The American Philatelist Volume 32 (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1918 Excerpt: ...National Museum, is a "Catalogue of the Postage Stamps and Stamped Envelopes of the United States and Possessions, Issued Prior to January 1, 1919." Compiled by Joseph B. Leavy, Philatelist, United States National Museum. The idea of the compiler was to present to the public a catalogue of what should be represented in the Government Collection of United States Postage Stamps, and by placing an asterisk after each item already in the collection to show clearly the status at the present time. 4,000 copies have been printed and are ready for distribution to those making application to the Chief of Correspondence of the United States National Museum, one copy only will be furnished an applicant. Those desiring extra copies may procure same from the Superintendent of Documents of the Government Printing Office, Washington, D. C., upon payment of 25 cents for each extra copy desired. We have received No. 11 of the "Stamp Collecting" handbooks, "Notes on Controls. Edwardian and Georgian Periods," by Mr. R. B. Rowell, A. R. I. B. A. This handbook is a revised edition of a former work brought up to date, and presents a fund of valuable information concerning the printings of the stamps of Great Britain of the Edwardian and Georgian periods. It should be in the hands of all specialists in the stamps of Great Britain. Published by "Stamp Collecting," 89 Farringdon St., London, E. C. 4, England. Price 1 shilling net. We have received No. 13 of the "Stamp Collecting" handbooks, "Philatelic Advertisers 1919" compiled by Mr. F. Hugh Vallancey. This handbook is a list of all advertisers that have patronized the British philatelic papers during the past year, and is valuable as showing at a glance just who are the...