Foreign Coutries, Vol. 2: Stanley Gibbons, Incorporated, Priced Catalogue of Stamps of Foreign Countries (1904) (Classic Reprint)
Excerpt from Foreign Coutries, Vol. 2: Stanley Gibbons, Incorporated, Priced Catalogue of Stamps of Foreign Countries (1904)
A careful examination of the various Stock Books of all countries which are compiled from time to time, and which contain the bulk of the stock held by the firm - shows that whereas those books which contain the stamps of Great Britain and her possessions, dealt with in Part I. Of the Catalogue, are often practically depleted within a few months of compilation, those which contain the stamps of Foreign Countries have been picked over to a very much smaller extent, even when they have been made up for a twelvemonth or a longer period.
The obvious inference to be drawn from these facts is that in propor tion to the stamps of the British Empire those of Foreign Countries must have been priced too high, and consequently collectors will find a very great reduction in the prices of the stamps in Part II.
By bringing into line the prices in this part, it is anticipated that a revived popularity and greater demand will be created for the stamps of this section, which will probably necessitate rises at no very distant date, but until that takes place the new prices will generally hold good until the publication of a succeeding edition.
The chief alteration of the text in Part II. Is the rearrangement of the lists of Portugal and Colonies, a task which has been lightened by the co-operation of several specialist collectors of this group, to whom we take this opportunity of expressing our cordial thanks.
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This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
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A careful examination of the various Stock Books of all countries which are compiled from time to time, and which contain the bulk of the stock held by the firm - shows that whereas those books which contain the stamps of Great Britain and her possessions, dealt with in Part I. Of the Catalogue, are often practically depleted within a few months of compilation, those which contain the stamps of Foreign Countries have been picked over to a very much smaller extent, even when they have been made up for a twelvemonth or a longer period.
The obvious inference to be drawn from these facts is that in propor tion to the stamps of the British Empire those of Foreign Countries must have been priced too high, and consequently collectors will find a very great reduction in the prices of the stamps in Part II.
By bringing into line the prices in this part, it is anticipated that a revived popularity and greater demand will be created for the stamps of this section, which will probably necessitate rises at no very distant date, but until that takes place the new prices will generally hold good until the publication of a succeeding edition.
The chief alteration of the text in Part II. Is the rearrangement of the lists of Portugal and Colonies, a task which has been lightened by the co-operation of several specialist collectors of this group, to whom we take this opportunity of expressing our cordial thanks.
About the Publisher
Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com
This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Foreign Coutries, Vol. 2: Stanley Gibbons, Incorporated, Priced Catalogue of Stamps of Foreign Countries (1904) (Classic Reprint)
Excerpt from Foreign Coutries, Vol. 2: Stanley Gibbons, Incorporated, Priced Catalogue of Stamps of Foreign Countries (1904)
A careful examination of the various Stock Books of all countries which are compiled from time to time, and which contain the bulk of the stock held by the firm - shows that whereas those books which contain the stamps of Great Britain and her possessions, dealt with in Part I. Of the Catalogue, are often practically depleted within a few months of compilation, those which contain the stamps of Foreign Countries have been picked over to a very much smaller extent, even when they have been made up for a twelvemonth or a longer period.
The obvious inference to be drawn from these facts is that in propor tion to the stamps of the British Empire those of Foreign Countries must have been priced too high, and consequently collectors will find a very great reduction in the prices of the stamps in Part II.
By bringing into line the prices in this part, it is anticipated that a revived popularity and greater demand will be created for the stamps of this section, which will probably necessitate rises at no very distant date, but until that takes place the new prices will generally hold good until the publication of a succeeding edition.
The chief alteration of the text in Part II. Is the rearrangement of the lists of Portugal and Colonies, a task which has been lightened by the co-operation of several specialist collectors of this group, to whom we take this opportunity of expressing our cordial thanks.
About the Publisher
Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com
This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
A careful examination of the various Stock Books of all countries which are compiled from time to time, and which contain the bulk of the stock held by the firm - shows that whereas those books which contain the stamps of Great Britain and her possessions, dealt with in Part I. Of the Catalogue, are often practically depleted within a few months of compilation, those which contain the stamps of Foreign Countries have been picked over to a very much smaller extent, even when they have been made up for a twelvemonth or a longer period.
The obvious inference to be drawn from these facts is that in propor tion to the stamps of the British Empire those of Foreign Countries must have been priced too high, and consequently collectors will find a very great reduction in the prices of the stamps in Part II.
By bringing into line the prices in this part, it is anticipated that a revived popularity and greater demand will be created for the stamps of this section, which will probably necessitate rises at no very distant date, but until that takes place the new prices will generally hold good until the publication of a succeeding edition.
The chief alteration of the text in Part II. Is the rearrangement of the lists of Portugal and Colonies, a task which has been lightened by the co-operation of several specialist collectors of this group, to whom we take this opportunity of expressing our cordial thanks.
About the Publisher
Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com
This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
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Product Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780266962434 |
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| Publisher: | 1kg Limited |
| Publication date: | 01/31/2019 |
| Pages: | 242 |
| Product dimensions: | 6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.56(d) |
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