Description
The only fully-illustrated, four-color field 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, this handy philatelic bible includes every stamp issued up to the present -- approximately 4,000 entries -- as well as: -- Comprehensive information on each stamp -- color illustrations, description, date of issue, Scott catalog number, up-to-date used and unused catalog prices, and quantities issued when known -- The stories behind some of the individual designs -- How to get started with collecting -- A resource section listing philatelic organizations and publications -- A glossary of important terms -- And much more
