Postwertzeichen, Briefmarke, Frankomarke ; International ; Philatelie.

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.

Stamps is a Collectors Book for you to arrange and keep your stamps You can also write on the pages Over 100 pages 6 x 9

I have been collecting stamps for about thirty years and I could not find a handbook, which can help me to understand how I must collect and what I must collect and how it should be presented in an exhibition etc. Since I have been involving myself with the department of posts in conducting workshops for the school children I thought it is of paramount importance to have a handbook on philately, which could help everyone who collects, may get some preliminary idea of stamp collecting. If not for anything else the Internet has encouraged many new people to pursue this fascinating hobby. It is a well-known fact that philately has attracted millions of people of all ages who take keen interest in collecting stamps of various countries of the world. Unlike other sports, interestingly there is no age of retirement in philately! Many newcomers to this hobby especially school children, request a lot of information regarding stamps and how to go about it the right way. To all those who have inundated me for information, I am adding some basic thoughts to further their knowledge. Some of the information exists already on the net and some books are also available. I have just gleaned it from there and presented it here in the manner I thought fit so that even a child can understand. For all those facing a similar predicament I have tried to incorporate soaking tips, types of stamps, types of cancellations, types of post offices, a few websites, glossary of philatelic terms and all such information into these pages. The book achieves its predicament if this book inspire many young minds to emerge as philatelists and thus enjoy this wonderful hobby and contribute to the world of history, culture and above all to overall knowledgebase for the betterment of humanity.

Topical Adventures explores the spectrum of topical and thematic stamp collecting and exhibiting. The book is the 168th handbook produced by the American Topical Association, the largest organization in the world for topical stamp collectors and the foremost resource for information on all aspects of topical and thematic collecting. While many of ATA's books are tailored to specific topics, this is a general reference work designed to help a new topical collector get started, or provide a handy review for more experienced collectors when they are working on a project.Topical Adventures is organized into 8 concise chapters and is fully illustrated in color throughout the book. Sprinkled throughout Topical Adventures are vignettes from collectors on virtually every aspect of topical collecting and exhibiting. This organization makes the book easy to read and share. Written and edited by many accomplished topicalists, this book will be a useful to addition to any collector's library. Topical Adventures is a convenient reference collectors of all ages and experience levels will want to have as you acquire, store, display and exhibit your collection.

It's here! Now you can stamp your way through the entire National Park System with the newest addition to the Passport To Your National Parks line of products: the Collector's Edition Passport. Beauty and practicality meet artfully in this deluxe version of the popular Passport, taking you above and beyond the original by providing space for Passport stickers and cancellation stamps for every single park, as well as space for extra cancellations. The park sites are color-coded by region, each area featuring a color map that pinpoints park locations. With a spiral binding that makes it easy to lie open flat, a hard cover that ensures durability and longer life, and pages graced with beautiful color photographs, it's the ultimate stamping ground.