Chapter 7
This Work is a reprint in book-form, with a few alterations and additions, of a series of papers that have appeared in "The Monthly Journal." The book consists of 240 pages and some 45 full-page Illustrations of the most curious varieties of these interesting Caricatures. This New Work will be of interest, not only to Stamp Collectors, but also to those interested in Engravings--especially in the works of LEECH, MULREADY, CRUIKSHANK, DOYLE, PHIZ (H. K. BROWNE), THEO. HOOK, etc. etc. The Work has been produced in a very superior manner, and is printed on special paper with extra large margins; and by the kind permission of the Board of Inland Revenue an Illustration of the original Mulready is also included.
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No. 1.--Strongly bound in extra cloth, gilt lettering, marbled burnished edges, &c., 6/-; post-free, 6/4; abroad, 6/8.
No. 2.--_Edition de Luxe_, handsomely bound, extra gilt, hand-made paper, with uncut edges, 10/-; post-free, 10/4; abroad, 10/8.
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The "Philatelists' Vade Mecum." _(SECURED BY LETTERS PATENT.)_
Is an entirely New and Original Invention for enabling Collectors to Mount Stamps without handling them, and is a _multum in parvo_ of Philatelic requisites.
It consists of a pair of broad-headed flat metal tongs, one of which is fitted with a solid wedge. The object of this is to permit the free end of a mount held by the tong to be bent over, moistened, applied to the back of the stamp, and pressed down, and the mount can then be released, the stamp lifted, the other end of the mount moistened, and the stamp fastened thereby on the page. In the handle is inserted a glass of high magnifying power. On one side of the middle part is a millimètre scale (divided to half millimètres), and on the other a two-inch scale (divided to sixteenths), both accurately marked off. The stamp can be firmly held along either scale by the tongs. The tongs are made of solid nickel, polished, and fit into a handsome velvet-lined case, the size of which, when closed, is slightly less than 6 inches long, 1-3/4 inches wide, and only 1/2 inch thick.
_PRICE, with case complete, 2/6; post-free, 2/7; abroad, 3/9._
SECOND EDITION. REVISED TO DATE.
A GLOSSARY FOR PHILATELISTS,
ENTITLED
Stamps and Stamp Collecting.
BY MAJOR E. B. EVANS.
This Work is intended to fill a void which has hitherto existed in the Philatelist's Library. It will be found invaluable as a most useful and indeed a standard book to refer to in all cases of doubt or obscurity appertaining to Postage Stamps and their surroundings.
The Collector is not infrequently perplexed by the various terms employed, and the fullest explanations are here given of such.
Much interesting information is also included as to the various classes of and the manufacture of the paper employed, the typography, the embossing, the perforating or rouletting, together with many instructive and interesting details connected with the fascinating science of Stamp collecting.
_Price 2/- in strong Paper Cover, 4/- in Gilt Cloth; post-free, 3d. extra._
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A COLOUR DICTIONARY,
GIVING OVER
_Two Hundred Names of Colours used in Printing, &c._
Specially prepared for Stamp Collectors by B. W. WARHURST.
Useful for many businesses in which coloured articles are bought and sold, and to give a more definite idea of the colours represented by certain names in common use, which are very frequently misunderstood.
SUITABLE FOR USE IN SCHOOLS.
Printed in TEN differently coloured inks on as many different papers, and further explained by diagram and ILLUSTRATED IN FIFTY-EIGHT COLOURS.
_Price 2/6 in strong Paper Cover, 4/6 in Gilt Cloth; postage 3d. extra._
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POCKET MAGNIFYING GLASSES.
After examining some scores of different sorts, we have been able to get one combining the greatest power with the largest field obtainable for pocket use. These glasses are mounted in handsome vulcanite frames, and are very compact. There are two lenses in each, which may be used singly, or if a very strong power is desired, may be combined.
_Price 7/6; post-free, 7/7; abroad, 8/4._
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SURCHARGE MEASURER.
The accompanying illustration will give the best idea of what this is. It consists of a pair of needle-pointed spring compasses, capable, by means of an adjusting screw, of measuring with the greatest accuracy all surcharges up to 40 millimètres in length. In addition to the measure a millimètre gauge is obtained by running the head of the screw along a piece of paper, a series of lines exactly a millimètre apart being thus indented in the paper. For measuring surcharges on such stamps as Natal, Straits Settlements, &c., this will be found invaluable, and also in the detection of forgeries--a forgery or forged surcharge very seldom being _exactly_ the same size as the original.
_Price 7/6; post-free, 7/7; abroad, 7/11._
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Prepared Stamp Mounts.
ACTUAL SIZE AND SHAPE.
