The philatelic index being an alphabetical list of the principal articles contained in a selection of some of the best known philatelic magazines in the English language up to the end of 1904

A handy reference for anyone delving into the early literature of stamp collecting, this work gathers the most significant articles from the leading English‑language philatelic magazines up to the close of 1904. Arranged alphabetically, each entry points the reader to the exact source—whether a discussion of a specific country’s issues, a study of forgeries, or a scholarly essay on fiscal stamps. The compiler has painstakingly read every article himself, correcting the original errata and providing a clean, reliable guide.

Designed for the diligent hobbyist and the serious researcher alike, the index covers publications such as the Stamp Collector’s Review, the Philatelic Record, and the London Philatelist, among others. By consolidating decades of scattered scholarship into one searchable volume, it lets users locate relevant material without sifting through each periodical, making the pursuit of philatelic history both faster and more enjoyable.