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CANADA 95.  THE COLLECTION OF 1995 STAMPS.

CANADA 95. THE COLLECTION OF 1995 STAMPS.

by Ellis, Louise and Ebbs, Leslie Elizabeth.

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Canada: Canada Post Corporation, 1995. 66 pp, 10 3/4" H. Black covers with gilt lettering on spine, blindstamped maple leaf and lettering on front board. Pictorial endpapers, colour and b&w photographs, drawings throughout. Colour illustrated slipcase. Contains 68 stamps (collated), which have been removed from the original envelope and inserted into the protective plastic sleeves on the appropriate pages - face value over $32.00. Louisbourg (5); Manitoba 125 (1); Bridges (4); Golf (5); Group of Seven (7); New Members (3); Historic Vehicles (6); Alfred Pellan (1); Comic Book Superheroes (5); Lunenburg Academy (1); The Arctic (5); Christmas - Emile Brunet Stone Carvings (3); Animal Migration - Canada/Mexico (4) 1945 (4); The Holocaust (1); United Nations (1); La Francophonie (1); 30th Anniversary of Flag (1); Definitive Stamps (8); Greeting Stamps (2). Bilingual text (English/French). Book and slipcase are in fine condition. Minor wear on edges of original envelope that contained… Read More
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CANADA POST OFFICES 1755-1895.

CANADA POST OFFICES 1755-1895.

by Campbell, Frank W.

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9780880000086
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0880000082
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Boston: Quarterman Publications, 1972. 191 pp, 4to (11 1/4" H) - brown cloth with gold lettering on spine and front board. Profusely illustrated in b&w with reproductions of postmarks and sketch maps. An alphabetical listing of Canadian post offices for all provinces (except Newfoundland) from 1755 to 1895. Slight bump at top corners of boards, light rubbing and a few very light finger marks on board surfaces, minor edge wear. . Hard Cover. Very Good/No Jacket.
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CANADIAN FANCY CANCELLATIONS OF THE NINETEENTH CENTURY.  A HANDBOOK OF THE BRITISH NORTH AMERICA...
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CANADIAN FANCY CANCELLATIONS OF THE NINETEENTH CENTURY. A HANDBOOK OF THE BRITISH NORTH AMERICA PHILATELIC SOCIETY.

by Day, K.M. and Smythies, E.A.

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(Toronto): British North America Philatelic Society, 1973. 158 pp, 8 1/2" H. Profusely illustrated in b&w showing cancellations with descriptions on facing page. Page 86 showing the descriptions for Plate XXXIX was laid in loosely after printing/binding. Interior - clean and tight with no previous ownership marks. Exterior - spine and edges darkening slightly, spine flat with one very light crease.. Second Edition. Soft Cover. Very Good.
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CANADIAN POSTAL GUIDE:  CONTAINING THE CHIEF REGULATIONS OF THE POST OFFICE, THE RATES OF...

CANADIAN POSTAL GUIDE: CONTAINING THE CHIEF REGULATIONS OF THE POST OFFICE, THE RATES OF POSTAGE, EVERY INFORMATION IN REGARD TO MONEY ORDERS.

by Dewe, John, compiler.

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Laval, Quebec: Dev-Sco, 1966. 40 pp, 8 1/8" H, stapled in wraps. "The principal object of this little work is the dissemination of information in regard to the Canadian Postal Service. It is published with the kind permission of the Postmaster General, and it is hoped will be useful to the public as well as conducive to the interests of the Post Office." from the preface of the R. & A. Miller, Toronto edition of 1863. Section headings: A Few Facts about the Post Office in Canada; Chief Officers of the Department at Quebec; Post Office Inspectors; Postal Divisions; Rules and Regulations; General Regulations; Suggestions to the Public; Rates of Postage from Canada to British Colonies and Foreign Countries by Canadian Ocean Steamers; ditto by Cunard Steamers; Rates of Postage from Canada by the United States. Interior - clean and tight with no previous ownership marks. Exterior - light to moderate browning on the spine and on a 1/2" strip down the rear cover at the spine.. Not… Read More
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COMMONWEALTH PRICE LIST JUNE 2001.

