Lot 2629
20th Century Postmark Literature Group, 19 handbooks and monographs; includes Langford Doremus Machine Cancels and Standard Flag Cancel Encyclopedia (3rd & 4th ed.), Morris & Payne The Barry Story Volume 1-3, Doane County Systems of R.F.D., Richow Encyclopedia of R.F.D. Cancels (1st & 2nd ed.), Hanmer Collector's Guide to U.S. Machine Postmarks 1871-1925 and Survey of U.S. Machine Postmarks, Hawkins & Stambaugh U.S. Postage Meter Stamp Catalog, etc.Estimate $40 - 60.
Realized: $30
Lot 2630
Ashbrook, S., Ashbrook Special Service, 1951-57, loose-leaf in 6 binders, 658pgs, Bilden xerox edition with 85 plates made from the original 319 individual photoplates, key source of the late Stanley Ashbrook's research and commentary on the classic issues of the U.S., originally circulated to a limited number of subscribers; includes a odd assortment of old catalogs, etc.Estimate $300 - 400.
Realized: $150
Lot 2631
Cooper, L., Fresno and San Francisco Bicycle Mail of 1894, 1983, 1st edition, hardbound, 134pgs; light use/near new.Estimate $20 - 30.
Lot 2632
Gray, Dr. John E., Illustrated Catalogue of Postage Stamps, 1875, 6th edition, blue hardbound, 523 pages; slight wear, Very Fine.Estimate $75 - 100.
Realized: $65
Lot 2633
Helbock, R., United States Post Offices, Volume I-VIII, 1998-2007, softbound, 8 volumes complete, 2,030pgs, complete listing of all post offices which have ever operated, dates and scarcity rating; new.Estimate $150 - 200.
Lot 2634
Journal of the United Postal Stationery Society, 1999-2011, range of issues, nearly complete for the period, VF condition.Estimate $40 - 60.
Lot 2635
Literature Balance (Non-Philatelic), 15 hardbound volumes of history related works; includes 1866 Spencer History of the United States Vol. I-V plus couple duplicate volumes, 1854 Sproule Irish Industrial Exposition of 1853, 1884 Andreas History of Chicago Vol I-III, 1778 2nd ed. Robertson History of America Vol I-II (maps intact), etc.; degree of binding and page flaws.Estimate $20 - 30.
Realized: $10
Lot 2636
Skinner, H.C. & Eno, A., United States Cancellations 1845-1869, 1980, hardbound, deluxe leather edition, 362pp, with clear plastic dustcover, near new, the definitive work on the subject, Very Fine.Estimate $75 - 100.
Realized: $55
Lot 2637
Slater, A., The Stamps of the Providence, R.I. Postmaster 1846-47, 1930, original card binding, 104pgs, well illustrated with complete census and provenance of all known covers at the time; minor card flaws as usual, F.-V.F., A must have for the U.S. Provisional collector.Estimate $100 - 150.
Realized: $65
Lot 2638
Thomas, Oscar., Western Express Companies: Catalog of Their Franks & Hand Stamps, 2013, Two Volumes, Hardbound, 924pgs., illustrated in color. The new standard reference for this fascinating area. Includes pricing and listing illustrations. New in shrinkwrap.Estimate $200 - 300.
Realized: $200