2008 Commemorative Stamp Yearbook (US Postal Service)

2008 Commemorative Stamp Yearbook (US Postal Service)

Author: United States Postal Service

Publisher: Collins Reference

Published: 2008-10-07

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780061662676

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This year, the U.S. Postal Service honors American creativity with an array of new commemorative stamps. The 2008 program recognizes the influential design work of Charles and Ray Eames, the eloquence of authors Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings and Charles W. Chesnutt, and the lively rhythms of Latin jazz. Frank Sinatra and Bette Davis make cameo appearances, while the Vintage Black Cinema stamps recall the legacy of entertainment pioneers. Other commemoratives pay fitting tribute to diverse icons of American ingenuity, from the brave journalists who kept us informed to the brilliant scientists who changed the way we look at our world. Beautifully designed as a keepsake for collectors of all ages, The Commemorative Stamp Yearbook is the perfect way to experience the 2008 stamp program. Featuring space for collectors to affix their matching stamps, this is a book no stamp enthusiast will want to be without.


How to Collect Stamps

How to Collect Stamps

Author: H.E. Harris & Co

Publisher: Whitman Pub Llc

Published: 1988-11

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780937458006

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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.


The Complete Guide to Stamps & Stamp Collecting

The Complete Guide to Stamps & Stamp Collecting

Author: James Mackay

Publisher: Southwater

Published: 2017-11

Total Pages: 256

ISBN-13: 9781844777259

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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.


Cataloging U. S. Commemorative Stamps

Cataloging U. S. Commemorative Stamps

Author: Charles Posner

Publisher:

Published: 2016-06-15

Total Pages: 103

ISBN-13: 9780933580800

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An examination of U.S. commemorative stamps issued in 1950. The volume includes numerous images of philatelic and history significance and details both the subject history and the stamp production.


The 2019 Stamp Yearbook

The 2019 Stamp Yearbook

Author:

Publisher:

Published: 2019-12-15

Total Pages:

ISBN-13: 9780979656910

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Relive the year in stamps! Gifted performers, multicultural holidays, dramatic landscapes -- the 2019 stamp issuances celebrate the exciting things that shape our American heritage. This beautiful, limited edition, hardcover book includes 72 commemorative stamps with mounts and the fascinating stories behind the 2019 stamp issuances.


The 2005 Commemorative Stamp Yearbook

The 2005 Commemorative Stamp Yearbook

Author: United States Postal Service

Publisher: CollinsRef

Published: 2005-10-18

Total Pages: 64

ISBN-13: 9780060528249

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This year, the U.S. Postal Service's commemorative stamp program encourages us to look beyond ourselves and strive for great things. From legendary figures such as Ronald Reagan and Arthur Ashe to awe-inspiring creations such as skyscrapers and sports cars, the 2005 stamps showcase a variety of subjects from the worlds of nature, science, the arts, and public service. This new edition of The Commemorative Stamp Yearbook offers insight into the development of each stamp, as the men and women behind the commemorative program discuss the process of creating tiny masterpieces that bring into focus the beauty of our nation and the accomplishments of its greatest citizens. Beautifully designed as a keepsake for collectors of all ages, The Commemorative Stamp Yearbook is the perfect way to capture the diversity of the 2005 stamp program. Featuring space for collectors to affix their matching stamps, this is a book no stamp enthusiast will want to be without.