Philately Books Auction Page: 1 LITERATURE - NON-PHILATELIC 2 L A Lot 2 "Blue Mauritius: The Hunt for the World's Most Valuable Stamps" by H Morgan, a truly surprising book, still in plastic wrapper, 3pp, hardbound with d/j. [Prestige retail: $50] PHILATELIC LITERATURE - General Titles 30 27 L A Lot 27 "The Art of Collecting National Heritage: The Letters of Henry Luke White 1910-1913" compiled by J White (07), extensively illustrated with numerous colour plates, No. 281 of 300, signed by the author, 188pp, hardbound with d/j. One of the most enlightening books on the psyche of the collector. A copy sold in Literature Auction 307 for $75. Prestige retail: $90 [HL White's fabulous stamp collection reposes in Sydney's Mitchell Library. His legendary collections of bird eggs and skins are housed in the Museum of Victoria. The dispersal of his library of Australiana titles caused a sensation.] PHILATELIC LITERATURE - Auction Catalogues 116 L A Carton of modern catalogues including Corinphila "Europe and Overseas" (2-4/3/10), Harmers "All World Stamps and Postal History"(29-30/9/10) Millennium "Fine Stamps and Covers of the World" (21/10/09), plus assorted New Zealand catalogues with predominantly John Mowbray private treaty or postal bid plus a few public auction, others from Ashford Stamps, David Holmes or New Zealand Stamp Auctions. Very heavy and must be picked up. (58) 50 10 Ex Lot 128 128 L A CORINPHILA: "Antichi Stati Italiana" & "Raritäten Altschweiz & Rumänien" (10 & 12-13/6/09), "Osterreich" (3/3/10) featuring "The Silvain Wyler Grand Prix International Collection (Part 1)", with p/r, and "Schweiz" (5-6/3/10) including rarities and part two of the "Fritz Kirchner Collection", with p/r. Hardbound. (3) 10T
Philately Books Auction Page: 2 PHILATELIC LITERATURE - Auction Catalogues (continued) 131 L A Lot 131 DAVID FELDMAN: "Italian States - Luxus - The Pursuit of Perfection: Part II" (27/11/09) de-luxe auction catalogue, hardbound with red-brown "velvet" cover and p/r. 10T 147 L B 149 L A- 150 L A- Lot 147 JC MORGENTHAU & CO: "United States & Foreign Stamps Collection of the Late Colonel EHR Green" (18-26/1/1944), numerous illustrations, toning and some loose pages, 2753 lots, staplebound with p/r. MG GILBERT (PARIS): "Timbres Poste composant la collection de M. Ferrari de la Renotière" (13-15/6/1923) featuring superb South Australia and Tasmania also fine Germany & States, Fiji, Hawaii & USA, the outer cover is almost detached but the 18 plates are intact. A rare catalogue from one of the greatest collections ever formed. MG GILBERT (PARIS): "Timbres Poste composant la collection de M. Ferrari de la Renotière" (9-11/4/1924) featuring superb Great Britain, Italian States & Portugal & Colonies with key items illustrated on 14 plates, outer cover is intact with minor blemishes. A rare catalogue of one of the greatest collections ever formed. 25T 75T 75T 162 L A- Lot 162 ROBSON LOWE: Desai (25-26/5/1949), the Late Mr. C.D. Desai Collection of the Classic Issues of India, famous collection including superb examples of the iconic four annas stamp of Queen Victoria with flaw, frame and head diagrams plus four colour plates and the promotional booklet issued prior to the sale, 917 lots, staplebound with p/r. 25T
Philately Books Auction Page: 3 PHILATELIC LITERATURE - Auction Catalogues (continued) 189 L A Ex Lot 189 STANLEY GIBBONS: "The 'Lion' Collection of Classic Persia" (15/3/1991), important sale including pre-stamp material and an excellent range of the 'Bagheri' issue, colour plates, 312 lots, softbound. (4) PHILATELIC LITERATURE - Geographic Regions 10T 210 L A- COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA Lot 210 BRITISH EMPIRE: "The Encyclopaedia of British Empire Postage Stamps Volume I: Great Britain & The Empire in Europe" by Robson Lowe (2nd Edn, 1952), 460pp, hardbound, minor aging. [The last example we offered - with "minor spine blemishes" - sold for $125] 40 269 L A- Lot 269 "The Encyclopedia of British Empire Postage Stamps Vol IV: The Empire in Australasia" by Robson Lowe (1962), 600pp, hardbound full of scholarly content on Australia, the Australian Colonies, New Zealand, New Guinea & Papua plus all the other British Pacific Islands, an unusually fine copy including supplement. A truly important work in well above average condition. A must-have book for every philatelist. [A similarly fine copy sold in Literature Auction 307 for $340] 150
