387th Auction

The Journal of the Philatelic Literature Society (1908–1918), ed. Bacon, Edward D., 5 bibliophile excellent bound half leather volumes in perfect quality, handmade paper, more than 1,000 pages. – This is one of the rarest philatelic journals ever, because the society had only 88 members at the best times. There is a reprint (2019) which is offered today for prices about 500 Euro. But this is the absolutely rare opportunity to have an original copy of the complete run. Ex Robert Blake Yardley, incl. an original letter of F. J. Peplow inside etc. – PLUS: original Statutes / List Of Members / Publications of the Society, edition 1912 (2x) and 1916, 13 + 14 pages, one with ex libris Stephen Holder/ex libris Bellamy; PLUS: colour photocopies of the presentation by Abhishek Bhuwalka about this Journal at Stockholmia 2019. Estimate: 1,500 Euro

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Tiffany, John K.: The Stamp Collector's Library Companion. Part 1 lists all USA periodicals (1889), 24 + 4 pages, softcover – PLUS: Addendum 1890, 4 pages; – PLUS: Tiffany, John K.: An adress delivered before the second annual convention of the American Philatelic Association (Chicago 1887), 10 + 2 pages, softcover; – PLUS: Lehner, C. J. M.: Philatelic Literature (Vol. 1, No. 1–No 4, 1901)m, 24 pages, hardcover, ex libris W. Lawrence Green. – PLUS: Messrs. Glendining & Co. Ltd: Catalogue of the very fine and valuable Philatelic Library Formed by F. J. Peplow for sale by auction on March 8th, 1917, 35 pages, softcover, with Peplow dedication to Mr. G. Gilbert, signed. (Gilbert was the later auctioneer of the Ferrari collection!). With a list of Prices realised. – PLUS: Bellamy, F. A.: Statements and Comments upon the Result of a Proffered Gift to the University of Oxford (1926, for private Circulation), 9 pages, softcover. All these items in average to good condition. There is a second Bellamy item with an envelope included in which he sent his indictment to his friends, this second copy has numerous mould spots). With ex libris Stephen Holder. Estimate: 100 Euro

Vallancey, F. Hugh:  Guide to Philatelic Literature (Second edition 1923) – being a list of hand books and periodicals on Postage Stamps, and all matters relating to them, 64 pages, softcover + Vallancey, F. Hugh: List of Articles on Postage Stamps, & c. (1 April 1922), 64 pages, softcover (cover of both items with faults); – PLUS: Vallancey, F. Hugh: A Guide to Philatelic literature (3rd edition 1927/1929). In three Sections: I. Great Britain (12 pages), II. British Empire (55 pages), III. Foreign Countries, (66 pages), originally softbound, this is hardbound and in good condition, ex libris Brian Birch; PLUS: Vallancey, F. Hugh: A Guide to Philatelic literature (1939), 90 pages plus separate price list (8 pages), softcover, good condition (edges of the cover a bit toned); – PLUS: folder with 14 “The Stamp Collectors' Guide to Literature” published by F. Hugh Vallencey as No. 1–14 from January/March 1946 to June 1949/May 1950, stapled, good condition except staples a bit rusty. – PLUS: Mittelmann, H.: Katalog der existierenden Briefmarken-Zeitungen (1889), 31 pages, softcover, with patina. Estimate: 100 Euro

Different items – F.I.P.P.: Répertoire Bibliographique de la Presse Philateélique Mondiale, two issues 1929 (the first one twice), numbered 237/650; BDPh: Literatur-Nachrichten, 1. Jg. 1951, No. 3, 61 + 2 pages, softcover; – PLUS: Ton, Max: Handbuch der deutschen philatelistischen Literatur (Zweite vollständig neubearbeitete und ergänzte Auflage 1924), 72 pages, without cover, very rare, one of the few existing copies! – PLUS: Rutherford, Bruce: The Collectors Club Library. Gems of Philatelic Literature (Oct. 1992), 11 pages, stapled; – PLUS: Marsh, Victor: The International Directory of Philatelic Literature Collectors, Dealers, and Publishers (1st edition ca. 1903/04, with a publishers dedication inside, several very good articles by V. Suppantschitsch,  O. Rommel and others, 66 pages, softcover; – PLUS: Marsh, Victor: Philatelic Literature for sale, list No. 8/1911, 19 pages + photo plate, stapled, softcover, 200 copies printed; – PLUS: Vente aux Encheres Publiques après Décès de M. Albert Coyette - Importante Bibliothéque Philatélique (auction of Coyette philatelic library, Coyette was president of the Société Française de Timbrologie), 19 pages, lots with handwritten bids or results, the paper cover with faults; – PLUS: Beech, David R.: The History of Philately in Great Britain and Ireland – A Bibliography of Monographs, Grey Literature and Selected Texts (Version 2, August 2021), computer print out without page numbering; – PLUS: Beech, David R.: A Guide to Philatelic Research at the British Library (2019), 50 pages, softcover; – PLUS: Beech, David R.:  Philatelic Research at the British Library (2004), computer print out, 12 pages, stapled; – PLUS: Beech, David R.:  Philatelic Research (2008), computer print out, 8 pages, stapled; – PLUS: The Postal History Society Library. Catalogue (1989), 84 pages, spiral binding + supplement (August 1989), without pagination (24 pages). Items without major defects. 

