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New philatelic catalog focuses on 1918-19 Western Ukraine

By Linn’s Staff
Western Ukraine 1918 – 1919: A
Specialized Philatelic Catalog, by Ingert Kuzych, 2024, published by
Ukrainian Philatelic Resources, spiral bound 8½-inch by 11-inch pages with
color illustrations, 166 pages.
In Western Ukraine 1918 – 1919: A
Specialized Philatelic Catalog, Kuzych provides a comprehensive listing of
all varieties and printings for the stamps and stationery of Western Ukraine,
the brief Austria-Hungary successor state that later came under Polish
administration.
According to the introduction,
previous catalogs for Western Ukraine lack completion. Kuzych’s 2011 catalog A
Comprehensive Catalog of Western Ukraine Postage Stamps 1918-1919 listed
all the stamp varieties then known, but did not provide valuations for all the
varieties. The 2024 catalog provides a value for every listed variety.
The catalog is divided into three
parts, each separated by a colored divider. The first part focuses on the 122
stamps produced by the Western Ukraine government from 1918-19, along with the
hundreds of known varieties.
This section also contains
descriptions of Austrian stamps used in Western Ukraine post offices, local
provisional stamps, occupational stamps and more.
The author provides a compilation of
Western Ukraine postal stationery in the second part of the catalog. These
listings are expanded with accounts of Austrian postal stationery obtainable in
Western Ukraine post offices, local provisional stationery, postal stationery
of occupational forces and more.
Three appendices make up the third
part of the catalog. The first appendix compares the numbering section used in
the catalog with eight major philatelic publications that have listed Western
Ukraine postage stamps.
The second appendix shows Western
Ukraine mail markings, such as cancellations, cachets and censor marks. The
third appendix covers postal rates, including those for letters, cards,
newspapers, express delivery, money orders and more.
Additionally, the catalog features
almost two dozen full-color images of covers demonstrating various stamp usages
and postal rates. The catalog’s spiral binding allows it to be laid flat or
propped, and a special wrap-around cover provides a book-like spine when it is
stored on a bookshelf.
According to a press release, Western
Ukraine 1918 – 1919: A Specialized Philatelic Catalog serves as a partial
prequel to Postal History of Western Ukraine, 1918-1919, which is
co-authored by Kuzych and Ihor Kulczycky and will be printed in either 2025 or
2026.
Ingert Kuzych has significantly
influenced Ukrainian philately during the past 40 years. After joining the
Ukrainian Philatelic and Numismatic Society in 1984, he became editor of its
journal, Ukrainian Philatelist, expanding it and increasing the
publication frequency.
He has written more than 450
philatelic articles and books, contributing to publications such as the Ukrainian
Weekly and the Congress Book. He has worked with editors of the
Scott catalogs to revise and expand entries for Ukraine, Western Ukraine and
Carpatho-Ukraine.
Kuzych is known for his exhibits,
which have earned top honors at international philatelic events. He has held
leadership roles in the Ukrainian Philatelic and Numismatic Society and the
Austrian Philatelic Society, and his collecting interests include Austria,
Hawaii and flag stamps.
Western Ukraine 1918 – 1919: A
Specialized Philatelic Catalog can be ordered by sending a check or
international money order to Ingert Kuzych, Box 3, Springfield, VA 22150.
The catalog costs $45. Shipping is $5
within the United States, $25 to Canada, $35 to Europe and $40 to Asia and
Australia.
Payments through PayPal may be
accepted by special arrangement, and Kuzych can be reached by email at
ingert@starpower.net.
New books may be sent for consideration of review to Linn’s Editor, Box 4129, Sidney, OH 45365. Reviews will be published on a space-available basis.
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