the Revealer QLJARTERLY JOLJRNAL OF THE EIRE PHILATELIC ASSOCIATION
ISSN 0484-6125
In This Issue 54 President's Message 55 Secretary's Report 56 Washington 2006 World Philatelic Exhibition 57 The Numeral Cancels of Ireland: A Personal Odyssey 58 Special Offers Update 59 Irish Triangular Cancels Revisited 60 That Was The Year - That Was - 2005 68 EPA Special Offers
The Numeral Cancels of Ireland: A Personal Odyssey
Affiliate No. 21 - The American Philatelic Society • Affiliate - Federation of Philatelic Societies of Ireland Page 54 THE REVEALER Spring 2006 THE REVEALER President's Message by William 0 'Connor www.EirePhilatelicAssoc.org . ISSN 0484-6125 My thoughts are with many of our members who live in those regions· Published Quarte~y by the Eire Philatelic Association: Membership dues are as of the world where the weather has been quite cold and unyielding. Per follows: U.S. ($12.00); Canada/Mexico ($15.00); all other countries ($20.00). haps these conditions permit a little more time with the stamp collection. Address Changes: Send address changes to the Publisher, Patrick J. Ryan, Sr., P.O. Box 2757, Universal City, TX, USA 78148.· I have also been watching the recent Winter Olympics in Turin (Torino) E-mail Changes: Send.e-mailchanges··to BCLANZ@aol,com and and wonder where Ireland fits into this spectacular event. pjryansr@sbcglobal;riet. .~ . Recently a good friend ofmine loaned me a copy ofBryan Kearsley's, Discovering Seahorses, King George V High Values. Joe Foley reviewed' STAFF this book in the last edition of The Revealer, and I would like to add my EdHor /Publisher /Distrlbutor: ..... PAmICK J. RYAN, SR. support for this most interesting volume. Hopefully, we can get a copy P.O. Box 2757' Universal City, TX, USA 78148· (210) 658-9235 for our library. Assistant Editor: ...... ROBERT J. JOYCE The EPA's presence at the Washington 2006 World Philatelic Exhibi 14302 Oak Shadow' San Antonio, TX, USA 78232 tion will be discussed in a separate article appearing in this volume of Associate EdHor: ...... vacant our quarterly. I know Barney Clancy's Postal Stationary Exhibit has been Advertising Manager: ...... RALPH CHAlET accepted. Hopefully, other Irish material will be present. All the best to 5718 Cheena Dr .• Houston, TX, USA 78096-5912 Barney is in order. and to all others who are accepted for this spectacular THE REVEALER Back Issues: ...... OAVID J. BRENNAN show. P.O. Box 704' Bemardsville, NJ, USA 07924-0704 I am planning to visit WESTPEX, April 28-30, San Francisco Airport Marriott. Hopefully, we can have an Irish regional meeting with collectors OFFICERS in this area. Our own annual meeting planned for Baltimore, September President: ...... WILLlAM A. O'CONNOR 1-3,2006 is on the horizon. If you plan to exhibit, contact Joe Foley, 3803 Foxglove Lane' Fallbrook, CA 92028 . conocon@aol,com Vice President. North America: .... PAUL BENTO (continued on page 55) 107 Old Common Road, Auburn, MA 01501 Vice President. Europe: ...... MICHAEL H. PRIESREY CHAPTER COORDINATORS 14 Craigleith Crescent· Edinburgh EH4 3JL, Scotland [email protected] Commodore John Barry Chapter Lone Star Chapter SecretarY/Chapter Coordinator: ... DAVID J. BRENNAN Members reside in NJ, NY, PA Members reside in Central TX P.O. Box 704 • Bemardsville, NJ, USA 07924-0704 • [email protected]. Coordinator: David J. Brennan, Coordinator: Robert J. Joyce PO Box 704, Benardsville, NJ 07924 14302 Oak Shadow Treasurer: ...... BARNEY CLANCY' San Antonio, TX 78232 P.O. Box 3036· Semlnole, FL, USA 33775-3036' [email protected] Connecllcut Chapter Immediate Past President: ...... JOSEPH E. FOLEY, IRDP Members reside in CT and Westem MA Northern CalHornla Chapter (NORCAL) P.O. Box 183' Riva, MD, USA 21140-0183' [email protected] Coordinator: Mlchael J. Conway, Members reside in Northem CA 239 Judd Rd., Easton, CT 06612 Coordinator: David Laraway, EdHor/Publlsher/Dlstrlbutor - THE REVEALER: .. PAmICK J. RYAN, SR. 2070 N. Bechelli, #30 P.O. Box 2757· Universal City, TX, USA 78148 • [email protected] James Hoban Chapter Redding, CA 96002 Members reside in MD, VA, DC DIRECTORS Coordinator: Robert E. 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[email protected] role of the coordinator is to contact the new member, welcome the member to the Association and invite the member to join the local chapter. Special Offers: ...... TIMOTHY O'SHEA 58 Porter SI.' Granby, MA, USA 01033-9516' [email protected] ISSUE DEADLINES Historian: ...... PETER FOOTE Summer - 1 June . Fall - 1 September . Winter - 1 December . Spring - 1 March P.O. Box 437036· Chicago, IL, USA 60643-7036 . [email protected] PublicHv: ...... GEORGE NICHOLSON The Revealer ADVERTISING RATES 49 Chaplin Avenue' SI. Catharlnes, Ontario L2R 2E4, Canada size (inches) per issue 4 issues (contract rate) [email protected] Full page 7.375 x 9.75 $100 $350 Youth/School Program Manager: .. IRELAND - PHELlM O'NEILL Half page horizontal 7.375 x 4.875 $60 $200 336 SI. James Rd .. Greenhills, Dublin 12 Ireland ...... U.S. - RICH KELL Y Half page vertical 3.625 x 9.75 $60 $200 P.O. 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[email protected] Georgetowo, ON L7G 2T8, Canada, 2623 Wright, Kirby R. 2731 Ruggle, Richard _E. .... [email protected] [email protected] 1202 Wynne, William T. . 0805 Saizmann, WoIfgang. 2731 G. Stephen Beals, 21 Indian Maiden Pass, Changes of Address ...... [email protected] Altamont, NY 12009 2554 Lueas, M. William, 6902 Uberty St., Na- 2429 Schreiber, John 2732 Kathy Rodgers, 401 E 74th StApt. 8C, New ...... [email protected] varre, FL32~3547 York NY 10021 , [email protected] 0105 Giffney, Michael G., 10 Seamount View, Deceased Swords, Co. Dublin, Ireland Membership Status: ! 0675 Henry E. Bright, New Jesery 2176 O'Hagan, Thomas J., P.O. Box 32, Lewes, Members as of December 1, 2005 ...... 488 Resignations DE 19958-0032 New members ...... +4 2545 Patrick J Hunt, Connecticut 2516 Wiesner, John M., 11502 Whisper Rock St., 2104 Brock R Covington, Maryland. San Antonio, TX 78230-3726 Deceased ...... -1 2586 Jay Smith, Snow Camp, North Carolina 1202 Wynne, William T., 104 N. York Rd., Resignations ...... -3 Dropped for Non-Payment of Dues Hatsboro, PA 19040-2609 Dropped NPD ...... -31 1964 Williams, Morgan T., 6849 Crestway, Rm Members as of March 1,2006 ...... 