Scarce’US 5 Cent Stamps of 1856-1861′, Henry W. Hill signed Limited Edition +
Hill signed Limited Edition & more. Lot of 2 Items. Hill, 1955, Signed Limited Ed. 1st Edition, Limited Edition, Hardcover, VG. 2 Copy of the Henry W. Hill, 1955, Limited Edition, Signed. One of the first authoritative books written on the 5-cent Jefferson stamp of 1856. This stamp is a bit of a mystery as to why it was issued and who the designer was. There are a number of covers with French addresses posted with this 5-cent stamp, supporting the theory. A Limited Edition issue, #361 / 500 published and signed by the author Henry W. Hill in 1955, the only publication of this book. This volume deals with both the imperforate stamp of 1856 and the 5-cent perforated stamp issued between 1857 and 1861. Size 4to – 8.5″ x 10.625″ tall. Used copy in Very Good condition. The red buckram cloth type cover is clean with the title in gold embossing on front cover, no chipping or loss of gold embossing. There is light wear on the spine ends and corners, light bumping on the corners. One small scuff on front cover. Spine is solid with a light slant, hinges are solid with no cracking or starting. Text block is tight and clean with no writing or marks, no folded pages, some age toning. Endpapers are good with no writing, there is a previous owner’s address label on inside back cover. No dust jacket as issued. Second Item Title: The Henry W. Note that this is a paper copy of the original catalog including Prices Realized, in plastic binder. Lists 230 lots from Henry W. Hill’s collection, imperforate and perforate stamp issues, many covers, with illustrations of all lots. Please review photos to determine condition for yourself – the items you see in the photo are the items you will receive. We describe the item as best we can, we are not professional graders. Books that are graded by 3rd party professional graders are noted as such and we do not describe them further, and cannot be held responsible for 3rd party professional grading errors or omissions. In either case please determine the actual condition for yourself by reviewing the photos and asking questions. If these conditions are not met we may cancel the order. UNLESS you wish to COMBINE ITEMS. Then please wait for a revised invoice. Please be patient, check tracking status and allow sufficient time for arrival. If your invoice total is (all values in USD). Cost will vary according to weight and size. Please notify us WITHIN the 30 day period after receipt so that we know you are returning the item.