Last but not least an unusual lot: 37 photos of famous and/or wellknown philatelists, dealers, auctioneers etc. Among them John W. Scott, S. Friedl, Overy, J. A. Steinmetz, C. W. Brazer, Col. Green, E. R. Ackerman, F. W. Booty, S. Gibbons, Mekeel, Fraenkel, Sylvester Colby. Not all photos are given with the name of the person! Nevertheless: an interesting lot. Estimate: 300 Euro

LIBRARY CATALOGUES – Kellow, Geoffrey / Turner, Russell: The Royal Philatelic Society of Victoria Library: A History and Catalogue (1996), 514 pages, hardcover with decorative gold title on front and spine, only 75 copies printed, numbered edition. The Bjäringer copy is ex Carl Walske (No. 48). In excellent condition and with slipcase. Rare! – PLUS: Catalogue of the Lending Library Junior Philatelic Society (1937), 32 pages, softcover, ex libris Stephen Holder; – PLUS: Katalog der Bibliothek des Berliner Philatelisten-Klub e.V. (1908), 64 pages, softcover; – PLUS: Krötzsch, Hugo: Katalog zur Abteilung Philatelie in der Deutschen Bücherei zu Leipzig (1928), 130 pages, softcover; – PLUS: Katalog Philatelistische Bibliothek München (3rd edition 1983), 76 pages, softcover (few faults); – PLUS: Bibliothekskatalog der Stiftung zur Förderung der Philatelie und Postgeschichte (2007), 260 pages, softcover; – PLUS: Bibliotheek van de Belgische Academie voor Filatelie, edition 2008 (40 pages) + 2013 (48 pages), softcover. Estimate: 140 Euro

EXHIBITIONS – STOCKHOLMIA 2019: The Bibliophile Edition. This edition includes all the 24 publications of this unique exhibition (2017–2019) in a especially made acrylic box. This was only made in 25 copies and mostly given to the members of the Organising team (a list of receivers is inside). There are unique items, e.g. the bibliophile edition of the 1st ERIVAN Rarity Auction of the Global Philatelic Network. – PLUS: A lot of older literature exhibition catalogues, Palmares etc., e.g. Exposición Nacional de Literature Filatélica, Madrid 1993 (catalogue, 215 pages), PHILITEX 92 New York (Bull. 2 + catalogue +Palmares); POSTHISTEX. First Exhibition of Postal Bibliography, May 1976, Barcelona; IPHA 2012 Mainz: Bull. 1 + Catalogue (Das Buch zur IPHLA (320 pages, hardcover) + Exponatliste (128 pages, softcover). All items in good condition. Estimate: 200 Euro

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AUCTION CATALOGUES (Philatelic Literature) – 11 well known Name Sales by Charles G. Firby (ex 1988–2000): 8 large size catalogues “Rarities of Philatelic Literature” (a few with 2000, 3000 or more lots!) + 3 catalogues of smaller size, but also with 2000 lots etc. All in a good condition and preserved in a specially manufactored “safe-box”. A few of them with result lists. All in good condition. Not common because they were not free (single catalogues cost $8,95). Estimate: 100 Euro

AUCTION CATALOGUES (Philatelic Literature) – Cavendish Auctions: ex 1999–2023: ca. 23 catalogues, a few with list of results. An extremely good source of information about philatelic literature and prices, well-preserved softcover catalogues. Estimate: 80 Euro

AUCTION CATALOGUES (Philatelic Literature) – Garratt-Adams, H. & Co.: Philatelic Auction (literature and stamps), No. 1/1963 to No. 21/1970, typewritten stapled catalogues, very rare run. Estimate: 160 Euro

