Afghanistan: Afghan Philately, 1871-1989, Uyehara and Dietrich

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AFGHAN PHILATELY 1871-1989
by Cecil H. Uyehara and Horst G. Dietrich, 1995.  Four sample pages shown below .
A vast hardbound work of 571 large-size pages 8½"x11" pages printed on coated stock and hardbound in black, red, and green - the national colors of Afghanistan. The
Sher Ali Khan period (1871-8)
is well covered, with much new information supplied by Horst Dietrich, including for the first time photos of complete sheets with the correct platings of each and every value and plate. Both stamps and postal history are treated with illustrations of rare covers plus information garnered from the unpublished notes of the renowned Afghan collector Winthrop S. Boggs. The coverage of the complex
Abdur Rahman period (1880-1906)
contains much useful information.
From
1907 to 1992
the focus is on the stamps. Each and every stamp is illustrated, and detailed background data is supplied: value, color, date issued, printing, paper, perforation, size, gum, sheet size, and a commentary. This provides an important fundamental record for all Afghan collectors. The relevant historical background is also given allowing one to understand the context in which the stamps were issued.
The book closes with appendices which include a
large annotated bibliography,
an
illustration and translation of every Dari/Pushto inscription found on an Afghan stamp,
and a
concordance of major catalog numbers.
A handsomely printed and invaluable book to anyone interested in any aspect of Afghanistan.
Only 225 copies printed for sale.
Book when packed weighs a bit over 5 lb.
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