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The Royal Philatelic Society announced, in The London Philatelist (1985 vol. 94 (111-112) p.96), its intention to celebrate the centenary of its library, which fell in 1987, by publication of a bibliography listing the key reference sources for each country and subject. Austria, of course, is very fortunate in possessing a rich source of philatelic literature covering every period, from postal history and the Classical period through to the First and Second Republics. In view of this intention of the Royal to publish a major bibliography, it was thought apposite to produce an Austrian contribution dealing primarily with the published books; many of which have been mentioned or reviewed in 'AUSTRIA' and some of which are in the society library. Naturally, many of these standard reference books were written in the German language so, where appropriate, an English translation of their title is appended to facilitate a comprehension of their contents.
Although possibly more rigorous to list the books in their datable order of publication, it has been thought more convenient to arrange them by author: Austrian philatelic history is essentially that of the major collectors who impressed their characters upon it by communicating their knowledge to others through the progress of their erudite books.
The author would like to express his thanks to Mr. A.H. Godden, for many years the APS Librarian, for his help in compiling the list. The original annotated bibliography, published in AUSTRIA No. 74 (Winter 1985) pp.20-34, ended with a note inviting members to suggest any additions or corrections to it. In his valuable contribution, Dr. H.O. Pollak noted that it is necessary to adopt a definite position on two issues. The first concerns books whose interest is primarily historical, those whose content has been largely superseded by later publications. The second problem is that of defining what is a book. How fat does a pamphlet have to be before it counts? Does it have to have hard covers, must it be an original publication rather than a reprint from a journal or a Festschrift? Dr. Pollak suggests that if it existed as a separatum, it deserved consideration, regardless of hard versus soft covers. Dr. Pollak then noted that there were regions, such as registration labels and postal meters, that were not covered at all by the listing; the compiler can only plead his lack of interest in such areas. Mr. M.H. Brumby also made many useful comments for incorporation in this revision, and submitted a detailed listing of extra publications. The author would like to express his grateful thanks to Mr. R.A. Dehn F.R.P.S. (London), the eminent Italian specialist, for his considerable help in compiling the appendix dealing with Lombardy-Venetia.
1 The first author of any real importance was Hans Kropf (1856-1911) whose biography has been given in AUSTRIA No. 37 p.9. and No. 40 p.4. His reputation rests on three works:-
1.1 Die Abstempelungen der Marken von Österreich-Ungarn und Lombardei-Venetien (The Cancellations of the Stamps of Austria-Hungary and Lombardy-Venetia). Prague 1899. pp.162 + 71 tables. (APS Library No. 49)
1.2 Die Postwertzeichen der Österreich-Ungarischen Monarchie (The Postage Stamps of the Austro-Hungarian Monarchy). Prague 1902. pp.445 + 7 plates.
1.3 Die Postwertzeichen von Österreich-Ungarn (The Postage Stamps of Austria-Hungary). Prague 1908. pp.447 + 33 plates.
2 The most renowned author in this field, of course, was Edwin Mueller (1898-1962) whose life has been documented in AUSTRIA No. 41. p.30 when a relatively full list of his writings was given. However, his main works are the following nine volumes:-
2.1 Verzeichnis der Abstempelungen; Österreich und Lombardei-Venetien. Ausgabe 1850 (Catalogue of the Cancellations of Austria and Lombardy-Venetia on the 1850 issue). Vienna 1922.
2.2 (with Dr. S. Mayer) Grosses Handbuch der Abstempelungen von Altösterreich und Lombardei-Venetien (Large Handbook of the Cancellations of Old Austria and Lombardy-Venetia). Vienna 1925.
2.3 Die Postmarken von Österreich 1850-1918 (The Postage Stamps of Austria 1850-1918). Vienna 1927, pp.xx + 427. (Reprinted in 1981). (APS Library No. 76).
2.4 Die Poststempel auf der Freimarken-Ausgabe 1867 von Österreich und Ungarn (The Postal Cancellation on the 1867 Definitive Issue of Austria and Hungary). Vienna 1930. pp.xlviii + 369. (The introduction and Hungarian listing only was reprinted in 1981). (APS Library No. 68).
2.5 Grundbegriffe der Postwertzeichenkunde (Fundamental Principles of Philately). Vienna 1938. pp.368.
2.6 The Pre-stamp Postmarks of Austria. New York 1950. pp.78.
2.6.1 This was republished with an appended catalogue as: Handbook of the Pre-stamp Postmarks of Austria. New York 1960. pp.199. (Reprinted in 1981). (APS Library No. 7).
2.6.2 Three supplements have appeared to the 'Handbook of the Pre-Stamp Postmarks of Austria': Karl Kühn: 'Erganzungsbericht zu Edwin Müllers Handbuch der vorlphilatelistischen Abstempelungen Österreichs' Vienna 1965. pp.17: 1975 pp.48; 1982 pp.72.
