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PUBLICATIONS
The following publications are available from
Stamps of China.
Ordering instructions are below.
- Scott/Ma/Chan Catalogue Correlation China 1878-1949.
For several years now we have been using an aid that we have found to be very helpful: "Scott/Ma/Chan Catalogue Correlation China 1878-1949," written and edited by Ralph Weill and published by Michael Rogers Inc. in 2001.
The Catalogue Correlation makes things simpler when you shop for stamps because many collections for sale use Ma (and sometimes Chan) numbers, and may not mention Scott numbers at all. Also, in some collecting areas Ma and Chan use organization schemes different from
Scott -- e.g., for Sinkiang Province, North-East Province, Taiwan, and especially for the Japanese Occupation. The Catalogue Correlation tells you what stamps you're looking at, and each entry has a brief description of the stamp; and two check boxes (mint/used) so you can also use the book as an inventory and wantlist.
You can now order the Catalogue Correlation from us ($20. Postpaid; outside the U.S., postage at cost).
- The Local Overprinted Stamps of Manchuria 1945-7, Allen Kerr, 3rd (new)
printing.
It's the same as the earlier printings, but corrections that appeared in Jake Williams'
"Asian Philately" have been incorporated into the back of each of the four new
volumes. (Williams is the publisher.)
Kerr's is acknowledged as the most comprehensive and correct of all
such listings of the Manchukuo stamps (known as MLO's) overprinted for use by the Chinese
in Manchuria at the end of WW II. The volumes list stamps from more that 250 locations,
plus some bogus and fantasy material. Volume IV includes an illustrated cross-reference
for quick identification by type, as well as a map. Also included are the Chinese/Japanese
place names that appear in the postmarks. Prices are shown in points. In English.
4-volumes. $85.00 postpaid. Outside the US we will add the cost of postage
(please tell us how you want the set shipped).
- Colour-Illustrated Stamp Catalogue of China
(1878-1949), by Shiu-Hon Chan, 2000
revised and expanded edition.
Hundreds of helpful color photographs and diagrams illustrate the many
varieties and papers. English and matching Chinese text gives a direct
translation of Chinese characters--invaluable for those of us who do not
read Chinese. Chan has added five new chapters in this edition:
Stamp Booklets
Local Overprints of the early years of the Republic
Anti-Bandit Overprints
The Control Chops on Unit and Silver Yuan Stamps
Local Overprints of the North-Eastern Provinces on
Manchukuo stamps
If this edition of Chan does not supplant Ma as the
primary China catalogue, at the least they now share the title (for example,
some varieties are in one and not in the other, you may prefer the way one
or the other illustrates and describes differences among stamps, and Chan
covers the Local Posts while Ma does not). Put them together, add
Williams if you want to go to variety heaven, and you are well armed to do
battle with the Stamps of China (1878-1949).
Chan is hardbound, in two volumes (Vols. I & II, 897 pages), with
slipcase.
$110. Postpaid. Outside the US we will add the cost of extra postage
(please tell us how you want the set shipped).
- J. Millard Williams
We feel that these are the best kept secrets of Chinese stamp
literature, perhaps because they were published by an active stamp dealer (he retired in
1991) and other dealers were reluctant to let their customers know about him. When
we catalogue our stamps we get our bearings with Scott, then go directly to Williams’
Master List for China, (in “Asian Philately”) which, in turn, points us to the
relevant Williams’ publications for details on varieties. Then we check out Ma and
Chan to see if we missed anything.
We quote the descriptions below from the author himself
because, if anything, he understates the value of these publications.
- The Chinese National Currency Stamps of 1945-48, J. Millard Williams,
1981. A highly specialized catalogue of the general issues of Nationalist China from
the end of WWII to the introduction of Gold Yuan currency in 1948. Completely in
English. Values here are outdated but the reference is still probably the most
comprehensive available. 100 pages, paperbound. $15.00.
- The Gold Yuan Stamps of China, J. Millard Williams, 1977. A highly
specialized listing of the Gold Yuan Currency issues of 1948-49 with over 1,000 major and
minor listings. In English priced in U.S. dollars. Prices are out of date but
the listing is still considered the best for that period. An absolute must for the
intelligent collecting of Chinese stamps for this period. 90 pages,
paperbound. $15.00.
- The Silver Currency Stamps and Temporary Labels of China, W.E. Jones and
J. Millard Williams, 4th edition, 1985. A most comprehensive catalogue of the stamps
issued between May, 1949 and the end of Nationalist Postal Service on the mainland in
early 1950. Based on Jones 3rd edition catalogue of 1975, the listings have been
rewritten and updated with much new information and valued in U.S. dollars. Includes
a good listing of the temporary labels which served as stamps in many remote areas during
this period. 52 pages, paperbound. $15.00.
- Asian Philately. This is the award winning newsletter magazine
published by J.M. Williams from 1977 to 1991. Asian Philately won two bronze medals
in International competition and is known for its extensive research articles, some of
which have been republished in at least four languages around the world. Research
topics include an extensive study of the H.K. Martyrs, H.K Airmails, various surcharges
and much update information about subjects of the Williams and Kerr books. Vols. I-XIV +
Index (complete-121 individual issues) $250.00.
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