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Amrhein, Philatelic Literature. A History and Select Bibliography from 1861 to 1991, Volume 2, San Jose, Costa Rica, 1997, 228 pages, with illustrations, bookplate "National Archives of Canada" with corresponding book signature, signed by the author in 1993 with dedication, the dust jacket slight signs of wear, otherwise in good condition, rarely offered, dust jacket signs of wear, otherwise in good condition. The first part of this volume deals with the specialization in philately that began around 1900 and the associated publication of specialized works that were limited to sub-areas or individual countries. There were also an increasing number of forgeries, so that the demand for corresponding literature on this topic also increased. (90 pages) The second part presents the philatelic literature of Latin America. This is the first detailed presentation of its kind, and the author, as he lives in Costa Rica, has devoted particular attention to this part. (132 pages), (1997), 228 pages. For further information, see the info page! #22056