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| philately book: Stamp Collecting For Dummies Richard L. Sine, 2001-08-15 Postage stamps have evolved quite a bit since Great Britain’s 1840 Penny Black, the world’s first adhesive postage stamp. From simple designs featuring the monarch to works of art literally condensed to postage stamp size, hundreds of thousands of different stamps have been issued in the past 164 years—and the great majority of them remain reasonably priced for collectors. With so many stamps to collect from so many countries, a philatelist’s choices are virtually unlimited--which can be both a blessing and a curse, especially if you’re a newcomer to the art of stamp collecting. Interested in starting a stamp collection, but not sure where to begin? This is the guide for you. Expert Richard Sine fills you in on everything you need to know about selecting, finding, buying, presenting and caring for stamps. An internationally recognized collector and author on stamp collecting (he used to write the New York Times stamp column) he also has much wisdom to impart to collectors who’ve been at it for a while. A gold mine of expert advice and guidance, Stamp Collecting For Dummies is on how to: Start or diversify your collection Decide what to collect Catalog and organize your collection Handle, protect, store, and display stamps Identify rare and valuable stamps Buy stamps online and through auction houses Unlike most authors on the subject who tend to be pretty stuffy—to put it politely—expert Richard Sine focuses on the side of stamp collecting that’s enjoyable, educational, and fun. With humor, tons of interesting anecdotes about stamps and the men and women who love them, and loads of insider tips, he covers all the bases, including: Getting the biggest bang for you stamp-collecting buck Researching, locating and buying stamps through traditional sources and online Showing off your collection at exhibits Customizing your collection Housing your stamps and protecting them against the elements The ten keys to identifying and authenticating stamps Stamp Collecting For Dummies is your total guide to starting and building on a really cool stamp collection. |
| philately book: Stamps as Witnesses of History Ruth Lea, 2018-05-30 |
| philately book: The Stanley Gibbons Book of Stamps and Stamp Collecting James Watson, 1982 A comprehensive guide for the beginning collector explains the basic principles of selecting and identifying stamps and building a collection and includes a history of British stamps |
| philately book: Philately John Sundararaj, 2015-08-15 I have been collecting stamps for about thirty years and I could not find a handbook, which can help me to understand how I must collect and what I must collect and how it should be presented in an exhibition etc. Since I have been involving myself with the department of posts in conducting workshops for the school children I thought it is of paramount importance to have a handbook on philately, which could help everyone who collects, may get some preliminary idea of stamp collecting. If not for anything else the Internet has encouraged many new people to pursue this fascinating hobby. It is a well-known fact that philately has attracted millions of people of all ages who take keen interest in collecting stamps of various countries of the world. Unlike other sports, interestingly there is no age of retirement in philately! Many newcomers to this hobby especially school children, request a lot of information regarding stamps and how to go about it the right way. To all those who have inundated me for information, I am adding some basic thoughts to further their knowledge. Some of the information exists already on the net and some books are also available. I have just gleaned it from there and presented it here in the manner I thought fit so that even a child can understand. For all those facing a similar predicament I have tried to incorporate soaking tips, types of stamps, types of cancellations, types of post offices, a few websites, glossary of philatelic terms and all such information into these pages. The book achieves its predicament if this book inspire many young minds to emerge as philatelists and thus enjoy this wonderful hobby and contribute to the world of history, culture and above all to overall knowledgebase for the betterment of humanity. |
| philately book: Guide to Stamp Collecting Janet Klug, 2008-04-01 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! |
| philately book: The Complete Guide to Stamps & Stamp Collecting James Mackay, 2017-11 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. |
| philately book: Dorothy Knapp Douglas S. Weisz, 2015-03-05 Dorothy Knapp: Philately and Family is the definitive biography and complete works of the most famous cachet artist in the history of philately. Envelope art has been utilized for over a century to communicate a public message through the mail system. Every stamp and event tells a story and Dorothy illustrated this in her legendary style within the limited canvas of an envelope. Over 1600 full color images tell the story of her work of nearly 20 years. The collection of these works uncovered unsolved mysteries about her relationships with others in the industry and identification of her unsigned work. Journals, letters, interviews and family photos tell her personal story and how her life translated into this remarkable body of work. |
