Whats In Your Library?

Great books Jamesw

I have the one on the Squared Circles and the Constant Plate Varieties On the Small Queens.

It is interesting to note that the author Hans Reiche, who is well known for Canadian plate variety studies, especially the Admirals, was also a topic in a book titled "Deemed Suspect". It was about illegal aliens coming in to the country during WW 2. He was once thought to have had Nazi affiliations, but, this was proven false, and, he was in fact, anti Nazi.

As most philatelists know, he became well known in different Canadian areas for a variety of topics. I have several of his books and they are all quite informative.

Chimo

Bujutsu

Hi Bujusu,

Interestingly, it was Albert Einstein, a friend of the family, who spoke up for Hans Reiche to support his release from internment at Camp Monteith in Canada. He had been moved there from England in 1940. Here is a snap of the man speaking at the Canadian Philatelic Society of Great Britain. He had been elected a fellow of the society in 1979.

Terry

Thanks for that Terry.

An interesting photo.

He used to have a column in the BNAPS journal some time ago too.

Chimo

Bujutsu

I bought, just this morning, this French book "L'Univers des Timbres" at Barcelona's puces market (Encants Vells). Later, at home I discovered that it was the French version (Suiss printed) of the book "Stamp Univers" by the Master James Mackay. One of my favourite philatelic writers since the 1980's on the BFB.





More than 300 pages and hours of interesting reading lay ahead. I'm glad I can read French!

Too many to list : But here is a few . ( US National Parks references resources )

2000 Scott US specialized
Scott Melone FDC 2003
Planty FDC Vol 7, 8
Durland catalogue 1996
Thumb drive of various pdf ( web found) articles .

thanks for the thought on the thumb drive (dont know why I had not put two and two together. guess the tech is going faster than my processor).

2008 Scott set
2010 Unitrade
1983 This Is Philately vol. 1-3
1965 SG Elizabethan
1975 Scott Specialized
Assorted Regency auction catalogs.
Anything I can find for free on Kindle :)

2008 Scott set
2009 Scott Specialized U.S.
2011 Scott U.S pocket cat.
2000 Durland plate number cat.
1999 Unitrade Canadian specialized cat.
36th edition postal service guide U.S. stamps
Encyclopedia of United States Stamps and Stamp Collecting
Linn's Plate Number Coil handbook from 1990
Linn's U.S. Stamp Facts 19th Century from 1999
1929 Standard Postage Stamp Catalogue (scott stamp and coin ltd.)
1932 same as above
1939 United States Stamp Catalogue specialized (scott)
1939 Standard Postage Stamp Catalogue (scott)
and others lol. Long story.
All were free among many others.

Hi all

I have too many to list, but, here are some I particularly like

The Postal Markings of Canada In the 1941 - 53 Period
Northwest Territories Postal Cancellations 1907 - 1986
Propaganda Postcards of WW II
The Postal History of the British Army in WW I
The Edward VII Issue of Canada
The first Decimal Issue of Canada 1859 - 1868
Collect Canada Covers
History Of Rural Mail In Canada
1952 - 53 Karsh, 1954 - 62 Wilding, 1962 -66 Cameo Definitives
Priced Catalogue of the Hand-Struck Postage Stamps of the British Empire - Robson Lowe (1937-38 Edition)

Will list others some other time.

Chimo

Bujutsu

Here are a couple that I got in a big yard sale lot a couple years ago:

1972

70 Years of Postal History at the french Post Office in Beirut

Here are a couple of more items I just got for myself as Christmas presents!

COMMEMORATIVE POSTAGE STAMPS OF THE UNITED STATES - Ralph Kimble

I was a bit surprised to see that there are no stamp images in this one, but there are some photos of what looks to be the primary references used for the stamp designs. But then again I think publishers were not allowed to print images of stamps just yet.

And it is signed by the author!



U.S. Commemorative Stamps. of the 20th Century by Max G. Johl Vol. 1&2



Does anyone know how many total volumes there are to this 20th Century series? These cover the periods 1901-1935 and 1935-1947 respectively.

The library grows and grows. Picked these up today at an estate auction. Nobody bid against me, it was great!
Fancy Cancels by D.M Lacelle, published by BNAPS in 2000




The Squared Circle Postmarks of Canada (same title, different book than the one shown on the previous page) BNAPS 1981




Funk & Wagnall's Guide to the World of Stamp Collecting by Viola Ilma 1978




Also recently picked up, from my local dealer, Holmes's Specialized Philatelic Catalogue of Canada and BNA 1963 edition (got great info on cancels), Early Rapid Cancelling Machines of Canada by David Sessions (Unitrade 1982) and The Broken Circles: A postal history of Canada by W.Bruce Graham (Postal History Society of Canada 1999)

Just picked up 'Canada Domestic and International Postal Rates and Fees 1870-1990' by Robert C. Smith and Anthony S. Wawrukiewicz.
Not a gripping plot line, but basic info that I'm sure will come in handy.

My library is growing and we can't edit a post after 1 day so my list again.

