BOOKS on PHILATELY
Philatelic Bibliopole
Leonard H. Hartmann
CANADA & B.N.A
British Empire Civil Censorship Devices, World War II, Canada & Newfoundland edited by Peter C. Burrows,
2010, 130 + X + vi pages, page 75-76 is out of sequence, wire spiral binding, limited edition, $42.50
History of Cross Border Communications Between Canada and USA between 1761 - 1875 by Dr. Dorothy Sanderson & Malcolm B. Montgomery
An exceptional and most useful book.
The first 90 pages integrate the historical information, treaties, routes and exchange offices, detailed maps, exchange office marks and much, much more. The next 224 pages are an exhibit format which cover not only Canada but also the Maritime Provinces. An 83 pages addenda list the treaties, postal conventions, the different postage stamps and what they were intended for and finally the references. Page 208 has the wrong text for every copy of this work, corrected page 208, we will also supply the corrected page to all that purchased the book from us.
2010, 397 pages.
- In color hard bound, limited edition, $245.00, enquire
- In black and white, spiral bound, $110.00 enquire
Richard M. Morris
Pittsboro Guides
Useful color guides with tipped in color chips, the best available.
- Color Guide System for Canada, by Richard M. Morris Covers the Large & Small
Queens, Widows Weeds, Registration Stamps, Engraved Post Cards and Third BIll Stamps
2002 revised and expanded edition, prong bound, edition of 25, sold out
- Color Guides for the Admiral Issue of Canada by Richard M. Morris
2000, prong bound, sold out
Reference Manual of B.N.A. Fakes, Forgeries & Counterfeits, Series II by Kenneth W. Pugh
The format is 8.5 x 11 and they are punched for standard US 3 Ring Binders,
binders not included. As the releases are serial numbered we will consider an order for Release 1 to be a standing order for the set. Series I of this work appeared from 1976 through 1981 in a small format, though we dislike the new page size I must admit that it is more attractive and useful. All are detailed studies of BNA fakes.
- Release 1, forgeries by Jean de Sperati
- 2001, loose leaf, 100 pages with below supplement
- 2002, supplement for Release 1 only, 44 pages
- Release 2, forgeries by Raoul Ch. de Thuin and other bisect fakes
- 2006, loose leaf, circa 100 pages, to appear
- Release 3, Western Canada Proof Book, a study of 850 fake lots sold on eBay as authentic over 18 months,
- Release 4, A photographic guide to the genuine postal issues of the Canadian provinces: British Columbia, New Brunswick, Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Islands
- Release 5, OHMS and G officials, genuine and fake perforations and overprints
- 2005, loose leaf, 123 pages, $48.00
- 2006, Real ease to bring No. 5 up from 2005 to August 2006, 27 pages, $13.50
- Release 6, A detailed study of the Canada used souvenir and booklet fakes on eBay 2003 - 2005,
- 2005, loose leaf, 46 pages, $18.00
- Release 7, Prince Edward Islands, circa 154 pages, to appear
- Release 8, Nova Scotia, to appear
Domestic and International Postal Rates and Fees by Anthony S. Wawrukiewicz
These books are arranged in the same manner as his US works, the format is a white three ring binder with an attractive spine and front cover insert.
- Canada, 1870-1999 by Tony and Dr. Robert C. Smith,
2000, 44 pages, 3 ring binder, $32.50
Canada's Registered Mail, 1802-1909 by H. W. Harrison, G. Arfken and Dr. K. G. Scringeour. The definitive and probably final word on the subject. From the Collectors Club of Chicago,
2002, 500+ pages, over 500 illustrations, cloth $115.00, enquire
Canada's Registry System: 1827-1911 by H. W. Harrison
1971, published by the APS, 84 pages, cloth, sold
The Canadian Military Posts, Colonial Period to 1919
W. J. Bailey and E. R. Toop
- Vol 1, 1984, 269 pages, cloth, Colonial to 1919
- Vol 2, 1985, 367 pages, cloth, 1920-1946
- Vol 3 only, 1947-1989, 1990, 264 pages, cloth, limited stock $80.00
- Complete Set, Vol 1-3
The Airmails of Canada and Newfoundland from the American Air Mail Society
The first volume of the new 6th edition of the AAMC. Covers: Pioneer Flights, SCADTA, Semi-Officials, Airship, Government and other covers 1926-1997, Crash Covers, Balloon, Helicopter, Forces, etc. 1997, 552 pages, cloth, $36.50
Postage Stamps and Postal History of Canada by Winthrop S. Boggs
The definitive work on Canada. About 200 pages of reference data have been left out of the 1975 reprint edition.
