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Post by ronbreznay on Feb 10, 2020 20:15:59 GMT
I am looking for a handbook or guidebook or introduction to German philately, to guide me through the empires, republics, states, colonies, occupations, etc. Anyone know of a book like that?
There are all kinds of web pages with this information, but I would rather have an organized book. Thanks.
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stainlessb
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Post by stainlessb on Feb 10, 2020 20:49:55 GMT
try here- many many titles.... mostly all in German link
Michel specialized is good, and I have an older SG specialized for Germany.... a smaller format and I sometimes need a magnifying glass
let us know what you decide on!
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Jerry B
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Post by Jerry B on Feb 11, 2020 9:36:33 GMT
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Post by Beryllium Guy on Feb 11, 2020 10:43:57 GMT
Hi, Ron ( ronbreznay ): There are several Germany collectors on TSF. As Jerry B mentioned, jimwentzell is one, but also mikeclevenger , hrdoktorx , PostmasterGS , tobben63 , blaamand , and others. I have tagged those I could think of in the hopes of getting you some additional responses. And I forgot to mention that salentin is German and lives in Germany now, so he may be able to help, too. Good Luck! -Chris |
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blaamand
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Post by blaamand on Feb 11, 2020 15:26:02 GMT
Thanks Chris. I would love to help, but don't have any handbook or suchlike, I normally just dive in without any handbooks 😅
Hopefully some others can help 😊
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tobben63
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Post by tobben63 on Feb 11, 2020 22:20:14 GMT
Maybe this will help? Michel germany English
It's volume I you need.  Language: English. Old German States, North German Confederation and German Empire, Local Issues of 1923, Foreign Post Offices, Colonies and Ship Mail Abroad, Occupation Issues of World War I and World War II, Plebiscite areas, Belgian Military Post in the Rhineland, Gdansk, Memel, Bohemia and Moravia, General Government, Sudetenland, Field Post Stamps, War Time and Propaganda Forgeries. Coloured ribbon bookmarks and folding plate with watermark illustrations. Main focus in the new edition: Occupation Issues in France in World War II, Field Post, Brest Shield Issues (German Empire) revision based on MICHEL Hand Book and postage dues of Bohemia and Moravia. Numerous new coloured images (esp. Saar area). Inclusion of numerous new varieties, plate errors and special features. Price movements in the whole volume, especially of Old German States, Colonies, Memel, Sudetenland. |
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Post by classicalstamps on Feb 11, 2020 23:56:56 GMT
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Post by tobben63 on Feb 12, 2020 5:18:39 GMT
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Post by PostmasterGS on Feb 13, 2020 4:07:33 GMT
ronbreznay, I don't think I've ever seen an intro to German philately book, at least in English. I know you didn't want websites, but this Wikipedia page has a good, brief overview. And, you're always welcome to send me any questions you might have.
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mikeclevenger
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Post by mikeclevenger on Feb 13, 2020 10:05:16 GMT
Maybe this will help? Michel germany English
It's volume I you need. Language: English. Old German States, North German Confederation and German Empire, Local Issues of 1923, Foreign Post Offices, Colonies and Ship Mail Abroad, Occupation Issues of World War I and World War II, Plebiscite areas, Belgian Military Post in the Rhineland, Gdansk, Memel, Bohemia and Moravia, General Government, Sudetenland, Field Post Stamps, War Time and Propaganda Forgeries. Coloured ribbon bookmarks and folding plate with watermark illustrations. Main focus in the new edition: Occupation Issues in France in World War II, Field Post, Brest Shield Issues (German Empire) revision based on MICHEL Hand Book and postage dues of Bohemia and Moravia. Numerous new coloured images (esp. Saar area). Inclusion of numerous new varieties, plate errors and special features. Price movements in the whole volume, especially of Old German States, Colonies, Memel, Sudetenland. I didn't know they made a Michel book in English!! I have always been told they are in German only. You mean to tell me I have been translating to English for no reason. I feel like an idiot today. |
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Post by mikeclevenger on Feb 13, 2020 10:14:41 GMT
If you live int he US, US Amazon has the Michel Vol 1 for $61. I just ordered one. LOL.
Have a great day.
Mike. <----- still feels like an idiot today!
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Post by ronbreznay on Feb 13, 2020 13:50:12 GMT
Maybe this will help? Michel germany English
It's volume I you need. Language: English. Old German States, North German Confederation and German Empire, Local Issues of 1923, Foreign Post Offices, Colonies and Ship Mail Abroad, Occupation Issues of World War I and World War II, Plebiscite areas, Belgian Military Post in the Rhineland, Gdansk, Memel, Bohemia and Moravia, General Government, Sudetenland, Field Post Stamps, War Time and Propaganda Forgeries. Coloured ribbon bookmarks and folding plate with watermark illustrations. Main focus in the new edition: Occupation Issues in France in World War II, Field Post, Brest Shield Issues (German Empire) revision based on MICHEL Hand Book and postage dues of Bohemia and Moravia. Numerous new coloured images (esp. Saar area). Inclusion of numerous new varieties, plate errors and special features. Price movements in the whole volume, especially of Old German States, Colonies, Memel, Sudetenland. I didn't know they made a Michel book in English!! I have always been told they are in German only. You mean to tell me I have been translating to English for no reason. I feel like an idiot today. Thanks, Mike. That might be a book like the one I'm looking for. I'll have to look at it next time I'm at the APRL. |
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Post by kasvik on Feb 13, 2020 22:59:46 GMT
I am looking for a handbook or guidebook or introduction to German philately, to guide me through the empires, republics, states, colonies, occupations, etc. Anyone know of a book like that? |
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Post by ronbreznay on Feb 14, 2020 20:19:28 GMT
I am looking for a handbook or guidebook or introduction to German philately, to guide me through the empires, republics, states, colonies, occupations, etc. Anyone know of a book like that? The APRL has that book, so I will have to check it out. Thanks for the recommendation. |
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mikeclevenger
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What I collect: Ohio Tax Stamps, Ohio & Georgia Revenues, US Revenues, US FDC's, & Germany Classics
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Post by mikeclevenger on Feb 15, 2020 10:21:01 GMT
I didn't know they made a Michel book in English!! I have always been told they are in German only. You mean to tell me I have been translating to English for no reason. I feel like an idiot today. Thanks, Mike. That might be a book like the one I'm looking for. I'll have to look at it next time I'm at the APRL. Hey Ron, it is tobben63 you need to thank, I just responded to his message. Have a great day. Mike. |
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