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References are so valuable to collectors that many dealers say buy the book before you buy the collectible. The latest Newfoundland Specialized Stamp Catalogue, the brainchild of John Walsh, and the deceased John Butt, is another indispensible reference for Newfoundland collectibles enthusiasts. The new edition boasts over 300 ringbound pages of stamp, postcard, coin, and related collectibles, information and pricing, and includes a map, magnifier, and perforation gauge. |
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Some may find the Cdn $75.00 price tag daunting, but even the most cursory glance will be rewarded with piqued interest, or another piece of the collecting puzzle falling into place. Colour is judiciously used. The guide is exploding with useful historical and technical information. Unlike so many contemporary works, references are cited. Spend a few hours with this catalogue and you cannot help but fall under the spell of the history, romance, and legacy of the Rock. Some Newfoundland stamp firsts include the first stamp issue depicting a dog-- the 1887 Half Cent, the first stamp portrait of the future King George V-- the 5c 1897 issue, the first stamp portrait of the future Queen Elizabeth II-- the 6c 1932 issue of the 6 year old Princess, and the first British Commonwealth airmail stamp of 1919. |
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| British History and Royalty are often portrayed. Aviation and shipping history play major roles in the Newfoundland collectibles story. There are stamp shipments lost to shipwrecks, and enemy submarines. Its all here, much of it valued in U.S. Dollars, and ready for identification, study, reassembly, and evaluation. Get this catalogue and go to it. | ||
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