Articles & Research
Identifying and Collecting Fakes and Forgeries
Powerpoint from presentation given at APS Stamp Show, 2018 - By Mike Farrell, Casey Jo White, and Pasqui Boussery. [DOWNLOAD PDF]
Chronological Database of Blood’s Stamp Usage on Cover
By Vernon R. Morris, Jr. MD © 2013-17 [CLICK HERE]
Hale & Co. Foreign Letter Mail & Domestic Independent Mail 1838-1845
A presentation by David Snow © 2013 [DOWNLOAD PDF]
Collecting Carrier and Locals Stamps
An introduction for the interested collector by John D. Bowman © 2010 [DOWNLOAD PDF]
A Primer on Boyd’s City Express Post
By John D. Bowman © 2009 [DOWNLOAD PDF]
Collecting US Locals
By Calvet M. Hahn © 2002 [DOWNLOAD PDF]
The Early Development of Carrier Service in America, with Particular Emphasis on Service in New York Before 1850
By Calvet M. Hahn [DOWNLOAD PDF]
Detecting Carrier Serviced Covers in the Fee Paid Period: A Primer
By Steven M. Roth. Originally published in the Chronicle, Vol. 47, No. 4. November, 1995. [DOWNLOAD PDF]
Adam’s Express and Independent Mail
By Calvet M. Hahn © 1990 [DOWNLOAD PDF]
John Bouton’s Posts
By Calvet M. Hahn © 1973, published in The Chronicle, Oct. 1973 [DOWNLOAD PDF]
Helpful Research Links
- Siegel Encyclopedia — U.S. Carriers & Locals
- Siegel Auction Gallery — Adams’ City Express 2¢ Blue
- Siegel Encyclopedia — Franklin Official Carrier LO1
- Siegel Encyclopedia — Philadelphia Despatch & Bloods
- Schuyler Rumsey Philatelic Auctions — U.S. Carriers and Locals
Plate Position Studies
- The Nine Transfer Positions of the Large Price’s City Express Stamp (PDF)
By Clifford Alexander - Westervelt‘s Post — Forgery A by Hussey (PDF)
By John D. Bowman