SPECIALIZED CATALOGS BY COUNTRY
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Handbook Series started in 1986:
Saarinen Lion Issues 1917-1929 & 1918; Finnish Handbook Volume V (1986) (Salmenkyla, et all; upd. Larkka, tran. Watson, 1986; Suomen Postimerkkien Kasifirja V) The most complete and recent reference on the Saarinen Lion and "Vaasa" issues. Extremely well produced and with COMPLETE ENGLISH TEXT. Not related to the 1970 HB Vol. V. This is a masterwork! $52.50 Finland: The Color & Printing Identification of the 1875 Issues, Volume I (Oesch, 1993; SPF translation) A companion to the Handbook Volume III by the same principal authors, but with a different approach; to help IDENTIFY THE PRINTINGS. To be used with Volume II of the translation. Also includes info on mixed perfs and forgeries. In ENGLISH. $45.00 Finland: The Color & Printing Identification of the 1875 Issues, Volume II (Oesch, 1993) A 450+ page volume with tables that track the distribution of stamps to each different post office. Using this information it is often possible to identify the printing by the cancellation on the stamp! Completely in ENGLISH. $65.00 Finland: The Color & Printing Identification of the 1875 Issues, Set I & II The SET of two volumes at a savings of $10. $100.00 Handbook Series 1970-78:
Finnish Handbook Volume II, 1970's-series (FFF, various authors, 1971; Suomen Postimerkkien Kaskirja II) Includes the 1866 Serpentine issues (see SPF English translation), 1875 and 1889 issues, and the 1891 "Russian" designs. Out of print and very scarce. $35.00 Finnish Handbook Volume V, 1970's-series (FFF, various author, 1970; Suomen Postimerkkien Kasikirja V) Contains two principal sections: The stamps and postal history of Aunus, N. Ingermanland, Karelia, Eastern Karelia; The POSTAL STATIONERY HANDBOOK. Entirely in Finnish, but a must-have reference for the specialist. Out of print. $42.00 Finnish Handbook Volume VI, 1970's-series (FFF, various author, 1972; Suomen Postimerkkien Kasikirja VI) Contains the sections on the Helsinki and Tampere LOCAL POSTS, SHIPPING COMPANY STAMPS, postage due labels & marks, PERFINS, and corrections for previous volumes. Completely in Finnish. Out of print and hard to obtain. Softbound. $28.50 Finnish Handbook Volume VII, 1970's-series (FFF, various author, 1978; Suomen Postimerkkien Kasikirja VII) Includes the stamp papers used 1969-78, 1963 definitive design, 1968-78 booklets, 1974 definitive design, 1969-78 stamp issues, 1963-78 bus stamps, and the 1970-78 postal stationery. $29.95 Stamps Issues The Serpentine Rouletted Stamps of Finland - Issues of 1860 & 1866 (Vol. I) (Linder & Dromberg, tran. Aro, 1983) An ENGLISH translation of the Finnish handbook early issues sections, this book is the primary English reference and handbook for the Serpentine issues. Well illustrated, easy to use, and easy to read. The Serpentine Rouletted Stamps of Finland - Issues of 1860 & 1866 (Vol. I) (Linder & Dromberg, tran. Aro, 1983) An ENGLISH translation of the Finnish handbook early issues sections, this book is the primary English reference and handbook for the Serpentine issues. Well illustrated, easy to use, and easy to read. $20.00 The Serpentine Rouletted Stamps of Finland - Issues of 1860 & 1866, Volume 2 (Ossa, tran. Aro, 1985) "Cancellations and Roulette Varieties" An excellent complete ENGLISH translation devoted to the cancels and roulettes, including tables of town cancellations and a reverse alphabetical town list. This is a must-have book for collectors and admirers of early Finnish stamps. $20.00 Finnish Definitive Stamps 1889 Series (1998, Waris; also Suomen Vaakunamerkit M/1889) Subtitled "Structure of a specialist collection and analysis of all editions", a thorough discussion, COMPLETELY IN ENGLISH and Finnish, of all aspects of the stamps and postal history of this interesting era. Well illustrated, 157 page, hardbound $66.00 Forgeries of Finnish Postal Stamps (Ossa, 1977; Suomen Postimerkkien Vaarenteita) The classic reference on the all types of Finnish fakes, forgeries, facsimiles, etc. This necessary book is COMPLETELY IN ENGLISH and Finnish. Well illustrated and with all the