The definitive handbook on the postage stamps issued during the British Occupation of Batum 1918-1920. Covers not only the three “Tree Type” Issues but also the genuine surcharges on Russian Arms Type stamps and their forgeries, the postal history, and cancellations. Well illustrated.

Contents: Historical Background, Forerunners, The ‘Postmaster Handstamps’, The First ‘Tree Type’ Issue, The 10 Rouble Surcharges on Arms Types, The 35k. Surcharges for Post Cards, The First ‘British Occupation’ Tree Type Issue, The ‘British Occupation’ Surcharges of 10R. and 15R. on Arms Types, The 25R. and 50R. Surcharges on Arms Types, The 25R. and 50R. Surcharges on ‘Tree Type’ Issues, The Second ‘British Occupation’ Tree Type Issue, Forged Datestamps of Batum, Revenue and Money Stamps, British Field Post Offices in Transcaucasia 1918-1920, Check List, Basic Postal Rates, Bibliography.

Scarce and sought-after.