Michel Catalog Britische Kolonien und Gebiete in 2 Volumes. Volume I: Countries from A to H and Volume II: Countries from I to Z. Fully updated information about the issues of the British colonies up to their independence as well as the overseas territories that are still affiliated, including the stamps issued between 1847 and today. The two volumes of this new edition contain over 1300 new MICHEL numbers and price quotations as well as about 1100 brand-new photos. In many new areas, such as the Bahamas or Trinidad and Tobago, several black-and-white photos were replaced with colour pictures, particularly in the classic area, making it much easier for collectors to identify their treasures.
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Volume 1 Countries from A to H: 924 pages
Abu Dhabi, Anguilla, Ascension, Australian states, Bahamas, Barbados, Bermuda, British territories in Antarctica, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Ceylon, Dominica, Falkland Islands, South Georgia, Fiji Islands, Gibraltar, Guyana, Hong Kong
Volume 2 Countries from I to Z: 846 pages
India with signatories and feudal states, Iraq, Jamaica, Canada (colonies), Malayan states, Malta, Mauritius, Montserrat, New Zealand, Pitcairn, Samoa, Sierra Leone, St Helena, South African states, Tristan da Cunha, Turks and Caicos Islands, Cyprus
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 2-pence Blue Mauritius with a total of twelve existing specimens valued at 1.25 million if in mint condition is neither one of the rarest nor one of the most expensive but surely one of the most famous stamps worldwide. Its original number of issues of only 500 pieces has made it the epitome of rare stamps. The postal history of the British colonies and territories offers such a wealth of well-known issues that this is one of the most exciting collection areas you can find.
Photo: Mauritius MiNo. 2 |
It existed between the 17th and 20th centuries; during that period it housed about one quarter of the population and size of Planet Earth. It was the largest colonial empire in history and one of the leading world powers. You may have guessed it: We are talking about the British Empire. In this second edition of the Michel Catalog Britische Kolonien und Gebiete we focus on stamps of this former empire issued between then and now as well as on the issues of today’s British overseas territories.
Time-wise, this collection area starts on the islands of Mauritius and Trinidad in the Year of 1847 and reaches to the present day since 14 territories that are trewn across the globe are still under direct British control and issue their own stamps. Other, earlier colonies have long since achieved the status of independent states; Canada was granted the status of a dominion as early as 1867. Many of the former British territories are members of the Commonwealth of Nations; they still have close ties to Great Britain and recognize King Charles III, who ascended the throne of Great Britain and Northern Ireland after the death of Queen Elizabeth II in September of 2022, as their head of state.
Their geographical and temporal delineation was of great importance for these volumes. The British Isles, forming the “motherland“, have not been included. The various territories in all parts of the world have been taken into consideration up to the point when they gained their independence; regarding Australia, Canada, New Zealand and South Africa, we selected the point in time when they gained the status as dominions as the temporal line. Separating the British protection areas on the Arabian Peninsula turned out to be quite a challenge. Here we chose the turn of the year from 1967 to 1968 since the British dominion over the significant territory of Aden ended on November 30th, 1967. In other Arabian territories, however, it still continued until 1971.
The two volumes of this new edition contain over 1300 new MICHEL numbers and price quotations as well as about 1100 brand-new photos. In many new areas, such as the Bahamas or Trinidad and Tobago, we were also able to replace several black-and-white photos with colour pictures, particularly in the classic area, making it much easier for collectors to identify their treasures.
We want to thank all the supporters from the community of collectors, examiners and dealers who assisted our Editorial Team for their valuable help. And we hope our readers will truly enjoy their wonderful hobby and the new Michel Catalog Britische Kolonien und Gebiete.
SCHWANEBERGER PUBLISHING HOUSE
The Editorial Team
Stamp collectors specialized in stamps of Germany, experts, dealers, thematic collectors, study groups, teachers
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.
Title: Britische Kolonien und Gebiete
Volumes: I (A-H), II (I-Z)
Edition: 2nd Edition, in colour
Pages: Volume I ca 924, volume II ca. 846
Format: 155 mm x 230 mm, hardcover
Publisher: Schwaneberger Verlag GmbH
Publication Date: 2 June 2023
Language: German
ISBN Volume I 978-3-95402-468-1
ISBN Volume II 978-3-95402-469-8
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Weight | 3 kg |
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Dimensions | 15.5 × 23 cm |
Language | German |
Country | Aden, Antigua, Australian States, Bahamas, Bermuda, British South Africa Company, British-Central Africa, Brunei, Ceylon, Cook Islands, Dominica, Falkland Islands, Fiji, Gambia, Gibraltar, Grenada, Guyana, Hong Kong, India, Iraq, Jamaica, Leeward Islands, Maldive Islands, Malta, Mauritius, Montserrat, New Foundland, New Zealand, Nigeria, North Borneo, Penang, Qatar, Singapore, Solomon Islands, South African States, St. Helena, Straits Settlements, Swaziland, Trinidad and Tobago |
Interest | Philately, Postal History, Stamps |
Publisher | Michel |
ISBN | Volume I: 978-3-95402-468-1, Volume II: 978-3-95402-469-8 |
Accessory Type | Catalog |
Volume | Volume 1 (A-H), Volume 2 (I-Z), Set 2 Volumes (A-Z) |
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