specifics necessary to really be of used. A must-have book. $19.95 Finland Ring Stamps & Postal Stationery 1891 Issue (ed. Arvelin, tran. Parker, 1991; The Ring Stamp and Postal Stationery Centennial May 1, 1991) The primary reference on this interesting issue of stamps and stationery from 1891-1911. Very well illustrated and with complete ENGLISH text. A highly recommended book. $45.00 1930 Lion Issue Plate Flaws (Fellmen, 1983; Levyvirheluettelo Leijona M-30) An excellent study of the constant varieties of this popular issue, from the 5p to the 25m. While the text is in Finnish, EVERY variety is clearly illustrated. This book is very easy to use and will give hours of variety hunting fun. $16.50 Postal Rates and Covers Finnish Postal Rates 1881-1985 (Mattila, 1985; Suomen Postimaksuja) The primary and really only useful postal rate reference. Text in Finnish, Swedish, and German, but still can be used by English readers. A "required" book for all collectors of Finnish covers. Out of print and very scarce. $49.95 Price List of Finnish Letters & Cards 1889-1960 (Holmsten, 1991; Suomen Postilahetysten Hinnasto 1889-1960) Excellent cataloging and pricing (should be used only as rarity factors) of rate usage and multiple franked covers, including Russia Used in Finland covers. Complete ENGLISH text. $39.00 Postal History Ship Mail 1839-1875 (Dromberg, 1981; Swedish Edition; Angfartygspost i Ostersjoomradet 1839-1875) Ship mail to/from Finland in the Baltic and Gulf of Bothnia. In Swedish, but the principal reference on the subject. With valuations. $34.50 Forwarding Agents (Dromberg, 1985) Handstamps and manuscript markings of forwarding agents on mail to Finland during the 1800's. This will be of interest to many collectors of world-wide postal history. Extensive illustrations; Swedish text and an ENGLISH introduction. Only 300 printed. $26.00 European Letters to Finland 1819-1873 (Lundh, 1990) A beautiful book illustrating and analyzing the postmarks, postal routes, and postal rates of early mail TO Finland. Completely in ENGLISH. A valuable and educational work useful for cover collectors and postal historians interested in European covers from this period. $79.00 Russia in Finland (Quinby, Vorwerck, 1997) Subtitled "The story behind the use of Russian currency stamps in Finland, this 56-page book is extremely informative. Stamps, stationery, usages, postal rates, Russification, cancellation types, and more. Entirely in English; strongly recommended. $12.00 United Nations Emergency Forces Finland 1956-1989 (Johansson, 1989) Virtually the only reference on this subject, this 295-page book pictures hundreds of covers from the world's best collection and provides valuable "insider" information. Completely in ENGLISH. $57.50 A History of the Finnish Posts 1638-1988 (Pietiainen, 1988) A very interesting, readable, and well-illustrated history, completely in ENGLISH. Hardbound, 74 pages. An important reference, virtually unknown outside Finland, for English readers. Excellent background for all collectors of Finland. $37.50 Cancellation Handbooks Two-Ring Cancellations 1873-1893; Cancellation Handbook Volume II (Olamo, 1978; Suomen Postileimojen Kaskikirja II) The reference on the very interesting 2-ring cancels. ENGLISH introduction & explanation. Pictures every cancellation and gives known dates of use for the various cancel colors, as well as rarity factors on each different stamp issue. $42.50 "Finland" Style Cancellations; Cancellation Handbook Volume II (FFF, ed. Arvelin & Olamo, 1991; Suomen Postileimojen Kasikirja III) The reference for the interesting 1880's-1890's cancellations with "Finland" in the cancellation text. Rarity factors and known dates of use are stated and every cancel is illustrated. Complete ENGLISH introduction & explanation. $67.00 "Russian-Text" Style Cancellations; Cancellation Handbook Volume IV (FFF, ed Arvelin, Helkio, Elo, 1997; Suomen Postileimojen
Kasikirja IV Venalaisleimat) The definitive reference for the 1894- 1918 bi- and tri- lingual cancels that include Russian text. Pictures every cancels provides dates of
use, etc. Critical reference for cancels; includes ENGLISH text.
