This work is fully illustrated with engravings, also gives full description of all stamps, particulars as to printing, perforation, paper, watermarks, colors, as well as market price. Also valuable notes by the author on subjects pertaining to the stamps.
The following is the plan of the work:
- Part 1. Adhesives.
- Part 2. Stamped Envelopes.
- Part 3. Postal Cards.
Each part is divided into sections.
- Section 1. America.
- Section 2. Great Britain and Colonies.
- Section 3. Europe.
- Section 4. Asia, Africa and Australasia.
Each section is divided into groups, the groups of Part 1, Section 1 are now ready and are as follows:
- Group 1. United States (including Confederate issues).
- Group 2. Mexico and Central America.
- Group 3. U. S. of Columbia and states.
- Group 4. Other South American countries.
The price of each group is 10c; a new one will be published every month.
The work is limited to 500 copies and when completed will be the greatest philatelic work ever published.
Subscriptions received $1.00 per 10 parts, until the number 500 is reached subscribers will receive the first numbers.