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Session II: Sunday, November 24, 2013

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Supplies & Literature, cont.
2768

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RARE, set of 11 different ‘Tasco’ Educational booklets, and
several Gibbons ‘Educator’ packets. Set includes T2, ‘The One
Cent Issues of 1870 to 1888’; T3, ‘The Three Cent Issues of
1870 to 1887’; T4, ‘The Two Cent Issues of 1908 to 1920’;
T5,’The Three Cent Issues of 1908 to 1920'; T6, ‘The Postage
Stamps of the Confederate States of America’; T8, ‘The
Two-Cent Issues of 1922 to 1938’; T9, ‘The Two-Cent
Columbian Exposition of 1893’; T10, ‘The Three-Cent Issues
of 1851 to 1860’; T11, ‘Booklet Panes of the United States
(with 1¢ pane); T13, ‘The Future Delivery Stamps of the United
States 1918-1938’; and T14, ‘The Potato Stamps of the United
States.’ Although there are no outer envelopes, all are fresh.
Howard McIntosh of the Tatham Stamp & Coin Co. produced
‘Tasco’ booklets on a range of subjects during the 1930s and
’40s, including actual examples of all stamps, except his
counterfeit Confederates. Also included are 7 Gibbons
‘Educator’ packets (with stamps) including better and Tatham
Christmas Seal folder (13ML), with numerous early seals of
Finland. Very fine and quite scarce.
2769

USA PHILATELIC LITERATURE SELECTION ........... $400-600

Selection of new & used philatelic literature on a variety of
topics. Some highlights include (retail price): 1985 ‘Baker’s
U.S. Classics’ ($60); 2006 Siegel Catalog ‘The Rush 1847
Cover’ ($45); American Philatelic Congress Books for years
1955, 1975, 1984, 1985 & 1991 (x2); Billig Handbooks X &
XII (x2 each, $30 each); UPSS 19th & 20th Century Stamped
Envelopes & Wrappers 2 volume set (x2, one hardbound, 1 in
binders); 1961 ‘Sloane’s Column; 1976 ‘Philatelic Forgers’ by
Tyler (x2, $35 each); 1971 ‘Fundamentals of Philately’ ($55);
1953 ‘Evolution of World Posts’ by Meroni (x2, $35 each);
1969 ‘The Harry F. Allen Collection of Black Jacks’ (x2, $50
each); and more including selected Linn’s publications; selected
volumes of ‘The Stamp Specialist’; selected related literature
& others. Nice selection with some useful duplication. Some
usual faults, overall fine to very fine.
2770

USA POSTAL HISTORY LITERATURE ...................... $300-400

Nice selection of 24 different new & used postal history books
(one pamphlet) from a variety of states including (retail price):
INDIANA with 1976 limited edition (#354/750) ‘The Postal
History of Indiana’ Volume I & II (est $75); MARYLAND with
1984 ‘The Postal History of Maryland, the Delmarva Peninsula
and the District of Columbia’ ($30), 1960 ‘Postal markings of
Maryland 1766-1855’ & 1984 ‘Maryland Postal History’ by
Kendall ($25); OKLAHOMA with 1987 ‘Oklahoma Post
Offices’ ($20) & 1981 ‘Oklahoma Place Names’ (est $20);
PENNSYLVANIA with 1976 ‘Pennsylvania Postal History’
($25); and similar selections from Massachusetts, North
Dakota, Alaska, Maine, Nevada, Connecticut, Florida, Virginia
& others. Overall, fine to very fine.
2771

USA 1943 TASCO GUIDE TO U.S. STAMPED
ENVELOPE PAPER (T12) .............. View photo online

FOREIGN PHILATELIC LITERATURE ....................... $400-600

Selection of new & used worldwide philatelic literature with
an emphasis on British Commonwealth. Some highlights
include (retail price): ‘The Encyclopedia of British Empire
Postage Stamps’ Vol. I Europe (x3, $175 each), Vol. III Asia
($125) & Vol. V North America (x2, $60 each); 1974 ‘The
Postage Stamps and Postal History of Canada’ by Boggs
($105); 1977 ‘Postmarks of South West Africa 1914-77’ by
Putzel ($60); 1974 ‘The Cancellations of the Falkland Islands
& the Dependencies’; 1955 ‘Seychelles’ by Farmer; 1952
‘Cyprus’ ($75); 1996 ‘Bermuda by Airmail’ ($75); 1968 ‘The
British Postage Stamp of the nineteenth century’ by Lowe
($75); B.N.A. ‘Fakes & Forgeries’ (x2, $30 each); Billig
Philatelic Handbook Volumes 34 & 35; others. ALSO: reprint
of Forbin’s ‘Catalogue de Timbres=Fiscaux’ ($30);
‘Switzerland 1850-1958’ by Zinsmeister; 1974 ‘The private
local posts of Denmark’ ($50); 1991 ‘Cumulative Index to
Japanese Philately, 1946-90 ’ ($20); Sieger Catalogs (x2, 10th
& 19th editions); Champion 1924 Airmail Catalog; 2004 ‘Fakes
Forgeries Experts’ No. 7 ($100); 1948 ‘The Cancellations on
French Stamps of the Classic Issues 1849-76 ($110); others.
Nice group for collector/dealer. A few usual faults, overall fine
to very fine.

USA 1938-43 SET OF 11 TASCO EDUCATIONAL
BOOKLETS & GIBBONS ‘EDUCATOR’ PACKETS ... $400-600

2773

1985 GPS REFERENCE MANUAL OF FORGERIES
VOL 1-9 ........................................................................ $150-200

Nine 3-ring binders containing the Germany Philatelic Society
manual of forgeries with supplements apparently to 1985. Fine
condition overall with answers to many questions on
authenticity for German States, Colonies, Offices, Plebiscites,
Germany through the early post WWII issues, and more.
Unclear if all supplements are present, but at least some are
present through #13. Fine condition and a useful reference.

– SUPPLIES –
2774

DEALER TRAVELING SHOW CASES (x6) &
DEALER BOOKS (x100) ............................................. $100-200

Six (6) black lockable DEALER SHOW cases (19"x15"x6"),
each case can hold 24 dealer books. Four cases in good
condition, one with handle missing & one with broken handle.
PLUS about 100 dealer books in various colors (7" tall by 5").
Cases show some wear from use, but in decent condition. All
the cases come with their respective keys. Great for the show
dealer.

$200

One of the hardest to find of all ‘Tasco’ booklets. Guide features
descriptions and samples of 18 different paper types and colors
from 1853-1943, as well as detailed description on reverse.
Howard McIntosh of the Tatham Stamp & Coin Co. produced
‘Tasco’ booklets on a range of subjects during the 1930s and
’40s. Booklet is very fine, with sharp corners, minimal toning
and all samples intact (there are usually several missing). Outer
envelope also included, but is a little ragged. Very fine and
quite scarce.

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