| philately book: Books on Philately in the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh American Philatelic Society, 1901 |
| philately book: The American Journal of Philately , 1904 |
| philately book: The Official Stamp Collector's Bible Stephen R. Datz, 2002-10-01 A complete, illustrated guide to stamp collecting covers every aspect of collecting and trading postage stamps, from how to start a collection, to how to buy and sell, to insuring one's collection, and discusses the history of philately, worldwide sources of stamps, and helpful listings of dealer associations, clubs, shows, museums, and more. Original. |
| philately book: Color in Philately Roy H. White, 1979 Scientific techniques used in color designation and pigment identification, paper making, printing technology. |
| philately book: Catalogue of Books on Philately in the Public Library of the City of Boston ... Boston Philatelic Society, 1903 |
| philately book: The One-Cent Magenta James Barron, 2017-03-07 An inside look at the obsessive, secretive, and often bizarre world of high-profile stamp collecting, told through the journey of the world’s most sought-after stamp. When it was issued in 1856, it cost a penny. In 2014, this tiny square of faded red paper sold at Sotheby’s for nearly $9.5 million, the largest amount ever paid for a postage stamp at auction. Through the stories of the eccentric characters who have bought, owned, and sold the one-cent magenta in the years in between, James Barron delivers a fascinating tale of global history and immense wealth, and of the human desire to collect. One-cent magentas were provisional stamps, printed quickly in what was then British Guiana when a shipment of official stamps from London did not arrive. They were intended for periodicals, and most were thrown out with the newspapers. But one stamp survived. The singular one-cent magenta has had only nine owners since a twelve-year-old boy discovered it in 1873 as he sorted through papers in his uncle’s house. He soon sold it for what would be $17 today. (That’s been called the worst stamp deal in history.) Among later owners was a fabulously wealthy Frenchman who hid the stamp from almost everyone (even King George V of England couldn’t get a peek); a businessman who traveled with the stamp in a briefcase he handcuffed to his wrist; and John E. du Pont, an heir to the chemical fortune, who died while serving a thirty-year sentence for the murder of Olympic wrestler Dave Schultz. Recommended for fans of Nicholas A. Basbanes, Susan Orlean, and Simon Winchester, The One-Cent Magenta explores the intersection of obsessive pursuits and great affluence and asks why we want most what is most rare. |
| philately book: Advanced Stamp Collecting Barry Krause, 1990 This is a guide to the collection and study of postage stamps and related materials such as stamp dealers, stamp auction, and more. |
| philately book: The Postage Stamps of Japan and Dependencies Alphonse Marie Tracey Woodward, 1928 [Vol. 2:] provisionals, Korea, Formosa, woodblocks, cancellations, design types, full sheets, enlargements, types of errors of engraving. |
| philately book: The Boys' Book of Stamp Collecting Douglas Brawn Armstrong, 1913 |
| philately book: Stamp Collecting Log Book Denver Inventory Company, 2020-07-13 This simple yet elegant stamp inventory log has been designed specifically for collectors of stamps. It is ideal for organizing and cataloging antique or contemporary stamps, from the US and worldwide, and recording values of stamp collections. Perfect for recording purchases and maintaining an accurate record of valuations, whether you are a hobbyist or professional. We advise keeping a written record separate of your stamp collection for insurance purposes at the very least. Columns Include Item No., Description, Quantity, Grade, Source, Purchase Date, and Price. Click 'Look Inside' to double-check the specification. Made with a luxurious soft matte protective cover, suitable for everyday use. Features & Specifications: Layout: 110 Pages, Information Page and Log Pages Dimensions: Large 8.5x11 inches Cover: Luxurious Soft Matte Laminated Binding: Perfect Colour: Black, Premium Leather Look |
| philately book: The Stamp Collector's Handbook Edward Loines PEMBERTON, 1874 Postwertzeichen, Briefmarke, Frankomarke ; International ; Philatelie. |
| philately book: 2022 Us/Bna Postage Stamp Catalog Whitman Publishing, 2021-12-21 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 |
