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Spain CAT541 Edifil 2004 Catalogo de Espana y Dependencias Postales

2004. Full colour illustrations. Paperback 440 pages. Previously owned, with bookplate on inside cover. Excellent reference for stamps of Spain.
$13.75





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Switzerland, Liechtenstein, UN Geneva
Schweizer Briefmarken Katalog (SBK) 2005 - Schweiz/Liechtetnstein/Uno-Genf

2005.  Schweiz, Liechtenstein, UNO-Genf, Campione.  744 pages of full colour illustrations.  Excellent Reference Work.
$12.50





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Switzerland, Liechtenstein, UN Geneva
Schweizer Briefmarken Katalog (SBK) 2006 - Schweiz/Liechtetnstein/Uno-Genf

2006.  Schweiz, Liechtenstein, UNO-Genf, Campione.  764 pages of full colour illustrations.  Excellent Reference Work.
$14.50





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Switzerland, Liechtenstein, UN Geneva

Zumstein Schweiz/Liechtenstein 2007

Katalog Schweiz/Liechtenstein Campione und Vereinte Nationen, Genf.  Catalogue Suisse/Liechtenstein Campione et Nations unies, Geneve.  BILINGUAL German/French.  Paperback 810 pages with full colour illustrations.
$15.00






Switzerland, Liechtenstein
CAT540 Zumstein Schweiz/Liechtenstein 2008

Full colour illustrations. Paperback 810 pages. Catalogue of Swiss and and Liechtenstein philately.
$19.50





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Switzerland

Zumstein Katalog Schweiz/Liechtenstein Campione und Vereinte Nationen, Genf 2010

2010.  Katalog Schweiz/Liechtenstein Campione und Vereinte Nationen Genf / Catalogue Suisse/Liechtenstein Campione et Nations Unies, Geneve.  BILINGUAL German/French.  Paperback 826 pages of full colour illustrations.  Previously used (with bookplate in cover) but in very fine condition.
$20.50





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Schweizer Briefmarken Katalog / Catalogue des Timbres Suisses

2009.  Softcover 839 colour pages.  BILINGUAL German/French.  Includes "SCHWEIZ, LICHTENSTEIN, UNO-GENF".  Very lightly used, in pristine condition.
15.50





{short description of                   image} United States CAT501 The Eliot H. Weisman Collection of Important Mint United States Stamps and Plate Blocks

An auction catalogue for a Private Collection Sale by Shreves Philatelic Galleries, Inc of May 8, 1998. "To attempt to list individual highlights in a sale such as this would be superfluous, Suffice it to say that if you are a serious collector of United States stamps you have not had a sale of this caliber in which to participate in many years, and it is likely to be many more years before it occurs again." -Tracy L. & Charles F. Shreve. A new, elegant catalogue worthy of the collection it contains. Full colour illustrations, 171 pages. Hardcover. 2.25 lb.
$37.50





{short description of                   image} United States CAT502 The Thomas C. McKinney Collection

An auction catalogue for a Private Collection Sale by Shreves Philatelic Galleries, Inc. of Septermber 13, 2002. "The McKinney collection is a remarkable assemblage of United States stamps. One of the distinguishing characteristics of the collection is that it is brimming with numerous rare mint stamps that are seldom ever encountered in premium condition - let alone still retaining their original gum." -Tracy L. & Charles F. Shreve. A new, elegant catalogue worthy of the collection it contains. Full colour illustrations, 113 pages. Hardcover. 2.25 lb.
$11.00





{short description of                   image} United States CAT503 Important United States Stamps and Covers including the Weill Brothers' Stock

A Christie's sale, New York, October 12, 1989 (sale 6912). A PREMIER COLLECTION. Probably the best collection of the USA stamps and covers to be sold at auction. A fabulous reference of a collection that netted some millions of dollars in 1989. Profusely illustrated, with the most important pieces in colour, some black and white illustrations. Includes Prices Realized. Hardcover with dustjacket (jacket somewhat wrinkled, mentioned only for precision), 122 pages. Brand new condition. 2lb shipping weight.
$39.50





{short description of                   image} United States CAT504 United States Postmasters' Provisionals from the Weill Brothers' Stock

A Christie's sale, New York, October 12, 1989. A PREMIER COLLECTION. Probably the best collection of the USA provisionals to be sold at auction. Includes the number one rate item for provisionals,a cover to Ogdensburgh, with largest recorded multiple on or off cover. A fabulous reference of a collection that netted some millions of dollars in 1989. Includes Prices Realized. Profusely illustrated, mostly in colour, some black and white. Hardcover with dustjacket, 100 pages. Brand new condition. 1.5lb shipping weight.
$39.50





