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Colonial and Early Territorial
Item # Description Price Picture
10001 The First Hundred Years of U.S. Territorial Postmarks: 1787-1887
Chase & Cabeen, 1950 1st ed, 341p, HB. The bible on territorial post-marks. Well illustrated. First editions in nice condition are very scarce!
$75.00
10002 As above, 1980 Quarterman reprint, 341p, HB   $40.00
10003 First Federal Issue 1798-1801 - U.S. Embossed Revenue Stamp Paper
Combs, 1979 first edition, 124p, HB.
$20.00
10004 Establishment of First U.S. Govt. Post Offices in Northwest Territory
Devol & Graham, 1975, 48p, HB. Superb work; well illustrated throughout.
$20.00
10005 The Hugh Finlay Journal - Colonial Postal History: 1773-1774
Finlay, 1975, U.S.P.C.S. ed., 94p, HB. Reprint of Finlay’s journal, kept while traveling in the Colonies during 1773-74. The purpose of his trip was to survey post roads in North America. A must for the Colonial specialist!
$10.00
10006 The Ledger of Dr. Benjamin Franklin: Postmaster General - 1776
1976 reprint of an 1865 printing, 128p, CC. Contains contents of a 1776 to 1778 postal ledger. The Franklin title is a misnomer.  
$17.50
10007 American Philatelic Dictionary & Colonial Revolutionary Posts
Konwiser, 1947, 208p, Abridged edition of his earlier work on Colonial posts.
$20.00
10008 Albany’s Oldest Post-Mark, 1773-1790
Peltz, 1961, 49p, HB. A well written and illustrated look at the early postmarks and postal history of Albany, NY.
$25.00
10009 The History of the U.S. Post Office in the Year 1829
Rich, Quarterman reprint; 190p, HB. A thorough examination of the post office from 1692 through 1829.
$35.00
10010 American Colonial Postmark Catalog
Sampson, 1953, 32p, Loose-leaf. Covers Colonial postal history, rates and markings. Markings are illustrated, valued and list known dates of use.
$20.00
10011 Postmasters & Post Offices of the United States, 1782-1811
Stets, 1994, 294p, SB. Lists over 3,000 post offices and more than 6,200 postmasters. The book contains three major sections: Postmasters listed alphabetically for the U. S. as a whole; Post Offices listed alphabetically for the U.S.; and state by state listings with post offices, postmasters, dates of appointment and notes,  
$32.50
10012 As above, HB, very limited supply. $50.00
10013 The Posted Letter In America: 1628 to 1790
ter Braake, 1975, 653p, HB. The pre-eminent work on Colonial postal history. Rate chart in pocket. Well illustrated.
$75.00
10014 The Early History of the Colonial Post Office
Woolley, 1969 reprint of this 1894 work, 33p, CC. Historical account of the early years of the Colonial post office.
$10.00
Carriers and Locals
10015 The Fresno and San Francisco Bicycle Mail of 1894
Cooper, 1982, 134p, HB. Definitive work on the subject.
$50.00
10016 Hale & Co. Independent Mail Company 1843-1845
Gutman, 2005, 345p, HB. Gutman has taken the Hale & Co. portion of the Perry-Hall manuscript and expanded it into a wonder work. With 1377 surviving covers the author was able to tell the complete story of the growth and demise of Hale. A well illustrated and important work on independent mails. Limited edition.
$75.00
10017 The Chatham Square Post Offices and Swarts City Dispatch Post
Hall, 1941, 34p, CC. Have a small quantity of this scarce publication.
$15.00
10018 Sanitary Fairs: A Philatelic & Historical Study of Civil War Benevolences
Kantor, 1992, 304p, HB. Superbly written & illustrated look at every facet of the benevolences. This title will be very useful to students of   the 1861-1867 issue and Civil War. Out of print.
$75.00
10019 Moens 1868 Timbres D’Offices Americans  
J. B. Moens, 1868, 34p, CC. This is the second edition of Moens catalog of U.S. Locals and Carriers. The first edition was in 1863. A very rare catalog, written in French, cut used to illustrate the cover. Also contains U.S. stamped envelopes.
