The Edward S. Knapp Collection, Philatelic Americana Auction Catalog, Part 2.
Recorded, Arranged and Catalogued by the Philatelic Research Laboratories, Inc.
For Public Sale November 3 to 8, 1941 at the Parke-Bernet Galleries, Inc. New York.
Immense help for the serious collector in order to aid him in determining certain facts
pertaining to the use of certain stamps, various postal rates, etc.
Includes a section on cancellations and postmarks, including fancy and unusual designs
such as Waterburys'. The black and white photographs of many of the lots are invaluable
for research purposes.
Other portions of note are Balloon Post and Crash Covers as well as many, many, foreign
and U.S. items. 4302 lots total in this 308 page catalogue.
It is easy to see why many consider this to be one of the most important philatelic auctions
of the 20th century.
Perfect bound paperback, with tight binding. Front cover has a vertical crease extending
its entire length. Most of the pages have water stains in the lower right corner which do
not extend into the printed portion of the pages.
Includes printed list of prices realized, but conveniently, most all prices realized are noted
in light pencil next to each lot number in the catalogue.
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