{short description of                   image} United States CAT505 Important Confederate States Stamps and Covers from the Weill Brothers' Stock

A Christie's sale, New York, October 13, 1989 (sale 6916). A PREMIER COLLECTION. Probably the best collection of the USA Confederate stamps to be sold at auction. A fabulous reference of a collection that netted some millions of dollars in 1989. Profusely illustrated, with the most important pieces in colour, mostly black and white illustrations. Includes Prices Realized. Softcover, 161 pages. Brand new condition. 2lb shipping weight.
$39.50





{short description of                   image} United States CAT506 Important Revenue Stamps from the Weill Brothers' Stock

A Christie's sale, New York, November 8, 1989. A PREMIER COLLECTION. Probably the best collection of the USA Revenue stamps to be sold at auction. A fabulous reference of a collection that netted some millions of dollars in 1989. Profusely illustrated, with the most important pieces in colour, mostly black and white illustrations. Includes Prices Realized. Softcover, 140 pages. Brand new condition. 1.5lb shipping weight.
$39.50





{short description of                   image} United States CAT507 United States and Possessions Stamps and Covers including the Weill Brothers' Stock

A Christie's sale, New York, December 14-15, 1989 (sale 6990). A PREMIER COLLECTION. Probably the best collection of the USA stamps and covers to be sold at auction. A fabulous reference of a collection that netted some millions of dollars in 1989. Profusely illustrated, with the most important pieces in colour, mostly black and white illustrations. Includes Prices Realized. Softcover, 200 pages. Brand new condition. 2lb shipping weight.
$39.50





{short description of                   image} United States CAT508 The Ryohei Ishikawa Collection: United States Stamps and Covers 1847 - 1869

Includes prices realized for the auction of 1993. Hardcover with dust jacket. Like new condition (tight binding, no markings in pen of pencil, no bent pages, only a slight tear in dust jacket). 365 pages. 4.5 lb.
$79.50





{short description of                   image} United States CAT509 The William S. Floyd Collection

An auction catalogue for United States Postage & Revenue Stamps Sale by Shreves Philatelic Galleries, Inc. of October 23-25, 2001. Incomparable. "This is the best word that comes to mind when we are asked to describe the collection of United States stamps formed by William S. Floyd. When we tried to compare it to the other great U.S. collections formed over the last several decades, we came to the conclusion that there is no collecting feat that compares to what Mr. Floyd had accomplished." -Tracy L. & Charles F. Shreve. A brand new hardcover catalogue profusely illustrated in full colour. A clothbound book with silver lettering, and protective dust jacket. An elegant book, which could never compare to the fantastic collection it contains. Retail price of $125.00. 6.25 lb.
$50.00





{short description of                   image} United States CAT510 The 19th Century Postage Stamps of the US - 1947 Vol I

Lester G. Brookman. 1947 - Volume one from the set of two volumes, on the 19th century US Postage stamps. The book covers the period from Scott #1 to Scott #293. Hardcover. (Volume 1 - 319 pages). 2.5 lb.
$55.00





{short description of                   image} United States CAT511 The 19th Century Postage Stamps of the US - 1947 Vol II

Lester G. Brookman. 1947 - Volume two from the set of two volumes, on the 19th century US Postage stamps. This book serves as a comprehensive historical companion to the first, more reference-oriented, volume. Hardcover. (Volume 2 - 305 pages). 2.5 lb.
$40.00





{short description of                   image} United States CAT512 The United States 1847 Issue: A Cover Census

By Alexander, 2000, 549p, HB. This work contains a detailed listing of over 13,000 covers bearing 1847 stamps, arranges by place of entry into the mail system. Illustrates about 250 covers and contains a 16 page colour section. There is a discussion of 10-cent bisects, combination covers, usages to foreign destinations and fakes.
$79.50





{short description of                   image} United States CAT514 American Illustrated Cover Catalog

1981 - Catalogues the extensive collection of John R. Biddle of the advertising covers of the US and Canada. Also includes a list of prices realized Jan. 28-29, 1982. A premium reference text. Hardback, 259 pages.
$47.50





{short description of                   image} United States CAT515 United States Cancellations 1845-1869

By Hubert C. Skinner & Amos Eno, 1980 - The premier reference on early cancels. Clothbound, with gilt lettering and detail.
$295.00





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World

Paquebot Cancellations of the World 2nd Edition

2nd Edition - by Roger Hosking.  Includes cancellations from a great variety of areas with wonderful black and white illustrations.  307 Pages.  Previously used but in very good condition.
$33.00

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