- 1946, 1st edition, 761+34, and circa 200 +15 pages, two volumes, cloth, $215.00
- 1974, Quarterman reprint, 870 pages, cloth, $95.00, sold out
Stamps of British North America by Fred Jarrett, 1975 Quarterman reprint of 1929 work, 595 + 18 pages, cloth with dj, limited stock, $85.00
B.N.A. Book Stamps of British North America by Fred Jarrett, 1926, 261 pages, excellent condition "limp" binding, only one copy, $55.00
The Essays and Proofs of British North America by Kenneth Minuse and R. H. Pratt
The definitive work on BNA Essays and Proofs from the Essay Proof Society.
1970, 198 pages, cloth, $110.00, sold out
Atlantic Mails, A History of the Mail Service Between Great Britain
and Canada to 1889 by Dr. John C. Arnell
1980, 412 pages, 58 color illustrations, cloth, superb study $155.00, one copy available
B.N.A. Transatlantic Stampless Mail the collectionof J.C. Arnell, Hennok's Series, No. 1, 1985, 252 pages, card, $52.50, sold
Canadian Coastal and Inland Steam Vessels 1809-1930 by John M. Mills
Non-philatelic, a listing of 3,100 vessels
- 1979, 147 pages, cloth, with 1981 and 1983 supplement, $36.50
- 1981 Supplement No. 1
- 1984 Supplement No. 2
Canadian Postage Stamps and Stationery by Clifton A. Howes
1974 reprint of 1911 book, 301 pages, cloth, enquire before ordering, $50.00
The Encyclopedia of the Empire, Volume V, North America by Robson Lowe
- Regular edition, one volume cloth to match rest of set, enquire before ordering, $175.00
- Deluxe, 2 vol. leather, deluxe, enquire before ordering, sold out
- Part I, Colonial in the US 1606-1783, 1973, 64 pages, outprint from the RL Encyclopedia, card, $20.00
- Part II, Canada only, pages 65 - 320, outprint from the encyclopedia, card, one only $60.00
- Part III, The Maritime Provinces, 321-424, outprint from the encylopedia, card, one only $20
Five Cents Beaver Stamp of Canada by Geoffrey Whitworth
1985, 95 pages, card, $25.00, sold out
First Decimal Issue of Canada 1859-68 by Geoffrey Whitworth
1966, 95 pages, card, edition of 1,500, $30.00
Large Queen Stamps of Canada and their Use 1868-1872 by Duckworth
Stamps and the usages, from the paper to detailed ship sailings,
a complete coverage, good text, poor illustrations.
1986, 488 pages plus 4 page addenda, cloth, sold
Canada The fifteen cents of 1868 by L. Gerald Firth, 1963, 55 pages, cloth with dj, $55.00
The Small Queens of Canada by John Hillson
Second edition is a wonderful expansion, a small book but much
useful information, stamps, proofs, printing, postage rates, etc.
- 1981, 24 pages, card cover
- 1989, 2nd revised edition, 112 pages, cloth
Canada's Small Queen Era, Postal Usage during the Small Queen
Era 1870 - 1897 by George B. Arfken. A fine addition to Hillson,
as the title indicates this book covers the usages of the stamps.
1989, 459 pages, cloth $140.00, sold out
Early Canada Perforation,
Early Canada Stamp Perforation Measurements by J. Goldberg
The 1857-1899 period, a scholarly pursuit getting back to the actual
method of rotary perforation, not for the general collector.
1996, 10 pages, plastic spiral bound
Canada Steel Engraved Constant Plate Varieties by Hans Reiche
1982, 109 pages, card, well illustrated, $23.50
Canada, The Admiral Issue 1911-1925, by George C. Marler, 1980, 75 pages, card, $12.50
The Admiral Issue of Canada by George C. Marler
1982, 567 pages, cloth, enquire first $40.00
The Admiral Era: A Rate Study 1912-1928 by Allan L. Steinhar
1981, 166 pages, card, $10.00
Collect Canada Covers by Edward A. Richardson
A good general work, touches of most aspects of Canadian Covers.