457 tit 2689 Ahern, Fergus D. 27, San Antonio, TX 78239 2166 Amiot, Sean Bad E-Mail Addresses 2650 Breddy, Colin 1897 Collins, Patrick. The following is a list of members whose PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE 2705 Dennany Ill, Michael F. E-mail addresses are bad. We are trying (continued from page 54) to clean up our files. Please e-mail both 2654 Desmond, MSGR Michael J. P.O. Box 183, Riva MD 21140 or email at pjryansrOsbcglobal.net and bclanzOaol.com 2492 Dooley, Joseph H. [email protected]. 2645 Doyle, Albert with your new address ASAP. 0222 Duffin Joseph D...... [email protected] The article Foreign Air Mail, FAM 18, 0222 Duffin, Joseph D. the Northern Route, June 24.July I, 1939, 2304 Durkin, Robert J. 2663 Malone William T. .. [email protected] published in the summer issue of 2388 Frtzpartick Jr., William J. 2623 Wright Kirby R...... [email protected] 2005 The 2450 Fleming, Rev. Brendan New Emall Addresses Revealer should be acknowledged as my 1345 Gillespie, George E. "you have recently gotten a PC or have handiwork. I was able to put together a 2552 Harris, Richard M. changed your emalladdress, please send a one-frame exhibit for SESCAL 2005 ofthis 1620 Hendrix, Ed message to Bamey Clancy, EPA Treasurer, at material. It was a good experience to make
'- 2392 Jordan, John E. bclanzOaol.com. an exhibit ofthis interesting and somewhat 2664 Lynch, Robert 2690 Brooke, Ted O. plentiful material. A number of collectors 2663 Malone, William T...... [email protected] were very kind and knowledgeable in their 2681 McGee, Margaret A. 1369 Carey, James F...... [email protected] comments. Please do think about putting 1872 McGuire, Frank J. 2424 Deusner, Charles E. 2496 Mead, Daniel E...... [email protected] one ofyour interests into an exhibit for the 2693 Monday, Nyle C. 2230 Dreslin, Stephen W...... [email protected] future. tit
The next great USA international stamp show! See you there! www.washington-2006.org
May 27-June 3,2006 Washington, DC USA Page 56 THE REVEALER Spring 2006 Washington 2006 World Philatelic Exhibition by George Nicholson For all philatelists, Washington D.C. The Show is generally open to the public from about 10 a.m will be a major attraction this Spring. to 6.00 p.m. though there are slight variations to this that can be From May 27 to June 3, 2006 the Ameri- checked out when you're there. Entry is free though a badge is can Philatelic Society will host the World needed and can be obtained from the Registration Desk. Reserva- Philatelic Exhibition in the prestigious tion of the badge can be done in advance through the Exhibition new Washington D.C. Convention Cen- Website given at the end of this article. ter. The show is also supported by the As most people will know, Washington weather is generally j U.S. Postal Service, the American Stamp very pleasant in the spring/early summer and there are a host of l Dealers Association, and membership tourist attractions to choose from. Philatelists will likely want to . ~ contributions, and is under the patronage visit the National Postal Museum, a Smithsonian Institution facil- i of the Federation Internationale de Phi- ity near the Convention Center. It is open seven days a week from 1 latelie (FIP).This caliber of stamp show 10 a.m. to 5.30 p.m. and admission is free. There are many other is held about once every ten years in the U .S. so that it really is tourist attractions to choose from, information on which is available a once-in-a-decade opportunity for those ofus who live in North from the Washington Tourism Information Website. America. It has been described as the philatelic equivalent of a The E.P.A. at the Exhibition combined World Series, Super Bowl and World Cup competition. Like many specialty philatelic organizations, the E.P.A. will Quite a billing, I'm sure you'll agree! be well represented at the Exhibit with Joe Foley and Pat Stillwell Exhibition Highlights Walker being members of the Jury, with Pat also being the Events So why should you think about going to the Exhibition and Coordinator. As well there will be Irish and Irish-related exhibits, what will you see if you get there? The following are some of the but since the list has not yet been posted on the Website I am not highlights: aware of the specifics. The only Irish philatelic entry that I know • 3800 Frames of Exhibits from 60 countries, all ofwhich have of is our Treasurer, Bamey Clancy's exhibit on "IRELAND - received prestigious awards in National Level competition; POSTAL STATIONERY- THE TRANSITION' which has received • a Bourse consisting of over 200 dealers, many of whom are many impressive awards in National competitions. The E.P.A.will from outside of North America; be holding a meeting at the event and will also be including a • meetings of many philatelic societies; One Frame Exhibit promoting the Association and Irish philately • numerous foreign government postal stands; in general. A big thank you is in order to Joe Foley, Dave Bren- • a 500-Frame Court of Honor consisting of world famous nan and Bamey Clancy who are looking after the content of that rarities, such as: presentation. Finally, the E.P.A. will be awarding a medal to the - the 1868 D.S. "Z" Grill I cent Franklin, of which only two best exhibit ofIrish material. copies are known; Lastly, what would a philatelic exhibition be without a social - the 1918 Inverted Jenny, dimension and particularly the opportunity to meet old friends and probably the most famous make new ones? In that context, your Association will be living up of all D.S. rarities and a to its well-established reputation for hospitality. Many ofthe E.P.A. plate block of which was members will be staying at the Phoenix Park Hotel across the auctioned in October 2005 street from the National Postal Museum and close to the Conven for a realization of almost tion Center. As its name would suggest, the hotel has a long Irish $3 million D.S.; tradition. A dinner will be held on Sunday evening at 8.00 p.m. in - the 4d Inverted Frames of the Dubliner Pub of the hotel proceeded by a cocktail party at the Western Australia, 1855, same location and all members and friends are cordially invited to one of the world's first attend. Details will be posted in the lobby, but please contact Dave inverted