Stamp Issues

One Hundred Years of icelandic Stamps 1873-1973 (Jonsson, 1977; English edition) The classic handbook of Iceland's first 100 years of stamps and postal history. Color-illustrated and very readable, this book is extremely useful for collectors at all levels of specialization. Completely in English, beautifully printed and in slip case. $85.00

Walking into Iceland's Postal History (Brandt, 1993) Brandt's second highly interesting and readable book, this time viewing the stamps from a geographical perspective. As the reader moves around Iceland, the stamps and postal history relevant to each area is discussed. Great fun and very worthwhile reading. In English. $39.50

I Gildi '02-'03 ([Lundgards] DAKA, 1998) A typeset reproduction of Erik V. Lundgard's 1941 "famous" report on these overprinted stamps. Until now, a highly secret document hoarded by a handful of people. Valuable information on the printing of these stamps, including print quantitities of each variety, in Danish. $36.50

Iceland 1930-44 Thomas De La Rue issues (Thorsteins, 1996; 18 page article: Thomas De La Rue & Co. Limited Stamp Issues 1930 to 1944; appearing in Nordia 96 Show Catalog #2) An outstanding ENGLISH language article about these stamps and production, particularly the ESSAYS OF THIS PERIOD with excellent illustrations. Important reference. $15.50

Iceland Postal Stationery 1879-1941 (Schilling, 1994; Island Ganzachen 18179-1941) Very helpful German- language handbook and catalog (no prices) with some new varieties listed, and proof listings. Includes cross reference of Facit, Ringstrom, and Michel numbers. $25.90

Postal History

Iceland 1939-1945 WWII-Era Postal History (Hopballe & Eliasson, 1991) An outstanding book! The definitve reference on the 1939-45 stamps, postal rates, postal services, censorship, OAT, orlof overprints, Red Cross mail, etc. In Danish, but extremely valuable. Must-have reference for any collector interested in this era of Iceland or WWII. $60.00 (Hopballe & Eliasson, 1991) An outstanding book! The definitve reference on the 1939-45 stamps, postal rates, postal services, censorship, OAT, orlof overprints, Red Cross mail, etc. In Danish, but extremely valuable. Must-have reference for any collector interested in this era of Iceland or WWII. $60.00

Postal Rates

Postal Rates in Iceland 1870-1997 (Flack, 1998) A monumental new work on the previously under- researched, complicated field of Icelandic postal rates. Entirely in English and with 173 pages, this is the standard reference on the subject. Includes domestic, Nordic, and world rates, with air rates and surcharges. Highly recommended. $39.00

Cancellations

Post Offices of Iceland (Thorsteins, 1991) Updated and expanded listing of post offices, includes known cancel types used at each dates of use, inc C&P and numeral cancels. Also fully illustrated Reykjavik cancel supplement. Very valuable for cancel and postal history collectors. Includes ENGLISH WORD LIST. $79.00

Handbook of Icelandic Numeral Cancellations, Important new edition illustrating all cancels and giving complete locations, dates of use, etc. Includes plastic overlay for #9 & 66, plus English word list. $43.95

Handbook of Icelandic Cancels: Danish, Early Town, Crown & Posthorn 'Crown & Posthorn' handbook. Also includes Danish numeral cancels in Iceland; & early serif and san-serif town cancels. Important reference. $43.95