Questions About Vintage Schaubek Albums...............

Hi,
I just received a 1935 WW Schaubek album I won at auction. This is the first Schaubek album I've seen/owned. It is big (13x11x2.5 inch) and heavy and "different" from the Scott's albums I am so familiar.

- It appears the countries are in "continent order" rather than the usual alpha. It starts with Europe, mid east, Asia, South America, and North America. Is this the way the album was published, or did the previous owner rearrange the countries?

- From what I can tell, German is the album's language, although several spellings of each country (including English) are given. The individual stamp IDs are not Scott however. What are they?

- This album is a 1935 version, in terrific shape (excellent paper), and printed on only one side. I suspect the album was worked in Europe in the late '30s and brought to America sometime after that. Are Schaubek's desireable here in the states?

One thing for sure.... having a "foreign album" of quality makes one realize that stamp collecting is a worldwide hobby, and not just for Americans/English. And, I think that is a great thing!

Thank you!

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mobilman
It's great to buy a collection in an album you never seen before. Not long ago I bought an Israel collection house in a White Ace Historical Album from the 60's. I never touch a Schaubek but I guess the numbering is from Michel cat. Enjoy! Daniel

Several years ago a co-worker was discussing that he was liquidating a relatives stamp collection. He knew I was a collector and asked if I would be interested in acquiring the balance of the collection for a nominal cost. As part of the collection, he presented a 5-volume set of Schaubek albums. I was pleased with the other aspects of the collection, nothing to retire on, but interesting WW issues dating pre-1940. The Schaubek though was most interesting as the original owner had inscribed her name & dated the album 1920. The edging of the album paging was gold leafed, the pages were one sided, very heavy stock. I was contemplating using the album but second thoughts decided not to. One interesting aspect of the album is the way the pages are retained. Not by post but rather between a covered cardboard slip which slides into a spring loaded album cover assembly. The arrangement appears to be by continent or at least geographical area. They are in great condition for being 96 years old, little wear, minimal pages with minor damage from hinges or edge rips/tears. They appear to be a high side value item for the 1920's and 5-volumes have quite a heft. The front introduction pages appear to be in German, with the interior pages noting the countries in German, French & English.

Arrangement by continent used to be the commonest way of arranging printed albums, although some British-printed albums would have the Empire first.

Springback albums continue to be widely used. The Schaubek albums with gilt edging are lovely things.