Which U.S. Catalogue Should You Buy? There are many stamp catalogues and stamp guides available for purchase on eBay and Half.com. I have some very strong opinions about which are good values for the collector...
A new edition of this mass market paperback gets printed every year. I can only hope that most copies get recycled. I'm of the opinion that the highest and best use of these books is mulch or compost. T... read full review
A must have for every collector of United States stamps
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The “Scott Specialized” is the single most essential reference for collectors who wish to become and stay knowledgeable about US stamps. You will not find a better U.S. stamp catalogue. It has always been a gre... read full review
You will not find a better catalogue for US stamps. The "Scott Specialized" is the single most essential reference for collectors who wish to become/stay knowledgeable about US stamps. The numberin... read full review
This book has very little to offer someone who is interested in diecast collecting and diecast values. The book contains some interesting photos and NASCAR history, but mostly sizzle with very little steak. Sav... read full review
Max G. Johl’s work was originally published in the 1930s by Quarterman as a 4 volume set entitled The United States Postage Stamps of the Twentieth Century. It is a seminal work of philatelic scholarship. His w... read full review
It is probably OK to purchase this catalogue as a reference work or piece of stamp collecting memorabilia, but do not build your collection using the Minkus numbering system. Amos Press, the publisher of the S... read full review
I have purchased many philatelic books over the last 20 years and still rate this little paperback as the best value among all the introductions to Stamp Collecting on my bookshelf. If you are looking for a boo... read full review
Excellent Reference, but no Scott Catalogue numbers
3 out of 4 people found this review helpful
You will find any book written by Stephen Datz to be an important and enjoyable addition to your philatelic library. I have well thumbed 1986, 1996/97, and 2000 editions of his Errors Catalogue in my stamp room... read full review
It might be OK to purchase this catalogue as a reference work or piece of stamp collecting memorabilia, but do not build your collection using the Minkus numbering system. Amos Press, the publisher of the Scot... read full review
A great piece of memorabilia for the stamp enthusiast
3 out of 4 people found this review helpful
This book should appeal to anyone who has an interest in Americana, photography, or the history of the U.S. Postal Service. It is a photographic study of American history using the postal service as a focal po... read full review