COMMONWEALTH PRICE LIST JUNE 2001.

by Purves Philatelics.

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Tonbridge, Kent: Purves Philatelics, 2001. 30 pp, 10 7/8" H. Colour photographs. Contents: Pre King George VI sets & single items; 1935 Silver Jubilee sets; Pre King George VI sale items; King George VI sets & single items; King George VI booklets; King George VI errors & varieties; King George VI Omnibus sets; King George VI sale items. Interior - clean and tight with no previous ownership marks. Exterior - minor wrinkle and small stain on rear cover.. Stapled in Wraps. Very Good+.
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DINKY DAYMUS VARIETIES: PHILATELIC FLAWS AND ODDITIES FEATURING CANADA.

DINKY DAYMUS VARIETIES: PHILATELIC FLAWS AND ODDITIES FEATURING CANADA.

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Brantford, Ontario: Canadian Wholesale Supply Unpaginated (36 pp plus covers), 8 1/2" H. Profusely illustrated in b&w with examples of creases, misprints, breaks, flaws, etc. on stamps from Canada (majority) and other countries. Interior - clean and tight with no previous ownership marks. Exterior - a few very tiny marks to covers, minor edgewear.. Stapled in Wraps. Very Good+.
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MAIL MEMORIES (PICTORIAL GUIDE TO POSTCARD COLLECTING).  (POST CARD.)   WITH 1985 REVISED PRICE...
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MAIL MEMORIES (PICTORIAL GUIDE TO POSTCARD COLLECTING). (POST CARD.) WITH 1985 REVISED PRICE GUIDE LAID-IN.

by Kaduck, John M.

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9780870691409
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Des Moines, Iowa: Wallace-Homestead, 1979. 68 pp, 4to (11" H). 4-page 1985 revised price guide laid in. Profusely illustrated with b&w reproductions of postcards. A pictorial price guide to postcards, arranged by subject, i.e. Advertising, Animals, Christmas, Comic, Dogs, Drinking, Easter, Girls, Halloween, Indians, Military, Negroes, Patriotic, Royalty, Santa Claus, Sports, Thanksgiving, Valentine, Western, Air Ships, Buses, Fire Engines, Ships, Street Cars, Trains, etc. Concludes with: Future Growth Chart; Sleepers that have a future and notes on Growth Chart; Topical Index. Interior - clean and tight with no previous ownership marks. Exterior - minor edgewear/rubbing, spine flat and uncreased. . 4th Printing.. Soft Cover. Very Good+.
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THE MYSTERY OF THE PRINCE EDWARD "QUEEN".
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THE MYSTERY OF THE PRINCE EDWARD "QUEEN".

by Eckhardt, William J.

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9780919801301
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0919801307
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Toronto: Unitrade, 1985. Unpaginated (approx. 14pp.), 9" H. B&w illustrations. "In December of 1866 a peculiar 10 cent 'Prince Edward Island' stamp made its appearance in Europe. It was without perforations, printed in black on yellow paper, and the name of the country was misspelled. Those who saw the stamp said that it had 'an unreal look' about it." Interior - clean and tight with no previous ownership marks, staples rusty. Exterior - very light rubbing and soiling to covers, ghost sticker marking on front cover. . Reprint. Stapled in Wraps. Very Good.
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NORTHWEST TERRITORIES POSTAL CANCELLATIONS 1907-1986.

NORTHWEST TERRITORIES POSTAL CANCELLATIONS 1907-1986.

by O'Reilly, Kevin. Inscribed.