2.7 Catalogue of the Imperforate Classic Postal Stamps of Europe. Vienna 1958. pp.151.
2.8 Österreich Spezialkatalog - Spezialised Catalog of Austria 1850 to 1918. Vienna/New York 1952. pp.xxiv + 144 (11 tables). This was the 5th edition of a catalogue that had first appeared in German only, in Vienna during 1927. (APS Library No. 21).
2.9 (with Marc Fitch) Handbuch der Entwertungen von Österreich und Lombardei-Venetien auf den Freimarken-Ausgaben 1850, 1858-59, 1860-61, 1863 und 1863-64 (Handbook of Austrian and Lombardy-Venetia Cancellations on the Postage Stamp Issues 1850, 1858-59, 1860-61, 1863 and 1863-64). Vienna/New York 1961, pp.H127 + P40 + xxxvi + 249. (Bilingual text). (Reprinted in 1981). (APS Library No. 8).
2.10 Die Post wahrend der Kämpfe und der Volksabstimmung in Karnten 1918 bis 1920. Vienna 1931. pp.44.
3 The Nestor of Pre-Philately was Anton Kumpf-Mikuli (1879-1968) whose obituary will be found in AUSTRIA No. 12 p.64. (See also Die Briefmarke. 1968. (115) p.305). His main work was:-
3.1 Neue Briefe über alte: I Die Poststempel mit über 1500 Abbildungen nach Originalen (New Letters about old ones. I The postal cancellations with over 1500 illustrations after the originals). Vienna. 1933. pp.242.
4 Another important author in this field was the Englishman Philipp F. de Frank (1891-1954) an appreciation of whom appeared in AUSTRIA No. 63. p.35. His fame also rests on one work only, which was so important that it was translated into both German and Czech:-
4.1 Something New about Something Old, The First Issue of Austria and Lombardy-Venetia (Translated by W.E. Harryman). Paris 1933. p.78. (APS Library No. 67).
4.2 Die erste Ausgabe von Österreich und Lombardei-Venetien 1850 bis 1858. (Translated by E. Mueller). Vienna 1936. pp.97. (Reprinted in 1981).
4.3 Nove poznatky o starich znamkach. Pruni vydani Rakouska a Lombardsko-Benatska 1850-1858. Praha 1939.
5 Next Hans Kolbe (1906-1982) for whom see Die Briefmarke 1958 (34) p.501 and 1982 (278) p.282. He accepted de Frank's basic principle of plate classification and did investigatory work especially into the mixed 'B' Plate of the 3 Kreuzer of 1850. Three works stem from his pen:-
5.1 Die Mischplatte 'B' der 3 Kreuzer. 1. Ausgabe (The Mixed Plate 'B' of the 3 Kreuzer. 1st Issue). Ein Jahrhundert österreichische Briefmarke. Festschrift. Vienna 1950. p.47 (translated in toto by J.F. Giblin and printed in AUSTRIA No. 16. pp.5-31).
5.2 1850 Österreich, Specialkatalog der 1. Marken Ausgabe von Österreich (Austria 1850 - Specialised Catalogue of the First Stamp Issue of Austria). Vienna 1952. pp.24.
5.3 Typen und Platten 1850. (Types and Plates 1850) (a series of well printed illustrative plates). Vienna 1952. pp.30.
6 The books from the pen of Karl Huber, an author of Linz, and his fellow workers, into the details of the 'First Austrian' issue, represent the modern research being performed within Austria itself. These may be listed as follows:-
6.1 (with J. Dirnberger) Spezial-Katalog Österreich 1850. Zusammstellung der Typen und Platten der 1. Ausgabe von Österreich mit Preisverseichnis (Specialised catalogue of 1850 Austria. Compilation of the types and plates of the 1st Issue of Austria with price listing). Hallein 1967. pp.43. (APS Library No. 4).
6.2 (with J. Dirnberger) Spezialkatalog Lombardei-Venetiens 1850, Zusammenstellung der Typen und Platten der 1. Ausgabe von Lombardei-Venetien mit Preisverzeichnis. (Specialised catalogue of 1850 Lombardy-Venetia. Compilation of the types and plates of the 1st issue of Lombardy-Venetia with price listing). Vocklabruck 1968. pp.49.
6.3 (with J. Dirnberger) Zu Sonderheft 1969 Österreich-Lombardei/ Venetien 1850 (For the 1969 special volume on Austria-Lombardy/ Venetia). Vöcklabruck 1969. pp.7.