Art

My stamp library:
1967-A Census of United States Match and Medicine Stamps-Aldrich, Michael
2011-The Travers Papers Vol I-Alexander, Thomas J.
2011-The Travers Papers Vol II-Alexander, Thomas J.
1969-The Harry F. Allen Collection of Black Jacks, A Study of the Stamps and it's Use-Allen, Harry F
1938-The United States One Cent Stamp of 1851-1857 Vol I-Ashbrook, Stanley B.
1938-The United States One Cent Stamp of 1851-1857 Vol II-Ashbrook, Stanley B.
1929-The Historical Air Mail Catalog 1929 & Historical Covers-Berkshire
1986-Postal Markings Of United States Expositions-Bomar, William J.
1947-The Nineteenth Centry Postage Stamps of The United States Volume I-Brookman, Lester G.
1947-The Nineteenth Centry Postage Stamps of The United States Volume II-Brookman, Lester G.
1994-An Introduction to Revenue Stamps -Castenholz, William J.
1989-Field Guide to Revenue Stamped Paper, Part 1 The Western States-Castenholz, William J.
1989-Field Guide to Revenue Stamped Paper, Part 2 The Southern States-Castenholz, William J.
1989-Field Guide to Revenue Stamped Paper, Part 3 The Central States -Castenholz, William J.
1990-Field Guide to Revenue Stamped Paper, Part 4 The Eastern Central States -Castenholz, William J.
1990-Field Guide to Revenue Stamped Paper, Part 5 The Eastern States -Castenholz, William J.
1990-Field Guide to Revenue Stamped Paper, Part 6 New York State-Castenholz, William J.
1962-Classic United States Stamps 1845 - 1869-Chase, Carroll
1975-The 3c Stamp of the United States 1851-1857 Issue-Chase, Carroll
1974-Pictorial Treasury of U.S. Stamps-Collectors Institute
1979-First Federal Issue 1798-1801 US Embossed Revenue Stamped Paper-Combs, W. V.
1988-Second Federal Issue 1801-1802 US Embossed Revenue Stamped Paper-Combs, W. V.
1993-Third Federal Issue 1814-1817 US Embossed Revenue Stamped Paper-Combs, W. V.
1976-Confederate And Southern States Currency-Criswell, Grover Jr.
1981-1893 Columbian Exposition Admission & Concession Tickets-Doolin, James P.
1994-Introduction To United States Revenue Stamps - Linns-Friedburg, Richard
1991-Private Die Proprietary Medicine Stamps - Handbook No. 66-Griffenhagen, George B.
2011-The Collector's Handbook-Halperin, James L.
1988-United States Internal Revenue Tax-Paid Stamps Printed On Tin-Foil And Paper Tobacco Wrappers-Hicks, John A.
1955-The United States Five Cent Stamps of 1856-1861-Hill, Henry W
2006-Encyclopedia of United States Stamps and Stamp Collecting-Juell, Rodney A. & Steven Rod
1929-The American Air Mail Catalog 1929 Edition-Lissiuk, K.
1978-Specialized Cachet Catalog of First Day Covers of The 1940's-Mellone, Michael
1940-The Western Mails-Milgram, James W.
1983-A Postal History/Cancellation Study of the U.S. Pacific Islands-Murphy, Robert T.
1972-The United States One Cent Stamp of 1851-1861-Neinken, Mortimer
1960-The United States Ten Cent Stamp of 1855-1859-Neinken, Mortimer
2005-Liquor State Revenues - Mail Auction 100 & Reference Guide-Nutmeg Sales
1985-American Stampless Catalog Volume 1 4th Edition-Phillips, David G.
1985-American Stampless Catalog Volume 2 4th Edition-Phillips, David G.
1978-American Stampless Catalog Volume 3 3rd Edition-Phillips, David G.
2007-Classic Specialized Catalog of Stamps & Covers 1840 - 1940-Scott
1946-Net Price List of United States and Possessions Unused and Used 1847-1946-Scott
1937-Scott's Specialized Catalog of U.S. Stamps & Covers 1937-Scott
1984-Scott's Specialized Catalog of U.S. Stamps & Covers 1984-Scott
2011-Scott's Specialized Catalog of U.S. Stamps & Covers 2011-Scott
2014-Scott's Specialized Catalog of U.S. Stamps & Covers 2014 On-Line Edition-Scott
1906-Scott's Standard Postage Stamp Catalog 1906 - The Scott Stamp & Coin Co.-Scott
2000-The Larry Lyons Collection of U.S. Postage and Revenue Stamps-Shreves Philtaletic Galleries
2011-The Wagshal Collection, Part 4: Perforated One-Cent 1857-60 Issue-Siegal Auction
1980-United States Cancellations 1845-1869-Skinner, Hubert C.
1985-10th Edition-Catalog of Various North American Cinderella Stamps-Springer, Sherwood
1963-2nd Edition-Catalog of Various U.S.A. Taxpaid Revenues, B.N.A. Fantasies, Match & Medicine Facsimiles etc.-Springer, Sherwood
1970-5th Edition-Catalog of Various North American Cinderella Stamps-Springer, Sherwood
1973-6th Edition-Catalog of Various North American Cinderella Stamps-Springer, Sherwood
1974-7th Edition-Catalog of Various North American Cinderella Stamps-Springer, Sherwood
1975-8th Edition-Catalog of Various North American Cinderella Stamps-Springer, Sherwood
1980-9th Edition-Catalog of Various North American Cinderella Stamps-Springer, Sherwood
1974-United States Commemorative Stamped Envelopes 1876 - 1965-The American Philelatic Society
1899-The Boston Papers - A Historical Reference List Of the Revenue Stamps of The United States Including The private Die Proprietary Stamps-Toppan, George L. & Alexander Holland
1974-Essays and Proofs Of United States Internal Revenue Stamps-Turner, George T.
1936-A Description Of United States Postage Stamps-USPOD
1949-Postage Stamps of The United States 1847 - 1949-USPOD
1968-United States Postage Stamps 1847 - 1967-USPOD
1918-United States Revenue Stamps-West, Chris