Deegam Handbok


	The Deegam Handbook

Douglas G.M.Mayall

A name that is synonymous with collectors of machin stamps, I would go to far as to say that he has done more to put machins on the map than any other author. His studies and publications are without doubt the most comprehensive that I have read.The complete Deegam handbook and the latest supplement are a must for any serious collector.The hand book and supplement consist of over 600 fact filled pages.

Sales are handled by John Deering, you can contact John at

The Machins, P.O. Box2, South Molton, Devon, EX36 4ZY Telephone :01389 431564 ( 441 from overseas). you can also E-mail John for information

machins@johndeering.demon.co.uk

New reports.

Doug is always grateful for new reports, he publishes the up to date Deegam Report, this lists every new machin stamp, recently issued, along with profiles diagrams and charts, if its Machin orientated then this is where you will find it. Deegam reports are distributed free of charge to members of certain philatelic circles, hey are in fact a supplement to the actual supliment. All booklet panes and their DP numbers are mentioned, along with a diagram of the pane and also the phosphor bands (where applicable).

If you wish to contact Doug his Telephone number, address and E-mail address are below.

D.GA.Mayall, 2 Elizabeth Ave, Bridport, Dorset DT6 5B

Tel 01308-425399

Fax 01308-456889

E-mail deegam@dial.pipex.com


	The deegam notations

If you already own a copy of the deegam handbook, or have read a copy of a Deegam report, you will be familiar with these.

Douglas was a founding member of the GB DSB SC and the GB DSSC and devised the Head types and value types , his notations are used world wide by collectors ,clubs and dealers. If you are a private collector they are a great method of writing up ones collection. The profiles list every aspect of the stamp including Head type, paper/gum, perforation type,printer,phosphor,phosphor variations/error etc and last but not least the deegam specialised catalogue number.

I have already mentioned about his short inset and notched band system in the run up pages. He is also responsible for the system of identifying the actual phosphor and fluorescence (ie A Phos, B phos, AY A2Y AB A2B etc). Next: Decimal Machins for Sale