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James E. Lee’s Special Weekly Email Newsletter – No. 175
Presidents Day 30% off sale on most Unsold-One-Of-A-Kind
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February 19, 2008
 
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We a celebrating the day after Presidents Day with a 30% off sale. It applies to all Unsold One-of-a-Kind items shown with the title in red. This offers remains in effect for the next week.
 
There are a couple of new titles listed just below. Once again this year you will continue to see a wealth of new titles. Lower production costs and new technologies are making publishing accessible to just about anyone.
 
Several new essay pieces have been added to the essay and proof section. A 371 first day cover with a strip of three has been added to the cover section. This may be the largest multiple on cover.
 
There are still two exceptional proof items remaining from our 47th newsletter. The first is a perfect set of the Tran-Mississippi Roosevelt small die proof. This is the finest set that we have seen in 30 years, click here and then scroll down. The second is a mounted set of the 1902 Series, click here and then scroll down. You will find both on the essay and proof pages of out website.
 
If you did not receive a copy of our four-color newsletter no. 47 mailed out in early January let us know and a copy will be sent to you. Ever since it started snowing here in mid-December we have been plagued with both email and computer problems. Some of our mailing list addresses just seemed to disappear. Spring can not come soon enough to Cary.
 
We will again have a booth at the St. Louis Stamp Expo at the end of the month. This show is one of the premier shows on the APS World Series circuit and we worth a visit. We hope to see you there.
 
New Titles
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9219 United States Multiple Advertising and Discount Postal Cards
By Nussman, Fricke, Norton and others, 2008, 185p, HB. A long over due book that brings together the research of several collectors of these rare and interesting postal cards. Multiple advertising and discount postal cards represent one of the early forms of direct mail. The population of existing cards are well represented and illustrated. Background information is provided on each card as well as a listing of the combinations of advertisers. Overall an outstanding reference on this early form of advertising. $45.00
 
The David Tett Series – A Postal History of the Prisoners of War and Civilian Internees in East Asia During the Second World War
 
We have just added this series to the stocking titles section of our inventory. Since we published the second edition of Sherman’s U.S. Patriotic Envelopes of WWII we have seen a sharp increase in the interest in postal history from the World War II era. Quantities of the four titles is expected to be limited.
 
9220 Volume 4 – Hong Kong and China 1941-1945, Captives in Cathay
2007, 457p, HB with dust jacket, four-color throughout. A marvelous text, thoroughly illustrated with prisoners mail going in both directions. No doubt that this is a monumental series. $75.00
 
9221 Volume 1 – Singapore and Malaya 1942-1945, The Changi Connection
2007, 387p, HB with dust jacket, four-color throughout. $75.00
 
9222 Volume 2 – Dutch East Indies 1942-1946, Paradise Lost
2003, 470p, HB with dust jacket, four-color throughout. $75.00
 
9223 Volume 3 – Burma, Thailand and Indochina 10942-46, The Railway, The River and the Bridge
2004, 380p, HB with dust jacket, four color throughout. $75.00
 
Back in Stock
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2003 College and School Stamps
By James N. Drummond, 2006, 236p, Velo bound. An amazing priced catalog and reference book. A catalog and study of the primarily nineteenth century practice stamps used by colleges and schools all over the world, with focus on those located in the United States. Illustrated in color and with accurate retail values. $60.00
 
601 United States Postmarks and Cancellations – Limited stock -copies in new condition
Edited by Scott Trepel, 1992, 164p, Soft bound. Includes ten articles on cancellations. Covers such topics as “Development of Hand Stamp Markings in the United States to 1900″, “NYC Postmarks: 1845 to 1876″. Included is a superbly done American postal history time line, 1492 to 1875. A must for the postal historian. $35.00
 
The Scott 2008 Specialized Catalogue on United States Stamps & Covers
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After selling over 120 copies we thought we were done with the Specialized for the year! However, requests keep coming in so we picked up a FINAL two cases. These cost us a little more so we have had to raise the price, but it is still below list.
 
9215 The Scott 2008 Specialized Catalogue on United States Stamps & Covers
Scott Publishing Co., 2008, unknown at this time, SB. Once again, in full color. Scott retail: $65.99. Our price: $60.00 postpaid. Only 12 copies are available.
 
Material – Postal History
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The following link will take you to the scans and descriptions for great new covers that we have recently purchased. Click here to see them.
 
Material – Essays and Proofs
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The following link will take you to the scans and descriptions for new essay and proof material recently added to stock. Click here to see them.
 
New Releases
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9218 The Complete Civil War DVD-ROM
This is an absolutely amazing offer! It would cost you several thousand dollars to acquire all of the books represented on this one DVD-ROM. Plus just think of the time you would have to spend going through the books to find that single piece of information that you need. Over 200,000 pages are included. The books included are:
 
-         Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies
-         Official Records of the Union and Confederate Navies
-         Map Atlas of the Official Records (high resolution)
-         National Archives Guide-Index (5 volumes)
 
There is also important non-official information:
 
-         Dyer’s Compendium
-         Fox’s regimental Losses
-         Southern Historical Society Papers
-         Confederate Military History
-         Campaigns of the Civil War
-         Biographies of 7 Confederate Generals (Early, Stuart, Gordon, Lee, Longstreet, Sorrel, and “Stonewall” Jackson)
 
All of the content is divided into two large databases and is completely searchable. A must for students of the Civil War, postal history, and the 1861 issue. $169.95 + $5.00 shipping via priority mail.
 
9217 The Postal History of The Powell Bros. Livestock Emporium
By Norman Alan Cohen, 2007, 48p, SB. If you collect postal history you have undoubtedly encountered covers from the Powell brother’s correspondence. Norman has collected this correspondence for the past ten years. He brings to life the Powell brothers story. Well researched and illustrated in color, an enjoyable read. $20.00 A few copies still available.
 