| philately book: A Little Book of Stamp Collecting Various, 2013-06-10 This vintage book contains a guide to stamp collecting, being a detailed catalogue of noteworthy stamps issues during the early twentieth century. With interesting historical information, authentic photographs, and useful information, this volume is highly recommended for the keen lapidary, and would make for a worthy addition to collections of stamp collecting literature. Contents include: “Some New Issues”, “More New Issues”, “Notes on New Issues”, “New Issues”, “Some New Issues”, “Notes and News”, “Australia and Back”, “A Travel Trip into Africa”, “More Maps on Stamps”, “Air Stamps”, “Some Christmas Stamps”, “Some Jubilee Stamps to Save”, etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly rare and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on lapidary. |
| philately book: Forged Stamps Thornton Lewes, Edward L Pemberton, George T Donor Dsi Turner, 2021-09-09 This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. To ensure a quality reading experience, this work has been proofread and republished using a format that seamlessly blends the original graphical elements with text in an easy-to-read typeface. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. |
| philately book: The Error World Simon Garfield, 2009 From the author of Mauve, an obsessively readable memoir that brings the mania for stamp collecting to life From the Penny Red to the Blue Mauritius, generations of collectors have been drawn to the mystique of rare stamps. Once a widespread pastime of schoolboys, philately has increasingly become the province of older men obsessed with the shrewd investment, the once-in-a-lifetime find, the one elusive beauty that will complete a collection and satisfy an unquenchable thirst. As a boy, Simon Garfield collected errors--rare pigment misprints that create ghostly absences in certain stamps. When this passion reignited in his mid-forties, it consumed him. In the span of a couple of years he amassed a collection of errors worth upwards of forty thousand pounds, pursuing not only this secret passion, but a romantic one as his marriage disintegrated. In this unique memoir, Simon Garfield twines the story of his philatelic obsession with an honest and engrossing exploration of the rarities and absences that both limit and define us.The end result is a thoughtful, funny, and enticing meditation on the impulse to possess. |
| philately book: A First Stamp Album for Beginners Robert Obojski, 1984 Spaces for about 2,600 stamps from nearly 200 countries. Over 1,100 b/w illus. Easy-to-use Stamp Identifier Table. Introduction. Glossary. A must. Linn's Stamp News. |
| philately book: The American Journal of Philately , 1891 |
| philately book: The Philatelic Gazette , 1910 |
| philately book: The Queen's Stamps Nicholas Courtney, 2004 The first popular history of the world's finest stamp collection. This elegant book is the definitive historical account of one of the world's most important and extensive stamp collections, and the monarchs and keepers who have contributed to it. Inaugurated by Queen Victoria, and enlarged by five successive British monarchs, the main body of the Collection came into being under George V, whose passionate and shrewd acquisition of many other private collections has ensured the unique and comprehensive character of his own. This is a story told through the stamps themselves, many of the most famous of which are produced here in full color, as well as through astonishing anecdotes featuring the kings, queens, and courtiers who brought them together. This informative, surprising, highly illustrated volume is written to appeal to the general reader with an interest in Royal history, as well as to the specialist enthusiast. |
| philately book: Postage Stamps and Their Collection Warren Howard Colson, 1907 |
| philately book: Buddhism on Stamps , 2021 |
| philately book: The American Philatelist , 1918 |
| philately book: The Philatelic West , 1903 |
| philately book: A Glossary of Philatelic Terms Philatelic Congress of Great Britain, 1912 |
| philately book: Passport to Your National Parks Eastern National, 2016-08-16 It's here! Now you can stamp your way through the entire National Park System with the newest addition to the Passport To Your National Parks line of products: the Collector's Edition Passport. Beauty and practicality meet artfully in this deluxe version of the popular Passport, taking you above and beyond the original by providing space for Passport stickers and cancellation stamps for every single park, as well as space for extra cancellations. The park sites are color-coded by region, each area featuring a color map that pinpoints park locations. With a spiral binding that makes it easy to lie open flat, a hard cover that ensures durability and longer life, and pages graced with beautiful color photographs, it's the ultimate stamping ground. |
| philately book: The Mulready Postal Stationery , 2015 |
| philately book: The Collectors Club Philatelist Collectors Club (New York, N.Y.), 1927 Vol. for 1928 includes translations from Khol's Handbook. |