$350.00
10020 Boyd’s Local Posts In New York City: 1844 - 1882          
Patton, 49p, CC. Well written and illustrated, especially with regard to forgeries.
$15.00
10021 The Local Posts In Brooklyn, NY: 1844 - 1882
Patton, 28p, CC. Well illustrated, especially on forgeries.
$10.00
10022 Private Local Posts of the United States: Volume 1 - New York State
Patton, 1967, 350p, HB. The standard text on New York locals.
$45.00
10023 Pat Paragraphs
Perry; 1981, BIA reprint, 648p, HB. A must for any student of the classics and local posts.
$55.00
10024 The First United States Postage Stamp
Perry, circa 1920, 14 p, CC. The story of the United States City Dispatch Post.
$25.00
10025 Byways of Philately - Privately Owned Posts and Early Locals
Perry compiler, 1966, 271p, HB. The primary work on Hussey’s post and a few others as written by H. Warren Hale, edited by Elliott Perry.
$37.50
10026 Scott’s Standard Catalogue of Local Stamps of the United States
Scott Stamp & Coin Co., 1933, 33p, CC.  
$15.00
10027 Scott’s Supplementary Catalogue
Scott Stamp & Coin Co., 1921, 31p, CC. The benefit of this book is in the high-quality reproduction of the Scott’s cuts for the United States locals. Several editions in stock
$15.00
19th Century United States
10028 The United States 1847 Issue: A Cover Census
Alexander, 2000, 549p, HB. This work contains a detailed listing of over 13,000 covers bearing 1847 stamps, arranges by place of entry into the mail system. Illustrates about 250 covers and contains a 16 page color section. There is a discussion of 10-cent bisects, combination covers, usages to foreign destinations and fakes.
$79.95
10029 Ashbrook Special Service: 1951 to 1957
Ashbrook, 658 p with 319 photos on glossy stock, Hugh Clark reprint. Far and away the best primary source on 19th century U.S. postal history. Text covers rates, fakes, exceptional usages and much more. The Clark reprint is as good as an original at a quarter of the cost.
$500.00
10030 As above, A complete photocopy of the Special Service housed in three 3-ring binders. $150.00
10031 The Types of the U.S. One Cent of 1861 to 1857
Ashbrook, 1922, 35p, CC. This is Ashbrook’s first work on the one-cent 1851-57 issue. Well illustrated and still useful.
$20.00
10032 The Types and Plates of the U.S. One Cent 1851 to 1857
Ashbrook, 1926, 93p, CC. The predecessor to Ashbrook’s two-volume  work. Well illustrated and still useful.  
$25.00
10033 The United States One Cent Stamp of 1851-57: Volumes I and II
Ashbrook, 1938, 368p, HB. Vol. I contains the plating information, which has been updated in Neinken’s work. Vol. II contains the postal  history text not found in Neinken.  
$225.00
10034 The United States Issue of 1869 Proceeded by Some Additional Notes on “The Premieres Gravures of 1861
Ashbrook, 1943, 69p, CC with addendum removed. A photocopy of the addendum is supplied.  
$65.00
10035 As above, with original addendum still bound in. $95.00
10036 As above; HB ed. with addendum removed. A photocopy of the addendum is supplied.  $85.00 $85.00
10037 The United States Ten Cent Stamp of 1855 - 1857 
Ashbrook, 1936, 87p, SB. Solid, early work on the subject.
$10.00
10038 Baker’s United States Classics  $50.00
Baker Brothers, 1985, 343p, HB. Classics Society reprint of their columns that appeared in Stamps magazine from 1962 to 1969. A wealth of information on classic United States; superb basic reference.  
$50.00
10039 American Illustrated Cover Catalog  $50.00
Biddle, 1982, 259p, HB. In full color; contains P/R. The bible on illustrated advertising covers. New.  
