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.

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.

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.

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

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!

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.

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.