errors and of which only 15 are known to exist; Brennan ([email protected]) or Bamey Clancy (bclanz@aol. - the Dawson Hawaiian Missionary Cover of 1852, the only corn) if you would like more details. The Dubliner Pub has live known cover bearing the 2 cents Hawaiian Missionary issue; Irish music every evening and the hotel was offering an excellent - selections rate of $99 for a double, which may still be available. from the Finally, I want to apologize ifI have not acknowledged some Que e n members who are involved in the Exhibition. Some ofthe informa Elizabeth IT tion has not yet been posted on the Website, so I may have quite collection; unintentionally not mentioned some participants. and Useful Websiles - a Smithson I hope the above will have whetted your appetite for some ian Institu philatelic and social fare in Washington in the Spring. For ad tion exhib- ditional information the following would be useful Websites in it. (continued on page 58) Spring 2006 THE REVEALER Page 57 The Numeral Cancels of Ireland: A Personal Odyssey by Bill 0 'Connor For many years I have quietly placed away examples of the nicest examples in my collection of these numeral caneellations. numeral cancels of Ireland on those British stamps used in Ireland Various numbers were given to post offices throughout Ireland at during primarily the reign of Queen Victoria. I have accumulated various times; in some few cases, these numbers were changed, some 150 stamps and 40 covers, which show the diamond shape misapplied, or mistakes were made as to use and direction. I will obliterator with the numeral encased. Many of the examples that indicate the numeral in sequence and the corresponding town con I have are only partially shown on the stamp; good clean, clear nected to the number. Various different cancellation sizes, length numbers nicely placed in the center of the stamp are a great find. of lines, number of lines and so forth provide for a very involved One good reason for this is that the cancel had to also be affixed study if one is so inclined. Please check the bib to the envelope, so getting a nice example, particularly ofthe later liography provided at the end of this article for cancellations, of a complete number can be difficult. more complete information on this fascinating aspect of Irish and Great Britain philately. The first numeral presented is number 8 (fig ure 3) for the town ofArmagh: it is on Scott #89 .:., . Figure 3 (one penny lilac). The next example is numeral 46 (figure 4) from Ballymena on Scott # 101 (2 and Y2 penny lilac). The number 62 (figure 5), Belfast, is on Scott #26 (4 penny rose). A rather nice stamp, Scott #5 (one shilling green), has the numeral 72 Figure 4 Figure 5 (figure 6) from Bray in Wick- 1Pi__ ;;;;;;;:; ;;::=l r=;::::;::::;;:;~J41 low mostly shown. The final numeral in this group is 142 (figure 7), Clonmel, Scott #100 (2 penny lilac). Numeral 155 (figure 8), Cootehill, is on Scott #49, (3 Figure 1 L....:..:~:..:...:..::....:...:;~:..:.J penny rose). The next numer Figure 6 al depicted is 156 (figure 9), The first numeral cancels from 1844 were single obliterators; Cork. onScott#34, (4 penny the date stamp was applied to the back ofthe piece to be cancelled. vermilion). Cove, later changed to Queenstown, My earliest example on cover is number 37 (figure 1), Ballycastle, and today Cobh, is numeral 157 (figure 10), and with a back stamp of September 20, 1844. In 1855, a duplex cancel this number is shown coincidentally on Scott began to be used. The first cancels indicated a date in a diamond #157 (6 penny brown). Derry - Londonderry box with the numeral included in a more oval shape. By 1857, in those days - is #172 (figure 11), depicted the more recognizable shape duplex cancel with the numeral back nicely on Scott #48 (one shilling green). The in its diamond format and the post office name and date stamp last number in.this group is my ~ost recent ac attached to the left became the norm. quisition, numeral 179 (figure Figure 8 The last dated example of 12), Drogheda, on Scott #73 these numeral cancels that I (eight penny orange). This have is on a pair of Y2 penny was perhaps purchased more Queen Victoria Jubilee stamps, for the history of this great number 62 (figure 2) dated in city rather than for the fine Belfast, October 3, 1891. I am stamp to which the numeral Figure 2 sure that these postmarks were is affixed. Figure 10 used well after this time based The first number in this upon examples in my various collections of K1ng Edward VII's group, the numeral seen the stamps postmarked in England a decade later. The new single most, 186 (figure 13), Dublin, postmarks of the 1890's tended to give the time, as well as the on Scott #430, dull vermilion. date, with no need to include a numeral in the cancellation. A few Dublin had nearly a quarter of post offices used a code for the time indication, but that practice a million people in the 1880 's, was eliminated in 1894. making it the largest city in Figure 12 What follows is a list in numerical sequence of some of the all of Ireland then as now. 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Numeral 194 (figure 14), Dungarvin, is depicted on Scott #89, (one penny lilac); this stamp is the SpeCial Offers Update most common of all the examples that I have. For those of you looking for additional literature on the postal The next, numeral 284 (figure 15), Kilrea, is history of Ireland, I am able to offer a few different titles. The also shown on the one-penny lilac. Kilrea in first two I only have one or two copies of, so once they are gone, the 1880's was a small town of fewer than a they are gone. Figure 13 thousand people. The following numeral, 303 The first one was published in the Journal of the Galway Ar (figure 16), Limerick, on Scott chaeological and Historical Society in 1992, Volume 44. This is #33 (one penny rose), covers a special reprint of a lecture delivered to the Society by former almost the entire stamp. The Postmaster Jimmy O'Connor. The article "Aspects of Galway final numeral is this grouping Postal History 1638-1984" is a very interesting 74-page account is 304 (figure 17), Lisburn, of Galway's postal history. Included are a number of illustrations. on Scott #67 (2 and Yz penny The price is $11.00. Figure 14 Figure 15 claret). Another book which I have only two copies of is "The Story Portadown, numeral 375 of the BallyMaclinton Village 1908-1910 Postal History's New (figure 18), is depicted on Chapter" by G. E. R. Ithel. This 84-page book was published Scott #18, (one penny rose). in 1982. This postmark was used for only 227 days. This book Tipperary, numeral 431 (figure tells of the exhibition that was held in London Shepard's Bush 19), is shown on the elusive area. The book is well illustrated with the picture postcards of the three-penny, pale rose, Scott village (back & front), postmarks and a few maps of the layout F: 16 F: 17 #37. Perhaps the last stamp of the village. The price for this book is $11.00. 