$50.00
10040 Early American Perforating Machines and Perforations: 1857 to 1867
Boggs, 1954 Collectors Club of New York reprint from the CCP,33p, CC. Superb treatise on the experiments and introduction of perforating stamps here in the United States with the  1857 issue.
$15.00
10041 As above, 1982 Unitrade reprint of the same title, but in a smaller format. $7.50
10042 Robert Morris: Postmaster of New York
Boggs, 1960, 206p, HB. Deluxe edition with slipcase. Autographed. Superb insight into the early workings of the New York Post Office.
$100.00
10043 Ten Decades Ago: 1840 to 1850
Boggs, 1949, 100p, CC. A study of the work of Rawdon, Wright, Hatch and Edson of New York City.  
$25.00
10044 The 1847 Issue of United States Stamps
Brookman, 1942, 77p, C.C. Thorough examination of the issue.  
$35.00
10045 United States Postage Stamps of the 19th Century 
Brookman, 1947, first edition, 2 volumes, HB. This was Lester Brookman's first complete work on classic U.S. stamps. It was replaced by the three volume, expanded edition in 1966.
$45.00
10046 As above, Brookman, 1966; 3 volume edition; HB.
Still the bible on classic U.S.
In beautiful condition.
$150.00
10047 As above, Brookman, 1989, Phillips reprint edition, 3 volume edition, HB.  Now out of print. $135.00
10048 Notes on the Grilled Issues of the United States
Brookman, 1942, 72p, CC.
$30.00
10049 The 3-Cent Stamp of the United States: 1851 to 1857 Issue
Chase, 1909, 72 p, CC. Dr. Chase's first work on the 3-cent 1851-57 issue.
$25.00
10050 As above, Chase, 1929, 369p, HB. This is the second revised edition. $75.00
10051 As above, Chase, 1942, 374p, HB. Regular deluxe edition. This is the third revised edition and the one most students want. $125.00
10052 The Universal Postal Union
Codding, Jr., 1964, 285p, HB. A fascinating look at the development and history of the U.P.U
$25.00
10053 The Postal History of The Powell Bros. Livestock Emporium
Cohen, 2007, 48p, SB. If you collect postal history you have undoubtedly encountered covers from the Powell brother’s correspondence. Norman has collected this correspondence for the past ten years. He brings to life the Powell brothers story. Well researched and illustrated in color, an enjoyable read.
$20.00
10054 Cancellations and Killers of the Banknote Period: 1870 to 1894
Cole, 1995, 360p, HB with dust jacket. Reproduces over 5,000 tracings and killers of the banknote period. Illustrates 140 covers. Each item has an assigned rarity factor. Also of interest is the comprehensive town index arranged by state.
$49.50
10055 The Blackjacks of 1863 to 1867       
Cole, 1950; 121 p; CC First and best of the blackjack books; scarce.
$150.00
10056 U.S. 1887 3c Vermillion
Davis, 1922, 22p, CC. Still the definitive work on the subject.  
$20.00
10057 The U.S. One-Cent Issue of 1861
Evans, 1997, 418p, HB. The definitive work on the historic one-cent 1861 issue. Hundreds of fine illustrations. Don Evans weaves a fascinating story taking you through the design, production and myriad uses. All of the great pieces are described and illustrated including the famous “Z” Grill (No. 85A). Destined to be one of the great 19th century studies.
$60.00
10058 As above, SB.  This edition is sold out, however we still have some new copies. $40.00
10059 The United States Five Cent Stamp of 1856
Richard C. Frajola & Frederick R. Mayer, 2005, 165p, HB. Now out of print, however we have new copies available. 
$55.00
10060 Goodwin’s Specialized United States
Goodwin, 1912 1st ed., 68p, SB. Solid intermediate text and line illustrations.
$20.00
10061 United States Postal History Sampler
Graham, 1992, 186p, SB. 15 chapters packed with information on many diverse topics of U.S. postal history. Gambit includes: domestic letter rates, machine cancels, special rate services, ship letters, APO, free mails & more.