| philately book: Every Stamp Tells a Story Cheryl Ganz, 2014-12-02 Every stamp and piece of mail tells a story. In fact, each often tells multiple stories, ranging from concept to art design to production to usage, often with tales of politics, history, technology, biography, genealogy, economics, geography, disaster, and triumph. The lens of philately offers a fresh and engaging story of American history, culture, and identity, and it can also help deepen the understanding of world cultures. The William H. Gross Stamp Gallery, opened at the Smithsonian National Postal Museum in September 2013, has many such stories to tell. Chief philately curator Cheryl R. Ganz guides readers through some of the gallery's nearly 20,000 objects that together illustrate the history of our nation's postal operations and postage stamps. |
| philately book: Diana Princess of Wales Stamp Collectors Book Renniks Publications, |
| philately book: Among Our Books Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, 1920 |
| philately book: Stamps , 1955 |
| philately book: Philatelic mycology : families of fungi Walter F. O. Marasas, 2014 |
| philately book: The Stamp Collector's Magazine Rudolph C. Bach, 1927 |
Philately - Wikipedia
Philately (/ f ɪ ˈ l æ t əl i /; fih-LAT-ə-lee) is the study of postage stamps and postal history. It also refers to the collection and appreciation of stamps and other philatelic products. [1] While …
Stamps.org Home Page
Our members enjoy access to the one of the world's largest philatelic libraries, a monthly award-winning magazine and safe avenues for buying and selling philatelic materials. Support the …
Philately | Collecting, Investing & History | Britannica
Philately, the study of postage stamps, stamped envelopes, postmarks, postcards, and other materials relating to postal delivery. The term philately also denotes the collecting of these …
PHILATELY Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster
The meaning of PHILATELY is the collection and study of postage and imprinted stamps : stamp collecting. How to use philately in a sentence. Did you know?
What Is Philately? - West Coast Stamp Company
What is philately? In short, it's the study of postage stamps. Find everything you want to know about "philately" in our guide.
Catalogue of
Philatelle (Philately) | Dive into our vast online catalogue of over 700,000 exquisite and colorful postage stamps from around the world. Discover captivating designs, vibrant hues, and …
USA Philatelic | USPS.com
Browse the latest USA Philatelic, featuring stamps and products commemorating significant moments in our nation’s history.
Frajola Philatelist's Site - Home Page
All philatelic topics are welcomed. An online image and description database for United States covers that is free and open-access. Over 25,000 covers listed. Database can be browsed or …
Postal History and Philately Research Guide - Smithsonian Libraries
Welcome to the Smithsonian Libraries and Archives' Stamp Collecting and Philately Research Guide. This is a comprehensive list of freely-available resources for students and researchers …
Exploring the Origins of Philately: A Journey Through Stamp …
Dec 6, 2024 · Discover the rich history of philately & the captivating art of stamp collecting, which began in mid-19th century. Unravel the stories behind iconic stamps, learn about the role of …
Philately - Wikipedia
Philately (/ f ɪ ˈ l æ t əl i /; fih-LAT-ə-lee) is the study of postage stamps and postal history. It also refers to the collection and appreciation of stamps and other philatelic products. [1] While …
Stamps.org Home Page
Our members enjoy access to the one of the world's largest philatelic libraries, a monthly award-winning magazine and safe avenues for buying and selling philatelic materials. Support the …
Philately | Collecting, Investing & History | Britannica
Philately, the study of postage stamps, stamped envelopes, postmarks, postcards, and other materials relating to postal delivery. The term philately also denotes the collecting of these …
PHILATELY Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster
The meaning of PHILATELY is the collection and study of postage and imprinted stamps : stamp collecting. How to use philately in a sentence. Did you know?
What Is Philately? - West Coast Stamp Company
What is philately? In short, it's the study of postage stamps. Find everything you want to know about "philately" in our guide.
Catalogue of
Philatelle (Philately) | Dive into our vast online catalogue of over 700,000 exquisite and colorful postage stamps from around the world. Discover captivating designs, vibrant hues, and …
USA Philatelic | USPS.com
Browse the latest USA Philatelic, featuring stamps and products commemorating significant moments in our nation’s history.
Frajola Philatelist's Site - Home Page
All philatelic topics are welcomed. An online image and description database for United States covers that is free and open-access. Over 25,000 covers listed. Database can be browsed or …
Postal History and Philately Research Guide - Smithsonian Libraries
Welcome to the Smithsonian Libraries and Archives' Stamp Collecting and Philately Research Guide. This is a comprehensive list of freely-available resources for students and researchers …
Exploring the Origins of Philately: A Journey Through Stamp …
Dec 6, 2024 · Discover the rich history of philately & the captivating art of stamp collecting, which began in mid-19th century. Unravel the stories behind iconic stamps, learn about the role of …