AUCTION CATALOGUES (Philatelic Literature) – Harry Hayes auctions + Harry Hayes sales – Large box with: Philatelic Literature. Stocklists No. 1 to 12 (December 1992 – January 2004) + Philatelic Literature Auction No. 1 (1960) – No. 57 (1975) + HH auctions No. 58 (July 1975 – No. 73 (Sept. 1981) + Price Lists No. 58–162 (1975–2010). A enormous stock for philatelic literature research. – PLUS: Price, Raymond: Harry Hayes Philatelic Literature Auctions. Index to lots and Realisations, (5 volumes 1993–1998), Vol. 1: Publications of the 1980s (1993, 79 pages); Vol. 2: Publications of the 1970s (1995, 182 pages); Vol. 3: Books published 1950–1969 (1993, 231 pages); Vol. 4: Books published 1900–1949 (1996, 212 pages); Vol. 5: Books published Before 1900 and Serial Publications (1996, 152 pages); all volumes with softcover and in good condition, 250 copies printed and numbered. – PLUS: Akerman, Clive: Philatelic Literature offered by hh Sales limited 1987–2007, (three volumes 2010), 373 pages, spiralbinding, good condition. Estimation: 500 Euro

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AUCTION CATALOGUES (Philatelic Literature) – Name Sales by Colby, Sylvester: The W. R. King Library (December 20th, 1950), 43 pages, softcover; + The King-Farlow Library (May 14th, 1953), 33 pages, softcover + The Philatelic Library of Dr. C. S. Hitchins (November 21st, 1959), 44 pages, softcover + The Philatelic Library of the “Kayes” (March 24th, 1962), 32 pages, softcover + The Philatelic Library of Earl McCracken (October 5th, 1963), 28 pages, softcover + The Philatelic Library of Ralph Archibald Kimble (3 auctions December 19th, 1953–1955), 36 + 60 + 32 pages, softcover) + The WARD Philatelic Library (3 auction 1965–1967, 32 + 28 + 28 pages, hardbound in one volume + The Dr. Ralph Ritzman Philatelic Library (August 8th – 9th, 1968), 41 pages, softcover + The Henry A. Meyer Philatelic Library (August 20th, 1969), 27 pages + The John N. Luff Philatelic Library (2 auctions: February 12th–13th, 1970), 36 pages, softcover + October 13th, 1970, 33 pages, softcover + The Frank Rossi Philatelic Library (June 24th, 1971), 35 pages, softcover + The David Lidman Philatelic Library (February 22nd, 1972), 40 pages, softcover + The Sylvester Colby Philatelic Reference Library (November 15, 1974, two sessions), 42 pages, softcover. Fantastic lot of rare catalogues. A few are a bit toned. Many with Prices Realised. – PLUS: La Philatélie Soeteman: The Corneille Soeteman Library. Part 1 (26 septembre 2001, 71 pages, 7 colour plates) + Part 2 (26 février 2003, 82 pages, 5 colour plates) – PLUS: 3 catalogues with literature by Postzegelveilingen Van Looy 2008–2011, 2018 – 1 Vaccari literature catalogue 2016.   Estimate: 200 Euro

AUCTION CATALOGUES (Philatelic Literature) – Robbins Auctions New York (1975–1989, twelve catalogues (No. 1–12) + correspondance between Bjäringer and Robbins, a rare ensemble! – PLUS: Huys-Berlingin, Triesen/Liechtenstein: Briefmarken-Auktion 27./28. Oktober 1989 + Literature auction 26 June 1993 + The Garratt-Adams Philatelic Library (Oct. 1994), + Auction Joseph Hackmey Philatelic library Oct. 2003 + several additional copies of the philatelic literature auctions (incl. Garatt-Adams 25.5.1995 + 26.–27. April 1997 + a lot of research material about philatelic literature auctions (mostly photocopies) – PLUS: SCHWANKE, Hamburg 1999–2016, auction No. 256–355, 11 catalogues; – PLUS: Heinrich Köhler literature auction catalogue 2012 (the normal softcover and a special hardcover edition) + 2017 (hardcover). Estimate: 200 Euro

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AUCTION CATALOGUES (Philatelic Literature) – Soeteman, Corneille: The Corneille Soeteman Library, three parts (Sept. 2001, Febr. 2003, May 2004), 71 + 82 + 81 pages and colour plates, very good condition, with prices realised for the first two auctions; – PLUS: Felzmann, Ulrich: Auktion Nr. 87 + 90, January and August 1999: Literatur-Auktion “Roland I” + “Roland II”, two especially bound catalogues, 105 + 113 pages + photoplates and result lists, very good condition. This special edition was not free, each catalogue cost 30 DM, together 50 DM (today about 25 Euro, three times as much as the normal softcover version; – PLUS: 22nd + 23rd auction by Salkind, Sol with parts of the Hiram E. Deats Philatelic Library (Nov. 1970 / June 1971); – PLUS 2x Balasse, Willy: Bibliothèke “Willy Balasse” (March 2005), 482 lots, softcover, both with Prices ealised list, one copy is with dedication for Tomas B.; – PLUS a very impressive item: Lowe, Robson Ltd.: The Valuable Philatelic Library offered by order of the Herts Philatelic Society (December 16th, 1943). The Entire proceeds going to the Red Cross & St. John Fund, 16 pages, softcover. Estimate: 100 Euro

