Al Hoch formed Quarterman Publications in the early 1970's; intending to reprint books of lasting value; decent paper and binding with good printing at reasonable prices. He obtained excellent advice and without exception everything he reprinted was a work of enduring value, even today!.

We stocked his philatelic books from day one and as Al's health declined in recent years we bought all of some that remained. Al died on Thanksgiving day, 2010, we have acquired a stock of items found in his warehouse, some were previously thought to be sold out but two to seven of some were found.

All that knew Al have kind memories. On two occasions Al reduced the price of two books; he asked us how many we had in stock and refunded the difference!

We intend to eventually list all of Al's philatelic publications including some that are long out of print.

Confederate Postal History, An Anthology from The Stamp Specialist edited by Francis J. Crown, Jr.,

Surveys of the Confederate Postmaster's Provisionals by F. J. Crown Jr. 1984, 742 pages, cloth, edition 550.

Printing Postage Stamps by Line Engraving by James Baxter A basic work for any collector of engraved US stamps 1982, reprint of 1939 book, 164 pages.

The First Hundred Years of US Territorial Postmarks 1787-1887 by Dr. Carroll Chase & Richard Mc P. Cabeen 1980 reprint of 1950 book, 341 pages, cloth.

History of the US Post Office to the Year 1829 by Wesley E. Rich A fine history prepared as a 1977 reprint of 1924 book, 190 pages, cloth, long out of print.

California, Gold Rush Steamers of the Pacific by Ernest A. Wiltsee 1976 reprint of 1938 book, 496 pages, 90 new philatelic photographs.

Pennsylvania Postal History, The First Post Offices and First Postmasters from 1775 to 1994 by John L. Kay and Chester M. Smith Jr 1996, 644 pages, cloth, a completely new edition.

Leonard H. Hartmann
Philatelic Bibliopole
PO Box 36006, Louisville, Ky 40233
http://www.pbbooks.com
Leonard@pbbooks.net