No comments about Brunei, Malaysia and Singapore Catalogue (One Country Catalogues).

No comments about Scott 2004 Standard Postage Stamp Catalogue, Vol. 3: Countries of the World G-I (Scott Standard Postage Stamp Catalogue Vol 3 Countries G-I).

2 comments about Rubber Stamp Sourcebook: A Complete Guide to Images Projects Resources.

1. There's a danger to publishing a resource book. By the time it hits print, how many of those resources will no longer be available? Like venerable rubber stamp authorities Miller and Thompson, David Ward doesn't just offer us a catalog of catalogs, though images from dozens of rubber stamp companies make up the bulk of this book as well as a listing of stamp stores, manufacturers and suppliers. What makes this book valuable are the articles about tools and techniques, articles that will never go out of date. Sure you can get the same information in other stamping books, or probably learn them online or at your local stamping store, but the combination of articles, project ideas (with color plates of finished projects, none of which use outrageously difficult techniques or expensive materials)and a vast resource base which includes many well-established companies which will probably be around for the next X-number of years, makes this book a must-have addition to the collection of dedicated stampers. This is an idea book, a book to sit and daydream with, as well as a practical guide to the who, what and where of the art/craft of stamping.



2. If you are looking for a basic, comprehensive source of information and insider stamping tips you need this book. Included in it are pages of images from a various stamp companies, store locations, how to tips, product sources - the list goes on! A great buy for the novice a MUST for the stamp entusiast!

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1 comments about The Official 2001 Blackbook Price Guide to United States Postage Stamps, 23rd Edition (Official Blackbook Price Guide to U.S. Postage Stamps).

1. I picked up this guide in order to help me identify, organize, and catalog the value of a stamp collection that belonged to my father. It was actually quite helpful - there are color pictures of US Stamps issued from 1933-1998, and the Scott # is under the picture. Just look up the Scott number in the book to find out how much the stamp is worth. One drawback of the book is that it only goes back to 1933. There are also sections that deal with Airmail stamps and US Revenue stamps, neither with color pictures, though. Overall, a cheap alternative to it's more expensive competitor's.

No comments about The Official 2002 Blackbook Price Guide to U.S. Postage Stamps, 24th Edition (Official Blackbook Price Guide of United States Paper Money).

No comments about 2002 Krause-Minkus Stamps & Prices: A Concise Catalog of United States Stamps (Krause-Minkus Stamps & Prices, 2002).

1 comments about Scott 2001 Specialized Catalogue of United States Stamps & Covers: Confederate States, Canal Zone, Danish West Indies, Guam, Hawaii, United Nations, United ... Catalogue of United States Stamps).

1. Excellent, detailed descriptions on the hard to identify Bank Note issues, Washington Franklin issues and Press Waste stamps.

   Scott has valued stamps on the grade of "Very Fine" for the past several issue of the Scott catalogs. Although grading of stamps is very subjective, there are references included to show what classifies as "Very Fine". Most collections do not have "Very Fine" stamps, especially in the early issues. Scott should give some consideration to also giving values of stamps with less than "Very Fine" centering.

   The minimum value for stamps has been changed to 20¢, which is not really an accurate reflection of the market, but can be used as a guideline.

   Even with a few faults, this is still the most informative book on US stamps available. It is not too confusing and even a novice can use the references to accurately identify their stamps.