Machine Cancellations with Text; Cancellation Handbook Volume VIII (FFF, 1988; Viestilliset; Suomen Postileimojen Kasikirja VIII) Pictures almost all types, lists according to the cancellation text, and supplies town where used and know dates of use (many are very scarce). In Finnish, but extremely easy to use. Hardbound, 344 pages. $59.50 Cancellations Post Offices in Finland 1638-1985 (FFF, 1988; Suomen Postitoimipaikat 1638-1985) The ONLY listing of all Finnish post offices. Extremely valuable, with town names, superior post offices, province, dates of use for each status of the post office, etc. 98% tables; ENGLISH overview and explanation of the tables $59.50 Post Offices in Finland 1638-1985 (English Translation) SPF, 1989; tran. Hvidonov) English translation of the introductory and explanatory sections of this useful book. This is a valuable companion book as well as being very interesting and usefull in its own right. $20.00 The Early Postmarks of Finland (Gummesson, Ossa, Stenberg, 1974; Suomen Vanhimmat Paikkakuntaleimat) The classic book on the pre-stamp covers & early stamp (oval & serpentines) issues. Complete ENGLISH, Finnish, and German text. Excellent illustrations & with RARITY FACTORS for all cancel types & collectors in each era. OUT OF PRINT. Price on request Figure Cancellations of Finland - Priced Catalog (Laitinen, 1981; Suomen Kuvioleimat) Outstanding catalog of the "cork" or "carved" cancels. Pictures every cancel and assigns town if known. Prices every cancel on every different stamp issue & denomination. Text in ENGLISH as well as Finnish, German, and Swedish. $37.50 Finland Railway Cancellations 1870-1917 (Franklin, 1989-90; authorized reprint from FNS) Outstanding German article with ENGLISH summary by one of the leading collectors. Virtually the only current information available! $11.00 Straight-Line Cancellations - Part I - Lapland (Hirvikoski, 1979; Suomen Postipysakit Ja Niiden Leimat, Osa 1; Cancellations of the Finnish Postal Stoppingplaces, Part 1, Lapland) The reference for the straight-line cancels of this northern and arctic area. Every cancel pictured and priced. Out of print. $35.00 Straight-Line Cancellations - Parts 2-3 - St. Michel & Kupio Lans (Hirvikoski, 1980; Suomen Postipysakit Ja Niiden Leimat, Osa 2-3; Cancels of the Finnish Postal Stopping Places, Parts 2-3) The only reference for the straight-line cancels for the regions of St. Michels Ian & Kuopio Ian. Every cancel pictured with dates of use, prices, etc. ENGLISH intro. Out of print. $35.00 Postal History of Finnish Areas Ceded to USSR (Helkio, 1980; Luovutetun Karjalan, Petsamon, Ja Sallan Postihistoriaa) Valuable reference for the cancels of the areas of Karelia, Petsamo, & Salla. Supplies spellings, dates of use, office status, RARITY FACTORS, maps, and illustrations of multi-type cancels. Some ENGLISH text. OUT OF PRINT. $40.00 Lapland Postal History & Cancellations (Helkio, 1984; Lapin Laanin Postihistoriaa) The primary listing of Polar-region towns with 100s of illustrations of cancels. Great maps, list of numeral cancels, and includes the "lost territories" of Petsamo and Salla. In Finnish, but extremely useful and easy to use. $27.00 Machine Cancellations (Heimo, 1986; Suomen Telaleimat) The first, and still only, reference on the "continuous" machine cancellations. For every cancel the dates of known use are given and every cancel is illustrated as is the excellent cancel typing system. In Finnish, but extremely easy & fun to use. Only 250 printed. $29.50 Commemorative & Pictorial Cancellations Volumes I- II (Piironen, I 1977, II 1982; Leima- Heraldiikka Suomessa, II) Two-volumes of these "special" cancels up to 1982. Finnish text, but all cancels illustrated. Also very useful to thematic collectors and thematic checklist makers. $29.00 Local Post Stamps Helsingfors Local Post (Emmerfors, 1986; Helsingfors Stadspost) The primary reference and catalog for the Helsinki locals. Discusses, describes, and catalogs the stamps, postal stationery, cancellations, varieties, reprints, and forgeries, as well as discussing the postal history. Virtually complete ENGLISH text. $30.50 Railway Stamps The Railway Parcel Stamps of Finland (Hellman & Saarinen, 1993) An outstanding priced catalog, completely in ENGLISH. We still recommend K.A. Hellman's 1955 catalog for additional details in specialized listings, but this catalog is a must-have book. Includes large map supplement. $38.00 Finnish Railway Stamps (E.A. Hellman, 1955; Die Eisenbahnmarken Finnlands) The original reference on the subject and still the most specialized
for pre-1950 issues ( the 1993 book has simplified listings). Very useful, priced, and well illustrated. In German & Finnish. The original is rare (price on request).
