BOOKS on PHILATELY

Philatelic Bibliopole

Leonard H. Hartmann

BIBLIOGRAPHIC

• Bibliographies in Spanish and English, Bibliografia Filatelica y Postal Nathan and Gahl, 1984, 581 pages, $87.50
• Bibliographies in Spanish, Referencia Bibliografica Sobre Filatelica Espanola, Leal and Camino 1985, 252 pages, card, sold

The London Philatelist, Archival Edition 1892-2005

The CHRONICLE

The CHRONICLE

Annotated Cumulative Subject Index to the Chronicle of the U.S. Classics Postal Issues, Journal of the U.S. PHILATELIC CLASSICS Society for Issued 1 - 200, by Joseph J. Geraci., An exceedingly detailed work covering virtually any imaginable facet for an item in the journal, complete with a searchable CD. Invaluable for any collector of the US Classics, the information is only of value if you can find it and this makes it possible, search a stamp, a town, etc. Edition limited to 200 copies, 2007, 591 pages, cloth, with CD, $75.00

Philatelic Literature: Compilation Techniques and Reference Sources by James Negus A fine guide on how to go about philatelic research plus a convenient source of much bibliographic information. The listings are certainly not complete but this work is a must in researching just about any subject. 1991, 294 + 8 pages, cloth $50.00

Catalogue of the Crawford Library of Philatelic Literature at the British Library 1991 reprint of the 1911 book along with the 1926 and 1938 supplement, a new preface by D. R. Beech and with British Library shelf marks added in manuscript. The book used for this reprint is Sir Edward D. Bacon's personal copy and has a few manuscript corrections and a number of notes. 1991, 555 pages, cloth, edition of 500 copies, $185.00

American Philatelic Periodicals by Chester M. Smith, Jr., A listing of about 5,000 Philatelic Journals published in the US, quite useful as it gives the basic data on each journal, 1978,78 pages, card, $15.00

Philatelic Literature, A History and Select Bibliography from 1861 by Dr. Manfred Amrhein All are in a large format and have a colorful dust jacket, excellent reading and reference. Enquire on availability.

• Vol 1, 19th century, an introduction to collecting philatelic literature, 1992, 179 pages, cloth
• Vol 2, Introduction to 20th century, forgeries; Central and South America, Spanish West Indies, 1997, 228 pages, cloth
• Vol 3, The Middle East, Africa, the Far East, 2001
• Vol 4, Europe less Greece and Turkey, Balkans, Nordic and the UK, 2006, 401 pages, cloth
• Vol 5, to appear

Postage Stamps, A selective check list of books on Philately in the Library of Congress In conjunction with the 1940 purchase of the Frederick James Melville library acquisition, 1940, 60+ pages, card, only one copy available, $17.50

Philately: A catalog of the Collectors Club Library, New York City The 26,500 cards in the C.C. library have been arranged by subject, author, title plus listings of U.S. and foreign periodicals. Not a Crawford Catalogue but it covers the more recent works. 1974, 682 pages crown folio size, acid free paper, library binding, $250.00

Confederate States of America, Philatelic Subject Index and Bibliography, 1862-1999 by Richard H. Byne An index and bibliography with no comparison in American philately. Over 8,200 books, articles, auction catalogs, show programs, etc. are cited giving the basic description. These items are referred to in over 25,000 references by subject. Appendices cover abbreviations, authors, publications and illustrations.

Volume I covers the literature for the 1862-1984 period, Volume II covers 1985 - 1999 plus a few year 2000 listings and any listings from the earlier period that have just come to our attention.

• 1986, Vol I, 1862-1984, 352 pages, cloth, $45.00
• 2001, Vol II, 1862-1999, 208 pages, cloth, $45.00

The Complete OR (Official Records) of the Civil War, Union and Confederate

Over 200,000 pages, all searchable on DVD-ROM

• Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies
• Official Records of the Union and Confederate Navies
• Map Atlas of the Official Records (high resolution)
• National Archives Guide-Index (5 volumes)

The content is divided into two large databases and is completely searchable. A must for students of the Civil War, postal history, the 1861 issue. $169.95 + $5.00 shipping via priority mail.

Harris Index to Philatelic Literature 1879-1925 introduction by K.F. Chapman A useful index for the period with a new listing of whole and volume numbers for the journals covered and a new history of Harris Publications Please note, it was originally the Harris price list, and is not an index. 1991 reprint of 1933 book, new material added, 157 pages, cloth, $29.50

• Vol 1: The literature of the 1980's, over 900 titles, about 3,000 realizations 1993, 92 pages, card, edition of 200 copies, $45.00
• Vol 2: The literature of the 1970's, about 2,100 titles 1995, 192 pages, card, edition of 250 copies, $47.50
• Vol 3: The literature of the 1950's and 1960's, about 2,500 titles 1995, 240 pages, card, edition of 250 copies, $35.00
• Vol 4: literature published from 1900 to 1949, about 2,800 titles, 1997, 220 pages, card, edition of 250 copies, $37.50
• Vol 5, Pre 1900 publications and periodicals, 152+10 pages, card, 1998, $27.50