6.4 Sonderheft. Das Wappen-Mittelstuck von Österreich, Lombardei/ Venetien 1850. (Special volume. The Shield Centre Piece of Austria, Lombardy/Venetia 1850). Linz 1969. pp.62. (APS Library No. 22).
6.5 Der Altbrief und seine Geheimnisse (The old letter and its secrets). Linz a.d. Donau 1970/71 pp.92. (Reviewed in AUSTRIA No. 21. p.43). Library No. 38).
6.6 (with G. Wessely) Grosses Handbuch Österreich und Lombardei-Venetien mit Spezialkatalog fur 1. Emission 1850 (Large Handbook of Austria and Lombardy-Venetia with specialised catalogue for the 1st issue 1850). (Reviewed in AUSTRIA No. 36. p.47). (APS Library No. 54).
6.6.1 First Supplement. 1979/80. pp.136.
6.7 Altosterreich-Lexikon-Vom Altbriefe bis zur Briefmarke (Lexicon of Old Austria from the old letter up to the postage stamp). Linz a.d. Donau 1982. pp.277. (Reviewed in AUSTRIA No. 62. p.38).
7 The 'specialised catalogue and handbook' of Dr. Ulrich Ferchenbauer (1940- ) has also come to be regarded as the standard Austrian work on the Imperial Period and as the modern successor to the books of Edwin Mueller. It has gone through various editions as follows:-
7.1 Österreich 1850-1867, Spezialkatalog und Handbuch. Vienna 1971. pp.224. (Reviewed in AUSTRIA No. 22. p.47).
7.2 Österreich 1850-1940, Spezialkatalog und Handbuch. Vienna 1974. pp.360.
7.3 Österreich 1850-1918, Spezialkatalog und Handbuch. Vienna 1976. pp.623.
7.4 Österreich 1850-1918, Spezialkatalog und Handbuch. Vienna 1981. pp.654. (Reviewed in AUSTRIA No. 58. pp.27-28). (APS Library No. 41).
7.5 Österreich 1850-1918, Spezialkatalog und Handbuch. Vienna 1990. pp.789. (Reviewed in AUSTRIA No. 96 pp21-22.)
8 It is of interest to note in this context a pioneer catalogue by V Weinert which was the basis for much of Edwin Mueller's compilations:-
8.1 Donaupost Katalog 1921. Handbuch der Postwertzeichen Österreich-Ungarns und Nachfolgestaaten (Danube Postal Catalogue 1921, Handbook Of the Postage Stamps of Austria-Hungary and Of the Successor States). Bratislava 1921. pp.224.
9 A successor to Edwin Mueller specifically in the field of the listing of cancellations was Wilhelm Klein, a Postal Official, with his great work
9.1 Die postalischen Abstempelungen und andere Entwertungsarten auf den österreichen Postwertzeichen-Ausgaben 1867, 1883 und 1890 (The postal cancellations and other cancellations on the Austrian postage stamp issues of 1867, 1883 and 1890). This is in two volumes:-
9.1.1 Erster Band: Die regulären Poststempel der stabilen Ortspostämter in der österreichischen Reichshälfte (The regular postal cancellations of the static post offices in the Austrian half of the Empire). Vienna 1967. pp.487. (Reviewed in AUSTRIA No. 14. pp.44-48 and No. 18. pp.15-17). (APS Library No. 31 A).
9.1.2 Zweiter Band: Die weiteren Poststempel und Entwertungsarten in der österreichischen Reichshälfte (The other postal cancellations and types of cancellation in the Austrian half of the Empire). Vienna 1973. pp.318. (Reviewed in AUSTRIA No. 27. pp.25-26 and No. 31. pp.8-9). (APS Library No. 31 B).
10 An even more specific field of cancellations, those of Bohemia, was covered by Emil Votocek who wrote, in both German and Czech, as Volumes 13 and 14 of the 'Monograph of Czech Philately.'
10.1 Volume 13 (DIL XIII): Ceska postovni razitka od nejstarsich dob do ruku 1918 / Die bohmischen Poststempel von den altesten Zeiten bis 1918. (The Czech postal cancellations from the oldest period up to 1918). Praha 1975. pp.588. (A translation, by R. Howard, of the introduction into English was published by the Czech P.S. of G.B. Bulletin No. 9. December 1977. pp.32+ 8). This first volume goes from 1 Aberthan to 1730 Oubenitz. (APS Library No. 46).
10.2 Volume 14 (DIL XIV). ibid. Praha 1978. pp.687. The second volume goes from 1731 Paclawitz to 2798 Zwulla (p.314). It is completed with newspaper strikes, money order strikes, registration strikes, T.P.O.s, F.P.0.s cancellations etc. (Reviewed in AUSTRIA No. 36. pp.37-38).
