The Postal Service Guide to U.S. Stamps (Postal Service Guide to U.S. Stamps, 27th Ed)

By U.S. Postal Service

Book Overview

Special delivery from the United States Postal Service--The definitive guide to every U.S. stamp issued from 1847 to the present The only fully illustrated, four-color guide to U.S. stamps, this official publication provides the most comprehensive information available about the U.S. stamp program and its vivid history. Commencing with the first stamps released in 1847, The Postal Service Guide to U.S. Stamps includes every stamp issued up to the present--nearly 4,000 entries--as well as: Coverage of every category of U.S. stamp--definitive commemorative, airmail, special delivery, duck stamps, stamped envelopes, and more--all organized into easy-to-use, color-coded sections for quick access Detailed listings for each stamp, with color illustrations, Scott catalog numbers, descriptions, dates of issue, used and unused prices, quantities issued (when known) and separate listings for design variations A complete guide to the new 2000 commemorative stamp program How to get started collecting, with everything you need to know--from advice on assessing the condition and value of your stamps to organizing, displaying, and preserving your collection A resource section listing philatelic organizations, publications, museums, and official philatelic centers in every state A glossary of important terms And much more!

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0060958545
• ISBN13: 9780060958541
• Release Date: October 2000
• Publisher: Collins Reference
• Length: 576 Pages
• Weight: 2.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.0" x 1.0" x 5.0"

Customer Reviews

The Postal Service Guide to U.S. Stamps 32nd Ed

Thoughtfully catalogued...easy to follow...accurate, current pricing...vivid pictures. Don't hesitate to buy this guide. jules5253

Excellent overall reference book

The USPS Guide to US stamps is the best illustrated and best priced general guide to US stamps. Specialists will want more specific information, but for the general collector the info here is quite adequate, and the color photos are very helpful. It's easy to use, too, and affordable. It fills its niche in philatelic reference material quite adequately.

U.S. Stamp Postal Guide

Reference index excellent for cataloging stamps. The spiral binding is great for being able to open the book and compare the page information against the stamp in hand! Recommend it for all stamp collecting fans

THE ONE!

This is the ONLY book you need to view and price the value of United States stamps. I frequently refer to this book to find it's number to place in my stamp collection. Souvenir Pages, American Commemorative Panels and the Subject Index listed in the back of the book are invaluable! It is chock-full of pictures, information and, once you get to looking through the book, you can't put it down! A MUST for anyone who collects United States Stamps.