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Mitchell, William H. [publisher]. THE INDEPENDENT PHILATELIST. Volume II, Nos. 5, 6, 8, 10 and 11; Volume III, Nos. 1-3 (Bayonne City and Bergen Point, New Jersey, February, March, May, July-August and November 1885; November 1890-January 1891); Whole Nos. 17-18, 20 and 22-26. Eight issues, total. 8vo, self-covered as issued. Condition varies, but generally very good. Bourne 1880-35. Rarely encountered. First published as The Bayonne Philatelist by Harry M. Craft, then by Mitchell and Craft, then by Mitchell alone starting with Whole No. 17 (the entire group here present). Mostly philatelic, with occasional numismatic content, including an article on encased postage stamps in No. 25. Issue No. 20 is a memorial issue for Craft. According to Crawford, there were 27 numbers published. Crawford 508. Ex M. Bourne Library.
(Estimate: $100)
Mitchell, William H. [publisher]. THE INDEPENDENT PHILATELIST. Volume II, Nos. 5, 6, 8, 10 and 11; Volume III, Nos. 1-3 (Bayonne City and Bergen Point, New Jersey, February, March, May, July-August and November 1885; November 1890-January 1891); Whole Nos. 17-18, 20 and 22-26. Eight issues, total. 8vo, self-covered as issued. Condition varies, but generally very good. Bourne 1880-35. Rarely encountered. First published as The Bayonne Philatelist by Harry M. Craft, then by Mitchell and Craft, then by Mitchell alone starting with Whole No. 17 (the entire group here present). Mostly philatelic, with occasional numismatic content, including an article on encased postage stamps in No. 25. Issue No. 20 is a memorial issue for Craft. According to Crawford, there were 27 numbers published. Crawford 508. Ex M. Bourne Library.
(Estimate: $100)