Background
Helbock, Richard William was born on March 24, 1938 in Portland, Oregon, United States. Son of Earnest Richard and Lola Anita (Mobley) Helbock.
(200 page handbook is designed to provide both an introduc...)
200 page handbook is designed to provide both an introduction to all US postmarks of the 1900-1920 era and a reference for anyone wishing to learn more about postmarks and postmark collecting
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(Posmarks on Postcards: An Illustrated Guide to Early 20th...)
Posmarks on Postcards: An Illustrated Guide to Early 20th Century U.S. Postcards, Revised, Second Edition, by Richard W. Helbock. This 290 page generously illustrated handbook is designed to provide both an introduction to all U.S. postmarks of the 1900-1920 era and as a reference for anyone wishing to learn more about postmarks and postmark collecting. This book has been organized in 2 sections. The first section explores all U.S. postmark types found on cards and covers of the postcard era; and the second provides details of all the ways in which U.S. postmarks are collected. Part One consists of 10 chapters featuring Doane cancels, manuscript and straight line markings, Anachorisms & Mimics, machine cancels, and much more. Part 2 discusses the major ways the postmarks are collected and are arranged in 6 chapters including Geographic regions, Rural Free Delivery, Railway Post Offices, Naval & Military markings, auxiliary markings and more. A useful Glossary of philatelic history terms is included. 2002, card covers, 290 pages, New. Size: 5½" x 8½".
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Helbock, Richard William was born on March 24, 1938 in Portland, Oregon, United States. Son of Earnest Richard and Lola Anita (Mobley) Helbock.
Bachelor of Science in Engineering, United States Military Academy, 1960. Master of Arts in Geography, University Pittsburgh, 1965. Doctor of Philosophy in Geography, University Pittsburgh, 1973.
Research associate Regional Economic Development Institute, Pittsburgh, 1965-1968. From assistant to associate professor New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, 1968-1981. Editor, public La Posta Publications, Las Cruces and Portland, since 1969. Research associate Pakistan Institute Development Economics, Islamabad, 1974-1975.
(200 page handbook is designed to provide both an introduc...)
(Posmarks on Postcards: An Illustrated Guide to Early 20th...)
Member American Philatelic Society.
Married Lucille C. Cook, August 24, 1963 (divorced June 1979). Children: Richard Cook, Shanon Noel. Married Cathy R. Clark, May 5, 1991.