Official Stamp Collector's Bible - Couverture souple

Datz, Stephen

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0609808842 ISBN 13 : 9780609808849

Editeur : House of Collectibles, 2002

Synopsis

Book by Datz Stephen

A propos du livre

Extrait

Sources for Stamps

Most large cities and some medium and smaller ones maintain philatelic centers. Philatelic centers stock a variety of new issues and recent issues, many of which are not always available at the ordinary postal counter. The Postal Service also maintains a mail-order facility, the USPS Philatelic Fulfillment Service Center in Kansas City.

Many nations maintain philatelic bureaus or agencies from which collectors can order new and recent issues by mail at face value. In addition, some foreign postal administrations make issues available at face value through agents in the United States. Most foreign postal services and their U.S. agents offer a standing order service that permits you to receive new issues automatically against a deposit. Some collectors prefer to order directly from foreign postal services; others find their domestic agents more convenient. A list of foreign philatelic agencies appears in Chapter 30.

Personal Sources

Start with your daily mail. Check junk mail covers for coil stamps that contain plate numbers. They are tiny and appear at the bottom of the design on those few stamps that possess them. You won't find many, but that's what makes them desirable. I happen to like those on advertising covers, especially colorful, illustrated ones. Who knows -- perhaps today's junk mail will end up being tomorrow's treasure.

Présentation de l'éditeur

LEARN FROM AMERICA'S STAMP EXPERT

With many millions of active collectors in America, stamp collecting is hot. The Official® Stamp Collectors Bible is the ultimate compendium for all things philatelic. This book is jam-packed with practical advice on every aspect of collecting and trading. Novices will learn how to start a collection, how to buy and sell, how to develop good Internet auction strategies, how dealers price stamps, and how to find the best insurance. Experienced collectors will find a thorough history of mail and stamp collecting, sources for stamps worldwide, and tips to finding valuable treasures. Peppered throughout are anecdotes from leading authority and best selling author Stephen R. Datz himself, who has more than forty years of experience in the field. Featuring more than 500 photographs and illustrations, this book is the most exhaustive and indispensable guide of its kind.

“Besides being a well-known writer on the financial side of the hobby, Datz is a real gentleman...he knows his subject.”
— John M. Hotchner, Linn’s Stamp News

“The author’s conversational writing style, amusing anecdotes, and colorful characters have universal appeal.”
— Canadian Stamp News

“Stephen Datz has a way of telling stories that makes the reader ask for more.”
—The Philatelic Communicator

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: House of Collectibles
• Date d'édition: 2002
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0609808842
• ISBN 13: 9780609808849
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 560
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible