Maximaphily is an underrated area of philately. It is an F.I.P. class. This booklet introduces it for some of the independent Emirates of what is now the United Arab Emirates, namely Ajman, Dubai,... More > Fujeira, Ras Al Khaima, Sharjah and Umm al Qiwain. The booklet consists of a short introduction and then many images of the maximum cards / postcards which are the core of maximaphily.< Less
This book is republished by permission. It consists of issues 11-19 of the 'Arabian Gulf States Postal History Quarterly'. This is the only modern journal covering the area and is indispensable for... More > postal historians and philatelists. It covers the U.A.E. (and its Emirates), Qatar, Bahrain, Oman, Kuwait and occasionally elsewhere, such as Aden. It is massively illustrated, with 72 colour pages and many black and white illustrations as well. 220 pages.< Less
This is a reprint--with permission--of the first issue of T. Jones 'Arabian Gulf States Postal History Quarterly'. It obviously provides a wealth of information about Gulf States Postal History.... More > This issue is separately published so people who do not know the quarterly may, if they wish, buy a copy as a 'taster' before buying the complete 2 volume set of the 19 issues. 24 sides; 8 being colour. Overall the magazine covers the postal history of the Gulf States--Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, UAE (and the individual Emirates) and Oman--but each edition has its own emphasis. Buy the book for the rest!! http://www.lulu.com/spotlight/awgunn< Less
This book covers the postal history, and some philately, of the UAE (and its Emirates), Qatar, Bahrain, Oman, Kuwait and, occasionally, elsewhere such as Aden. It also comes with the full... More > Index.
This book has many illustrations but this combined edition has ONLY black and white images. This is the efficient way to get the information (but with, obviously, some reduction in image detail.) Well worth buying for those with an interest in the area. Those wanting the deluxe editions, with colour and black and white images on better paper, can find them in two paperback volumes on this site, and the separate Index.< Less
This book is republished by permission. It consists of the first 10 issues of the 'Arabian Gulf States Postal History Quarterly'. This is the only modern journal covering the area and is... More > indispensable for postal historians. It covers the U.A.E. (and its Emirates), Qatar, Bahrain, Oman and Kuwait and occasionally elsewhere such as Aden. Massively illustrated, with 80 colour pages and many black and white illustrations as well. Key terms; Arabian Gulf Postal History, Persian Gulf Postal History, Kuwait Postal History, Bahrain Postal Hsitory, Qatar Postal History, Oman Postal History, UAE Postal History, U.A.E. Postal History, Abu Dhabi Postal History, Dubai Postal History, Sharjah Postal History.< Less
This is a reprint--with permission--of the first issue of T. Jones 'Arabian Gulf States Postal History Quarterly'. It obviously provides a wealth of information about Gulf States Postal History.... More > This issue is separately published so people who do not know the quarterly may, if they wish, buy a copy as a 'taster' before buying the complete 2 volume set of the 19 issues. 24 sides; 8 being colour. Overall the magazine covers the postal history of the Gulf States--Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, UAE (and the individual Emirates) and Oman--but each edition has its own emphasis. You need these magazines as they are the only readily available information source dealing with the complete region.< Less
This is a very detailed index covering all of the first 19 editions of the Arabian Gulf States Postal History Quarterly. The Quarterly was an important journal as it was jammed full of information... More > and had many illustrations. But once read and enjoyed it was always very difficult to find a particular piece of information as it was always an incredible mix of articles and pieces. If you are serious about exploring Gulf postal history you need this 'Index' to go with your copy of the Quarterlies.< Less