11 Major (rtd.) Anton Clement (1913-1967), whose obituary is given in Die Briefmarke 1967 (15). (102/3). p.252, was specially concerned with military mail, presumably inspired by his service with the German Army during the Second World War. From his pen came:-
11.1 Handbuch der Militar-Luftpost (Handbook of the Military Airpost). Vienna 1955. pp.160. (APS Library No. 64).
11.2 Handbuch der Feld- und Militaerpost in Österreich (Handbook of the Field and Military Post in Austria). Graz 1966. Volume I (1443-1914) pp.320. (Reviewed in AUSTRIA No. 2 pp.11-12). (APS Library No. llA).
11.3 ibid. Graz 1968. Volume II (1914-1918) pp.253. (APS Library No.llB).
12 Major (rtd.) Viktor Majetic was also a contributor to this field with:-
12.1 Spezial-Katalog der Feld-und-Etappenpoststempel von Österreich- Ungarn 1914-1918 (Specialised Catalogue of the Field and Communications Zone Post of Austria-Hungary 1914-1918). Salzburg 1965. pp.130. (Reviewed in AUSTRIA No. 4 pp.12-13). (APS Library No. 18).
13 The writings of the English writer Keith Tranmer are also concerned mainly with military matters:-
13.1 Austro-Hungarian A.P.O.s 1914-1918, Hornchurch 1957 pp.94
13.1.1 Revised edition: Austro-Hungarian A.P.O.s 1914-1918, Hornchurch 1973 pp.115. (Reviewed in AUSTRIA No. 27. pp.23-24). (APS Library No.50).
13.2 (with K. Kohler, H.A. Eisenstein and J. Beken). Post Offices of Former Austrian Territories. 1957. pp.40. (APS Library No, 5).
13.3 Postal Markings of the Austro-Hungarian Navy 1914-1918, Hornchurch 1961. pp.20. (APS Library No. 45).
13.4 The Postal History of Austria 1938-1946. Hornchurch 1972. pp.99. (APS Library No. 42).
13.5 Mauthausen: Postal History of a Death Camp'. Hornchurch 1977. pp16.
13.6 Przemysl 1914-1915: Postal History. 1990. pp33.
14 Keith Tranmer has also been concerned with the famous series 'Austrian Post Offices Abroad' originally written by Simon D. Tchilinghirian (1902-1967), whose obituary is given in AUSTRIA No. 8, p.7, and William S.E. Stephen (1903-1975) of Aberlour Banffshire, whose obituary is given in AUSTRIA No. 34, p.4
14.1 Austrian Lloyd: Adriatic Lines, Mediterranean Lines. 1962. pp.1-80 (Reissued in 1981, pp.104 by K. Tranmer). (APS Library No. 3A). (Revieued in AUSTRIA No. 58, pp.29-30).
14.2 Austrian Lloyd: Black Sea Lines, All Lines (1888-1914). 1962. pp.81-160, (APS Library No. 3B).
14.3 D.D.S.G. and other Austrian Navigation Companies. 1963. pp. 161-240. (APS Library No. 3C).
14.4 Constantinople, Ionian Islands, Albania and Epirus. 1964. pp.241-320. (APS Library No. 3D).
14.5 Greece, Crete, Aegean Islands, Macedonia. 1964. pp.321-400. (APS Library No. 3E).
14.6 Bosnia, Serbia, Danubian Principalities. 1966. pp.401-480. (Reviewed in AUSTRIA No. 4. pp.4-12). (APS Library No. 3F).
14.7 Russia, Dobrudja, Bulgaria, Roumelia, Thrace, the Anatolian Black Sea Ports. 1967. pp.481-560. (APS Library No. 3G).
14.8 (Tranmer K.) Austrian Lloyd, Liechtenstein, Cyprus, Egypt, Palestine, Syria-Lebanon, Aaia Minor. Hornchurch 1976, pp 112. (Reviewed in AUSTRIA No. 38. pp.38-39). (APS Library No. 3H).
15 A major event in the field of Austrian philatelic literature was the publication by the Royal Philatelic Society, London, of a spectacular work by Garry S. Ryan F.R.P.S.L. (This work, which appeared in both German and English versions, was reviewed in AUSTRIA No. 55 pp.20-21).
15.1 Die Entwertungen der Ungarischen Postämter auf den ersten fünf Ausgaben Österreichisches Freimarken 1850-1867 während der Österreichischen Verwaltung. London 1980. pp. xxi + 641 (or)
15.2 The cancellations of Hungarian Post Offices on the first five issues of the stamps of Austria 1850-1867 during the Austrian Administration. London 1980.
16 The field of printed matter has been covered by:-
16.1 Ascher H. Ganzsachen-Katalog Österreich, Düsseldorf 1978. pp.93 (an extract; Library No. 55, of the Ascher Grosser Weltganzsachenkatalog originally published in 1928. Vol.1: pp.696; Vol. 2: pp.657; Library No. 1a and 1b).
