Content of Michel Catalog Südosteuropa 2018/2019 (EK 4):

Aegean Islands, Bulgaria, Crete, Cyprus, Eastern Rumelia, Epirus, Greece, Icaria, Autonomous Monastic State of the Holy Mountain, Ionian Islands, Romania, Samos, Thrace, Turkey, Turkish Cyprus

Description:

• Hardcover edition with ribbon bookmark
• Editorial revision of the whole volume; the focus of this new edition lies on price quotations
• Price movements in numerous collection areas
• Mainly the contemporary Bulgarian issues and classic Greek stamps as well as numerous Turkish issues of all years show price increases
• The attractiveness of some collection areas favored a price increase; eg in Albania (1939-1943) or in Croatia (1940s)
• Additional pictures particularly illustrate the collection area of Greece
• Cataloging the overprints of Bosnia (Sarajevo) and Montenegro (since ed. 99)
• Completion of the descriptions for stamps of Albania, Yugoslavia and Croatia
• Inclusion of more than 60 partial perforations of Rumanian issues as well as some new perforation variations of Greek stamps
• Approximately 18 500 colour images and 73 000 price quotations
• Comprehensive catalog introduction with key information on usage and philatelic A-Z lexicon
• Handy & high-quality catalog format including type differences, color and perforation varieties, first-day-cover valuations, reprints and much more
• New high resolution color images
• Topic index for topical collectors
• Including international sales results
• Cataloging of new releases up to MiR 08/2018

The catalog is organized according to collection areas. Cataloging within these sections is chronological, based on issue date. Special stamp types, like official stamps, are located at the end of a collection area section. In order to assist collectors organize their stamps, numerous illustrations are provided, as well as information on similar stamps to help avoid possible mix-ups.The area of Southeast Europe boasts an ancient history of culture that is also reflected in the stamp issues of its individual states and that has traditionally been of interest especially – but not exclusively – to collectors of classic stamps. Recently, particularly the contemporary issues of Bulgaria starting with the Year of 2000 have become so popular that their prices rose considerably.

Yet the older stamps of this area also benefit from that development. One such example is the price quotation of the postage due stamp Bulgaria MiNo. 7 II, which went from € 150 up to € 500, having more than tripled.

The collection area of Southeast Europe has plenty to offer in regards to classic stamps as well as modern issues!

Illustration: Bulgaria Postage Due stamp MiNr. 7 II C

Target Group:

Stamp collectors specialized in issues of South East European countries, experts, dealers, thematic collectors, study groups, teachers

Additional Information:

103^rd edition, in colour
Total of 1312 pages
155 mm x 230 mm
Hardcover with book marker
On sale: 27 July 2018
Language: German
ISBN: 978-3-95402-274-8

Press Release

The Michel Catalog Südosteuropa 2018/2019 (EK 4)e, which contains 1,312 pages, over 18,000 pictures and more than 73,000 price quotations, is a standard reference book of philately because it contains a wealth of information and is annually revised and updated with great care. It will provide assistance no committed collector of classic as well as contemporary Southeast European stamps can do without.

Attractive stamps issued on various occasions have led to an increased demand that has brought forth many price increases, some of which are considerable, especially when it comes to Bulgarian issues of the years 2000 to 2017, Greece up to 1950, Romania and Turkey. Based on the most current price lists, however, the prices for stamps of the other collection areas had to be adjusted as well. Particularly the listing of Bulgarian and Romanian issues were complemented; for instance, over 60 partial perforations were included in the listing.

This edition features all new issues listed in MICHEL Rundschau up to and including Issue No. 7/2018. We recommend a subscription to MICHEL Rundschau, starting with No. 8/2018.

The Editorial Team wants to express their appreciation to all collectors and dealers who contributed to the successful edition of the Michel Catalog Südosteuropa 2018/2019 (EK 4) by submitting their complementary suggestions and price lists.

We hope all of our readers continue to have lots of fun with their wonderful hobby and this edition.

Schwaneberger Verlag GmbH
The Editorial Team

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Michel Catalog Südosteuropa 2018/2019 (EK 4)

Inhalt:

Ägäische Inseln, Bulgarien, Epirus, Griechenland (mit Mönchsrepublik Athos), Ikarien, Ionische Inseln, Kreta, Ostrumelien, Rumänien, Samos, Thrakien, Türkei, Türkisch-Zypern, Zypern.