AUCTION CATALOGUES (Philatelic Literature) – Large, extensive lot with many catalogues, also with better ones, e.g. PHILITEX 92-auction catalogue by Ivy, Shreve & Mader; Schuyler Rumsey: Carl Walske Collection of Philatelic Literature (2010); Harmers: Robert W. Lyman and “Auction House” libraries (2014); Robert A. Siegel auction Dec. 2019 (with Herbert Trenchard's collection of Philatelic History; Ulrich Felzmann auction Maiy2001: Bibliothek “Emil W. Mewes”; material offered by David Feldman; auction / private treaty lists by H. R. Harmer; Grosvenor auction Febr. 2000 incl. the working library of L.N. Williams; Soeteman library, part 1 (2001) and many more. Inspection recommended. Estimate: 80 Euro

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AUCTION CATALOGUES / price lists – Koerber, Roger: 8 pricelists ex 1980–1988, the most of them up to 100 pages, softcover; – PLUS: a Roger Koerber sale at public auction: The George T. Turner Philatelic Library (1.–2. May 1981, more than 3,300 lots, hardcover, edition of 100 catalogues of this special hardcover edition (normal softcover edition: 12,000), with dedication by Roger Koerber to Stanley Bierman; – PLUS: another name sale of Roger Koerber: The Herbert J. Bloch Philatelic Reference Library (29.–30. March 1985), 1,938 lots, softcover, with list of results (there is a second copy of the catalogue in the lot!). Estimate: 80 Euro

PRICE LISTS – A Priced-List of the rare Stamps in the “Winzer” Collection with a few additions (Stanley Gibbons Philatelic Handbooks London 1894), 56 + 8 pages, softcover (the cover a bit age-toned, content good), rare! – PLUS: Treasure Stamps Ltd.: Philatelic Literature. Price List of New and Second Hand Items from our Extensive Stock, No. 9 (ca. 1965, 50 pages, softcover, good condition; – PLUS: Paul Kohl GmbH: Philatelistische Literatur (ca. 1915 + Nachtrag (1924), softcover (cover with small faults). Estimate: 40 Euro

PRICE LISTS – Bendon, James: The James Bendon Listing of Philatelic Literature, ca. 10 different ex 1982–2003 plus many single advertising flyers; – PLUS: BOEKENLAND literature auctions run by René Hillesum/NL, 23 catalogues (No. 18–40, 1996–2006), good run. – PLUS: James E. Lee, Philatelic Literature Catalog No. 21 (1993), 25 (1997), 26 (1998), 27 (1999), 29 (2001) and 30 (2002–2003), each between 60 to 80 pages, stapled, all items in good condition. Estimate: 60 Euro

PRICE LISTS – Billig, Fritz: Price List of Philatelic Literature (ex 1962–spring 1970. Many but not all of the lists show a number, many include stamp offers etc. In total are these 15 lists, some of them with nearly 100 pages. A good run although not complete. Estimate: 80 Euro

PRICE LISTS – Hartmann. Leonard H.: Stock Catalogues No. 1–26 (1976–2002), some of them with about 100 pages, with illustrations, softcover, in good condition. Such a complete run is very rare today. Estimate: 100 Euro

PRICE LISTS – HJMR Priced Guide to Philatelic Literature (1st edition 1968), 232 pages, spiral binding; – PLUS: HJMR Priced Guide to Philatelic Literature (2nd edition 1971), 509 pages, softcover. Both items in good condition. Estimate: 40 Euro

PRICE LISTS – Schneider, Burkhard: Literaturangebot Nr. 9–12, 14–15 inkl. “Taunus-Bibliothek” 1–6 (March 2001–Sept. 2002), many hundred pages, softbound. The offers by Burkhard Schneider were not the usual short lists, these were more like handbooks with a tremendous amount of information and knowledge. This lot includes six more “Price lists”. Particularly noteworthy is catalogue No. 7+8 (Wolfgang Diesner library + “La Plata” Library Latin America. – PLUS: 4 Price lists ex 1995/1999 in smaller format (DIN A5). – PLUS: Trinder, Vera: 11 Price lists of former well known English literature sales Company (ex 1981–2007), stapled. Good condition. Estimate: 100 Euro

PRICE LISTS – Large box with 100 (? or more) single price lists from different decades, auction catalogue extracts etc. + a few Phil Bansner and Stanley Gibbons literature Price Lists + Blass Philatelic Literature News 1942/47, 5 numbers, and many many more +++ Viewing recommended! Estimate: ?

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