Philately Books Auction Page: 4 AUSTRALIAN COLONIES/STATES - General & Miscellaneous Lots 301 L A- NORTHERN TERRITORY Lot 301 "The John R. Boker Australian States" Harmers of London auction catalogue (14/5/1981) with New South Wales Sydney Views & Laureates multiples, Tasmania 1d Courier block of 4 mint, fine Victoria Half-Lengths including White Veils 1d pink-red block of 30 mint, minor blemishes. A fabulous collection. 10 322 L A- SOUTH AUSTRALIA Lot 322 "The Postal History of the Northern Territory" by EA Williams (1992), published by The Royal Philatelic Society of Victoria, 337pp, hardbound with d/j. [A copy sold in Literature Auction 305 for $46] 337 L A TASMANIA Lot 337 "The Postage Stamps of South Australia" compiled by a committee comprising Messrs FC Krichauff, AE Fryar, WL Peck & FRC Frost with assistance from Rev James Mursell, and edited by NR James assited by AGH Briskham (undated c.1950), 128pp, hardbound. A very scare book in fine condition. [The last copy sold in Literature Auction 307 for $270] 150 346 L A Lot 346 "The Robert P. Odenweller Collection of Tasmania" (12/4/1981) Harmers of London auction catalogue, colour illustrations, 406 lots, softbound. Offer
Philately Books Auction Page: 5 TASMANIA (continued) 347 L B VICTORIA 350 L A WESTERN AUSTRALIA Lot 347 "The Stamps of Tasmania: A History of the Postage Stamps, Envelopes, Post Cards, Adhesive and Impressed Revenue & Excise Stamps of Tasmania" by AB Hull (1890), requires rebinding but the pages are generally very fine & the large foldout map is (unusually) undamaged, 136pp + 9 plates of "Autotype Illustrations" tipped-in, hardbound in quarter-leather. A rare and important work from this early period. [Published by the Philatelic Society, London prior to it obtaining the "Royal" prefix. A very fine copy sold for $1450 in our literature auction of Dec 08] "Victoria: The Henry Harvey Collection" Robson Lowe auction catalogue Section 1 (16/9/1976) and Section 2 (25/11/1976), with fine Half-Lengths and other classic issues, with p/r. An important collection. 750 365 L A- Lot 365 "Prestige Stamp Auction" Stanley Gibbons catalogue (9/5/1985) featuring 150 lots of "The Austin (du Pont) Collection of Western Australia" including 4d blue Inverted Frame (sold for 60,000). 0T 369 L A- Lot 369 "Western Australia: The Stamps and Postal History" by WASG (1979), slightly bent lower right corner, covers Swan Perkins Bacon, and De La Rue printings plus officials, postal stationery, airmail, registered mail, travelling post offices and more, hardbound with d/j (worn). 40
Philately Books Auction Page: 6 BERMUDA 389 L A- CEYLON Lot 389 "The Postal History of Bermuda" by MH Ludington (1978), minor aging and some cover markings, 432pp, hardbound with d/j. 406 L A FINLAND Lot 406 "A Superb Collection of Ceylon" (14/2/1951) Robson Lowe auction catalogue featuring proofs of the classic issues and fine imperforates mint & used including multiples. An important albeit unnamed sale. 435 L A GERMAN STATES Lot 435 "Grand Duchy of Finland 1856-1884" (27/11/09) David Feldman de-luxe auction catalogue including the collection formed by A Nyman, 449 lots, hardbound with blue "velvet" cover and p/r. 10 441 L A- Lot 441 BADEN: "Handbuch der Badischen Vorphilatelie 1700-1851" ("Handbook of Baden Prephilately") (1971) by E Graf, exceptionally detailed book covers a wide variety of postmarks and handstamps used prior to the introduction of stamps in Germany, also includes detailed tarif charts, 379pp, hardbound. 15
Philately Books Auction Page: 7 GERMAN STATES (continued) 442 L B Ex Lot 442 Bundle comprising "Handbuch der Baden-Poststempel, -Ganzsachen, -Post-scheine und -marken" No. 8-9, 12, 18-; "Hannover: Postanstalten und Poststempel" by A von Lenthe; "Postverhaltinisse zwischen Bayern und Frankreich 1806-1858" (1973), "333 Jahre Braunschweigische Post 1535-1867", plus several auction catalogues and lesser titles. (15) 443 L A/A- Ex Lot 443 HANNOVER: "The John R Boker Jr Hannover" Köhler auction catalogues Parts I (8/2/1997) to VII (29/1/00), softbound, all with the English translation inserts, a few blemishes. A magnificent collection. (7) 30 444 L A GREAT BRITAIN 460 L C Lot 444 HANNOVER: "The John R Boker Jr Hannover: Part I" Köhler auction catalogue (8/2/1997) with English Translation booklet & p/r, 291 gorgeous lots. "The Plating of the Penny 1840-1860 Volume I" and "...Volume II" by R Brown (1972), published by The Great Britain Philatelic Society, plating guides based on the system devised by Roland Brown, includes a plastic plating gauge and 'alphabet comparator', blemishes, discolouration, and general aging, important resources, spiralbound. Also includes a badly worn copy of "The Bertram McGowan Penny Blacks" Specialised Stamp Sales (Robson Lowe) catalogue (22/5/1940), 2146 lots, softbound. (3) Offer 50 Lot 462 462 L A "Guide Lines to the Penny Black" by PC Litchfield (1949), including plating studies for plates 1-11, some toning, spine damage, pencil annotations, 224pp, hardbound with d/j (worn). [Also includes two personal letters from the author.]