$15.00
10062 A Forerunner of the ‘47’s
Hatcher, 1947, 8p, CC. A brief historical account of the New York postmasters stamp of 1845. Prepared for CIPEX, useful.
$5.00
10063 The Types and Varieties of the United States Ten Cent Issues of 1855-59
Hesly & Diamond, circa 1960, 12p, CC. Superb booklet.  
$5.00
10064 The United States Five Cent Stamps of 1856 to 1861
Hill, 1955, 78p, HB. This was the definitive work on the issue. Scarce title.
$200.00
10065 The Standard Catalogue of Encased Postage Stamps 
Hodder & Bowers, 1989, 191p, HB. Well-written and illustrated text about the history and various types of encased postage. 
$25.00
10066 United States Mail and Post Office Assistant: 1860 to 1872
Holbrook, 1975 Collector’s Club of Chicago reprint, 577p, 2 vols. with slipcase, limited to 300 sets. Wealth of rate, schedule, and regulation information.  
$295.00
10067 The United States Stamp: 1847 to 1869
lshikawa, 1981, 144p, HB. Full-color representation of the magnificent lshikawa collection as it existed in late 1980.  
$125.00
10068 The United States One Cent Issues of 1851 to 1857 
Kenworthy & Diamond, 24p, CC. Superb illustrations.  
$5.00
10069 The Harry F. Allen Collection of Blackjacks
Lane, 1969, 148p, HB. Well illustrated. Superbly written treatise on all aspects of the Blackjack stamp from design through production.
$50.00
10070 Centennial Exposition of the 1851 to 1857 Issue
Lidman, editor, 1951, 174p, SB. Vol. III, No. 3. Contains official program for first convention of 3¢ 1851-57 in it; also 14 superb articles on the issues.
$15.00
10071 U.S. Perforation Centennial 1857-1957
Lidman, editor; 1957; 232 p; SB. Contains official program for the convention and 22 scholarly articles on the perforated issues.  
$15.00
10072 U S. Stamp Facts — 19th Century
Various, 1999, 257p, SB. Covers Scott nos. 1 - 293. Each catalog number has information covering the designer, engraver, plate arrangement, plate nos., varieties, quantity  issued, largest recorded multiple, EKUs, most typical use and est. surviving covers. New.
$15.00
10073 ‘American Postal Markings’ From Colonial Times to the 1850’s
Lounsberry & Doubleday, 1982, 144p, HB. "The un-exhibited exhibit of Royden H. Lounsberry". Superb markings in full color.  
$35.00
10074 Postal Stamps of the U.S. - Part I - Postmasters’ Provisionals
Luff & Clark, 1937, 70p plus fifteen plates in pocket, HB.
$95.00
10075 The Postage Stamps of the United States
Luff, 1902 edition,  417p, HB. First in-depth study of our nation’s postage stamps. Tight binding; some wear on spine & title plate; still solid, usable copy.  
$125.00
10076 As above, 1973 Gossip reprint edition which is illustrated.  $75.00 $75.00
10077 The New York Postmasters’ Provisional
MacGuffin, 1936, 26p, CC. Illustrated handbook and plating study.
$40.00
10078 American Philatelic Miscellany
Introduced and arranged by Susan McDonald, 1978 Quarterman reprint, 569p, HB. It contains all of the U.S. articles found in the 20 volume Stamp Specialist.
$50.00
10079 The New Haven Provisional Envelope
Means, 1932, 51p, CC. A great little history of the original and reprint envelopes.
$25.00
10080 United States Postage Stamps: 1847 to 1869
Melville, 1909 first edition, 71p, SB with oversized PC. Well illustrated. Cover faults to be expected.  
$30.00
10081 As above, third edition. Cover faults to be expected. $15.00
10082 United States Postage Stamps: 1870 to 1893
Melville, 1910, 55p, SB with oversized PC. Well illustrated. Cover faults to be expected.  
