6 Specialist Volumes on Medical Themed Stamps by Bishop & Matheson (1948), Newerla (1964), Kyle & Shampo (1970), Newerla (1972), Truman (1975) and Ask-Upmark (1976) 1) Bishop, W.J. & Matheson, N.M 'Medicine and Science in Postage Stamps' London: Harvey & Blythe Ltd 1948, printed card cover, foxing and tanning, KF Russell tag (120x180mm) 2) NEWERLA, Gerhard J. 'Medical History in Philately' Milwaukee: American Topical Association Inc 1964, KF Russell tag, booklet with printed cover, loose cover, some tanning (150x230mm) 3) ed. KYLE, R.A. & SHAMPO, M.A. 'Medicine and Stamps', USA American Medical Association 1970, buckram hardcover with printed dust jacket, curled jacket, some foxing and tanning (145x220mm) 4) NEWERLA, Gerhard J. 'Medical History in Philately and Numismatics', USA Pine Hill Press 1972, 2nd ed, paperback with printed cover, some foxing, shelf wear, KF Russell tag, (135x210mm) 5) TRUMAN, R.W. 'Science Stamps' Milwaukee: American Topical Association Inc. 1975, Handbook No.87, printed cover booklet, minor sunning, else good (155x230mm) 6) Ask-Upmark, Erik 'Medicine Told by Stamps', pub. West Yorkshire: Harry Hayes 1976, Philatelic Study No.29, printed in Sweden, KF Russell tag, buckram hardcover with printed dust jacket, some shelf wear (175x220mm)
PROVENANCE: Collection Late Kenneth F. Russell (1911-1987), Professor of Anatomy and Medical History, University of Melbourne