Harlan W. Miller Philatelic Printer, A Biography by Harlan L. MillerA wonderful folksy story of a devoted Philatelic Printer that was responsible for many fine journals in the 1930-1960's such as The American Revenuer, Philatelic Literature Review, Bulletin of the Polonus Philatelic Society Kay Chief Stamp Journal and perhaps 40 more. 1965, 107 pages, printed on one side, some color, limited stock $65.00

Index to Congress Books No. 1 - No. 72, 1935-2006, American Philatelic Congress, 2007, 163 pages, card, limited edition, limited stock, $35.00

American Philatelic Congress, Index to the Congress Books Vol. 1 - 52, 1935-1986 by Kathleen Wolsiffer 1987, 89 pages, card, 3rd q 1987, PLR, well done, $6.50

Canadian Philately, Bibliography and Index by Cimon N. Morin

• 1979, 302 pages, covers 1864- 1973, card, $21.00
• 1983, 252 page supplement to above, covers 1974 - 1980, card $25.00
• 1998, 311+48 pages, supplement to above, covers, 1981-1993, card, $30.00

Philatelist Index, 1866-1876 and 1934-1974 by James Negus 1976, 150 pages, cloth, edition of 200, $55.00

Index to The Cinderella Philatelist 1961-1985 and to The Private Post 1977-1985 by Ian D. Crane, Cinderella Stamp Club Handbook No. 6 1986, 128 pages, card, $15.00

Literature on Cinderella Philately by H. E. Tester A fine listing of references on locals, bogus, forgeries, revenues, etc. for the entire world. Not complete but still most useful. 1972, 104 pages, card, Cinderella Stamp Club Handbook No. 1, $30.00

60 Year Index to the United States Specialist, Vol. 1 to 60 by R. T. Hall 1990, 354 pages, cloth, covers 1930 - 1989, ie BIA, $35.00

Indexes to The Airpost Journal, Vol 1-60, 1929-1989 and Aero Philatelist Annals, Vol 1-25, 1953-1971 and 1975-1982 1992, 200 pages, cloth, $14.00

An Annotated Bibliography of Burma Philately by Alan Meech Most readable, detailed and well produced listing of books articles and auction catalogs. 1993, 125 pages, 16 illustrations, card bound $35.00, sold

Bibliografie van de filatelie in Belgie by Robert Leroy Bibliography of philatelic literature published in Belgium with indexes by author and subject, listing of library locations, etc. Some notes in English. 1988 second edition, 298 pages, cloth, $42.50

Jean-Baptiste Moens 1833-1908 Pere De La Philatelie by Leclercq & Waroquiers A fine catalog of Moens' books and journals with rarity factors. Well illustrated and attractively presented, in French. 1981, 58 pages, cloth $32.50

A Bibliography of Philatelic Literature on the French Colonies, Protectorates and Overseas Territories, Vol. One by R. G. Stone 1981, 110 pages, card, $10.00

Bibliography - Indian Philately by Philatelic Congress of India Arranged into 98 chapters by subject, then by date of publication. 1988, 426 pages, poor native paper and cloth, $30.00

Index to Fil-Italia, Italy and Colonies Study Circle, Vol I-XXX, 2005 February, 112 pages, in English as is the Journal, a well prepared index, the journal may we offered in CD format soon however it is available in most major philatelic libraries.

• Printed, plastic ring binding, limited stock, £15 plus transit, special order only, $27.50
• CD Rom, in PDF format, £3 plus transit, $6.00

New Zealand and Dependencies - A Philatelic bibliography by David R. Beech, Allan P. Berry and Robin M. Startup. An extensive and most detailed bibliography as would be expected from the compilers, limited stock and limited edition. 2004, xv+289 pages, cloth, $85.00

PHILATELIC LITERATURE REVIEW, Journal of the AP Research Library

• First Series, No. 1, Sept 1942 - No. 24, Summer-Fall 1949, scarce
• Second Series, No. 1, Fall 1950 - to date
• No 1 - 39, complete sets usually not available
• No 40, June 1963 complete through No. 109, 4th Quarter 1980, $220.00
• No 40, June 1963 through No 217, 4th Quarter 2007, $475.00

Warren H. Colson of Boston - His Stamps by John R. Boker Jr. A wonderful 13 page article in the 1989 APC book, 187 pages, cloth $22.50

Storsamlaren Hans Lagerlöf by Erik Hamberg Hans Lagerlöf, 1880-1952, Philatelist, Lagerlöf emigrated to the US and became a world class collector, his life and collections, in Swedish but with some English, well illustrated 1996, 35 pages, card, $12.50

Philatelic Bibliopole by Leonard H. Hartmann Annual Catalog, new condition, never mailed. We ran out of Catalog No. 2 and 10 before the appearance of the next one and have no remainders

• 1976 - 2002, No. 1 - 26 the last rinted, less 2 and 10, both Christmas issues, $115.00
• Please enquire for No. 2 and 10, used copies occasionally come in
• 1979, No. 4, Catalog of a Western Gentleman, $9.50
• 1988 - 1998, No. 13 - 23, each, $6.00

• No 5, 1992, 83 pages, card, $5.00

• 1968, 1st edition, 232 pages, plastic binder $7.50
• 1971, 2nd edition, 510 pages, cloth $22.50 (used $15.00); card edition $10.00 (used $7.50)