1978, 103 pages, card, limited stock, $10.00
Canada's Registry System: 1827-1911 by Horace W. Harrison
1971, 84 pages, cloth, limited stock $55.00
Canadian Patriotic Post Card Handbook, 1904-1914 by W. L. Gutzman
Covers history, local history, politics, current events.
1985, 143 pages, color illustrations, card, attractive $12.50
Early Rapid Cancelling Machines of Canada by David Sessions
1982, 137 pages, deluxe cloth, limited stock, $47.50
A History of Canadian R.P.O.'s 1853-1967 by L. F. Gillam
A fine history giving the lines and some information on the markings.
- 1967, 179 + 17, cloth bound, $47.50
- 1985 APS reprint, card bound $27.50, sold
Canadian Mail by Rail 1836 - 1867 by L. F. Gillam
A superb supplement to his great book on the 1853-1967 period.
1985, 164 pages, cloth, edition of 500 copies, $47.50 sold out
The Postal History of the Post Card in Canada 1871-1911 by Steinhart
1979, second printing 1980, 65 pages, cloth, 70 illustrations $13.50
Canadian Fancy Cancellations of the Nineteenth Century by K.M.Day and E.A. Smythies.
1962, 1st editon, 122+9 pages, card, $10.00
1981, 2nd edition, 158 pages, $22.00
Canadian Postal Guide, Chief Regulations, Rates of Postage, compilede by John Dewe
1966 reprint of 1863 booklet, 40 pages, card $22.50
The Canada Postal Act and Post Offices 1878 and The "Canada" Split Ring Proofs
June 1879 - January 1880 by Brian H. Symonds The postal acts and the Proof
Book information for the Split Ring Cancellations made by the Pritchard
Andrews Co., a major reference.
1982, 138 pages, fold out map, spiral ring bound $35.00
Canadian Post Offices 1755-1895 by Frank W. Campbell
- 1958-60, Original mimeographed study with addenda and notes, circa 250 pages, loose leaf, only one available $55.00
- 1972, 1st press printed edition, 208 pages, cloth, listing of the offices $35.00
Postal History of Yukon Territory Canada by Robert G. Woodall
A completely new book, much expanded from the 1st editon that appeared in 1964.
1976, 267 pages, cloth $52.50
Postal History of the Canadian Contingents in the Anglo-Boer War by Rowe
1981, 104 pages, cloth, edition of 500, $31.25
Postage Stamps of New Brunswick and Nova Scotia by N. Argenti
1976 reprint of 1962 book, 223 pages, cloth, only one copy available, $62.50
The Postage Stamps and Postal History of Newfoundland by Winthrop S. Boggs The 1975 Quarterman edition also contains Postage Stamps of Newfoundland by Bertram W. H. Poole and H. E. Huber
- 1942, 186 pages, card, original edition, limited stock, $50.00
- 1975, 186+65 pages, cloth, limited stock, $85.00, sold out
The Pence Issues of Newfoundland by Robert H. Pratt
All facets of the stamps, two color plates of excellent quality in pocket
1982, 192 pages plus errata, cloth, $75.00
Newfoundland, Traveling Post Office Cancellations by Kidd and Cockrill
A fine listing of both the railroad and ship markings with some history.
1987, 52 pages, card, Cockrill Booklet 48 $12.00
The Postal History of Nova Scotia and New Brunswick 1754-1867 by Jephcott, Greene and Young1964, 391+17 pages, , cloth with dj, copy 41 of 400, $275.00, sold
Nova Scotia Post, Its Offices, Masters and Marks 1700-1867 by MacDonald
A fine work on the office, markings and usages.
1985, 295 pages, cloth $30.00
The Colonial Postal System and Postage Stamps of Vancouver Island and British Columbia 1849-1871 by Alfred S. Deaville
- 1928, 211 pages plus 14 plates
- 1980 reprint of 1928 book, 211 pages plus 14 plates, limited stock $40.00
Prince Edward Island by G. Douglas Murray
Two fine works, well done and reasonably priced.