19ure 19ure would have been better to Two books that will be placed in Special Offers are "Uniform hold the next numeral, 433 (figure 20), Tralee, shown on Scott Fourpenny Post in Ireland" by William Kane, and "Handbook of #89, (one penny lilac); hopefully, that great old Irish Postal History to 1840" by David Feldrnan & William Kane. song, the Rose of Tralee, is still sung in some "The Uniform Fourpenny Post in Ireland" is a specialized book wee parts of the world. Numeral 445 (figure for anyone interested in the fourpenny post that operated from 21), Waterford, is on Scott #78, (Yz green). The December 5, 1839 to January 9, 1840. This twenty-eight page book final example shown is numeral 536 (figure 22), has a bibliography for further research. Well illustrated with both Strandtown, in the county of Down. It is affixed handstamps and covers. "The Handbook of Irish Postal History to Scott #118 of the Jubilee series (5 penny lilac to 1840" was published in 1975 and is a must have for anyone and blue). collecting postal history of Ireland. One hundred and thirty one I probably have raised pages of information and illustrations on postal markings with a more questions than answers valuation guide. This book is broken down into twenty chapters concerning this very involved starting of with Bishop marks. area of collecting. I am still I still have a couple ofcopies of"Discovering Seahorses"; when looking for numeral 7, Ab the copies I have are sold out, I will be able to order additional beyfeale, to get perhaps a copies, but they may be about $15.00 more. For prices, see Special little closer to my roots, but Figure 19 Figure 20 Offers. .. Ardrahan was also given this same numeral. Hopefully, the following list of resources Washington 2006 World Philatelic Exhibition may offer some help to those (continued from page 56) I1 intrepid souls who would 1 like more information of this helping you plan your trip: :! topic. Figure 21 The Exhibition: www.washington-2006.org Convention Center: www.dcconvention.com Bibliorrqphy: Brumell, G., British Post Office Numbers. 1844-1906, R.C. Alcock, National Postal Museum: www.postalmuseum.si.edu Cheltenham, 1946 Washington Tourism Information: www.dcregistIy.com Current, Tom, Appendix C. The Numeral Cancels of Ireland. 1988- (and follow the Tourism link) 1906, Lord Byron Stamps, 1984. This is the most complete general Smithsonian: www.si.edu compilation of numerals I have seen. Phoenix Park Hotel: www.phoenixparkhotel.com Mackay, James, Irish Postmarks Since 1840, Self-Published, 1982. In closing, the E.P.A. Board members who will be able to The section on the Irish numerals is very comprehensive with very clear examples. attend Washington 2006 would be delighted to have you join them, Whitney, J.T., Collect British Postmarks, Self-Published, Fifth Edi and you'll be sure of a warm and friendly welcome at the cocktail tion, 1990 hour and dinner and at any of the other E.P.A. events. Please give The Revealer: Numerous articles on this topic. Check the Cumulative it some serious consideration, and we hope we'll get to see you Subject Index at the Back of the Golden Book for specifics. .. th~. .. Spring 2006 THE REVEALER Page 59
and Telegraphs of Ireland. Irish Triangular Cancels Revisited I also received another list from our Librarian, Peter Foote. by Patrick J. Ryan. Sr. This list has no reference as to where it came from, and, therefore, In the F all 2005 issue, I have an article on Irish Triangular Can I can attach no credence as to its accuracy. Accordingly, I have cels in which I posed some questions and problems with two lists: printed his article that accompanied it but have decided not to Michael Leonard's, which appeared in The Revealer Supplement publish the list in order to keep the confusion to a minimum. in 1974; and Corkcoin Specialized Catalogue ofIrish Philately. Therefore, the result ofthis investigation is set out below. I am which was published in Waterford Ireland in 1974. The problems not saying this is a definitive study, but is as correct as we have were as follows: up to this date.
KIG Knoddong KIG KnoddOD£ JOG Knoddong CXH Curragb Camp CNH CunaghCamp SVY Swinford CXH CunaghCamp MUB MuineBeag SYV Swinford RLU RathLuire SVY Swinford MUB BWf Muine~ During this investigation I discovered some other undocument Somewhere along the way an eagle-eyed member found an ed information regarding color. By far the most common ink used entry that I had overlooked. Therefore, I have included it below. is black. However, I have acquired a triangular cancel in red ink and Fr. Duggan has some in his collection in green ink. If anyone has any different colors, I would be pleased to publish them. RLC RLU OrCVR I I 1:::= As I stated before, I have not seen any of the triangular can I am pleased to report that I think I have found references I can cels used in conjunction with a date of any kind. The very best I use to define and correct these errors if, in fact, they are errors. can do is estimate the date of use by the stamp used. None of my Fr. Brendan Duggan. OSSP ofBellrose, New York has provided examples, either on piece or on cover, have a date of mailing or a the best reference in my opinion. He has provided photocopies of numerical telegraph code on the item. I have seen lists that associ Fred Dixon's collC?ction of Triangles along with his handwritten ate a number with a three-letter code, but I have not seen a number notes in which he states his source to be The Department of Posts actually used. Any help in this area would be appreciated. ...