Philately Books Auction Page: 8 GREAT BRITAIN (continued) Lot 463 463 L A "Penny Black Plates" by Proud (1985), sticker on face, hardbound. Long out of print. 50 464 L A GREAT BRITAIN - Postal History Lot 464 "Repairs of the 1841 One Penny Plates 1-40" by JWM Stone (1973), detailed work covering printing processes, flaws, states, effects of wear, and repairs, 88pp+14 photo plates, hardbound. 30 479 L A Ex Lot 479 "The Maltese Cross Cancellations of the United Kingdom" (2nd Edn, 1970), 134pp+4 plastic identification gauges, hardbound & "British Postmarks: A Short History and Guide", 299pp, softbound, both by RC Alcock & FC Holland; "British Post Office Numbers 1844-1906" by G Brumwell. (3) 40 480 L C Lot 480 USED ABROAD: "British Post Offices Abroad: The Glassco Collection" Robson Lowe auction catalogue (25-27/11/1969). Probably the greatest collection of this field ever formed. [Unfortunately, this copy is torn and needs re-binding.] Offer
Philately Books Auction Page: 9 INDIA 501 L B ITALIAN STATES Lot 501 "The One Anna & Two Annas Postage Stamps of India 1854-55" by LE Dawson (1948), some stains, creasing, and general aging, but this is an essential title for the India collector, 85pp+12 plating illustrations, softbound. 50 513 L A MAURITIUS Lot 513 "Italian States - Luxus - The Pursuit of Perfection" Part II (27/11/09) David Feldman de-luxe auction catalogue, hardbound with red-brown "velvet" cover, shrinkwrapped with p/r. 10T 531 L A- Lot 531 "Blue Mauritius: The Hunt for the World's Most Valuable Stamps" by H Morgan (06). Whilst non-philatelic, this book is a marvellous re-telling of the tales about the 'POST OFFICE' stamps of Mauritius by a noted Melbourne historian. In the process, the philatelic matter is woven into a fascinating story, 300pp+ hardbound with d/j. [Prestige retail $50] 30 534 L B Lot 534 "The Louise Boyd Dale and Alfred F Lichtenstein Collections" Sale 6 Harmers of New York auction catalogue (29/9/1969), toning and a few annotations, 323 lots, staplebound with p/r. 25T
Philately Books Auction Page: 10 NEW ZEALAND 550 L A- PAPUA Lot 550 "The Postage Stamps of New Zealand" Vol II edited by Collins & Watts (1950), published by The Royal Philatelic Society of New Zealand including Chalons to KEVII plus "Back of Book" sections, No. 90 of 00, minor blemishes, 412pp, hardbound. This is the famous volume that includes a complete set of reprinted die proofs of the six Chalon values but in unissued colours. [A copy sold for $160 in our literature sale of 21/12/09] 100 591 L A- POLAND Lot 591 "The FIP Large Gold Medal Collection of British New Guinea and Papua formed by the late Peter Troy" (28/7/09) Prestige hardbound auction catalogue, minor spine damage, with p/r. [Prestige retail: $50] 10T 600 L A- SEYCHELLES Ex Lot 600 "Polskie Znaki Pocztowe" ("Polish Postal Marks") (1960), Volumes I-V, essential reference for the Polish collector with extensive Polish postal history from the 18th Century pre-stamp era through to the 1960s with illustrations, plating diagrams, varieties, and more, minor toning and spotting and spine damage, hardbound. [Written entirely in Polish.] (5) 50 625 L A- Lot 625 "Seychelles: Postage Stamps & Postal History" by HV Farmer (1955), minor toning and blemishes, 123pp+plates and folding map, hardbound with d/j (worn)
Philately Books Auction Page: 11 SOUTH AFRICA (Provinces) 635 L A- SWITZERLAND Lot 635 CAPE OF GOOD HOPE: "Postage Stamps of the Cape of Good Hope: The Collection formed by Sir Maxwell Joseph" Sotheby's auction catalogue (28-29/10/1982), minor edge bruising, hardbound with d/j. 10 646 L A UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Ex Lot 646 "Schweiz" Corinphila hardbound auction catalogues for Switzerland featuring Cantonals, Rayons & Helvetias on cover (14-15/10/08) & Rarities including Part I of the "Fritz Kirchner Collection" (12-13/3/09), both catalogues hardbound with p/r. A stunning array of material! (2) 0T 663 L A Lot 663 "The Ryohei Ishikawa Collection: United States Stamps & Covers 1847-1869" Christie's auction catalogue (28-29/9/1993), hardbound with d/j. A magnificent catalogue. 30