New books are now available to be purchased from the APS Bookstore:
Guide to United States Vending and Affixing Machine Perforations, 1907‑1927
In this 2009 book, Steven R. Belasco tells the fascinating and complex story of the proprietary coils developed by manufacturers of stamp vending and affixing machines in the early 20th Century. Covers more than 250 major varieties of coil stamps made by the six companies that created these perforations, discusses their history and proprietary perforations, stamps to which the perforations were applied, scarcity of these stamps on and off cover, and factors to be considered to identify the many fakes of these coils. Illustrated in full color.
Pat Paragraphs
This book, written by Elliott Perry, is a reprint of his work published in 58 issues over his lifetime. Emphasis on issues of the 19th century, locals, carriers and express posts plus match and medicine stamps. Arranged by subject matter.
United States Savings Stamps
Written by Harry K. Charles, Jr., Ph.D. in 2012, the book focuses on the stamps and their closely associated collection cards and booklets. Background information is provided to understand the operation of these systems from its beginning in 1910 to an eventual demise in 1970. The book covers essays, proofs, sheet stamps, booklets and coils, as well as official mail stamps and stationery. Illustrated in full color; Paperbound, 6×9.
United States Supplementary Mail
In his 2009 book, Leonard Piszkiewicz describes the origin of the concept of Supplementary Mail and presents previously unknown information on the beginnings and early operation of Supplementary Mail service in New York and ten other cities. Illustrated in full color.
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