Ryan's Table of Trianguiar Cancellations
c .... ~ c .... iOiY~ c.-. ~ 200IDNC DoaMaway CUA CaoboI LK u-idt "'7 aN c...w.- LQF LifIOnI AKC ~cix CUY c.deIJI&wev LW u-i THAT WAS THE YEAR THAT WAS - 2005 by Brian Warren Note that illustrations of single stamps (and pairs) and The 2004 totals of 43 regular gummed stamps, 3 postmarks (except IMPs) are full size; and illustrations miniature sheets and 5 booklets were issued over 17 of IMPs, blocks and strips, booklets, covers and release dates at a total cost of €65.1 O. All counter issues stationery items are reproduced at between 50% and were in sheetlet format - the total cost of all 33 sheetlets 66% of full size. was €297.50. There was no change in postal rates during the year. After a fall in the overall cost last year, the figure increased in 2005, but was still below the 2003 high of SPECIAL AND COMMEMORATIVE ISSUES €80.91. This total for "one of everything" was still well above prior year costs which did not exceed €60.00. The The 2005 programme, comprising 45 regular gummed use of single stamp issues to mark a broader spectrum stamps,4 miniature sheets and 4 booklets, was issued of subjects and events in 2004 was not repeated this over 16 release dates at a total cost of €70.13. All year. In addition to the annual Love stamp, there were counter issues were in sheetlet format - the total cost of only two single stamp issues in 2005 as compared to all 35 sheetlets was €314.50. eight last year. Date of Issue Description Cost Plate Numbers/Notes Paper Perforation Printer GREETINGS STAM P BOOKLET 28 Jan Love Stamp (21 st Issue) - Lovebirds 48c 1A1A1A1A11B1B1B1B CCP3 140/. x 14 ISSP Greetings Booklet (14th Issue)- Cartoon Animals €4.80 10 x 48c self-adhesive 11Y2 x 11 SEP SPrint Year of the Rooster- Miniature sheet (with phos.) €1.80 3 x 60c - see below CCP3 140/. x 14 ISSP -- 17 Feb SI. Patrick's Day - SI. Patrick 65c 1A1A1A1A11B1B1B1B CCP3 14x140/. ISSP 24 Feb Irish Female Artists - Landscape, Co. Wicklow (Evie Hone) 48c se-tenant pair CCP3 140/. x 14 ISSP - Seabird and Landmarks (Nano Reid) 48c } 1A1A1A1A11B1B1B1B - Threshing (Mild red Anne Butler) 65c se-tenant pair CCP3 14 x 140/. ISSP - Three Graces (Gabriel Hayes) 65c } 1A1A1A1A11B1B1B1B 7 Mar Cork - European Capital of Culture 2x48c 1A1A1A1A11B1B1B1B CCP3 1314 x 1314 ISSP (Table continued on next page) Spring 2006 THE REVEALER Page 61 Date of Issue Description Cost Plate NumbersiNotes Paper Perforation Printer ' ~ire ), ~ \\ .1I1 .1In R U\\ dll 111111111ul ' ' !I '''' ,,,. 18(: 14 Mar UNESCO - World Year of Physics - William Rowan Hamilton (Birth Bicentenary) 48c 1A1A1A1A CCP3 13~ x 13~ Cartor - UNESCO Building 60c 1A1A1A1A CCP3 13~ x 13~ Cartor - Albert Einstein (50th Death Anniversary) 65c 1A1A1A1A CCP3 13~ x 13~ Cartor 5Apr 150th Anniversary of Dublin to Belfast Railway - V Class 3 4-4-0 engine No. 85 at Amiens St. 48c se-tenant CCP3 14~ x 14 ISSP - "The Enterprise" in the countryside 48c 1A1A1A1AJ1B1B1B1B - Q Class 4-4-0 engine No. 131 on Boyne Viaduct 60c 1A1A1A1AJ1B1B1B1B CCP3 14~ x 14 ISSP - "The Enterprise" leaving Belfast Central 65c 1A1A1A1AJ1B1B1B1B CCP3 14~ x 14 ISSP - Miniatu ~e Sheet (with phosphor) €2.21 set of four stamps CCP3 14~ x 14 ISSP - Prestige Booklet (face value: €a.84) €9.00 four panes - see below CCP3 14~ x 14 ISSP 22 Apr Biospheres - Killamey National Park, Co. Kerry 48c 1A1A1A1AJ1B1B1B1B CCP3 13~ x 13 Cartor - Waterton Lakes National Park, Alberta 65c 1A1A1A1AJ1B1 B1B1 B CCP3 13~ x 13 Cartor - Miniature Sheet (with phosphor) €1 .13 48c plus 65c se-tenant CCP3 13 ~ x 13 Cartor 9 May Europa - Gastronomy -Irish Stew 48c Sheetlets of ten CCP3 14~ x 14 Cartor - Oysters 65c Sheetlets of ten CCP3 14~ x 14 Cartor 24 May Fauna and Flora (Butterflies) - Small Copper 48c 1A1A1A1AJ1 B1 B1 B1B CCP3 13 ~ x 13~ ISSP - Green Hairstreak 60c 1A1A1A1AJ1B1 B1B1B CCP3 13~ x 13~ ISSP - Painted Lady 65c 1A1A1A1AJ1B1B1B1B CCP3 13~ x 1314 ISSP - Pearl Bordered Fritillary €1.00 1A1A1A1AJ1B1B1B1B CCP3 1314 x 13 ~ ISSP - Miniature sheet (non-phosphor) €5.00 Painted Lady CCP3 1314x13~ ISSP 4July Tall Ships - Waterford - Dunbrody (Ireland) 48c 1A1A1A1AJ1B1B1B1B CCP3 13~ x 1314 ISSP - Tenacious (U.K.) 60c 1A1A1A1AJ1B1B1B1 B CCP3 1314 x 1314 ISSP - Eagle (U.S.A.) 65c 1A1A1A1AJ1B1B1B1B CCP3 1314 x 1314 ISSP (Table continued on next page) Page 62 THE REVEALER Spring 2006 Date of Issue Description Cost Plate NumbersINotes Paper Perforation Printer ~}.1HA~ ~~'fHA~ ~~~~ .~~'f~, A . ~ C~ J ~.j e· I i~~~~ /.~~~ J 1.l "$-~ .~. ~ 1; ~ ~~~~¥ 'b ."Y \~ff"f~ ."Y £JS~~' ~~ ElSI~'" ElSI~'" 27 July Round Towers - Glendalough, Co. Wicklow (Leinster) 48c } se-tenant strip/block of four - Ardmore, Co. Waterford (Munster) 48c } plate number 1 Al1 B CCP3 13% x 13% ISSP - Kilmacduagh, Co. Galway (Connaught) 48c } sheets of twelve stamps - Clones, Co. Monaghan (Ulster) 48c 19 Aug Apimondia 2005 - Bees 65c 1A1A1A1A11B1B1B1B CCP3 14 x 14% ISSP 27 Sept The Ryder Cup 2006 (1st Issue) - Darren Clarke, Paul McGinley & Pfldraig Harrington 48c se-tenant format - Eamonn Darcy, Christy Q'Connor Jr. & Philip Walton 48c 1A1A1A1A11B1B1B1B CCP3 14% x 14 ISSP - Harry Bradshaw, Ronan Rafferty & Christy Q'Connor Sr. 60c 1A1A1A1A11B1B1B1B CCP3 14% x 14 ISSP - The K Club, Straffan, Co. Kildare 65c 1A1A1A1A11B1B1B1B CCP3 14% x 14 ISSP - Prestige Booklet (face value: €8.84) €9.50 four panes - see below CCP3 14% x 14 ISSP 10Qct Erskine Childers - Birth Centenary 48c 1A1A1A1A11B1B1B1B CCP3 14 x 14% ISSP 14 Qct Ireland's Admission to the United Nations (50th Anniversary) - Medical Aid in East Timor 48c se-tenant format - Garda in Cyprus 48c } 1A1A1A1A11B1B1B1B CCP3 14% x 14 ISSP - F.H. Boland (Signatory) 60c 1A1A1A1A11B1B1B1B CCP3 14% x 14 ISSP - Classroom in Lebanon 65c 1A1A1A1A11B1B1B1B CCP3 14% x 14 ISSP 21 Nov Christm - The Nativity 48c 1A1A1A1AJ1B1B1B1B CCP3 14 x 14% ISSP (35th Issue) - Choirs of Angels 60c 1 A 1 A 1 A1 Al1 B1 B1 B1 B CCP3 14 x 14% ISSP - Choirs of Angels 65c 1A1A1A1A11B1B1B1B CCP3 14 x 14% ISSP - Booklet (self-adhesive - The Nativity) €12.00 26 x 48c i.e. one free stamp 11\4 x 11% SEP SPrint 21 Nov Centenary of Arthur Griffith's Policy which established Sinn Fain 48c 1A1A1A1A11B1B1B1B CCP3 13V. X 13Y2 ISSP ~ Spring 2006 THE REVEALER Page 63 Printers and Sheet Format: All stamps were litho Love Stamp and Greetings Booklet: The 2005 issue printed by Irish Security Stamp Printing Limited (ISSP), features illustrations of various birds. The 48c regular Cartor Security Printing (Cartor) or the Australian firm, gummed sheet issue features a pair of "Lovebirds". The SEP SPrint. stamp was sold out at the philatelic bureau by the end of July 2005. "Round Cowers of lrclond The Greetings booklet is in self-adhesive format and Cloigthithe no h€ ireonn incorporates ten stamps plus ten labels set out in one ·· · ···· · ·i·@i~~~:!:1t-~~1T[~~· :~ .... ·~·i ·~ ····<:;;,;; i rF/l~:~~~t;~i i .... ···· pane, folded twice, containing two rows of five stamps i l" St. ~ i 19 ~~kl ~ . .. ~hk i l ~ 4&:1 1 and five labels. The labels do not have die-cut perforations but are cut with straight edges and feature Top margin of Round Towers issue elements of the stamp designs. There are four (instead All sheet issues continue to be issued in 16-stamp (4 x of the usual five) stamp designs featuring "Lovebirds", a 4) sheetlet format with both "A" and "B" sheets. The "Rollicking Rooster", a "Studious Owl" and a "Stork". plate numbers are located in the left margin opposite The "Lovebirds" and "Rollicking Rooster" stamps are R1/S1 and the colour controls in the right margin included three times, the other designs twice. The opposite R1/S4. The imprint is in the bottom margin stamps measure 30mm x 25mm. Three of the designs under R4/S1. The bottom right corner is blank. Details, are included in the Year of the Rooster miniature sheet in both English and Irish, about the particular issue are referred to below as regular size gummed issues. The included across the top margin. This layout applies to cover of the booklet reproduces the head of the both horizontal and vertical format designs. All sheetlets "Rollicking Rooster" design. have an imperforate top margin; all other margins are Year of the Rooster Miniature Sheet: A special perforated. Any variation in the above format for any miniature sheet to mark the Chinese Lunar Year of the individual issue is referred to below and/or in the table Rooster was issued on the same day as the Love stamp above. All stamps have a phosphor frame unless otherwise stated. SEP SPrint: Observant readers will note that the printer for the self-adhesive issues printed in Australia is now SEP SPrint and not SNP SPrint. SNP SPrint (Australia) Pty. Limited was owned by the Singapore firm SNP (formerly known as Singapore National Printers). However, following a management buyout in late 2004/early 2005, the company's name was changed to SEP SPrint (Australia) Pty. Limited. All stamps produced for An Post are purchased through Sprintpak, which is a company owned by Australia Post, and it is the latter name that is always referred to in Collectors and the Greetings booklet. The sheet contains three of News. However, the printer's name "SNP SPrint" the Greetings stamp designs in regular size format - 60c appears on the reverse of the backing paper of all "Rollicking Rooster", 60c "Lovebirds" and 60c "Studious definitive rolls. Presumably this should change to SEP Owl" (all with slightly larger phosphor frame than the SPrint on future printings. Note the use of the double sheet stamp) plus three small illustrated labels. All capital SEP SPrint (as was also the case with SNP stamps are fully perforated. The top panel shows the SPrint). head of the "Rollicking Rooster". Year Imprint: None of the Cartor printed issues or the A different cover referring to the Year of the Rooster was stamps in the Greetings booklet bears a date imprint at produced for the miniature sheet but the first day cancel the foot of the stamp design. was the same as for the sheet and self-adhesive issues. First Day Covers: Blank FDCs cost 75c (2004: 75c). St. Patrlck's Day Stamp: For the Special covers and pictorial cancels were available for first time since St. Patrick's Day all issues. A new product for 2005 was a presentation stamps were introduced in 2003, box of all 22 first day covers for special and both the stamp and the cards commemorative issues issued during 2005, including were issued on the same day. The the three miniature sheets. The price of €55.00 first day cancel matches the compares to a cost of €54.53 if bought as individual cancel used for the postcards covers. (see Postal Stationery) but was Maximum Cards: No maximum cards were issued by applied in black. Details in top An Post during 2005. margin in Irish only. Page 64 THE REVEALER Spring 2006 two-stamp set issued in 1943 to mark the centenary of this discovery. Albert Einstein was previously featured on a 30p New Millennium stamp (3rd series) issued in 2000. 150th Anniversary of Dublin to Belfast Railway: The day of issue of the stamps (5 April) marked the 150th anniversary of the opening of the Boyne Viaduct (at Drogheda) on a permanent basis and the through Irish Female Artists: One of the 48c stamps features running of trains between Dublin and Belfast. The a painting by Evie Hone. A stained glass window by viaduct is shown on the 60c stamp. The original the artist featured on the first Irish Art issue of 1969. latticed structure was replaced in 1932. The Boyne "The Three Graces" sculpture (65c) is on the front of Bridge, as it is known, remains the longest free-span the College of Catering building in Cathal Brugha viaduct on the Irish railway system. The bridge was Street, Dublin 1 (now part of the Dublin Institute of also shown as a backdrop on a 28p stamp in the Irish Technology) . Buses set issued in 1993. The Q Class 4-4-0 No. 131 engine shown on this stamp is owned by the Railway Preservation Society of Ireland (RPSI) and is currently awaiting restoration at its premises at Whitehead in Northern Ireland. Whitehead is situated on the Belfast to Larne rail line. Cork - European Capital of Culture: Cork was designated the European Capital of Culture for 2005. The pair of se-tenant stamps in square format (36mm x 36mm) forms a composite design which depicts a condensed panoramic view of famous Cork buildings and landmarks on both sides of the City's St. Patrick's Bridge. A chart identifying the various buildings is set out at the end of this section. The V Class 3 cylinder compound 4-4-0 engine No. 85 "Merlin" as shown on one of the 48c stamps is also The phosphor frame is applied across the composite owned by the RPSI and had its last steam run in design so that any individual stamp only has phosphor September 2004 between Dublin and Whitehead (via on three sides. This is the same format used for the Belfast). I was fortunate to travel on the train. Shackleton stamps last year. The top phosphor frame Unfortunately, the engine has been in use now for ten has a height of 1mm to match the thin white top frame years since its last major overhaul. Insurance line; the other three sides have a phosphor width/height of 2mm. I have not noted any phosphor regulations require that the boiler and firebox of all steam engines must be effectively rebuilt every ten shifts. years. In the absence of funds to undertake this major task, the engine will probably be transferred to the UNESCO - World Year of Physics: This issue Ulster Transport Museum at Cultra, near Hollywood, marked the introduction of a further printer of Irish Co. Down. stamps. This was the first set to be printed by the French firm of Cartor Security Printing, which is now The