A Review by Alan Warren
Norge Helpostkatalog 1872-1992, ed. by Finn Aune, 96 pages, soft covers, 6 ¾ by 9 ½ inches, perfect bound, Oslo Filatelistklubb 1996, ISBN 82-7319-130-3. $48 postpaid from Jay Smith & Associates, Box 650, Snow Camp NC 27349.
This priced catalog of Norway's postal stationery begins with definitions of stamped envelopes, letter cards, aerograms, and military and local stationery. The postal card section begins with a rate table and then shows, in color, the major issues with details of varieties. Next follows the catalog listing with values for unused and used.
The aerograms are presented, from 1948 until 1983. Bypost or local postal cards come next followed by the listings for stamped envelopes and "kortbrev" or letter cards. The catalog concludes with official postal cards issued from 1925 to 1982. Values are given for mint, used, and with additional franking. Postal stationery of all countries is an important aspect of postal history and catalogs such as this are a great resource for the collector. Highly recommended.
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