Catalogue of books on philately in the Public Library of the city of Boston

"Catalogue of books on philately in the Public Library of the city of Boston" by an unknown author, published in 1903, is a guide that lists books about philately. It gives information about the Public Library in Boston's collection of stamp-related materials. As a guide to stamp collecting at the beginning of the 1900s, this reference work shares stamp collecting information, including revenue stamp catalogs, auction prices, and updates from stamp collecting groups. It also shows how important publishers and groups helped the hobby develop in the late 1800s and early 1900s. Lastly, this catalog brings to light the Boston Philatelic Society's educational outreach and illustrates the increasing passion for stamp collecting both as fun hobby and an area of study during that period.