current "Enterprise" train as shown on two of the owned by the British firm Walsall Security Printers. stamps is designed as a push-pull arrangement. The The stamps are in an unusual wide format and train is pulled to Belfast by a 201 Class diesel-electric measure 60mm x 24mm. Usual sheet markings, locomotive (48c stamp). Then, on the return journey, the except only 'A' sheets exist. carriages are pushed by the same locomotive, but William Rowan Hamilton, who is shown on the 48c driven from a cab built into the Dublin facing end of the value, has featured on two previous Irish sets. The train, which is the end featured on the 65c stamp. The 1983 Europa issue was on the subject of "Great livery on the Enterprise train is specific to the Dublin to Works of the Human Genius" and the 29p value Belfast service. The term "Enterprise" was first used referred to the Quaternions Discovery by William post World War 11 to denote the express service Rowan Hamilton (in 1843). He was also shown on a between the two cities. Spring 2006 THE REVEALER Page 65 The miniature sheet contains a full set (all with phosphor A joint FDC for the four single stamps was sold by An frame); the background features a morning southbound Post for €2.68 with a Dublin bureau cancel on the Irish train crossing the low viaduct near Malahide, Co. Dublin. stamps and a separate Waterton Park cancel on the At the head of the train is an S Class 4-4-0 locomotive Canadian stamps. A similar first day cover was sold by No. 170 "Errigal", which was delivered in 1913 and the Canadian Post Office but utilising their own separate finally withdrawn and scrapped in 1965. A similar engine cover design. The Irish miniature sheet was also (No. 171) is owned by the RPSI and is currently available on FDC but not the Canadian sheet. undergoing overhaul. Europa (Gastronomy): 80th values were printed in The illustrated panes in the prestige booklet each contain the normal ten-stamp format for Europa issues. All f a block of four stamps with the two stamps at right stamps with phosphor frame. Each sheetlet has five imperforate. The four panes contain the same designs rows of two stamps with illustrated panels at left. 80th as the sheet issue as follows:- sheetlets are imperforate at left; all other margins are perforated. There are no sheet markings. Pane 1: 4 x 48c Merlin t Pane 2: 4 x 48c Enterprise Fauna and Flora Pane 3: 4 x 60c (Butterflies): This is the I fourth Irish set to feature Pane 4: 4 x 65c either butterflies or moths. Previous sets were issued Each illustrated pane features various train artefacts in 1985, 1994, and 2000 - (timetables, tickets, etc.) on a background of a pair of all, including the current set, train tracks. The imperforate right margins result in four were designed by lan Loe. separately identifiable stamps (each value/design All stamps measure 36mm imperforate at right). All booklet stamps also have a x 36mm with phosphor phosphor frame. frame. The miniature sheet contains a single €5 stamp with no phosphor and features the same butterfly as shown on the 65c sheet stamp. Biospheres (Joint Issue with Canada): This was a joint issue with Canada which issued a similar pair of stamps on the same date. The two separate Irish stamps Tall Ships - Waterford: The annual Tall Ships race measure 48mm x 29mm. The miniature sheet measures commenced in Waterford on 9 July. In advance of the 150mm x 90mm with a background which repeats the race, An Post issued three stamps, all in a square Killarney National Park design. Usual sheet markings 36mm x 36mm format. A Waterford pictorial first day except: (a) there are no colour controls and (b) for both cancel (4 July) was also available from the philatelic 'A' and '8' sheets, the plate numbers are repeated and bureau; the design was the same as the Dublin appear in the top of both the left and right margins, i.e. a cancel. total of eight blocks for the two stamps. The 48c Dunbrody is a replica of an Irish emigrant ship and is permanently moored in New Ross, Co. The Canadian set was issued as a se-tenant pair of 50c Wexford. The Tenacious (60c stamp) is the largest stamps with the same designs and was sold for 80c wooden Tall Ship in the world and was built specifically (euro). The overall size of each stamp is slightly larger to allow physically disabled people to experience the being 48mm x 30mm. The Canadian set was printed in thrill of sailing this type of vessel. The Eagle (65c) was Canada by Lowe Martin and was also issued in sheetlets built in 1936 in Hamburg, Germany. It was originally of sixteen with various marginal markings/inscriptions. named Horst Wessel but following World War 11 it was The miniature sheet is smaller than the Irish sheet taken over by the U.S. Coast Guard and re-named (120mm x 70mm) and the background design features Eagle. The Eagle also appeared on the 1998 Tall Waterton Lakes National Park. This also had a face Ships set (30p value) when Dublin was a visiting port. value of C$1.00 and sold for 80c (euro). All stamps All three ships were in Waterford from 6 to 9 July. The (including the miniature sheet) have a phosphor frame. Tenacious and the Eagle both participated in the race f: I Page 66 THE REVEALER Spring 2006 to Cherbourg (France) and subsequently to near The four panes contain the same designs as the sheet Newcastle (England) and finally to Fedrikstad issue, as follows:- (Norway). Pane 1: 4 x 48c (Darren Clarke, Paul McGinley & The Dublin Stamp Society organised a special An Post Padraig Harrington) paquebot postmark to commemorate the start of the Pane 2: 4 x 48c. (Eamonn Darcy, Christy O'Connor race on 9 July - see Exhibition and Society Souvenirs. Jr., & Philip Walton) Round Towers: Irish Round Towers are hand crafted Pane 3: 4 x 60c in native stone and, of more than 100 towers built in Pane 4: 4 x 65c the country, 65 survive in various states of repair. The stamps feature a tower from each of the four The imperforate top and right margins result in a total provinces. The set was designed by Michael Craig, of 12 separately identifiable stamps from the booklet, who was also responsible for The Architecture viz. imperforate top, imperforate top and right and Definitive series. The monochrome drawings are in the imperforate right for each of the four stamps. All same style as the definitive set. He was available at stamps have the usual phosphor frame. The panes the bureau on the day of issue to sign first day covers. are rouletted at left and are stitched into the booklet The first day cover features the round tower and St. covers. Brigid's church in Kildare town. The booklet was sold for €9.50, although the face The four stamps were issued as a se-tenant strip of value of the stamps was only €8.84. This is the largest four within a sheet of twelve stamps (three rows of premium for