16.2 Schneiderbauer F. 'Ganzsachen Österreich-Spezial Katalog und Handbuch'. Vienna 1977. pp.xii + 220. (Reviewed in AUSTRIA No. 41. p.29. (APS Library No. 56). Second Edition: Krems. Donau. 1981. pp.xiv + 496.
16.3 Berliner Ganzsachen Sammler Verein. Lieferung 13: Österreich 1861-1924. pp.35.
17 A variety of books has been published dealing with aspects of the Imperial Period as follows:-
17.1 Gaube A. Th.: Die Zeitungsstempelmarken von Österreich und Lombardei-Venetiens (The Newspaper Tax Stamps of Austria and Lombardy-Venetia). Vienna Vol. 1 (1958), Vol. 2 (1960) and Vol. 3 (1962). pp.394. (Reviewed in AUSTRIA, No. 14 p.48). (APS Library No. 23).
17.2 Waschutt A.W.: Österreich, Freimarkenausgaben 1867 (Austria, 1867 Definitive Issues) Landshut 1972 pp.125 (258 illustrations). (Reviewed in ,AUSTRIA No. 24 p.125).
17.3 Balzer W. and Himmel-Agisburg H.: Bundesfestung Mainz (Federal Fortress of Mainz). Ingelheim 1977. pp.176. (Reviewed in AUSTRIA No. 62. pp.35-36). (APS Library No. 51).
17.4 Frey K.: Österreich 1850. 9 Kreuzer Type I. Vienna 1981. pp.38 plus 28 (text plus illustrations) . (Reviewed in AUSTRIA No. 58 p.29). (APS Library No. 105).
17.5 Jerger A.: Mischfrankaturen Österreich - Lombardei Venetien 1850-1867 (Mixed franking of Austria-Lombardy Venetia 1850-1867) Vienna 1981. pp.340 + 200 colour plates
17.6 Jerger A.: Österreich, Lombardei-Venetien 1850-1867 Frankaturen (Austria, Lombardy Venetia Frankings). Vienna 1983. pp.384.
17.7 Del Bianco U.: Il Lloyd Austriaco e gli Annuli Marittimi dell' Austria-Ungheria (The Austrian Lloyd and the Maritime Cancellations of Austria-Hungary). Milan 1982. pp.542. (Reviewed in AUSTRIA No. 66. pp.16-17).
This is but one volume of a four volume work: Volume 1: Adriatic Lines pp.362; Volume 2: Levantine Lines pp.478; Volume 3: Italian Ports, Ionian Islands and Greece pp.542; Volume 4: Postal Activities in Turkey; Postal Cancellers.
17.8 Katscher S: Österreich 1850. 9. Kreuzer. Type I. Vienna 1932.
18 Books have been issued covering Local Posts.
18.1 Himmel-Agisburg H.: Grätzer Klapper Post 1796-1847. (Graz Rattle Post 1796-1847) Graz 1970. pp.xvi + 104. (Reviewed in AUSTRIA No. 35 p.39). (APS Library No. 44).
18.2 Lessig A.: Die Poststempel der Wiener Randgemeinden (The postal strikes of the Vienna marginal communes). Vienna 1982. pp.80. (Reviewed in AUSTRIA No. 62. p.37).
18.3 Kühn K.: Die vorphilatelistischen Stempel Nieder-Österreichs (The pre-philatelic strikes of Lower Austria). Vienna 1982. pp.84. (Reviewed with 18.2).
18.4 Bianco C.: Postgeschichte Sudtirols (The Postal history of South Tirol) Bozen 1983. pp.206. (Reviewed in AUSTRIA No, 64. p.48).
18.5 Popelka, F.: Die Grazer Stadtpost 1796-1847. Vienna 1932.
19 Next, a list of books which do not fit easily into the other categories:-
19.1 Wurth R.: Sonderpostaemter in Österreich (Special Post Offices in Austria). Vienna 1967. pp.136 and 1982 pp.316. Nachtrag I 1983. pp.91. (Reviewed in AUSTRIA No. 63. p.34). (APS Library No. 20).
19.2 Zinsmeister M.C.: The Stamps of Austria 1850-1957. Albany, U.S.A. 1958. pp.86. (APS Library No. 37).
19.3 Giblin J.F.: The People on Austrian Stamps. Liverpool 1961 pp.103. (APS Library No. 15).
19.4 Dürneder H.: Katalog der Stempelmarken und Gebührenmarken von Österreich (Catalogue of the Revenue and Tax Stamps of Austria). Vienna 1969. pp.88. (APS Library No. 40).
