An easy-to-use sourcebook for collectors, this guide is filled with the most current values and the latest market report along with all the information needed to become a knowledgeable stamp collector. Original.
The #1 choice for over 19 million stamp collectors across the country, this book is arranged according to the Scott numbering system and contains special features such as the story of U.S. stamps, as well as a section on repairs and fakes. Over 20,000 prices are listed according to grade and condition, including unused singles and mint sheets. Photos.
THE BLACKBOOK GUIDE TO STAMPS, WITH MORE THAN 20,000 PRICES LISTED! COMPREHENSIVE. An invaluable reference that lists general U.S. postage stamp issues from 1847 to 1996, plus revenue, stock transfer, and hunting permit stamps, United Nations issues, mint sheets, and first-day covers. CLEARLY ORGANIZED. This concise volume is organized according to the highly efficient Scott numbering system. PROFESSIONAL ADVICE. Helpful tips from the experts on grading, buying, selling, storing, and caring for stamps. SPECIAL FEATURES. A fast-find index of reproductions helps the philatelist determine authenticity with confidence--plus important sections on rarities, popular oddities, topic, and error stamps. FULLY ILLUSTRATED IN FULL COLOR
Featuring all the most up-to-date prices and collector information, here is the newest edition of the only guide that offers a 96-page, full-color, fast-find photo index with stamp photographs arranged by the Scott Numbering System. The Blackbook covers the rarities as well as the popular oddities, topicals, and error stamps.
Covering every national bank note issued since 1861, an up-to-date annual resource lists thousands of current national market prices while providing authoritative guidelines for how to buy and sell collectible pieces, a glossary of terms, and listings for paper money publications and organizations. Original.