Billigs Handbooks : Seek Full Set.

Is this of any use:
https://www.abebooks.com/book-searc...book-volume/

Hi Rod,

Amazing result for the Billigs books given the estimate. Sorry you missed out there.

Kellow's signed book went for $90 and the unsigned went for $125

Lowe's Asia went for $200 & Leeward Islands for $300. The latter is just plain ridiculous given the number of copies available on Abebooks for way less than $300. Lazy buyers in my opinion. One copy of Asia is on Abebooks for US$100 and has the dustjacket. Naturally, no buyers premium on Abebooks to pay either.

Given the Asia at Abacus didn't have the dustjacket makes me think what price might be paid for a copy with the DJ?

Thanks Rob,
that equates to $1500 + AUD
My target is to get a collection under $1,000



Bobby,
Ah! yes it was the Leeward Islands a possible World record.

I ended up liking Abacus Interface.
I'll return, even if its to see the Outrageous prices

$875 for a 1d cherry red Kangaroo

I'm only really bidding on a few bits and bobs at Phoenix these days. They have the material and I'm happy to buy or bid.

As for selling my excess material, they're the best in the country as far as I'm concerned. No fuss, plenty of communication/consultation and quick settlement. Who could ask for more?

Thread bumped, Dormant 1 year.

SCF member Brett, (BmBmBm)
Thanks to you, my Billigs have reached Inter Transit.

You have saved me $700 thus far.
No good deed, shall go unpunished.

I offer you Paypal $50 US, or, Donate to SCF $50 in your name
Let me know which, via SCF message, and I'll process.

A big thank you.

Good shopping. I had a full set purchased with Phil Bansner about a year ago. Then got a call that he was missing some of it so I chickened out....

Upcoming Harmers Intl auction

Rod,

I forgot to mention in my email to you that several of the volumes you're missing are available on AbeBooks. If you decide to acquire the missing volumes at some point and run into the same shipping problems, feel free to use my address again.

Thank you Postmaster,
I am indebted.

The Regent Encyclopaedia is a great little book!

The other forerunner is the "Handstruck Postage Stamps of the Empire". I have the 1941 edition with its uneven pages. Lowe must've had some pull to obtain the paper for the book.

Hi Rod,

You're very welcome! I'm glad it worked out for you.

A very kind gesture....see the message I sent you.

You probably have this already, but this listing of articles also might be useful to someone looking to buy individual volumes or sets.

http://www.stampnotes.com/PhilaTopi...ndbooks.html

Thank you.
Saved to Notepad.

The Harmers lot was passed.

They have arrived ! No damage, but dashed heavy.
40Lbs (18.1 Kg)

38 Billigs Handbooks for $157 US

May I take this opportunity to thank SCF member BmBmBm, for the recommendation, and PostmasterGS, as proxy, for paying on behalf of me, packaging and shipping.
(and of course the American Philatelic Research Library)

Amazing friendship.
I am humbled.

A 5 year quest finalised, at an amazing saving.