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9780919801554
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Toronto: Unitrade Press, 1987. 230 pp, 4to (11" H). Inscribed on title page: "To Jim & Pat / Best Wishes / K O'Reilly". B&w reproductions, maps. "A brief introduction reviews the geographic, temporal and philatelic scope of this research. This is followed by an office-by-office historical sketch, illustrations of the markings and a listing of their known usages. Features: All impressions of devices used to cancel mail from N.W.T. post offices and accompanying registration boxes are illustrated in full size; Each cancellation has been assigned a general type code and an individual numerical suffix. (Many offices have more than one marking of a a certain type.); 13 detailed topographical maps; Important data for each post office including status, location, population of area, origin of name and name changes; Historical sketches of the settlements relating to the most significant events; The proof date (of hammers) where known; Earliest and latest dates known for cancels;… Read More
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THE POST-OFFICE ANNUAL DIRECTORY FOR 1836-37:  CONTAINING AN ALPHABETICAL LIST OF THE MERCHANTS,...
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THE POST-OFFICE ANNUAL DIRECTORY FOR 1836-37: CONTAINING AN ALPHABETICAL LIST OF THE MERCHANTS, TRADERS, MANUFACTURERS, AND PRINCIPAL INHABITANTS: AND A SECOND LIST OF THE NAMES OF MERCHANTS, MANUFACTURERS AND TRADERS, IN GLASGOW AND SUBURBS.

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Glasgow: John Graham (For the Letter-Carriers of the Post-Office), 1836. xv, 341, 118 pp, 7 1/8" H. Brown leather spine and corners, marbled paper-covered boards, black leather title label on spine with gilt lettering, additional gilt date and decoration, blindstamped design. Small label at top of front pastedown: "J. Carss & Co., Bookbinders, 31, Argyle Street, Glasgow." Title page continues: "Classed and Arranged Under Each Distinct Head of Trade or Profession: With a Street Directory: and An Appendix Containing many Useful Lists. Ninth Publication." The first section (xv pp) consists of a Calendar (July, 1836 to December, 1837); Stamp Duties; Index. The second section (341 pp) contains Alphabetical List of Streets, Squares, Places &c. With a Reference to their Situation; Letter Carriers; Glasgow Post-Office Directory (arranged by name); Glasgow Post-Office Directory, Arranged by Profession. The final section (118 pp) is an Appendix of additional information,… Read More
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PUBLIC AUCTION SALE:  GENERAL FOREIGN STAMPS INCLUDING GERMAN AREA, SPECIALIZED POLAND,...

PUBLIC AUCTION SALE: GENERAL FOREIGN STAMPS INCLUDING GERMAN AREA, SPECIALIZED POLAND, SWITZERLAND AND REST OF THE WORLD. OCTOBER 6,7, 1976.

by Cherrystone Stamp Center.

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New York: Cherrystone Stamp Center, 1976. 93 pp + 32 pp of b&w illustrations, 8 1/2" H. The catalog of an auction sale. The first session included stamps from: German Colonies and German Offices Abroad, German Old States, Germany, Empire, Federal, Republic, Berlin, SAAR. The second session included stamps from France, Great Britain, Greece, Hungary, Iran, Israel, Iceland, Luxembourg, Marienwerder-Monaco, Netherlands, Nicaragua-Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Ryukyu-Sweden, Switzerland, Syria-Turkey, Ukraine, Uruguay, Vatican City, Venezuela, Western Ukraine. Interior - small soft bump to top corner of pages, faint cigarette odour, minor browning to pages, otherwise clean and tight with no previous ownership marks. Exterior - small soft bump to top corner of covers, light rubbing, minor soiling, minor browning.. Stapled in Wraps. Very Good.
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TOMMY ATKINS' LETTERS: THE HISTORY OF THE BRITISH ARMY POSTAL SERVICE FROM 1795.

TOMMY ATKINS' LETTERS: THE HISTORY OF THE BRITISH ARMY POSTAL SERVICE FROM 1795.

by Boyden, Peter B. Foreword by Ian G. Robertson.

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London: National Army Museum, 1990. 48 pp, 4to (11 5/8" H). Profusely illustrated with b&w and colour photographs. Contents: Foreword; Beginning to 1840; The Crimean War, 1854-1856; India, 1838-1914; Africa, 1878-1898; The Boer War, 1899-1902; The First World War, 1914-1918; The Second World War, 1939-1945; From 1945 to 1990; Sources and Bibliography. Interior - faint cigarette odour, otherwise clean and tight with no previous ownership marks. Exterior - very minor edge wear.. First Edition. Soft Cover. Very Good+.
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