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*Issued by : Many small companies, but printed by Continentale Verlags-Anstalt, Sigmund Loewenthal, Hamburg | *Issued by : Many small companies, but printed by Continentale Verlags-Anstalt, Sigmund Loewenthal, Hamburg | ||
*Date of issue : 1903 (Not 1912 as stated in the Köberich catalogue) | *Date of issue : 1903 (Not 1912 as stated in the Köberich catalogue) | ||
*Number of stamps/cards : 480 (?). At least | *Number of stamps/cards : 480 (?). At least 426. According to the Köberich catalogue only 330 were actually issued (but I have 425 so far, see below, and know of 1 more). | ||
*Image variants : so far I know only of 2 (Auerbach and Glarus) | *Image variants : so far I know only of 2 real different arms (Auerbach and Glarus), but there are differences in printings, see section Variations | ||
==Background== | ==Background== | ||
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The album was issued as the first out of a series of two (the second was never issued) and contained the arms of present and former (non-European) countries and European cities. | The album was issued as the first out of a series of two (the second was never issued) and contained the arms of present and former (non-European) countries and European cities. | ||
At least | At least six different album formats for the first album were issued, see below. | ||
The cards were also sold as postcards, without advertisement and perforations. | The cards were also sold as postcards, without advertisement and perforations. | ||
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File:protz29.cva.jpg | File:protz29.cva.jpg | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
For more cards see [[:Category:Continentale_Verlags_Anstalt_(cards)|here]] | |||
Cards of the following companies are known to me, but there must be many more (if you have any or any information, please [[contact]] me) : | Cards of the following companies are known to me, but there must be many more (if you have any or any information, please [[contact]] me) : | ||
*Johann Bach, bookshop, Schöneberg | *Johann Bach, bookshop, Schöneberg | ||
*Eugen Barth, Books and office supplies, Colmar, Germany (now France) | *Eugen Barth, Books and office supplies, Colmar, Germany (now France) | ||
*Lorenz Beyer, Bookshop, Mittweida, Germany | *Lorenz Beyer, Bookshop, Mittweida, Germany | ||
* Adr. van Dieren, paper and office supplies, Amsterdam, the Netherlands | |||
*Robert Doležal Jr., Bookshop, Arnau an der Elbe, Austro-Hungarian Empire (now Hostinné, Czech Rep.) | *Robert Doležal Jr., Bookshop, Arnau an der Elbe, Austro-Hungarian Empire (now Hostinné, Czech Rep.) | ||
*Döscher & Koch, clothing, Stade, Germany | *Döscher & Koch, clothing, Stade, Germany | ||
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*Arno Loth, School supplies, Rosenheim, Germany | *Arno Loth, School supplies, Rosenheim, Germany | ||
*A. Mercklein, book and papershop, Ueckermünde, Germany | *A. Mercklein, book and papershop, Ueckermünde, Germany | ||
*S. Montibeller, (2 shops): clothing and paperwares, Alleegasse 56 and 60, Wien, Austria | |||
*Arthur Müller, bookshop, Rixdorf, Germany | *Arthur Müller, bookshop, Rixdorf, Germany | ||
*Otto Müller, Paper and leather goods, Rixdorf (now part of Berlin), Germany (2 types) | *Otto Müller, Paper and leather goods, Rixdorf (now part of Berlin), Germany (2 types) | ||
*Alfred Nautze, printers, Pirna, Germany | *Alfred Nautze, printers, Pirna, Germany | ||
*August Peter, Coffee, tea and other foods, Halle an der Saale, Germany | *August Peter, Coffee, tea and other foods, Halle an der Saale, Germany | ||
*M.F. van Piere, Bookshop etc, Eindhoven, the Netherlands | |||
*Sebastian Pohl, Butcher, Vienna, Austro-Hungarian Empire (now Austria) (2 types) | *Sebastian Pohl, Butcher, Vienna, Austro-Hungarian Empire (now Austria) (2 types) | ||
*Herman Protz, Bookshop, Rixdorf bei Berlin, | *Herman Protz, Bookshop, Rixdorf bei Berlin, Germany | ||
*Julie Reinhard, Book- and artshop, München, Germany | *Julie Reinhard, Book- and artshop, München, Germany | ||
*M. Renze, Bookshop, Bielefeld, Germany | |||
*Arthur Schultz, butter and cheese shop, Rixdorf, Germany | *Arthur Schultz, butter and cheese shop, Rixdorf, Germany | ||
* Alb. Schwarzer, office supplies, Berlin W., Germany | * Alb. Schwarzer, office supplies, Berlin W., Germany | ||
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The oldest versions of the album were simply named Wappen-Album. Later versions were named Wappen-Sammel-Album. | The oldest versions of the album were simply named Wappen-Album. Later versions were named Wappen-Sammel-Album. | ||
All albums have the same | All albums have the same lay-out : a front page, followed by an 8-page index of all arms and then 20 pages to glue or stick the images. All indicate that it is the first album, but the second was never published (see above). | ||
There are no indications to the dates when the different albums were published. As the cards could be collected over a long period of time, the cards inside each album can not be used for dating a specific album. The | There are no indications to the dates when the different albums were published. As the cards could be collected over a long period of time, the cards inside each album can not be used for dating a specific album. The six albums that I am aware of, can be placed in a logical sequence though, based on name and population figures. | ||
