Stamp Collecting - Softcover

Datz, Stephen R.

 
9780882190303: Stamp Collecting

Synopsis

A perennial favorite, newly revised and updated! Stamp Collecting contains everything you need to know to get started. Written by long-time stamp dealer and philatelic author Stephen R. Datz, Stamp Collecting covers the essentials in a series of convenient, easy-to-use chapters. Datz makes use of his experience and intimate knowledge of the hobby to explain how to go about obtaining the maximum enjoyment from philately. Profuse illustrations augment the text. Perfect for anyone interested in discovering the fun of the World's Most Popular Hobby!

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Synopsis

Discover the fun of the world's most popular hobby. Where to get stamps; choosing the right album and accessories; how to identify and mount stamps; how to build your collection; topical and speciality collecting; using stamp catalogue; basics of condition and grading; how to protect your collection; how to spot valuable stamp errors; online philately; world's most famous collectors; tales of the world's rarest stamps; comprehensive resource guide; glossary of philatelic terminology.

About the Author

Stephen R Datz

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