Forster, R.K. - Postmark Collecting
Publisher: Stanley Paul, London, 1960.
First edition, hardback, dustwrapper, 192 pages, illustrated, short tear to dustwrapper near head of spine, else in Very Good condition.
Interesting and useful guide to postmarks. Very well illustrated.

£9.50

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Fernau, Curt Nicolaus - 'Squared Circle' Postmarks Used Outside Great Britain
An Overview
Publisher: Great Britain & Commonwealth Philatelic Society (Switzerland), 2003.
First edition, paperback, 44 pages, Fine condition.
A superb summary of the various types of squared circle postmarks and the more than 30 countries, from Aden to Zanzibar, which used them. The countries which adapted the British postmark for their own use were mainly in the British Empire, but also included here are Hawaii, Dutch Colonies, and Italy. Well illustrated, and containing a mass of information gathered together in one volume for the first time.

£7.00

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Ray, Leslie - A Glossary of Abbreviations found on Handstruck Stamps
Publisher: Robson Lowe, London, 1959.
First edition, paperback, 12 pages, VG condition.
A most useful little dictionary of several hundred of the intriguing abbreviated marks found on pre-adhesive (and some later) mail, always such a mystery until you know what each mark means.

£4.00

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Lowe, Robson - The Encyclopaedia of British Empire Postage Stamps 1639-1952
Volume V The Empire in North America. Part II Canada
Publisher: Robson Lowe, London, 1973.
first edition, paperback, xvi + 255 pages, in Very Good condition.
The six volumes of Robson Lowe's Encyclopaedia of British Empire Postage Stamps together form an unparalleled work of great use to British Empire collectors. This is the Canada only section from Volume 5 in the series - British North America. As with the rest of the series, the book not only covers the adhesive postage stamp issues in detail, but also the postal history of, in this case, Canada, including postal rates, handstamps, cancellations, etc. Well illustrated throughout, including four colour plates. For collectors of Canada this should be a "must".

£12.50

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