For affixing Stamps in Collections neatly and expeditiously. Far superior to the old plan of gumming the Stamps, and inserting them so that it is only with great difficulty they can be withdrawn. These Mounts are made of a thin strong white paper, and are ready gummed. By their use, Stamps can be removed at any time without injuring them, or in any way disfiguring the Collection. They are invaluable to those who collect watermarks. They should be used on the hinge system; thus, Moisten the Stamp, attaching the back of it to one half of the mount, the other half being fastened to the Album. The Stamp will then be facing the page; but do not turn it over until perfectly dry. A Collection with the Stamps mounted in this manner is far more valuable, if at any time a sale is desired. Three sizes are kept in stock: No. 2, medium size, suitable for ordinary-sized adhesives; No. 1, smaller size; No. 3, large size--for such Stamps as old Portuguese, or for cut Envelopes. This size may also be used for Cards by using two mounts for each card.
PRICES:
_No. 1, 2, or 3 size, 3d. per 100; 1/6 per 1,000, post-free; 5,000, 6/6; 10,000, 12/-._
_The Prepared Paper can be supplied in Large Sheets, ready Gummed, at 3d. per Sheet, post-free_.
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NEW CHEAP MOUNTS. At the request of many clients we have prepared a New Cheap Mount, made from a thicker paper; a gum is employed that permits the Mount to be removed from a book or sheet without damage to the paper, or tearing the Mount, which can thus be used several times over, such Mounts being particularly serviceable for exchange clubs, or for use in dealers' stock books, &c. The Mounts are put up in neat glazed card boxes, 1,000 of a size in a box, and are sold in sets of three sizes, viz., three boxes and 3,000 Mounts for 2/6; 9,000, price 6/6; or _separately, any size_, at 1/- per 1,000 post-free.
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NEW SPECIALITY.
FOR STAMP COLLECTORS.
_SPECIAL POCKET BOOKS, PURSES,_
AND
CARD CASES.
Each of the following New and Useful Specialities has separate compartments provided for Postage Stamps, consisting of strips of thin celluloid protecting the stamps, and enabling them to be seen at once, and arranged so that the stamps can be put in or withdrawn in an instant without damage.
70.--TUCK CASE FOR THE WAISTCOAT. Pocket size. _s. d._ 3-1/2 x 2-3/8. Very thin, made in morocco leather, lined leather of a neutral colour, with transparent pockets through which stamps can be seen. Price 2/6; post-free, 2 7
71.--BEST MOROCCO GENTLEMAN'S CARD CASE, with usual pockets for visiting cards, and special compartments for stamps secured by a tuck flap fastening. (HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.) Price 4/6; post-free, 4 7
72.--BEST MOROCCO WALLET. 5-3/4 x 3-1/2 inches. Lined leather throughout, flap and nickel lock fastening, gusset and tight pockets for letters; special provision for stamps under transparent pockets secured by an inner flap, and tuck fastening; leather covered notebook. (Highly Recommended.) Price 10/-; post-free, 10 2
73.--LIMP MOROCCO LETTER CASE. Size, 6-1/4 x 4 inches. With gusset pocket for private letters, tight pocket for foreign post cards, and an array of transparent pockets for stamps. Price 3/6; post-free, 3 7
74.--Ditto, ditto, with a gilt-edged ruled book under an elastic. Price 4/-; post-free, 4 1
75.--BEST MOROCCO LETTER CASE, lined leather throughout, with gusset pocket for private letters, and special pocket containing an ingenious receptacle to hold a large assortment of stamps. Being detachable, it can be used either with or without the outer case. Price 5/6; post-free, 5 8
76.--BEST MOROCCO PURSE. 4 x 2-1/2 inches. Flap and nickel lock fastening, stitched expanding pockets. The front to open out, displaying transparent pocket for stamps, with a separate flap to fasten. The purse can be used independently of the stamp compartment. Price 6/6; post-free, 6 7
STANLEY GIBBONS'
New Stamp Catalogue.
_5,000 NEW AND ENLARGED ILLUSTRATIONS._
POCKET SIZE, IN TWO VOLUMES.
VOL. I. contains all
ADHESIVE STAMPS OF GREAT BRITAIN AND THE BRITISH COLONIES.
New and Enlarged Edition. Price 2/-; post-free, 2/3.
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VOL. II. contains the
POSTAGE STAMPS OF THE REST OF THE WORLD.
Price 2/-; post-free, 2/3.
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Orange River Colony, Transvaal, and Mafeking Siege Stamps are transferred to Part I., being now English Colonies.
Particular attention has--in both volumes--been given to the production of enlarged illustrations of many minor varieties, which can easily be distinguished from a large print, but which are difficult to describe.
Many important countries have been thoroughly revised and re-written. _One hundred extra pages_ have been added to the two volumes without any extra charge.
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REAL MARKET PRICES.
It is, above all things, highly important that Collectors and Dealers should know the exact and real market values of all Stamps. This Firm has taken the greatest pains to arrive at these prices, and the prices quoted in these Catalogues are those at which STANLEY GIBBONS will supply the Stamps if unsold at the time of the order.
To facilitate business in all parts of the world, an Introduction, Details as to Approval Selections, Glossaries of Philatelic Terms, etc., are given in English, French, German, Spanish, and Portuguese.
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STANLEY GIBBONS, LTD., 391, STRAND, LONDON, W.C.