===Album 1=== | ===Album 1=== | ||
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|} | |} | ||
The index of this album : [[File:index1.cva.pdf] | The index of this album : [[File:index1.cva.pdf]] | ||
===Album 2=== | ===Album 2=== | ||
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|align="center"|[[File:album2fp.cva.jpg|center|250 px|Wappen-Sammel-Album]] <br/> | |align="center"|[[File:album2fp.cva.jpg|center|250 px|Wappen-Sammel-Album]] <br/> | ||
|} | |} | ||
The index of this album : [[File:index2.cva.pdf]] | |||
===Album 3=== | ===Album 3=== | ||
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|align="center"|[[File:album3fp.cva.jpg|center|250 px|Wappen-Sammel-Album]] <br/> | |align="center"|[[File:album3fp.cva.jpg|center|250 px|Wappen-Sammel-Album]] <br/> | ||
|} | |} | ||
The index of this album : [[File:index3.cva.pdf]] | |||
===Album 4=== | ===Album 4=== | ||
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|align="center"|[[File:album4fp.cva.jpg|center|250 px|Wappen-Sammel-Album]] <br/> | |align="center"|[[File:album4fp.cva.jpg|center|250 px|Wappen-Sammel-Album]] <br/> | ||
|} | |} | ||
The index of this album : [[File:index4.cva.pdf]] | |||
===Album 5=== | ===Album 5=== | ||
Album 5 is the most commonly seen album. The cover is identical to album 3 and 4, but monochromatic black/brown. Index is printed in green with a different lay-out and updated population figures as compared to albums 1-4, hence it is | Album 5 is the most commonly seen album. The cover is identical to album 3 and 4, but monochromatic black/brown. Index is printed in green with a different lay-out and updated population figures as compared to albums 1-4, hence it is a newer album. Some small other textual changes. | ||
The section for the cards is identical to album 4. | The section for the cards is identical to album 4. | ||
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|align="center"|[[File:album5fp.cva.jpg|center|250 px|Wappen-Sammel-Album]] <br/> | |align="center"|[[File:album5fp.cva.jpg|center|250 px|Wappen-Sammel-Album]] <br/> | ||
|} | |} | ||
The index of this album : [[File:index5.cva.pdf]] | |||
===Album 6=== | |||
Album 6 is the latest album that I know of. The cover is identical to album 4. Index is printed in green with a different lay-out and updated population figures as compared to album 5, hence it is the newest album. Some small other textual changes. | |||
The section for the cards is identical to album 4 and 5. | |||
{|align="center" | |||
|align="center"|[[File:front4.cva.jpg|center|250 px|Wappen-Sammel-Album]] <br/> | |||
|align="center"|[[File:album6fp.cva.jpg|center|250 px|Wappen-Sammel-Album]] <br/> | |||
|} | |||
The index of this album : [[File:index6.cva.pdf]] | |||
==Images== | ==Images== | ||
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File:Troppau.cva.jpg|Troppau | File:Troppau.cva.jpg|Troppau | ||
File:Turkei.cva.jpg|Türkei | File:Turkei.cva.jpg|Türkei | ||
File:Turin.cva.jpg|[[Torino|Turin ]] | |||
File:ungarn.cva.jpg |[[Hungary|Ungarn]] | File:ungarn.cva.jpg |[[Hungary|Ungarn]] | ||
File:Unterwalden.cva.jpg|[[Unterwalden]] | File:Unterwalden.cva.jpg|[[Unterwalden]] | ||
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File:Valencia.cva.jpg|[[Valencia]] | File:Valencia.cva.jpg|[[Valencia]] | ||
File:Venedig.cva.jpg|[[Venezia|Venedig]] | File:Venedig.cva.jpg|[[Venezia|Venedig]] | ||
File:Verona.cva.jpg|[[Verona]] | |||
File:Versailles.cva.jpg|[[Versailles]] | File:Versailles.cva.jpg|[[Versailles]] | ||
File:Vorarlberg.cva.jpg|[[Vorarlberg]] | File:Vorarlberg.cva.jpg|[[Vorarlberg]] | ||
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File:Zurich.cva.jpg|[[Zürich]] | File:Zurich.cva.jpg|[[Zürich]] | ||
File:Zug.cva.jpg|[[Zug]] | File:Zug.cva.jpg|[[Zug]] | ||
</gallery> | |||
==Variations== | |||
Two stamps have been issued with a real different design; Auerbach and Glarus, see below. | |||
<gallery perrow=0> | |||
File:Auerbach.cva.jpg|[[Auerbach]] | |||
File:Auerbach2.cva.jpg|Auerbach (variation) | |||
File:Glarus.cva.jpg|[[Glarus]] (Series 3) | |||
File:Glarus1.cva.jpg|[[Glarus]] (variation, Series 2) | |||
</gallery> | |||
In addition there are some differences in printing as well as misprints known. Sometimes, however, colour variations are largely due to old age and wear, not due to a real misprint. I am aware of the following variations and misprints (all have been found on multiple cards form different albums, hence no change due to wear): | |||
Different printing of the lettering Series II in three Swiss arms (wide vs narrow printing of the II). | |||
<gallery perrow=0> | |||
File:aargauv.cva.jpg|Aargau | |||
File:schweizv.cva.jpg|Schweiz | |||
File:zurichv.cva.jpg|Zürich | |||
</gallery> | |||
Other variations: | |||
<gallery perrow=0> | |||
File:arolsenv.cva.jpg|Arolsen with A connected or not | |||
File:azorenv.cva.jpg|Azoren with differently colouored bird | |||
File:northborneov.cva.jpg|North Borneo, brown misprint/smudge around left supporter | |||
File:hawaiiv.cva.jpg|Sandwich Inseln with half coloured stick in the 3rd quarter | |||
File:siamv.cva.jpg|Siam with golden or silver tusk | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||