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The Nile Post, a hardcover English-language reference on Egyptian stamps by Joseph H. Chalhoub, published in 2003 as a limited edition, originating from Egypt and containing 784 pages.
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The Nile Post: Handbook and Catalogue of Egyptian Stamps", written by Joseph H. Chalhoub with contributions from Charles F. Hass. It is a fundamental reference work for advanced philately, focusing on the stamps of Egypt.
* Main content: Includes detailed catalogs of Egypt's postal issues from 1866 onward, covering proofs, essays, and plate and perforation varieties.
* Special issues: Contains listings for stamps used in Palestine and Sudan, as well as those for the French consular post offices in Alexandria and Port Said.
* Publication: This first hardcover edition was published by the author in Canada in 2003, becoming a key and scarce text for collectors.
The Nile Post" is widely regarded by philatelists as the most exhaustive and ambitious reference work ever published on the stamps of Egypt.
Technical Details and Structure
* Extent and Volume: It comprises 784 pages in a large, heavy hardcover format. It is written entirely in English.
* Depth of Content: It goes far beyond a basic commercial catalog. It includes meticulous cataloging of essays, color proofs, plate varieties, and perforation errors, enabling identification of extremely rare pieces from Egypt’s postal history.
* Regions of Influence: In addition to Egypt’s standard issues, it covers the Suez Canal, issues used in the Gaza Strip (Palestine) and Sudan, as well as the coveted French consular offices operating in Alexandria and Port Said.
The Author: Joseph H. Chalhoub
Born in Cairo in 1946, Chalhoub is one of the most renowned Egyptian philatelists in the world. He spent decades building what is regarded as the most complete collection of Egypt’s stamps in history. He poured all that knowledge into this catalog, which earned him multiple gold medals at prestigious international philatelic competitions between 2005 and 2006.
Rarity and Market Value
* Scarce Work: Having been self-published by the author in Westmount, Canada, its print run was quite limited.
The Nile Post: Handbook and Catalogue of Egyptian Stamps", written by Joseph H. Chalhoub with contributions from Charles F. Hass. It is a fundamental reference work for advanced philately, focusing on the stamps of Egypt.
* Main content: Includes detailed catalogs of Egypt's postal issues from 1866 onward, covering proofs, essays, and plate and perforation varieties.
* Special issues: Contains listings for stamps used in Palestine and Sudan, as well as those for the French consular post offices in Alexandria and Port Said.
* Publication: This first hardcover edition was published by the author in Canada in 2003, becoming a key and scarce text for collectors.
The Nile Post" is widely regarded by philatelists as the most exhaustive and ambitious reference work ever published on the stamps of Egypt.
Technical Details and Structure
* Extent and Volume: It comprises 784 pages in a large, heavy hardcover format. It is written entirely in English.
* Depth of Content: It goes far beyond a basic commercial catalog. It includes meticulous cataloging of essays, color proofs, plate varieties, and perforation errors, enabling identification of extremely rare pieces from Egypt’s postal history.
* Regions of Influence: In addition to Egypt’s standard issues, it covers the Suez Canal, issues used in the Gaza Strip (Palestine) and Sudan, as well as the coveted French consular offices operating in Alexandria and Port Said.
The Author: Joseph H. Chalhoub
Born in Cairo in 1946, Chalhoub is one of the most renowned Egyptian philatelists in the world. He spent decades building what is regarded as the most complete collection of Egypt’s stamps in history. He poured all that knowledge into this catalog, which earned him multiple gold medals at prestigious international philatelic competitions between 2005 and 2006.
Rarity and Market Value
* Scarce Work: Having been self-published by the author in Westmount, Canada, its print run was quite limited.
Details
Number of books
1
Subject
Stamps
Book title
The Nile Post
Author/ Illustrator
Joseph H. Chalhoub
Condition
As new
Publication year oldest item
2003
Edition
Limited edition
Language
English
Original language
Yes
Binding/ Material
Hardback
Number of pages
784
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