rrraphy

Retired Consultant APS#186030
13 Aug 2020
04:42:31pm

re: Aden

There is a good reference with many additional reference books listed in "stampdomain.com
Wonder if the Librarian at the APS knows anything about the book you mentioned. Publication date: 2020 would put it out of the radar except for specialist collectors.
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re: Aden

Ralph.

Stamp domain dot com has got to be one of the most comprehensive (online) philatelic bibliographic resources currently available. So thanks again for the tip.

In reviewing the Aden entries came across a citation for a review of Peter Bond’s book in the Spring 2020 (Number 14) issue of Tobias Zywietz’ “Middle East Philatelic Bulletin”.

The short review was written by Neil Williams. However, it was Zywietz’ editorial comment which I found particularly interesting: “One wonders why the effort of printing a physical book was undertaken rather than publishing a PDF or creating a website.” (To which I offer my “cheap seat” response: Because the author is also a limited-run publisher.)

Bottom line: Based on Williams’ review as well as my review of the TOC and sample pages, it appears most (if not all) of the book’s content is duplicative of content already available in other well-known philatelic catalogues.

Jim

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rrraphy

Retired Consultant APS#186030
13 Aug 2020
08:27:09pm

re: Aden

Speaking about Aden, I am still missing the two high values of the first set (and they are consistently priced above my pain threshold). But I understand that the real specialty collectors are fond of the rare covers that are out there. Most are traded in the specialized UK stamp market arena, so it is tough to do too much in the US.
Also stamps from India with Aden Cancellations (usually on covers).

Maybe Nigel can tell us a bit more.
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nigelc

14 Aug 2020
07:48:13am

re: Aden

Thanks jillcrow,

The example pages look very useful, both for varieties and for what seems to be a detailed listing of the SG Appendix issues with images.

In answer to rrr, I have to admit my own Aden collection is very sparse but I do very much agree that India Used in Aden covers and stamps are fun and worth looking for.

Here are my only two examples, both on loose stamps.

These are Indian 3 annas and 4 annas 6 pies stamps with the Aden squared circle postmark which was in use from 1884 to 1895:

 
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nigelc

09 Sep 2020
04:31:20pm

re: Aden

I ordered The Postage Stamps of Aden following our discussion here and am pleased with it.

The listings are straightforward as shown on the example pages mentioned above and there are also a few introductory pages and illustrations with interesting historical information.

It allowed me to put my SG Appendix stamps in order (and also many stamps from post-Appendix sets which SG doesne't list at all) for Kathiri, Mahra, Qu'aiti and Upper Yafa.

For example, my old SG "Part 1" catalogue has a full listing only for the 1967 definitive set and a brief listing of the basic stamps in a further three sets in its appendix.

This new book lists 16 additional sets.

I expect that most (and maybe all) of these additional sets are listed in the relevant Michel catalogue but I don't have easy access to this.

 
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kgvistamps

re: Aden

While you are waiting for the book, you might find my on-line post of page scans from Aden to be useful. I collect King George VI stamps and try to find the various printings from the Colonies. The 1939 set is sorted based on the tables compiled by Potter & Shelton in 1952. They recorded the various printings as the stamps were released. There were a number of printings to this set - especially the 1a value which was heavily used by service members who passed thru Aden and mailed letters home.
Here is a link to the page if you are interested.

http://www.kgvistamps.com/PageScans/Aden-KGVI/Aden-KGVI.htm

 
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amsd

Editor, Seal News; contributor, JuicyHeads
10 Sep 2020
01:52:12pm

re: Aden

at one time, Aden was the Macao of the civilized world, hence their motto, Abettin in Aden

 
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amsd

Editor, Seal News; contributor, JuicyHeads
10 Sep 2020
09:27:32pm

re: Aden

Josh,

Coming up empty?

there's a little more history on Macao and Dabull. The former I've milked for all its worth and the latter was in a footnote to Pamplona

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