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philately library Mar 22, 2014 0:32:24 GMT -5

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Post by swish513 on Mar 22, 2014 0:32:24 GMT -5

does anyone's philately library consist of anything more than catalogues? this is a serious question. when i google stamp books, i get catalogues. when i google coin books, i get a list of not just catalogues, but books like "reading medieval european coins," and "edwardian pence and their classes," etc. are there philately books that go into such detail as numismatic books? for example, is there a book devoted entirely to prexies or the columbian series?

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illinois 26 of 1003
indiana 15 of 564
new mexico 24 of 112
ohio 41 of 868
south carolina 3 of 319

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philately library Mar 22, 2014 0:58:07 GMT -5

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I would say that philatelic books outnumber catalogs by a wide margin, but most collectors only have catalogs. I think I am probably at roughly half and half. Somewhere there is a thread for members to list what is in their library. Mine is open to anyone who has any questions.

Regarding the Prexies and Columbians, yes there are a few books. Just to list one of each (not an endorsement or recommendation, just randomly selected):

The Prexies, by Rustad (1994)
US Columbian Issue -- Plating, Essays, Cancels, by Lauzon (1942)

I have neither one of those.

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philately library Mar 22, 2014 3:10:46 GMT -5 troutdude likes this

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I don't have too much in the way of books or catalogs. I am looking to find a few books though

Mortimer Neinkin - The United States Ten Cent Stamps of 1855-1859

Ashbrook and Neinkin - United States: The 1851-57 Twelve Cent Stamp (1964)

Ashbrook and Neinkin - The United States One Cent Stamp of 1851-1861

I collect United States Classics, classic covers, Tobacco related covers & bill-heads and World fair ephemera (prior to 1930's)

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philately library Mar 22, 2014 9:32:55 GMT -5

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Post by khj on Mar 22, 2014 9:32:55 GMT -5

Yeah the Neinkin's are a little difficult to find new at a low price, and your wishlist looks like it is in order of increasing book price. Typical new book costs in ballpark figures are $40+, $50++, and $100++.

Used copies can be found, and they do turn up in literature lots.

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philately library Mar 22, 2014 21:03:22 GMT -5

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Mar 22, 2014 9:32:55 GMT -5 khj said:

Yeah the Neinkin's are a little difficult to find new at a low price, and your wishlist looks like it is in order of increasing book price. Typical new book costs in ballpark figures are $40+, $50++, and $100++.

Used copies can be found, and they do turn up in literature lots.

the last numismatic coin book i purchased was $200, used, and i think i got a steal on it. i'm used to books being expensive. thanks for all the info everyone!

precancel collection:
illinois 26 of 1003
indiana 15 of 564
new mexico 24 of 112
ohio 41 of 868
south carolina 3 of 319

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philately library Mar 22, 2014 22:40:27 GMT -5

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Post by khj on Mar 22, 2014 22:40:27 GMT -5

Just wait until you see some of the prices of specialty catalogs!

But seriously, most of those expensive books and catalogs are worth the information in the long run. However, if you are only interested in general worldwide collecting, many of those books/catalogs are really not necessary. Most of the information you need can be supplied by the many bears here!

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philately library Mar 26, 2014 10:53:13 GMT -5

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Mar 22, 2014 3:10:46 GMT -5 krash said:

I don't have too much in the way of books or catalogs. I am looking to find a few books though

Mortimer Neinkin - The United States Ten Cent Stamps of 1855-1859

Ashbrook and Neinkin - United States: The 1851-57 Twelve Cent Stamp (1964)

Ashbrook and Neinkin - The United States One Cent Stamp of 1851-1861

www.abebooks.com/servlet/SearchResults?sts=t&tn=Ten+Cent+Stamps+of+1855-1859

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philately library Mar 26, 2014 10:55:59 GMT -5

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Mar 22, 2014 3:10:46 GMT -5 krash said:

I don't have too much in the way of books or catalogs. I am looking to find a few books though

Mortimer Neinkin - The United States Ten Cent Stamps of 1855-1859

Ashbrook and Neinkin - United States: The 1851-57 Twelve Cent Stamp (1964)

