Stamp Collecting For Dummies - Softcover

Sine, Richard L.

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9780764553790: Stamp Collecting For Dummies

Synopsis

A handy guide for novice philatelists offers a definitive overview of the art of stamp collecting, covering everything from selecting and purchasing stamps to protecting, storing, and displaying them, and includes a special section to help readers evaluate a stamp's value. Original.

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About the Author

Richard L. Sine, author of the Encyclopedia of U.S. Postage Stamps CD-ROM and former New York Times stamp columnist, has been collecting and writing for more than 20 years.

From the Back Cover

Praise for Stamp Collecting For Dummies
"Dick Sine has produced a solid and practical introduction to the world's greatest pastime, stamp collecting. His work is not only invaluable to beginners but also of great value to intermediate collectors, especially with his Internet-savvy advice."

"This is a long overdue masterpiece!" Chesky Malamud and Eli Popack, Founders of Stampville.com

Jam-packed with an expert's stamp collecting secrets

Discover the art of stamp collecting today!
Novice stamp collectors, relax! Let expert Richard Sine show you everything a new collector needs to know, from starting a collection to diversifying an existing one. Packed with tips on identifying valuable stamps, caring for them, and buying stamps online and through auction houses, this handy reference is your step-by-step guide to creating a really cool stamp collection.

Discover 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
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