19.5 Davis H.C. and P.R.: A Post-Habsburg Index. Batley 1975. pp.150. (An Index to Place Names before and after 1918).
19.6 Rainer H.: Symbolzahlen der Österreichischen Bautenmarken, Trachtenmarken und Nachportomarken ab 1965. (Symbol numbers of the Austria Buildings stamps, Costume stamps and postage due stamps from 1965). Graz 1972. pp.88 in paper folder. (Reviewed in AUSTRIA No. 23. pp.30-31).
19.7 Gindl H.L.: Alles über die Trachtenserie 1948 (Everything about the 1948 Costumes Set). Vienna 1967. pp.104. (APS Library No. 62).
19.8 Erler M. and Hagn H.: Catalogue of the Adhesive Revenue Stamps of Austria. Vienna 1978. pp.113. (bilingual: Katalog der Fiskal-marken von Österreich). (APS Library No. 101).
19.9 Pfalz H. and Richter H.: Spezialkatalog Österreich amtliche Zähnungen 1867-19G6 (Specialised catalogue of Austrian official perforations 1867-1906). Vienna 1969. pp.55. (APS Library No. 36).
19.10 Sobetzky G.: Katalog der österreichischen Postablagestempel (Catalogue of the Austrian Postal Deposit box cancellations). Vienna 1963. pp.299. (APS Library No. 35). Now superseded by:
19.10.1 Kühnel, G.: 'Postablagen in Österreich'. Strasshof. Vienna 1982. pp.302. Plus 2 supplements and a revised edition in 1986.
19.10.2 Kühnel, G.: 'Katalog der österreichischen Posthilfsstellen- Stempel'. Strasshof. Vienna 1978. pp.31.
19.11 Gruber W.: Die Ballonpost der österreichischen Pro-Juventute. (The balloon post of the Austrian Pro-Juventute). Salzburg 1972. pp.96. (APS Library No. 60).
19.12 Various: Ein Jahrhundert Österreichischen Briefmarke (A century of Austrian postage stamps). Vienna 1950. pp.50. (APS Library No. 13).
19.13 Various: 125 Jahre Österreichische Briefmarke (125 Years of Austrian postage stamps). Vienna 1975. pp.237. (APS Library No. 100).
19.14 Anon.: 100 Jahre Österreichische Briefmarke (100 Years of Austrian postage stamps). Vienna 1950. pp.100 + xx plates.
19.15 Kainz C.: Post in Österreich 1945/1946 (The Post in Austria 1945/1946). Vienna 1978. pp.90. (APS Library No. 75).
19.16 Baldwin N.C.: Austria - An Air-mail Digest. Sutton Coldfield 1968. pp.16. (APS Library No. 9).
19.17 Hurt E.F. and Kelly D.N.: The Danube Steam Navigation Company. State College, Pa., U.S.A. 1950. pp.64. (APS Library No. 66).
19.18 Barefoot,J.: Forgery and Reprint Guide Nos. 7-8. 'D.D.S.G.' pp.31.
20 A group of books dealing uith the design aspect of the stamps.
20.1 Anon: Kolomon Moser: Gemälde - Graphiken - Briefmarken -Postganzsachen - Banknoten (Paintings, Sketches, Postage Stamps, Postal printed matter, Banknotes). Vienna 1964. pp.15 + xxxi plates. (APS Library No. 113).
20.2 Feuchtmüller R.: Wilhelm Dachauer - Gemälde und Briefmarken (Paintings and Postage Stamps). Vienna 1963. pp.14 + xxxvii plates. (APS Library No. 114).
20.3 Feuchtmüller R.: Kleine Kunstgeschichte der Österreichischen Briefmarke 1850-1938 (Concise Art History of Austrian Postage Stamps 1850-1938). Vienna 1967. pp.67.
20.4 Kalmar R.: Hans Strohofer - Aquarelle, Zeichungen, Briefmarken (Water Colours, Designs, Postage Stamps). Vienna 1961. pp.14 + xxvi plates. (APS Library No. 115).
20.5 Keil N.: Der Österreichische Briefmarkenstich (The Engraving of Austrian Postage Stamps). Vienna 1965. pp.104. (APS Library No. 112) .
20.6 Neuwirth W.M.: Kleine Kunstgeschichte der Österreichischen Briefmarke 1945-1968 (Concise Art History of Austrian Postage Stamps 1945-1968). Vienna 1968. pp.144. (APS Library No. 111).
20.7 Zellberger F.W.: Adalbert Pilch - Gemälde, Zeichnungen, Briefmarken (Paintings, designs, postage stamps). Vienna 1966. pp.18 + LII plates.
21 The field of registration labels has been covered by the following works:-
21.1 Steinkogler, W.: 'Katalog der Rekozettel-Provisorien Österreichs 1945-1965 (Catalogue of tbo Provisional Registration Labels of Austria 1945-1965).