9213 United States Post Offices Volume 8 – The Southeast
By Richard Helbock, 2007, 224p, SB. This is the last volume in the La Posta post office series. The final four states are: South Carolina, Georgia, Florida and Alabama. This is the first time the information on Georgia has been published. $27.50.
 
9210 The Liberty Series
By Lawrence, Eeles, & Wawrukiewicz, 2007, 272p, SB. “A comprehensive guide to the 1954 set of definitive stamps. Illustrated in full color, it includes wet and dry printings, large- and small-hole coil stamps, tagging, the legendary Look coil, rare Silkote paper, dummy stamps, covers and postal history, and a chart of 1954-1974 postal rates”. $60.00
 
Recent Releases
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The following link will take you to the balance of the recent releases from the past 12 months. Click here to see them.
 
Auction Catalogs – Entire Stock Now on Our Site
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The following new link will take you to specialized and name auction catalogs that we have in stock. This new link will take you to the auction catalog page in the literature section of our site.  During the past week we have merged the email update auction catalog page with the literature section auction catalog page. Every listing has been reworked. Click here to see them.
 
One of a Kind
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A Register of Military Events in Virginia 1861-1865
Compiled by N.E. Warinner, 1959, 79p, CC. A listing by date and year, and references where to find an official report of the event in the Official Records. A very useful work. $15.00 (Several copies in stock)
 
Paper color guide for U.S. Postal Stationery
A folder with 11 different samples of the basic colors used in the production of postal stationery. Produced by the David G. Phillips Co., Inc. Quite scarce and useful. $50.00
 
Early Issues of the Chairman’s Chatter from the U.S. Philatelic Classics Society
Includes Chatters from 1951 to 1954 (Issues, 10 – 27). $25.00
 
Iowa Postal History Publications
This group comes from the estate of an Iowa postal history collector. It includes: A hard bound copy of the Bulletin of the Iowa Postal History Society April 1954 to Feb. 1956, (with tip ins), Index to Abandoned Towns, villages and Post Offices in Iowa, A reference list of the opening and closing dates of 530 post offices, and a copy of E.N. Sampson’s U.S. Territorial Postmark Catalog with Iowa listings updated. This is a marvelous opportunity for an Iowa specialist. $100.00
 
Philatelic Literature Price Lists
This group will fill about 50% of a file storage box. It contains copies of literature price lists of Phil Bansner, Stamp-Ade Co., various journal indexes, PLR (10) containing info on auction houses and prominent philatelists, auction catalogs: Bloch, Turner, Hyers, Colby: Bendon price lists, Huys-Berlinger auctions and much more. A great resource for a bibliophile. $125.00 + FedEx ground shipping.
 
Postal Markings of Michigan – Period V (1900-1963)
By David M. Ellis, 2005, 200p approx., 3-ring binder. A comprehensive reference that includes much data and tracings. A marvelous resource. $50.00
 
The Paper and Gums of U.S. Postage Stamps: 1847 to 1909 
By RoyWhite, 1983, 118p, 5-ring binder with dust case. Includes text and 20 plates with high magnification photos of different paper types and gums used. The subject of repairs and regumming is also well covered. $350.00
 
Encyclopedia of the Colors of United States Postage Due Stamps 1879-1916 (Volume V)
By Roy H. White & W.R. Bower, 1986, 60p, 3-Ring binder. This was the last work in the series produced by Roy White. This is also the hardest volume to find. There are 10 outstanding plates that can be used to discern the shades of the various issues. Informative text follows each plate. Like new condition. $175.00
 
Mal Brown’s 9X1 Files
A file storage box filled with article clippings on the New York Postmaster Provisional. Includes articles, auction records, all of the monographs written about the NYPM and includes a copy of the most recent book by Stanley M. Piller. It would take a lifetime to duplicate these records. A once in a lifetime opportunity. If interested, please call and we will be happy to go through the contents with you. $500.00 + FedEx ground shipping.
 
John D. Pope’s Custom Elbe Pages
We have two lots of 100 pages that we purchased a few years ago from Elizabeth Pope. They were custom made for John by Elbe and fit a Governor album (page size: 9 ½” wide by 11 ½” tall). They are on heavy card stock, gilded on the age ends, and have the unique Elbe linen hinge. One lot has a thin double rule border; the other has the Scott National border. Each lot is $125.00 + shipping. These pages originally cost $2.00 each.
 
Remaining One-of-a-Kind from Previous Weeks
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As a tribute to Presidents Day we are offering 30% off on all previous One-Of-A-Kind items where the title appears in red.
 
This link will take you to unsold One-of-a-Kind items from past weeks. Click here
 
Our Next Show
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St. Louis Stamp Expo
February 29th – March 2nd
Renaissance St. Louis Airport Hotel
9801 Natural Bridge road
St. Louis, MO
Hours: Friday, 11am – 6pm, Saturday, 10am – 6pm, and Sunday, 10am – 4pm
 
 
Thanks for your time this morning.
 
Jim
 
Terms & Shipping
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We will continue to ship and bill to those who have ordered from us in the past. Visa and Master Card, and Discover accepted. Unfortunately we do not accept American Express or Pay Pal. I suggest a phone call on the One-of-a-kind items (toll free: 877/696-8403). You can order by phone, e-mail or fax (847/462-9140). Sales Tax: Illinois residents please add 6.50% sales tax. Thank you. Shipping: Unless shipping charges are specified they are $5.00 for the first book and $1.00 a book thereafter. There is an additional postage charge for foreign orders. There are no further discounts available on the items listed above.
 
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James E. Lee
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