The Postal Service Guide to U.S. Stamps
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Published: 1992
Total Pages: 360
ISBN-13: 9781877707025
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Presents an overview of the different stamps issued by the U.S. Postal Service, including commemorative stamps.
Author:
Publisher:
Published: 1992
Total Pages: 360
ISBN-13: 9781877707025
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Presents an overview of the different stamps issued by the U.S. Postal Service, including commemorative stamps.
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Published: 1982
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DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Features coverage of U.S. postage stamps, providing Scott catalog numbers, dates of issue, a rundown of the current year's commemorative stamp program, and advice on how to start and maintain a personal collection.
Author: U.S. Postal Service
Publisher: Powers Communication
Published: 2018-05-30
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9780986335587
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →The 44th Edition of The Postal Service Guide to U.S.Stamps presents 171 years of U.S. stamps, from the Postmasters' Provisionals of 1845, through the final issuance of 2017. Beautiful high-resolution imagery and updated values accompany stamps and postal stationary from across the Postal archive. Special "back-of-the-book" sections include the 19th century Newspaper and Periodical stamps, Airmail, Special Delivery, Official Mail, and Federal Duck Stamps. The Guide opens with a beautiful presentation of the 2017 U.S. stamp program. An illustrated tutorial on the use of the Guide is followed by an introduction to the hobby with tips on stamp collecting. Each year of the U.S. stamp program opens with background information on that period in Philatelic history. Interesting anecodotes and "fun facts" are sprinkled throughout the pages of the Guide, and several pages of philatelic resources are offered at the close of the book.
Author: United States Postal Service
Publisher: Collins Reference
Published: 2009-09-22
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9780061851582
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Beginning with the first stamps released in 1847, The Postal Service Guide to U.S. Stamps covers over 4,000 stamps issued up to the present, and provides color illustrations of every stamp as well as detailed listings that include Scott catalog numbers, used and unused prices, dates of issues, and quantities issued when known. Every category of U.S. stamp is included—definitive, commemorative, airmail, duck stamps, stamped envelopes—all organized into easy-to-use, color-coded sections for quick access. Also featured in this philatelist's bible is a rundown of the current year's commemorative stamp program; advice on starting your own collection (from assessing the condition of your stamps to displaying your collection), and a complete resources section. This is the one book that no serious stamp collector should be without.
Author: United States Postal Service
Publisher: Collins Reference
Published: 2000-10-24
Total Pages: 576
ISBN-13: 9780060958541
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Special delivery from the United States Postal Service--The definitive guide to every U.S. stamp issued from 1847 to the present The only fully illustrated, four-color guide to U.S. stamps, this official publication provides the most comprehensive information available about the U.S. stamp program and its vivid history. Commencing with the first stamps released in 1847, The Postal Service Guide to U.S. Stamps includes every stamp issued up to the present--nearly 4,000 entries--as well as: Coverage of every category of U.S. stamp--definitive commemorative, airmail, special delivery, duck stamps, stamped envelopes, and more--all organized into easy-to-use, color-coded sections for quick access Detailed listings for each stamp, with color illustrations, Scott catalog numbers, descriptions, dates of issue, used and unused prices, quantities issued (when known) and separate listings for design variations A complete guide to the new 2000 commemorative stamp program How to get started collecting, with everything you need to know--from advice on assessing the condition and value of your stamps to organizing, displaying, and preserving your collection A resource section listing philatelic organizations, publications, museums, and official philatelic centers in every state A glossary of important terms And much more!
Author: United States Postal Service
Publisher: CollinsRef
Published: 2005-10-18
Total Pages: 336
ISBN-13: 9780060528270
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →In an easy-to-use, oversize format, The Postal Service Guide to U.S. Stamps is just the delivery you've been waiting for! The only fully illustrated, full-color guide to U.S. stamps, this official publication provides the most comprehensive information available about the U.S. Stamp program. Beginning with the first stamps issued in 1847, The Postal Service Guide to U.S. Stamps covers more than 4,000 stamps issued up to the present and also includes: An updated Stamp Series section that lists the stamps issued in each official series, such as Legends of Hollywood, Black Heritage, and Nature of America Every category of U.S. stamp—definitive, commemorative, airmail, duck stamps, stamped envelopes, and more—all organized into user-friendly, color-coded sections for quick access Detailed listings for each stamp, with color illustrations, Scott catalog numbers, dates of issue, used and unused prices, quantities issued (when known), and separate listings for design variations The complete 2010 stamp program with First Day of Issue details Advice on how to start your own stamp collection A resource section, a glossary of important terms, and much more!
Author: U.S. Postal Service
Publisher: United States Postal Service
Published: 2016-11-01
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ISBN-13: 9780986335556
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →The 43rd Edition of The Postal Service Guide to U.S. Stamps presents 171 years of U.S. stamps, from the Postmasters' Provisionals of 1845, through the final issuance of 2016. Beautiful high-resolution imagery and updated values accompany stamps and postal stationary from across the Postal archive. Special "back-of-the-book" sections include the 19th century Newspaper and Periodical stamps, Airmail, Special Delivery, Official Mail, and Federal Duck Stamps. The Guide opens with an introduction to the hobby and tips on stamp collecting, and mini stamp stories are sprinkled throughout the book. Each era of the U.S. stamp program is introduced with a story about the International Philatelic Exhibitions hosted in the United States over the past 110 years.
Author: Powers Communications
Publisher:
Published: 2015-11-04
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ISBN-13: 9780986335525
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →The 2015 Postal Service Guide to US Stamps enters a renaissance in this 42nd Edition, withrefreshed content from cover to cover, presented in a distinctive new design and highlyfunctional format. Beautiful high-resolution imagery replaces stamp art of the past. Carefullyresearched and revised metadata supports updated stamp values and ample new materialcovers compelling postal history.
Author: United States Postal Service
Publisher: Collins Reference
Published: 2010-09-21
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9780062024367
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Now in its 37th edition, The Postal Service Guide to U.S. Stamps is an indispensable handbook for philatelists and hobbyists everywhere. The only fully-illustrated, four-color guide to U.S. stamps, this official publication from the United States Postal Service provides the most comprehensive information available about the U.S. stamp program and its vivid history. Every category of U.S. stamp is included—definitive, commemorative, airmail, duck stamps, and stamped envelopes—and the book is organized into easy-to-use, color-coded sections for quick access.
Author: Janet Klug
Publisher: Harper Collins
Published: 2008-04-01
Total Pages: 164
ISBN-13: 0061341398
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →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!