- 2,000 Postmarks of Prince Edward Island 1814 to 1995
Illustrating, data on the usage, including proof book data, notes
1996, 218 pages, plastic ring binding, only this volume, $52.50
- The Post Office on Prince Edward Island (1787-1990)
The development of the postal service, compliments the above.
1990, 82 pages, card
- Both Books $75.00
Postage Stamps and Cancellations of Prince Edward Islands 1814-1873 by
James C. Lehr A fine handbook covering all facets of PEI philately.
1987, 174 pages, cloth with dj, $32.50
The Stamps & Postal History of Vancouver Island & British Columbia by Gerald E. Wellburn,
A deluxe book with beautiful color illustrations, originally published at
1987, 194 pages, large format, cloth with dj, $155.00
The Semi-Official Air Stamps of Canada, 1924-34 by Longworth-Dames
The history of the airlines, flights, stamps and cachets
- 1982, 116 pages, autographed, card $20.00
- 1995, 172 pages, card $27.50, sold out
St. Pierre & Miquelon, Specialized Stamp Catalog by James R. Taylor
A detailed catalog. starting with French Colonial issues of 1860-1892,
1892 issues, the 1926 "pp" stamps, 1938-1941 plate varieties, etc. through 1998 with special emphasis on WW II and the Vichy stamps, Sans RF, etc.
2001, 195 pages, plastic comb bound, sold out
Newfoundland Air Mails 1919-1939 with additional notes on Subsequent Flights and Air Stamps
- 1953, 1st edition, by Dalwick & Harmer, 180 pages, cloth, $35.00
- 1984, 2nd edition by C. H. C. Harmer, edited by Eisendrath , 181 pages, cloth, $20.00
The Mystery of the Prince Edward "Queen" by Willilam J. Eckhardt
S. Allen Taylor and the 10¢ Queen of PEI.
1985, reprint of 1949 article, 16 pages, card cover, $15.00
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
Kenneth J. Kuts
Most enjoyable and useful books covering in equal portion the philatelic and historical interest. If you have an interest in either end you will find the books delightful. They are all well written and produced in all aspects
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Alaska, Nome Gold by Kenneth J. Kutz
The book contains 129 fascinating letters between a young man trying to make his fortune in the gold fields and his sweetheart in St Louis, virtually all of the postal markings are illustrated as halftones.
1991, 240 pages, cloth with DJ, edition of 600, $32.50
Untold Wealth, Canada's Mineral Heritage
The Mineral Wealth of Canada; Gold, Copper, Coal, Lead, Tin, etc.
1998, 380 pages, cloth with dj, $50.00
Klondike Gold
Gold on the Canadian Side of the Klondike
1996, 272 pages, cloth with dj, $45.00
Assundry, Used Books, mostly only one of each
- The Canadian Postal Letter Guide, Classic Period 1851-1902 by C. G. Firby and V. L. Wilson, 1996, 128 pages, spiral bound, an excellent guide on the rates and cover values, $22.50
- Canadian Philatelic Literature, 1951, 29 pages, card, $20.00
- Canadian Duplex Cancellations of the Victorian Era 1860-1902 by Smythies, 1963, 2nd edition, 54+ pages, card, $10.00
- The Canadian Map Stamp of 1898 by F. Tomlinson, 1960, 48 pages, card, $10.00, sold
- The Square Circle Postmarks of Canada by A. Whitehead, 1959, 2nd ed, 56 pages, card, $6.50
- Canada Official Catalog of Canada Precancels by H.G. Wilburn, 1965, 7th ed, 56 pages, card, $5.00, 1978 edition, 60 pages, $7.50
- Canadian Stamps with Perforated Initials, 1967, 3rd edition, 32 pages, card, $5.00
- Canadian Postage Stamps Perforated, and Overprinted OHMS and G by Roy Wrigley, card, $4.00
- The Handbook and Catalog of Canadian Transportation Postmarks by T. P.G. Shaw, 1963, 197 pages, cloth, $37.50, sold
- The History of the Post Office in British North America 1639-1870 by William Smith, 1973 reprint of 1921 book, 356 pages, cloth, $85.00
