Collector's Guide to Confederate Philately

COLLECTOR'S GUIDE TO CONFEDERATE PHILATELY

John L. Kimbrough MD

Conrad L Bush

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The book that numerous collectors have been asking for over the years is now here. This book is the product of 5 years of research and 1 year in the actual writing and tells the story of Confederate Philately in a straight forward easy to read narrative form of 25 major sections comprising over 360 pages with 550+ illustrations of the actual stamps and covers. The text will remain informative for many years to come. Included also is a comprehensive Glossary of Confederate Philatelic Terms as well as an extensive Bibliography. The book is soft cover and spiral bound in 8 1/2 x 11 format and designed to lay flat on the desk when opened so that it can be easily used while working on your collection. We stress that the book is NOT a catalog and does NOT contain pricing. It is instead a guidebook to help the collector through the basics as well as the intricacies of Confederate Philately. The book will reach its full potential when used in conjunction with the New Dietz Confederate States Catalog and Handbook 1986 and not in place of it.

14 APR 2006 -- After selling more than 600 copies, the Collector's Guide to Confederate Philately is now sold out and is OUT-OF-PRINT.

12 SEP 2006 -- The Color Companion supplement published in OCT 2003 is also sold out and is OUT-OF-PRINT.

There is a possibility that the books may be reprinted some time in the future, but no decision regarding this has yet been made.

The Edition and Printing designation of your book can be found at the bottom of the Title / Copyright Page.

The 1st Printing had a few typographical errors which were corrected.
In the 2nd Printing, two short paragraphs were rewritten to correct errors.
In the 3rd Printing, a few additional insignificant typographical errors were corrected, and two additional pages were ammended for better clarification.
In the 4th Printing, one paragraph was deleted and slight changes made to another.
Two updates were made in the 7th Printing.
Another update was made in the 8th Printing as well as one minor correction.
Two census updates were made in the 10th Printing.
The 11th Printing saw an update in the number of confirmed CSA Railroad Postmarks.
The 12th Printing has a new Earliest Known Usage (EKU) for the 5c Blue Richmond Print.

Click ERRATA and UPDATES to review the changes and updates made in the various printings. For anyone who purchased a copy of an earlier printing 1-10, this ERRATA and UPDATES page can be easily printed out and placed with your copy of the book to bring the earlier printings up-to-date. We will also be happy to supply on request at no charge copies of the corrected pages if so desired. Just send me an E-mail (JLKCSA@aol.com) and let me know which printing you have, and I will send out the corrected pages.

AWARDS

FEB 2003 -- COLOPEX 2003 (Columbus OH) Philatelic Literature Competition -- GOLD Medal and Literature GRAND Award.
MAR 2003 -- Confederate Stamp Alliance AUGUST DIETZ Award for Research and Publishing.
JUN 2003 -- US Philatelic Classics Society Stanley B. Ashbrook Cup -- (PHOTO) -- Citation Accompanying the Award of the Stanley B. Ashbrook Cup -- For their excellent and readable ready reference for the Confederate philatelist, whether experienced or neophyte. Well illustrated and clearly organized, Collector's Guide to Confederate Philately should serve as a necessary adjunct to the Dietz handbook and catalog. Our sincere congratulations to Dr. Kimbrough and Mr. Bush for producing a well-illustrated and much needed overview of a sometimes daunting area of philately.
AUG 2003 -- APS StampShow 2003 (Columbus OH) Philatelic Literature Competition -- GOLD Medal and APS Literature GRAND Award.
OCT 2003 -- SESCAL 2003 (Los Angeles CA) Philatelic Literature Competition -- GOLD Medal.
SEP 2004 -- Singapore 2004 International Philatelic Literature Competition -- International Large Vermeil Award.
JUN 2006 -- Washington 2006 International Philatelic Literature Competition -- International Large Vermeil Award. (Final Competition)

APS Writers Unit #30
GOLD Medal

If anyone who buys the book wishes to make some comments about it, please E-Mail me your comments and I will post them here for all to see (JLKCSA@aol.com).

Here are some comments made by collectors.

Jim Monroe Mechanicsburg PA 10/20/2002	John, You made my day - the book arrived today in good order. It is terrific - congrats to you and Connie! Thanks for sending so promptly via priority mail - you were most kind. I noticed with great pleasure that you referenced my Lee cover research. Thanks again.
Jack Molesworth Boston MA 10/22/2002	Dear John: Your opus arrived today, and it is exceptional for which I commend you. It will make an invaluable handbook for any CSA collector, but most especially for one who is relatively new to the field. I am sure that we will be ordering more copies in time from you.
Jim Hopkins Austin TX 10/28/2002	Dear John: I have only just begun to enjoy your book, but I find it hard to put down! I don't want to read it too quickly though since then I wouldn't have that to look forward to. I really do think it will be a big help in my understanding of CSA material, and in the continued development of my collection.
Frank Mandel New York NY 10/28/2002	Dear John: Excellent CSA Primer which I find to be an "easy read" and very informative. It proves that something useful can still be made out of an old story...Congratulations on a great book.
John Hotchner Falls Church VA 10/28/2002	Dear John: Terrific Book. This is exactly what CSA philately needs as a shot in the arm - available well packaged information.
Dick Byne San Antonio TX 11/10/2002	Dear John and Connie: Re your collectors' guide to CSA collecting: a splendid piece of work! I hope that APS will do a review on it; it deserves wide distribution to others than those already collecting Confederate States. Thanks for your good words about my subject index. Enjoyed, too, the "Army of Tenn" cancel on a cover addressed to "Mrs Kimbrough."! Good show!
Roger Ballard Northport AL 11/14/2002	Dear Dr. Kimbrough: Just a note to tell you what an outstanding job you and Mr. Bush have done on the new book. It is a great collector's book, and I'm enjoying reading different chapters - almost every night. It is just what I needed to add to the few books and articles that I already have. All collectors will appreciate your hard work that you two have put into this effort.
Michael Schreiber Linn's Stamp News Book Review 11/25/2002	John L. Kimbrough and Conrad L. Bush, two collectors and dealers, self-published the Collector's Guide to Confederate Philately in October (2002). The spiralbound book is a welcome guidebook for the beginner, and it is filled with sage reassurance for the experienced collector. It has 366 pages with more than 550 fine black-and-white images of stamps and covers. The authors discuss and illustrate each facet of Confederate States of America collecting in 25 separate sections that are designed to be read alone. The text is filled with many collecting insights, and Kimbrough's essay "How to Start a CSA Collection" is worth the price of the book by itself. If you've been thinking of beginning a CSA stamp or cover collection, this very helpful book is the place to start. Highly recommended.
Peggy Dillard Nashville TN 12/17/2002	Received your book yesterday and spent a couple of hours with it. You and Conrad did a magnificant job with it and am so pleased to get so much of your hard earned knowledge for only $35. Thanks for sending it so quickly.
William Marshall Paisley, Scotland 1/18/2003	It is a wonderful publication and is particularly beneficial for new collectors such as myself. A book like this helps to keep enthusiasm going as living outside the USA there are almost no fellow collectors of Confederates to interact with. Once again, many thanks for your prompt response.
Jack Solomon Delray Beach FL 1/18/2003	Congratulations on the book. You did a wonderful job on it, and it fills a long overdue need.
Wilson S. Goold III Dayton OH 3/13/2003	Paging through your Collector's Guidebook is a pleasure. Thank you for a wonderful work.
Clive R. Stevens Margate Kent England 8/30/2003	Thank you very much for sending me your Collectors Guide to Confederate Philately....What a fantastic piece of work! You've got me hooked on it - really fascinating.

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