Shipping Company Stamps Finnish Private Ship Letter Stamps (Connell, 1993; The Private Ship Letter Stamps of the World, Part 4, Finland) A stunning work that will stand
the test of time. The text is completely in ENGLISH, there are many b&w and color photos, and has many newly discovered stamps. The listings are NOT priced (for that
see Sundman's book).
1995 Priced Catalog of Finnish Shipping Company Stamps 1867-1933 (Sundman, 1995; Priskatalog over Finlands Batpostamarken 1867-1933) Handy illustrated & PRICED catalog of these scarce stamps, with prices of mint, used (w/different cancels) and covers. In Swedish, but extremely easy to use. $24.50 Revenue Stamps Finland and Aland Revenue Stamps and Revenue Stamped Paper Catalog 1998 (Sarrinen & Smith, 1998) The definitive catalog and handbook of the revenue stamps and stamped paper of Finland and Aland. IN ENGLISH, PRICED, & HEAVILY ILLUSTRATED. The first catalog since 1969 and the first new research since the late 1940s. Published by Jay Smith & Associates. $39.50 Revenue Stamps of Finland (Olander & Ittel, 1969; authorized photocopy) The most recent cataloging of these fascinating issues. Competely in ENGLISH. A must-have catalog for all Finnish specialists. $9.00 Various Subjects Finnish Philatelic Enclyclopedia (Suomen Filatelistiliitto, 1992; Filatelian Sanasto) A hidden gem of a book for Finnish collectors, in Finnish. Three main sections: Illustrated world wide philatelic encyclopedia; Finnish-specific postal marking encyclopedia; Four word lists: English, French, Swedish, and German To Finnish. Hardbound. $77.50 Bibliography of Finnish Philatelic Literature I-V Valuable for the specialist and researcher. In ENGLISH, Finnish, Swedish, and German by topic and source. Lists books, articles in publications, catalogs, show catalogs, auctions catalogs. $54.50 Cinderella Postal Stationery of Finland (Leinonen, 1979; Filateliamme Vaarenteita ja Tekeleita Ehiot) An odd sounding, but very interesting & important reference. over 70 fake, forgery, reprinted, & Cinderella postal stationery items. A must have for specialists & expertizers. Long out of print. $36.75 Finnish Picture Post Cards with Known Artists; Volumes 1-3 (Termonen; Suomalista Postikortti- Taidetta; Vol. 1 1986 2nd Ed.; Vol. 2 1988 2nd ed.; Vol 3 1987 1st Ed.) "Artist-signed" and known-artist picture post cards organized by artist. Wonderfully illustrated, with lots of color, and WITH PRICING. Finnish text, but not a hindrance. Set of three. $125.00 Finnish Picture Post Cards by Subject (Johanson & Termonen, 1981; Postikortti Suomessa) An overview of Finnish post card collecting picturing the many different types of (mostly early) picture post cards from Finland. In Finnish. $32.00 Souvenir Cards 1937-1989 (Piutunen, 1989; Muistoarkit 1937-1989) An excellent, COLOR illustrated and PRICED catalog of Finnish souvenir cards. In Finnish, but very easy to use. $15.75 Finland Christmas Seals 1908-1993 (Berglund, 1994; Joulumerkit 1908-1993) The definitive catalog and handbook on these fascinating TB seals; there is a lot more to it than most collectors realize! Complete English text; 214 pages with hundreds of photos. $44.50 Catalog of Finnish Christmas and Charity Seals (E.A. Hellman, 1947) Pictures, describes and prices all the Finnish seals to 1947 including many not in other listings. Includes significant ENGLISH text. Photocopy. $4.50 |
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