Ashbrook and Neinkin - The United States One Cent Stamp of 1851-1861

www.abebooks.com/servlet/SearchResults?sts=t&tn=One+Cent+Stamp+of+1851-1861

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philately library Mar 26, 2014 10:58:52 GMT -5

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Mar 22, 2014 3:10:46 GMT -5 krash said:

I don't have too much in the way of books or catalogs. I am looking to find a few books though

Mortimer Neinkin - The United States Ten Cent Stamps of 1855-1859

Ashbrook and Neinkin - United States: The 1851-57 Twelve Cent Stamp (1964)

Ashbrook and Neinkin - The United States One Cent Stamp of 1851-1861

/B00CLTB4O4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.amazon.com/United-States-1851-57-Twelve-Stamp/

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krash Gone But Not Forgotten I'm awesome! :) Posts: 1,280	philately library Mar 27, 2014 3:00:22 GMT -5 troutdude likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by krash on Mar 27, 2014 3:00:22 GMT -5 Thank you troutdude.
	I collect United States Classics, classic covers, Tobacco related covers & bill-heads and World fair ephemera (prior to 1930's)

PostmasterGS Linking Member Posts: 739	philately library Mar 27, 2014 5:13:01 GMT -5 krash likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by PostmasterGS on Mar 27, 2014 5:13:01 GMT -5 As my collection is specialized, so is my philatelic library.
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philately library Mar 27, 2014 16:57:24 GMT -5

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Post by troutdude on Mar 27, 2014 16:57:24 GMT -5

My main interest is US Postage Stamps- my philatelic library includes:

The US Postage Stamps of the 19th Century by Lester Brookman - 3 volumes

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The US Postage Stamps of the 20th Century by Max Johl - 4 volumes

They are fairly expensive but I've recently located them online:

19th - (just found one so far)
d2jf3tgwe889fp.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/CL-TP-BROOKMAN-The-United-States-Postage-Stamps-of-the-19TH-Century-Vol.III-Lester-G.-Brookman-282p-Book-Marked.pdf

20th -
www.siegelauctions.com/enc/pdf/Johl_Vol_1.pdf
www.siegelauctions.com/enc/pdf/Johl_Vol_2.pdf
www.siegelauctions.com/enc/pdf/Johl_Vol_3.pdf
www.siegelauctions.com/enc/pdf/Johl_Vol_4.pdf

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philately library Mar 27, 2014 21:29:08 GMT -5 Admin Bear likes this

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One useful and infuriating books on my shelf is Varro Tyler, Focus on Forgeries. After I got it, I discovered that much of my collection of early French and German colonies were the work of one particular forger, Fournier.
Another is Mad's Talking Stamps. I should start a thread on its jokes about classic stamps. One of my less serious topical accumulations is of the stamps featured in its pages.

I collect each country, dead or alive, but focus on France, French African colonies, older German area, allegorical men, carnivorous plants, Vikings, rock art, engraved pictorials.

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philately library Mar 27, 2014 22:11:12 GMT -5

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The Tyler books are great! But I will tell you something else about them that will infuriate you. There are actually one or two statements regarding identifying forgeries that have been called into question. The Fournier, Sperati... forgeries are well-known. But every rare once in a while, a supposed forgery by an unknown turns out to be a genuine plate variety! So don't toss away those away too quickly.

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philately library Mar 27, 2014 22:25:54 GMT -5

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Mar 27, 2014 22:11:12 GMT -5 khj said:

The Tyler books are great! But I will tell you something else about them that will infuriate you. There are actually one or two statements regarding identifying forgeries that have been called into question. The Fournier, Sperati... forgeries are well-known. But every rare once in a while, a supposed forgery by an unknown turns out to be a genuine plate variety! So don't toss away those away too quickly.

Could you be more precise and give examples? I am curious as to how to take this to the next level.

I collect each country, dead or alive, but focus on France, French African colonies, older German area, allegorical men, carnivorous plants, Vikings, rock art, engraved pictorials.

khj Administrator Stamp Bears Supporter Posts: 9,892 Location (Country): USA	philately library Mar 27, 2014 23:55:03 GMT -5 Admin Bear likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by khj on Mar 27, 2014 23:55:03 GMT -5 Could you be more precise and give examples? I started a new thread so that I wouldn't end up hijacking this thread. Clarifications & Corrections to Philatelic Literature
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