$20.00
10083 United States Postage Stamps: 1894 to 1910
Melville, 1910, 76p, SB with oversized PC. Well illustrated and includes an interesting section on coil and private coil production. Cover faults to be expected.  
$20.00
10084 Micarelli Identification Guide to U.S. Stamps - Regular Issues: 1847 - 1934
Micarelli; 2006 new revised edition; 162p, SB. Best edition; well laid out, now in full color, and easy to use. A must for the serious student or collector.  
$37.50
10085 Express Mail of 1836 to 1839
Milgram, 1977, 214p, HB. Deluxe edition with slipcase. A thorough examination of express mail during the stampless period.  
$65.00
10086 Abraham Lincoln Illustrated Envelopes and Letter Paper
Milgram, 1984, 272p, HB. Profusely illustrated.  
$25.00
10087 Presidential Campaign Illustrated Envelopes and Letter Paper: 1840-72
Milgram, 1995, 263p, HB. Over 400 illustrations. This is the companion to the above title.  
$42.50
10088 U.S. Registered Mail 1845-1870
Milgram, 1999, 181p, HB. The first book dedicated to this subject. Discusses the evolution of the service. There is an extensive catalog section, featuring 150 covers, which discusses markings and rarity factors. HB edition is now out of print.
$60.00
10089 The Trans-Mississippi Issue of 1898
Neil & Rosenthal, 1997, 168p, HB. The seminal work on all aspects of the Trans-Mississippi issue.
$50.00
10090 United States One Cent Stamp of 1851 to 1857
Neinken, 1972, 552p, HB. The seminal work on the one-cent 1851-57 issue, from design through production. Includes plating.
$200.00
10091 As above, but deluxe edition with slipcase. $250.00
10092 The United States Ten Cent Stamp of 1855 to 1857
Neinken, 1960, 252p, HB. The best work on the issue.  
$35.00
10093 137 The 1851 to 1857 Twelve Cent Stamp  $85.00
Neinken, 1964, 74p, CC. The definitive work on the issue. Well illustrated; includes plating charts. Scarce title.  
$85.00
10094 140 United States 1857 to 1860 Issues  $35.00
Perry, circa 1910, 63p, PB. Scholarly written monograph with types illustrated. Part of the Severn-Wylie-Jewett series; booklet No. 39.  
$35.00
10095 9193 The 1851 Issue of United States Stamps: A Sesquicentennial Retrospective  $125.00
Edited by Charles Peterson & Hubert Skinner, 2006, 378p, HB. A compilation of many news articles of the various issues of the 1851 issue. Out of print.
$125.00
10096 141 The New York Postmaster’s Provisional  $85.00
Piller, 1991, 127p, HB. The most accurate work done on the subject. Superb text and illustrations throughout. New.  
$75.00
10097 142 A Catalog of Telegraph Message Covers  $20.00
Rapp, 1978, 77p, CC, Well illustrated list of 19th century telegraph covers.  
$20.00
10098 144 Classic United States Imperforate Stamps  $20.00
Rose, 1990, 95p,  SB. Good introductory reference to 1847 and the 1851 to 1857 imperforate issues. Lots of illustrations. Out of Print
$20.00
10099 As above, HB edition. $45.00
10100 9174 The First Perforated Issues of the United States  $37.50
Rose, 2005, 156p, HB. Picks up where his work on the classic imperforate stamps leaves off. It covers in detail the perforated issues of 1857 - 1860.
$37.50
10101 United States Postage Stamps of 1869
Rose, 1996, 191p, SB. The definitive work on the 1869 issue. It covers every aspect of the issue: production, essays, proofs, stamps, cancellations and postal history. Well illustrated; excellent biography.
$20.00
10102 The 1869 Issue on Cover: Census and Analysis
Rose & Searing, editors, 1986, 223p, HB. A great census of covers that exist for the 1968 issue.  
