Download or read book Guide to Stamp Collecting written by Janet Klug and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2008-04-01 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From America's leading experts, your ultimate Guide to Stamp Collecting Whether you've always wanted to start a stamp collection or already have the beginnings of one, this is the definitive guide to becoming a smart and savvy stamp collector, with information on everything from the history of stamps to surprising celebrity philatelists to the best way to remove stamps from envelopes. You'll receive priceless expert advice on: Finding and identifying stamps Caring for and exhibiting your collection Understanding collecting terms Verifying authenticity Using internet resources And much more!
Download or read book 2022 Us Bna Postage Stamp Catalog written by Whitman Publishing and published by Whitman Publishing. This book was released on 2021-12-21 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Contains current market prices for the United States, U.S. Possessions and trust territories Canada and provinces, and all United Nations. Includes U.S. commemorative index and colorful stamp identifier, grading criteria, and more for the United States and British North America. Full Color
Download or read book The Complete Guide to Stamps Stamp Collecting written by James Mackay and published by Southwater. This book was released on 2017-11 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the ultimate guide to getting the most out the world's most popular hobby, with countless examples of rare, vivid and historical stamps spanning almost two centuries, plus advice on price and guidance about acquisition. Read some of the fascinating stories behind the world's most sought-after stamps, from the famous commemoratives of American presidents to issues from some of the most remote post offices in the world. Stamps trace the character and history of the country from which they originate, and this encyclopedic visual directory is a stunning account of some of the most bizarre, vivid and poignant examples ever created.
Download or read book Encyclopedia of United States Stamps and Stamp Collecting written by Rodney A. Juell and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The most comprehensive introduction and guide to collecting U.S. stamps ever written. It opens the hobby to a new generation of collectors, and serves as a treasured reference for established ones. This book, which supplements and transcends a catalog, provides the reader with a vast array of information about United States stamps, as well as many practical tips and suggestions for collecting them. There s over 300 years of American history carefully written and designed to appeal to collectors of all ages, and levels of interest. Kirk House Publishers is pleased to present this unique resource as a salute to these fascinating and highly collectible tiny pieces of paper and to the men and women who collect them.
Download or read book Stamp Collecting For Dummies written by Richard L. Sine and published by For Dummies. This book was released on 2001-08-15 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Postage stamps have evolved quite a bit since Great Britain’s 1840 Penny Black, the world’s first adhesive postage stamp. From simple designs featuring the monarch to works of art literally condensed to postage stamp size, hundreds of thousands of different stamps have been issued in the past 164 years—and the great majority of them remain reasonably priced for collectors. With so many stamps to collect from so many countries, a philatelist’s choices are virtually unlimited--which can be both a blessing and a curse, especially if you’re a newcomer to the art of stamp collecting. Interested in starting a stamp collection, but not sure where to begin? This is the guide for you. Expert Richard Sine fills you in on everything you need to know about selecting, finding, buying, presenting and caring for stamps. An internationally recognized collector and author on stamp collecting (he used to write the New York Times stamp column) he also has much wisdom to impart to collectors who’ve been at it for a while. A gold mine of expert advice and guidance, Stamp Collecting For Dummies is on how to: Start or diversify your collection Decide what to collect Catalog and organize your collection Handle, protect, store, and display stamps Identify rare and valuable stamps Buy stamps online and through auction houses Unlike most authors on the subject who tend to be pretty stuffy—to put it politely—expert Richard Sine focuses on the side of stamp collecting that’s enjoyable, educational, and fun. With humor, tons of interesting anecdotes about stamps and the men and women who love them, and loads of insider tips, he covers all the bases, including: Getting the biggest bang for you stamp-collecting buck Researching, locating and buying stamps through traditional sources and online Showing off your collection at exhibits Customizing your collection Housing your stamps and protecting them against the elements The ten keys to identifying and authenticating stamps Stamp Collecting For Dummies is your total guide to starting and building on a really cool stamp collection.
Download or read book How to Collect Stamps written by H.E. Harris & Co and published by Whitman Pub Llc. This book was released on 1988-11 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses where and how to obtain stamps; tools, accessories, catalogues, and albums; identification of stamps; and the history of stamps. Includes a dictionary of terms.