- Newfoundland Air Mails 1919-193 with additional notes on Subsequent Flights and Air Stamps
- Checklist of Canadian Official Stampless Covers Since 1963 by William Pekonen, 1968, 66+ pages, card, $10.00
- Hans Reiche
- Canada, The Admiral Stamps of 1911 to 1925, 1965, 136 pages, card, with 17 page booklet on Cancels, both $20.00, sold
- Constant Plate Varieties of the Canadian Small Queens by Hans Reiche, 1961, 24 pages, card, $5.00
- Canadian Stamp Varieties 1973 by Hans Reiche, 1973, 51 pages, card, $5.00
- A Large Queen's Report by Hans Reiche, 1977, 69 pages, card, $10.00
- The Postal Stationery of Canada by Nelson Bond, 1953, 132 pages, cloth, $6.50
- Holmes Handbook of Canada and British North America
- 1943, 443 pages, (Handbook & Catalog) cloth, binding needs attention, cloth $25.00, fine copy $35.00
- 1945, 2nd edition, 246 pages, cloth, $25.00
- 1945, 2nd edition, reprinted 1954, 246 pages, cloth, $20.00
- Specialized Philatelic Catalogue of Canada & British North America by L. S. Holmes
- 2nd edition, 1942, 246 pages, cloth, $16.50
- 7th edition, 1948, 266 pages, cloth, $14.00
- 8th edition, 1954, 330 pages, cloth, $15.00
- 9th edition, 1960, 410 pages, cloth, $17.50
- 10th edition, 1963, 410 pages, cloth, $20.00, sold
- 11th edition, 1968, 434 pages, cloth, $35.00, sold
- Darnell, Stamps of Canada, through 1987, 216 pages, in color, card $10.00
- Canadian Revenue Stamp Catalog by E.S.J. Van Dam
- 1991, 79 pages, in color, card $7.50, sold
- 1987, 76 pages, in color, card $6.50
- 1984, 64 pages, card $5.00
- British Columbia Revenue Catalog by Pearce & Bileski, 1971, 32 pages, card, $5.00
- Revenue Stamps and Telegraph... of Canada and Provinces, Sissons, 1964, 34 pages, card $3.50
- The Canadian Permit Postage Stamps Specialized Catalog by Dick Staecker 1987, 84 pages, plastic prong binding, $8.50
- Slogan Postal Cancels of Canada by David H. Proulx
- 1973, perhaps 100 pages, plastic prong bound, $10.00
- 1978, perhaps 100 pages, plastic prong bound, sold
- 1990, perhaps 100 pages, perfect bound, sold
- A History of Canadian R.P.O.'s 1853-1967 by L. F. Gillam, APS reprint of 1967 original, card $20.00
- Newfoundland Air Mails 1919-193 with additional notes on Subsequent Flights and Air Stamps
- Checklist of Canadian Official Stampless Covers Since 1963 by William Pekonen, 1968, 66+ pages, card, $10.00
- Canadian Stamp Varieties 1973 by Hans Reiche, 1973, 51 pages, card, $5.00
- A Large Queen's Report by Hans Reiche, 1977, 69 pages, card, $10.00
- The Postal Stationery of Canada by Nelson Bond, 1953, 132 pages, cloth, $7.50
- Holmes Handbook of Canada and British North America
- 1943, 443 pages, (Handbook & Catalog) cloth, binding needs attention, cloth $32.50
- 1945, 2nd edition, reprinted 1954, 246 pages, cloth, $22.5
- Specialized Philatelic Catalogue of Canada & British North America by Holmes
- 2nd edition, 1942, 246 pages, cloth, $17.50
- 7th edition, 1948, 266 pages, cloth, $15.00
- 9th edition, 1960, 410 pages, cloth, $17.50
- 10th, edition, 1963, 410 pages, cloth, $20.00
- Darnell, Stamps of Canada, through 1994, 299 pages, in color, wire binding, $10.00
- Canadian Revenue Stamp Catalog by E.S.J. Van Dam
- 1991, 79 pages, in color, card $7.50, sold
- 1987, 76 pages, in color, card $7.50, sold
- 1984, 64 pages, card $5.00
- The Canadian Permit Postage Stamps Specialized Catalog by Dick Staecker 1987, 84 pages, plastic prong binding, $8.50
- Slogan Postal Cancels of Canada by David H. Proulx
- 1978, perhaps 100 pages, plastic prong bound, $7.50
- 1990, perhaps 100 pages, perfect bound, $12.50, sold
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