I get so many inquiries concerning half-cents and cents that I purpose in an early issue to give a list of all those which are bought by dealers.
Prepared for the American collector by Henri Pène du Bois, Esq.
PART I. treats of stamps in general and successively of all the details concerning their issue.
PART II. treats of the various sorts of stamps, postals, telegraphic, fiscal, or revenue.
PART III. treats of subjects relating to stamps not discussed in the two preceding divisions, obliterations, surcharges, proofs, reprints, counterfeits, etc., together with an article on the _Universal Postal Union_ and another on the formation of an album.
Published by G. D. HURST, 114 Fifth Ave., New York.
_Your nearest bookdealer will get it for you._
In Questions and Answers. By MARY HASTINGS FOOTE. With Map. Post 8vo, Cloth, Ornamental, $1.25.
A book that is remarkably well suited to its purpose.... The value of the book lies in its perfectly simple and clear style and in its interesting manner.--_N. Y. Sun_.
I believe it to be one of the most satisfactory manuals of that character which I have ever seen. It meets a need both in the family and the Sunday-school, and I am sure that its merits will be very quickly and widely appreciated. It is not often that I can give an indorsement so cordially and unreservedly as in this case.
At all grocery stores east of the Rocky Mountains two sizes of Ivory Soap are sold; one that costs five cents a cake, and a larger size. The larger cake is the more convenient and economical for laundry and general household use. If your Grocer is out of it, insist on his getting it for you.
For printing cards, marking linen, books, etc. Contains everything shown in cut. Type, Tweezers, Holder, Indelible Ink, Ink Pad, etc. Thoroughly practical for business or household use and a most instructive amusement. Sent with catalogue illustrating over 1000 Tricks and Novelties, for 10c. in stamps to pay postage and packing on outfit and catalogue. Same outfit with figures 15c. Large outfit for printing two lines 25c.
=Brownie Rubber Stamps=--A set of 6 grotesque little people with ink pad; price, postpaid, 10c.
G. A. R. series Rubber Stamps, 12 characters. Makes all kinds of Battles, Encampments and other military pictures, 25c. postpaid. Address