such a booklet since this practice was four). All stamps measure 30mm x 51mm. The introduced with the St. Patrick booklet in 2003. The sequence of rows 1 and 3 is as set out in the above Railway booklet, issued earlier in 2005 with the same table; row 2 was in reverse order. As a result, all four face value, had a minimal premium of 16c to round it designs could be collected as a block of four as well to €9.00. as a strip of four. Erskine Chllders: Erskine Childers succeeded Apimondia 2005: The Eamon de Valera to become the fourth President of international Apimondia Ireland on 30 May 1973. He died suddenly of a heart Congress was held at the attack in November 1974. He was making a public R.D.S. Dublin from 21 to 26 speech in Dublin. August 2005. Apimondia promotes co-operation of beekeepers' associations, scientific bodies and individuals involved in apiculture worldwide. The top margin has a single line inscription "Apimondia 2005". The Ryder Cup 2006: The Ryder Cup Golf Tournament between Europe and the U.S.A. will be Ireland's Admission to the United Nations: The four held for the first time in Ireland in September 2006, at stamps were launched at a special ceremony held in The K Club, Straffan, Co. Kildare. This promotional the R.D.S. in conjunction with the opening of Stampa issue features current and past Irish players who have 2005. Garda Joe Hodgins was one of the many participated in the competition (48c and 60c values) members of the Defence Forces and An Garda plus a view of The K Club (65c value) . The two 48c SfocMna present at the ceremony. Garda Hodgins is stamps were set out in se-tenant format both featured on the left of the two 48c stamps shown horizontally and vertically within the sheet. A further above and was photographed whilst on duty in the issue will be released in 2006. U.N. protected area in Cyprus. The two 48c stamps were set out in se-tenant format both horizontally and The Ryder Cup - Prestige Booklet: The booklet vertically within the sheet. contains four illustrated panes of stamps and ten pages of bilingual text and/or photographs; the Christmas: This issue was postponed from 10 text/photographs also extend to inside the front and November which was the date given in Collectors back covers. The four illustrated panes in the booklet News. The 60c and 65c designs show different each contain a block of four stamps positioned at top "Choirs of Angels". right with top and right margins imperforate. Spring 2006 THE REVEALER Page 67 Biospheres issue, but excluding the Greetings self The 26 stamps are set out on one pane, folded six adhesive stamps and any of the miniature sheets - a times, containing two columns of 13 stamps, all with total of 49 (2004: 45) stamps with a face value of phosphor frame. Each stamp measures 25mm x €26.45 (2004: €24.27). Cost: €30 (2003: €30.00). The 30mm. ' text in the pack is bi-lingual for the first time. In similar manner as in 2004, the design matches the 16 December - Year Book: Contents as per the Year 48c sheet issue. A pair of self-adhesives ex booklet Pack plus the four miniature sheets (Year of the complete with normal backing was also available from Rooster, 150th Anniversary of Dublin-Belfast Railway, the philatelic bureau. The booklet cover repeated the design used in 2004. Biospheres and Butterflies). Total printing of 3,000 standard copies (2004: 2,500) and 150 (2004: 150) full-bound leather editions. ' Total face value: €36.59 Centenary of Arthur Grifflth's Policy which (2004: €30.80). Cost: €55.00 (leather-bound edition established Sinn Feln: This issue was also €160.00). Although due to be issued on the same day postponed from 10 November. The stamp measures as the Christmas stamps, the book was not available 45mm x 24mm. for sale at the philatelic counter until 16 December. 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Chapters are guide provided. 96 pages, bibliography and index. $15.00 + by Manfred Oittmann » Based on extensive research in postal broken down by town with pictures of postal markings. 182 $115 postage (nonmember $18.75 + $1.25 postage)., archives and museums in Ireland and Great Britain, this is pages. $44.00 (nonmember $54.00). 312 Airway Letters To and From BeHas~ a well documented treatment of the subject, illustrated, Including Air "Rallel" Letters pages. $35.00 (nonmember $45.00). Irish Spoon Cancels by Richard Amndel » The Irish Spoon cancels were issued as by William J. Murphy » From the 1934 Railway Air Services Post Office Guide 1923 part of the experiment to speed up the processing of the mail to 1988, the airway letter covers are listed and examples A reprint of the 1923 Guide. $3.50 (nonmembers $4.75). illustrated with a brief description of the flight. 26 pages, by datestamping and obliterating the postage stamp in one bibliography. $3.00 (nonmember $4.00). The Gerllssues operation. It also covers the English Type. Has a valuation by 000 Jung » A comprehensive listing of this definitive guide. 120 pages. $19.50 (nonmember $26.50). Irish Airmail· Balloon Posts, Rocket, Helicopter, Parachute series. $3.50 (nonmember $4.50). and Glider Mall UnHorm Fourpenny Post In Ireland by William J. Murphy » Covers a variety of mail as indicated 75 years of Irish Stamps by Bill Kane » A 28 page study of the 4 penny post in Ireland in the title, with illustrations of covers, descriptions of An anthology by eight noted philatelists representing a published in 1990. $10.00 (non-members $12.50). events, pricing code and a bibliography, 22 pages. $3.00 variety of interests in Irish philately, with special postcard Handbook of Irish Postal History to 1840 139 $17.50 (nonmember $4.00). produced by AnPost, illustrated, pages. (non by Oavid Feldman &Bill Kane» Pub. 1975. This book deals member $22.00). Irish Aerogrammes and Alrgraphs with the postal markings up till the introduction of adhesive by William J. Murphy » Provides a detailed listing not only of Irish Postal Rates Before 1840, 2nd edition stamp. $19.00 (nonmembers $24.50). the aerogrammes themselves, but rates, private supplemental by F. E. Oixon & Joachim Schaaf » Lists the Irish rates from Discovering Seahorses printings, Northem Ireland, and special usages, pricing 1637 to 1840, illustrated, bibliography, 37 pages. $6.00 by Byran Kearsley» 276 pages, pub. 2005. Well illustrated code and bibliography. Jung catalog numbers referenced, 46 (nonmember $7.50). with sections on varieties and re-entries. Also has chapter pages. $4.00 (nonmember $5.00). Irish Slogan Postmarks 1918·1994 on the overprints for Ireland. $90.00 (nonmember $110.00). O.A. T. and A. V.2. Markings on Irish Airmail by Uwe Netzsch » More than 300 illustrations by county, die Until present stock is sold. by William J. Murphy » Presents an introduction to these and type, 116 pages. $17.50 (nonmember $22.00). S/F