21.2 Krause, O.: 'Katalog der Rekozettel Österreichs von 1885-1938'. (Catalogue of tho Registration Labels of Austria from 1885 to 1938); Recozettel-Katalog von Österreich-Postleitzahlen (Registration Label Catalogue of Austria-Postal Code Numbers).
21.3 Fritsch, D.I.: 'Katalog der Recozettel Österreichs ab 1945' (Catalogue of the Registration Labels of Austria from 1945).
21.4 Mayrl, W.: 'Katalog der Rekozettel Österreichs von 1938 bis 1945' (Catalogue of the Registration Labels of Austria from 1938 to 1945).
21.5 Zimmerl, R.: 'Typenkunde der Rekosettel Österreichs'. (Types of the Austrian Registration Labels). Vienna. 1984. pp.24.
22 The field of postage meters has been covered by the following works:-
22.1 Mayer, R.: 'Firmenfreistempel Katalog' (Catalogue of Firms' Frankings). Vienna 1940.
22.2 Mayer,R. and Krause, O.: 'Katalog der Firmen-Freistempel von Österreich 1925-1954' (Catalogue of Firms' Frankings of Austria 1925-1954) Vienna 1954.
23 The field of cancellations has also been covered by the following works:-
23.1 Trippelsdorf, R. and Scheidl, R.: 'Die Gelegenheits und Werbestempel Österreichs' (The casual and advertising Cancellations of Austria) Vienna 1936.
23.2 Streichsbier, A.: 'Die Sonderstempel 1938-1945 des österreichischen Gebietes' (The Special Cancellations 1938-1945 of the Austrian Area) Vienna 1952.
23.3 Pollak, H.O., Lessig, A. and Hochleutner, F.: 'Emergency Cancels of Austria 1945-6'. Vienna 1980. pp.40.
23.4 Terfi, B.: 'Ungarische Postabstempelungen, Vor der Marke-Briefe und derem Abstempelungen' (Hungarian Postal Cancellations, before the Stamp - Letters and their cancellations). Budapest 1943.
24 Works on the philately of Boznia-Herzegovina include:-
24.1 Passer, A.: 'Die Postvertzeichen von Bosnien und der Herzegovina' (The Stamps of Bosnia and the Herzegovina). Prague l930.pp.261.
24.2 Pillauer, Z.: 'Postanski Manipulativni Zigovi Bosne i Hercegovina 1878-1918'. Zegreb 1981. pp.79.
24.3 Schlesinger, G. Th.: 'Bosnien-Steindruck Ausgabe 1879: Typische Rattenfehler' (Bosnia - Typographed Issue of 1879 - Typical Platen Errors). Graz. pp.56.
24.4 Kahn, A.G.: (editor) 'Austro Hungarian Slavic Postal History Project Volume 1'. pp.vii + 104; 'Photo-Album: Occupation of Bosnia Herzegovina 1878-1879'. pp.iv + 66. Springfield 1980.
25 Although more general in concept the following should be noted:-
25.1 Publications of the Carinthian Philatelic Club.
25.1.1 Briefmarken austellung 1000 Jahre Selbstandiges Herzogtum Kärnten (Postage Stamp Exhibition for the 1000 Years of an Independent Duchy of Carinthia). Klagenfurt 1976. pp.148.
25.1.2 Handbuch Kärnten '80 (Carinthian Handbook '80). Klagenfurt 1980. pp.245.
25.1.3 Handbuch Kärtnen '84 (Carinthian Handbook '84). Klagenfurt 1984. pp.323.
25.2 Wurth, R.: 'Österreichisches Jahrbuch (Year) für Postgeschichte und Philatelie'. (Austrian Yearbook for Postal History and Philately'. Vienna. Annually from 1978.
25.3 Stanley Gibbons Stamp Catalogue Part 2. 'Austria and Hungary'. 4th edition. London 1988. pp.x + 251.
25.4 Michel Österreich-Spezial 1985. Munich 1985. pp.285.
25.5 Netto Österreich Spezialkatalog 19** nth edition.
26 Various
26.1 Hanus, L.: 'Stempelsignetten-Katalog von Österreich-Ungarn. 1. Band Die Urkundenstempel'. (Signet Strike Catalogue of Austria-Hungary. Volume 1. The Document Strikes). Prague 1930. (The subsequent volumes only exist in typescript).
26.2 Waldhausel, F. 'Der deutsche Bahnpoststempel in der Östmark 1938 bis 1945 und ab 1945 in der 2. Republik Österreich'. (The German Railway Strikes in the Östmark 1938 to 1945 and from 1945 in the 2nd Ausrian Republic). Vienna. pp.16.