$70.00
10203 As above, deluxe 1/4 leather edition. $125.00
10204 The 1976 to 1977 Registers
1869 P.R.A., 1976-77, 2 vols., total 208 pages, punched for 3-ring binder. Articles (26 total) on all phases of 1869 issue - production, usages & postal history.
$25.00
10205 The 1978 Register
1869 P.R.A., 1979, 114p, HB. Eight articles appear on the stamps and postal history of the 1869 issue.  
$15.00
10206 The 1982 Register
1869 P.R.A., 1983, 124p, HB. A collection of five superb articles on various aspects of 1869 postal history.
$20.00
10207 The Seven Cent Vermillion United States: 1871 to 1873 Issue
Sampson, 16p, CC. Excellent and concise work.  
$15.00
10208 United States Postage Stamps Illustrated and Identified
Scott Stamp & Coin Co., Ltd., publisher, 1939, 85 p; CC. Handy, well- illustrated reference manual; still extremely useful after over 55 years.  
$15.00
10209 Priced Catalog of the Three Cent Stamp of the United States 1851 to  1860 Issue: It’s Varieties and Postal Use
Simpson, 1944, 31p and cover, stapled. Insightful text on the issues, including plate varieties, color and markings and pricing guide. This is a quality, modern production of a mimeographed original.  
$17.50
10210 Encased Postage Stamps - United States and Foreign
Slabaugh, 1967, 33p, CC. Informative, illustrated work.
$10.00
10211 United States Letter Rates to Foreign Destinations: 1847 to GPU-UPU
Starnes, 1990, 176p;,HB. The new edition with updated listings for over 30 countries and there are six new appendices. Some 55 cover photos have been added; a must for the postal history collector.  
$37.50
10212 History of the “Free Franking” of the Mail In the United States
Stern, 1936, 263p, HB plus the two supplements which had appeared as part of the Collector’s Club Philatelist.  
$150.00
10213 United States Grills and Notes on the Grilled Issues of the U.S.
Stevenson & Brookman, A 1980 Triad reprint of these two great works with a special introduction by noted grill expert, William Herzog, 87p, Card cover. This work brings together under one cover the first two major pamphlets on the grilled stamps of the U.S.
$30.00
10214 United States Grills
Stevenson, circa 1920, 15p, CC. The first work devoted to grill issues.  
$25.00
10215 The History of Postage Stamps of the United States
Tiffany, 1887. 272p, HB. First great, authoritative work on classic U.S.  
$150.00
10216 United States Twelve Cents Issue: 1851 to 1857
Tracy & Ashbrook,  1926, 23p, CC. Well illustrated look at the types and varieties of this issue.  
$20.00
10217 Sloane’s Column
Turner, 1961, 467p, HB. First edition printed on coated stock, which makes for better quality reproduction of photos & drawings over the reprint. A compilation of George B. Sloane’s columns from Stamps magazine and arranged by topic. Great reading and reference; strong in locals, possessions and 19th and early 20th century United States
$50.00
10218 Turner, 1980 second printing. Now out of print.   $40.00
10219 The Universal Postal Union Members and Stamps: 1874 to 1974
Tyrell, 1974, 354p, HB. Solid text which discusses the evolution of the union; listing of members by admission date.  
$40.00
10220 Postage Stamps of the United States
Waterhouse, 1916, 115p, HB. Descriptive, illustrated catalog.
$30.00
10221 The United States Fifteen Cent Stamp of 1870 to 1890
Weiss, Jr., 1995, 97p, SB. An excellent study which includes historical background, essays, proofs, experimental stamps, cancellations & domestic and foreign usages on cover. A good reference for anyone doing a single issue collection or exhibit.  
$35.00
10222 The United States Three Cent Green: 1870 to 1887
Wiley, 1915 second edition, 26p, CC. Still the basic resource for the study of the 3-cent bank note issues.
$15.00
10223 United States Two Cent Red-Brown of 1883 to 1887 - 2 Volumes
Willard, 1970, 328p total, HB. The definitive banknote work. Volume 2 contains much information on banknote period cancellations.
$50.00
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