1893 US Columbian Issues Book?

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1893 US Columbian Issues Book? Feb 9, 2020 6:14:25 GMT -5 crazyquilter likes this

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Post by coastwatcher on Feb 9, 2020 6:14:25 GMT -5

There are seemingly books about every stamp set ever issued, but I have been unable to find one solely devoted to the 1893 Columbians, the world’s first commemoratives. Sure, there are lots of other books, several of which I have, which cover this series in a fair amount of detail, but they also cover many other stamps/sets as well. Does anyone know of any books that are entirely devoted to the Columbians?

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1893 US Columbian Issues Book? Feb 9, 2020 22:53:26 GMT -5 coastwatcher likes this

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The United States Columbian Issues 1893 by Lauzon

However, "The 19th century Postage Stamps of the United States" Volume III (see Chapter 3) by Brookman is usually more than sufficient for most intermediate collectors. If you are preparing to do some heavy-duty research though, the more the merrier... Unfortunately, I don't have it.

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coastwatcher Gone But Not Forgotten Posts: 1,447 Location (Country): Southeastern Kentucky, USA	1893 US Columbian Issues Book? Feb 9, 2020 23:52:29 GMT -5 khj likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by coastwatcher on Feb 9, 2020 23:52:29 GMT -5 khj, Thanks Kim, this is exactly what I was looking for!
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khj Administrator Stamp Bears Supporter Posts: 9,890 Location (Country): USA	1893 US Columbian Issues Book? Feb 10, 2020 0:37:32 GMT -5 coastwatcher likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by khj on Feb 10, 2020 0:37:32 GMT -5 It's not a new book, I think early 1940s. So expect to pay more than the original publishing price.

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1893 US Columbian Issues Book? Feb 10, 2020 11:27:24 GMT -5 coastwatcher likes this

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Post by khj on Feb 10, 2020 11:27:24 GMT -5

While I buy more than a couple of references from AbeBooks, I would definitely compare to the reference book mainstays to get a good idea of a reasonable retail price on older books, as the prices on AbeBooks tends to vary wildly. In the US, always check Main Street Philatelics or Subway (not the fast food joint) to get a ceiling price.

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1893 US Columbian Issues Book? Feb 10, 2020 11:34:09 GMT -5 coastwatcher likes this

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Post by khj on Feb 10, 2020 11:34:09 GMT -5

Interesting, I didn't realize it was only 69 pages. It was published in 1942. I've never seen the book, but now I'm wondering if it isn't mostly just a rehash of Brookman v3c3. It might be wise to contact MSP and ask if it contains substantially more than Brookman, as they specialize in philatelic books and would likely know better than Subway.

If you are a member of APS, you might also consider borrowing it from APRL before you commit to buying it.

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1893 US Columbian Issues Book? Feb 10, 2020 12:28:50 GMT -5 kacyds, khj, and 1 more like this

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Post by sforgca on Feb 10, 2020 12:28:50 GMT -5

Brookman Vol 3 is 280 pages printed in 1967 - in the $40-$50 range used , $150+ new

The section on Columbians is 50 pages

The Lauzon 1942 book (69 pages) is different with more on plate variety info - generally about $25-30

One very extensive philatelic literature store seldom mentioned is the Hartmann site

Also Phil Bansner to some extent

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1893 US Columbian Issues Book? Feb 10, 2020 13:34:05 GMT -5 khj and youpiao like this

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Post by coastwatcher on Feb 10, 2020 13:34:05 GMT -5

I saw the one on Abebooks linked to by youpiao and I also searched eBay. There isn’t one on there right now, but one sold for $30 on December 7. I set it up so that I’ll be alerted if any new ones are listed and will wait and see what happens.

“The President of today is just the postage stamp of tomorrow.” ~ Gracie Allen

“What should I do? I think the best thing is to order a stamp with my face on it.“ - Charles, Emperor of Austria (1882-1922) on learning of his accession to the throne

APS #230539

youpiao Stamp Bears Posting Guru Posts: 3,603 Location (Country): USA	1893 US Columbian Issues Book? Feb 10, 2020 14:55:13 GMT -5 via mobile khj and coastwatcher like this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by youpiao on Feb 10, 2020 14:55:13 GMT -5 catalog.stamplibrary.org/InmagicGenie/opac_report.aspx?ReportName=OpacBrief&AC=QBE_QUERY&Type=opac The APS Library has several copies available for loan.
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