Beschreibung:

• Redaktionelle Überarbeitung des ganzen Bandes, den Schwerpunkt der Neuausgabe bilden die Preisbewertungen
• Preisanpassungen bei vielen Gebieten
• Preissteigerungen treten vor allem bei modernen bulgarischen und klassischen griechischen Marken sowie bei zahlreichen türkischen Marken aller Altersklassen auf
• Zusätzliche Abbildungen illustrieren vor allem das Gebiet Griechenland
• Aufnahme von mehr als 60 Teilzähnungen bei Rumänien sowie einiger neuer Zähnungsvarianten griechischer Marken
• Neuheiten bis zur MICHEL-Rundschau 7/2018
• Rund 18 500 Abbildungen und etwa 73 000 Preisnotierungen

Produktinformation:

103. Auflage
Umfang 1312 Seiten
155 mm x 230 mm, Festeinbände mit Lesebändchen
Erstverkaufstag: 27. Juli 2018
Verlag: Schwaneberger Verlag GmbH
Erscheinungsdatum: 22 Juni 2018
ISBN: 978-3-95402-274-8Der südosteuropäische Raum kann auf eine lange Kulturgeschichte zurückblicken, die sich auch in den Markenausgaben der einzelnen Länder zeigt und ist traditionell gerade für Klassiksammler interessant – aber nicht ausschließlich. Zuletzt waren besonders die modernen Ausgaben Bulgariens ab dem Jahr 2000 so gefragt, dass die Preise deutlich gestiegen sind.

Die älteren Marken dieses Gebietes proftieren von dieser Entwicklung aber ebenfalls. Mehr als verdreifacht hat sich so beispielsweise die Preisnotierung der Portomarke Bulgarien MiNr. 7 II, die von 150 auf 500 € kletterte.

Das Sammelgebiet Südosteuropa hat sowohl in der Klassik als auch der Moderne viel zu bieten!

Abbildung: Bulgarien Portomarke MiNr. 7 II C

Presse Information

Der vorliegende Michel Catalog Südosteuropa 2018/2019 (EK 4) mit seinen nun 1312 Seiten, mit über 18 000 Abbildungen und mit mehr als 73 000 Preisnotierungen erweist sich auf Grund seiner Fülle der enthaltenen Informationen und auch wegen der jährlich mit großer Sorgfalt durchgeführten Überarbeitung und Aktualisierung als Standardwerk der Philatelie. Es wird jedem engagierten Sammler von südosteuropäischen Markenausgaben, sowohl im Klassikbereich, als auch bei den modernen Briefmarken, unverzichtbare Hilfe bieten.

Attraktive Markenausgaben aus vielfältigen Anlässen führten zu höherer Nachfrage mit der Folge von vielen, teils erheblichen Preissteigerungen, vor allem bei den Marken aus Bulgarien 2000 bis 2017, Griechenland bis 1950, Rumänien und Türkei. Aber auch bei den anderen Gebieten mussten auf der Basis ganz aktueller Preislisten Preisanpassungen durchgeführt werden. Textlich wurde vor allem Bulgarien und Rumänien ergänzt, bei Rumänien erweitert z.B. die Aufnahme von über 60 Teilzähnungen den Katalogisierungsbereich.

In diesem Werk sind alle der bis einschließlich Heft 7/2018 der MICHEL-Rundschau katalogisierten Neuheiten enthalten. Um keine nachfolgenden Ausgaben zu verpassen und um aktuell zu bleiben, empfiehlt sich ein Abonnement der MICHEL-Rundschau ab Heft 8/2018.

Der Dank der Redaktion gilt allen Sammlern und Händlern, die mit Ergänzungsvorschlägen und der Überlassung von Preislisten zum Gelingen des Michel Catalog Südosteuropa 2018/2019 (EK 4) beigetragen haben.

Wir wünschen allen Lesern weiterhin viel Freude bei der Beschäftigung mit ihrem wunderschönen Hobby und dem vorliegenden Werk.

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