when I went into the Army Air Force, I didn't pay much attention to the history of the war, so for my own satisfaction in my embellished album I have included a brief history of each nation involved along with their stamps.

The 6 volume's albums consist of 446 pages (8.5X11 110 lb. card stock, same as the original album). There are 337 pages with individual countries for stamps – 239 pages hold stamps & 59 pages have no stamps as yet (a work in progress) there are 1,223 mint condition stamps and 1,209 canceled stamps for a total of 2,432 stamps. There are 149 pages dedicated to an index and an explanation of each countries position during the war.

Example of a Country Page:



Example of a Stamp Page:





The concept is so different than anything I have seen on the web that I don't know if it holds any interest to a true stamp collector.
Give me your honest opinion.

Conn

Wow.... that looks really good.

I think it's VERY appealing, crossing two interests: WWII history buffs and stamp collectors.

Kirk

not only do I think its an incredible way to collect the era but I also think that , if possible, it needs to be sold to someone who will keep it intact.

Richard

When you get to 50 posts I will be interested in your collection. Sounds interesting and my main area of interest.

For the right person your collection would be an incredible find. It sounds like the sharks are already circling (Har Har Har).

From the little you've shown us you've put together a super stamp collection/history lesson.

If you don't want to sell it, one of the many WWII museums around the country might be interested.

I agree with you 100% a museum would love something like that.

And yes I am one of the SHARKS......lol

I have an interest in WW2. I am currently reading "The Rise and Fall of the Third Reich" for the second time. Wonder how its going to turn out this time. Your collection looks like it would be an interesting read.