1 comments about U.s. Stamps: Collect All 50 States (U.S. Stamps).

1. The stamp album is very basic. But, it is a great, inexpensive album for a grade school child. They can see if they like the hobby without spending a lot of money

No comments about The Official Blackbook Price Guide to U.S. Postage Stamps 2005, 27th Edition (Official Blackbook Price Guide to United States Postage Stamps).

No comments about Scott 2008 US First Day Cover Catalogue & Checklist (Scott Us First Day Cover Catalogue & Checklist).

3 comments about 100 Greatest American Stamps.

1. Stamp collecting's biggest names collaborated to create one remarkable book! With entertaining stamp stories and large, crisp illustrations, 100 Greatest American Stamps is perfect for stamp collectors and history buffs alike.
   
   The 100 Greatest American Stamps were selected by a group of philately's leading experts, dealers and collectors. The finalists range from the greatest U.S. stamp rarities to controversial issues and common commemoratives that are perennial favorites. Janet Klug (immediate past-President of the American Philatelic Foundation and a Linn's contributor) and Donald Sundman (President, Mystic Stamp Company) tell the in-depth story behind the stamps.
   
   Extra-large, crystal-clear images showcase each of these legendary stamps. The detail is impressive - I saw new details on stamps I only thought I was familiar with. Leafing through the pages was like peeking into the world's most exclusive collections. Readers will see the love letter carried in the Alexandria Postmaster Provisional (Blue Boy) cover, examine the famous Ice House Cover, and marvel over other unique items! Related collectibles, including banknotes, medals, and war bond posters, add historic perspective. Issue quantity and historic market values are included, making it fun to trace the market trends. Additional treats include the history of collecting, honorable mention, and a philatelic timeline that shows the important role of U.S. stamps in American history.
   
   Collectors will find the introduction fascinating. Bill Gross, who became the only person to assemble a complete 19th century U.S. stamp collection with his acquisition of the 1¢ Z Grill, tells us what inspires him. Klug and Sundman share their stories - what motivates them and why they've devoted their lives to the hobby. It's interesting to look into the minds of three of philately's titans and discover that they have equally legitimate - yet wonderfully unique - reasons for collecting.
   
   If you only purchase one book this year, make sure it's 100 Greatest American Stamps.



2. beautifully printed, reads well, gets you interested in these stamps even if you didn't mean to. suddenly ... you're a philatelist!



3. Any library strong in stamp collecting, whether it be a specialty collection or a general-interest lending library, will find the oversized presentation of 100 GREATEST AMERICAN STAMPS to be a gorgeous presentation which packs in illustrations and history to survey American stamp history from pre-Revolutionary to modern times. An eye-catching coffee table presentation packs in over a hundred pages of colorful stamps and stories and makes for a reference which will appeal to history buffs and collectors alike, with its market values, information on print quantities, and catalog references.

No comments about Scott 2007 Standard Postage Stamp Catalogue: Countries of the World: G-I (Scott Standard Postage Stamp Catalogue Vol 3 Countries G-I).

1 comments about 2006 Scott Standard Postage Stamp Catalogue, Vol. 1: United States & Countries of the World, A-B (Scott Standard Postage Stamp Catalogue Vol 1 Us and Countries a-B).

1. I have been using Scott's stamp catalogue to organize a large collection of postage stamps collected over 50 years. This purchase represents an update of this catalogue for me. It also is the first time I have secured the item in disk form and will be an adjustment in the way I use the item. The catalogue allows me to organize and value (at least in a crude way) my stamp collecion. In the brief time I have used the new format, I like the fact that I can look at the pictures and text in very large format or if I am searching for something I can cover a lot using the zoom format.

5 comments about Scott 2007 Us Specialized Catalogue of United States Stamps & Covers (Scott Specialized Catalogue of United States Stamps).

1. The Scott 2007 US Specialized Catalogue is a definitive reference tool for US philately. It offers, for the interested collector or dealer, not only basic information on grading stamps, but detailed information on identifying them. Historical information & valuation tools are also a significant part of the catalogue. Did I mention the great buy on this item that Amazon offers? Thank you.



2. I purchased the catalogue for the purpose of valuing my Plate Block stamp collection. Prior to obtaining the catalogue, I had arranged the stamps in Scott's assigned numbers. I was able to do this from the 1966 version of the catalogue I already had and using Excell to sort the items numerically. I had over 350 plate blocks to value.
   
   I was able to ensure I was valuing the right stamps because there are pictures of each stamp. The process went very quickly. The book is still in pristine condition and I plan to re-sell it. I am also going to sell the plate block collection and the 1966 version. I would recommend this catalogue over any other stamp catalogue on the market. Scott's is recognized as the standard.



3. No problem with the information in this book. Full color made it much easier to use. However, being a reference book it is heavily used and the spine on mine broke on the first reading leaving me with several loose pages. As a book collector, I know how to open a new book.



4. If you are a collector of US Stamps, FDCs,Postcards, etc... , this is the catalogue you need. Tons of information, color pictures of stamps, keys to identifying different versions of the same stamp, dates of issue, and current values.



5. This book is a must for the serious stamp collector. The color representations are excellent and the reference information is more than helpful. The only limitation is that it has is no index similar to that found in the "Guide to U.S. Stamps". However, I imagine that it would be too difficult to create with the vast amount of information there is. Overall I am very happy with the "Specialized Catalogue" and will continue to purchase it yearly.

1 comments about 2007 Scott Standard Postage Stamp Catalogue including Countries of the World J-o (Scott Standard Postage Stamp Catalogue Vol 4 Countries J-O).

1. It was very informative. I like the color photographs and the descriptions of the stamps. It make it easy to identify the country and stamps.

No comments about Scott Standard Postage Stamp Catalogue 2009: Countries of the World G-I (Scott Standard Postage Stamp Catalogue Vol 3 Countries G-I).

No comments about 1800 Stamps of the World: A Stunning Visual Directory Of Rare And Familiar Issues, Organized Country By Country With Over 1800 Images Of Collectables From Up To 200 Countries.