Download or read book Warman s U S Stamps Field Guide written by Maurice D. Wozniak and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2014-10-13 with total page 513 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Featuring more than 1,000 color pictures and current pricing, this dynamic field guide is the most complete and compact guide to U.S. stamps on the market.
Download or read book A First Stamp Album for Beginners written by Robert Obojski and published by Courier Dover Publications. This book was released on 2004-11-18 with total page 83 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The most popular hobby in the world, stamp collecting has millions of fans in the United States alone. Many are adults who have turned a childhood interest in philately into a pleasurable (and often profitable) lifetime avocation. This volume has everything needed to start a personal stamp collection: Entries for nearly 200 countries; Spaces for more than 2,600 stamps; Over 1,100 black-and-white illustrations of stamps; Easy-to-use Stamp Identifier Table and Index. Clear instructions for using the album and the Stamp Identifier Table are included, along with many useful hints and tips on building a collection. An entertaining, inexpensive way to learn about faraway people and places, stamp collecting brings a sense of excitement and adventure with each new acquisition. This book offers would-be collectors that ticket to discovery.
Download or read book 1997 Commemorative Stamp Collection written by United States Postal Service Staff and published by . This book was released on 1994-01-01 with total page 63 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Advanced Stamp Collecting written by Barry Krause and published by Betterway Books. This book was released on 1990 with total page 166 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a guide to the collection and study of postage stamps and related materials such as stamp dealers, stamp auction, and more.
Download or read book The Official Stamp Collector s Bible written by Stephen R. Datz and published by Three Rivers Press. This book was released on 2002-10-01 with total page 539 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A complete, illustrated guide to stamp collecting covers every aspect of collecting and trading postage stamps, from how to start a collection, to how to buy and sell, to insuring one's collection, and discusses the history of philately, worldwide sources of stamps, and helpful listings of dealer associations, clubs, shows, museums, and more. Original.
Download or read book The World Encyclopedia of Stamps and Stamp Collecting written by James A. Mackay and published by Lorenz Books. This book was released on 2022-04 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A directory of the world's greatest stamps, the history of philately and the stories behind the most collectable stamps, and step-by-step advice on creating and preserving a collection.
Download or read book A Heritage Collection of United States Stamps Commemorating the Bicentennial written by United States Postal Service and published by . This book was released on 1976 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book United States Stamp Collecting written by Pace Products, Incorporated and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Warman s U S Stamps Field Guide written by Maurice Wozniak and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2011-08-22 with total page 468 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The take-it-with-you collecting resource! At last, a guide you can really carry along to estate sales, garage sales, and flea markets, containing 1,000 color photographs and current pricing to make on-the-spot appraisals easy. • New to this edition! Feature chapters on Christmas stamps and Error stamps • 1,000 detailed color photos • Listings for all 4,250+ U.S. regular-issue and Airmail stamps from 1847-2010 • Accurate prices in Unused and Used condition • State-of-the-market report and advice on beginning a collection, including where to find stamps, judging quality, grading, and handling and storage About the Author Maurice D. Wozniak has been collecting stamps since the mid-1950s. After a 30-year career as a reporter and editor on metropolitan daily newspapers, Wozniak served for seven years as editor of the weekly Stamp Collector and The Stamp Wholesaler publications and Minkus catalogs for stamp collectors. He is currently president of the Wisconsin Federation of Stamp Clubs, an umbrella group of 30 clubs in the philatelic hobby, and a member of the American Philatelic Society and the Central Wisconsin Stamp Club. He is a freelance magazine writer on stamp collecting subjects.
Download or read book My Stamp Collection written by Lisa D Dixon and published by . This book was released on 2020-01-24 with total page 84 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: My Stamp Collection: Stamp Collecting Album for Kids Stamp collecting is the most popular hobby in the world! Many hobbyists discovered stamp collecting as children and have developed a lifetime passion for this interesting activity. Why not start your child or grandchild on what could become a profitable and engaging pastime? Each Page Features: Area to Attach Stamp Name of Stamp Country of Origin Special Notes Field Your Album Features: Size 8" x 10" (20.32 x 25.4 cm) 80 pages White Paper Professionally Bound Glossy Paperback Cover Pick up your copy today and introduce your child to the fascinating world of philately!
Download or read book Encyclopedia of United States Stamps and Stamp Collecting written by Rodney A. Juell and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page 768 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive introduction and guide to collecting U.S. stamps.