26.3 Zoppelli, A.: (a) 'Prestamp Postmarks of South Tirol'. Meran 1976. (b) 'Nordtiroler und Vorarlberger Poststempel l770-l850 (Prestamp Postmarks of North Tirol and the Vorarlberg)'. Meran 1980. (APS Library No. 214).
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Most of the monographs devoted to the first issues of Austria also deal with those issues modified as to currency for use in Lombardy-Venetia. However, although many catalogues, such as Gibbons, Michel, Mueller and Netto, also place the stamps of Lombardy-Venetia next to those of Austria, it is arguable that, for reasons of history and geography, language and currency, they should really be considered amongst those of the Italian States. Thus:-
A 1 Oliva G.: I Francoboli D'Italia. Volume 1. Antichi Stati Italiani (The Stamps of Italy. Volume 1. Old Italian States). Genoa 1950. (X. Editime) pp.204, devotes pp.37-74 to 'Regno Lombardo Veneto' (APS Library No. 70).
A 2 Sassone: Catalogo dei Francobolli degli Antichi Stati Italiani (Catalogue of the Stamps of the Old Italian States), follows the same practice.
The great bibliography of works on Lombardy-Venetia (774 references up to 1973) is given by:-
A 3 Salierno V. on pp.213-333 of 'Storia Postale' (Postal History) Milan 1974. Volume 1. pp.335.
The Italian Philatelic Encyclopedia also considers Lombardy-Venetia as an Italian State in:-
A 4 Associazone Torinese di Filatelia: Enciclopedia Filatelica Italiana Antichi Stati Italiana I. Regno Lombardo-Veneto (Italian Philatelic Encyclopedia of Old Italian States I. Kingdom of Lombardy-Venetia). Florence 1968. pp.98 including 21 pages of illustrations and a bibliography.
However it may be of importance to note, in the pre-philatelic field: -
A 5 Kleb A. and Kumpf-Mikuli A.: Katalog der vorphilatelischen Poststempel von Lombardei-Venetien (Catalogue of the Pre-philatelic postal cancellations of Lombardy-Venetia). Vienna-Saro 1934/36.
A 6 Banci A.: Catalogo Prefilaticato e Poste delle Corriere e Post del Lombardo-Veneto (Pre-philatelic Catalogue and Post Routes of the Post of Lombardy-Venetia). Rome 1942. pp.174.
A 7 Vollmeier P.: Catalogo dei Bolli Postali del Territorio Lombardo-Veneto dalle Origini all'Introduzione del Francobollo (Catalogue of the Postal Markings of the Territory of Lombardy- Venetia from the origins to the introduction of the adhesive stamp). Milan 1979. pp.389. (Revieued in AUSTRIA No. 73. p.34).
Thence the next logical step is the philatelic period:-
A 8 Landmans G. and Guttmann E.: Annullamenti del Lombardo-Veneto (Cancellations of Lombardy-Venetia). Milan 1952. pp.68.
A 9 Sassone: Annullamenti del Lombardo-Veneto (Cancellations of Lombardy-Venetia). 1972.
A 10 Avi H.: Lombardo-Veneto 1854-1858. Le Marche da Bollo Usate per Posta Annullamenti-Affrancature, Die postalische Verwendung der Stempelmarken Abstempelungen-Frankaturen (The postal use of Revenue Stamps, Cancellations, Frankings) 1985. pp.450 (+ 300 reproductions).
A 11 Billig F.: Lombardy Venetia Stamps and Cancellations (Volume 4 of Billig's Handbooks on Cancellations. New York. 2nd revised edition. 1960. pp.48.
A 12 Alianello: Annullamenti del Lombardo-Veneto e del Levante Austriaco (Cancellations of Lombardy-Venetia; and the Austrian Levant).
A 13 Zanetti: Lombardo-Veneto (1850-66), Levante-Austriaco (l863-83) Annullamenti (Lombardy-Venetia (1850-66), Austrian Levant (1863-83). Cancellations) .
The subject of postal forgeries has been treated by Oliva (A 1) under the heading 'Falsi dell' Epoca' (p.47) and also in other works such as Müller (2.3, p.61). The subject of philatelic forgeries to deceive the collector has also been considered by:-
A 14 Stiedl C.E. and Billig F.: 'Lombardei-Venetien' Issue No. 26 in Billig's 'Grosses Handbuch der Faelschungen' (Billigs Large Handbook of the Forgeries: Lombardy-Venetia).
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Compared with the great corpus of literature on the Imperial Period of Austria, very little has been written, either generally or philatelically, about the First Republic. The following list is given as a nucleus of a detailed bibliography. However, the field is vast, even if confined solely to works in the English language, so it has been thought sensible to confine such a listing to part of the subject.
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