In This Issue

You will find a diverse group of essays and proofs offered in this issue. Included is a marvelous group of essays and proofs for the 1907 Jamestown issues and the 1925 Lexington-Concord issues. Both groups are being offered intact. An opportunity like this only comes along once in several generations of collectors.

There is an additional offering on many exceptional Illinois and Chicago covers from the collection of Seymour Stiss which we purchased just over two years ago. These covers have not been previously offered and are sure to appeal to collectors beyond those interested in just Illinois or Chicago.

Beyond the Scott Catalog features Joe Geraci’s magna opus: Annotated Cumulative Subject Index to The Chronicle of the U.S. Classic Postal Issues Journal of the U.S. Philatelic Classics Society fro Issues 1 through 200. It took Joe over 15 years to compile this index.

APS StampShow, Portland, Oregon

We hope to see you in Portland for StampShow. There is still time to make your reservations for what could prove to be one of the best StampShows ever. All the information you need can be found on the APS website: www.stamps.org. Our booth is just off the main aisle, booth number 433. Our literature selection will be limited to recent titles since we will have to ship our books. Our entire essay-proof and postal history stock will be available at the show. See you in Portland in just a few short weeks!

NAPEX Literature Competition Results

Our two most recent books were entered into the literature competition at NAPEX which took place the first weekend in June. Chicago Postal Markings and Postal History,

by Leonard Piszkiewicz received a gold medal. Len’s book has sold over 300 copies since it was debuted at StampShow in Chicago this past August. Passed by Army Censor,

by Richard W. Helbock received a Vermeil medal. Bill’s book was released at the end of January and has also sold over 300 copies. Both books have far surpassed my sales projections for the first year of publication. I think Bill’s book has a chance to sellout within the next six to nine months.

APS Election Results

The results of the APS election are history. While I am pleased with the outcome there are issues beyond the completion of the Match Factory that need to be at the top of “to do” list of the new administration. Please read my thoughts on the direction of APS in my As I See It column.

We Are Buying

The focus of this newsletter is to feature material that we currently have for sale. However, in order to have a wonderful offering we must buy. While some of our inventory comes from auction much of it comes from collectors like yourself. If you are contemplating the sale of some or all of your collection please consider selling it to us. You will find that we are willing to pay top dollar for your single item or entire holding. Please call today, toll-free: 877/696-8403, to open the discussion of the sale of your collection.

Show Schedule for 2007

APS StampShow – Portland, OR

August 9 – 12

MSDA Fall Stamp Show – Northbrook, IL

Oct. 13 - 14

ASDA Mega Event – New York, NY

Dates to be announced

Chicagopex – Arlington Heights, IL

November 16 - 18