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The Official Stamp Collector's Bible (Paperback)

~ Stephen Datz (Author)
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LEARN FROM AMERICA'S STAMP EXPERT

With many millions of active collectors in America, stamp collecting is hot. The Official® Stamp Collectors Bible is the ultimate compendium for all things philatelic. This book is jam-packed with practical advice on every aspect of collecting and trading. Novices will learn how to start a collection, how to buy and sell, how to develop good Internet auction strategies, how dealers price stamps, and how to find the best insurance. Experienced collectors will find a thorough history of mail and stamp collecting, sources for stamps worldwide, and tips to finding valuable treasures. Peppered throughout are anecdotes from leading authority and best selling author Stephen R. Datz himself, who has more than forty years of experience in the field. Featuring more than 500 photographs and illustrations, this book is the most exhaustive and indispensable guide of its kind.

“Besides being a well-known writer on the financial side of the hobby, Datz is a real gentleman…he knows his subject.”
— John M. Hotchner, Linn’s Stamp News

“The author’s conversational writing style, amusing anecdotes, and colorful characters have universal appeal.”
Canadian Stamp News

“Stephen Datz has a way of telling stories that makes the reader ask for more.”
The Philatelic Communicator


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LEARN FROM AMERICA'S STAMP EXPERT

With many millions of active collectors in America, stamp collecting is hot. The Official® Stamp Collectors Bible is the ultimate compendium for all things philatelic. This book is jam-packed with practical advice on every aspect of collecting and trading. Novices will learn how to start a collection, how to buy and sell, how to develop good Internet auction strategies, how dealers price stamps, and how to find the best insurance. Experienced collectors will find a thorough history of mail and stamp collecting, sources for stamps worldwide, and tips to finding valuable treasures. Peppered throughout are anecdotes from leading authority and best selling author Stephen R. Datz himself, who has more than forty years of experience in the field. Featuring more than 500 photographs and illustrations, this book is the most exhaustive and indispensable guide of its kind.

?Besides being a well-known writer on the financial side of the hobby, Datz is a real gentleman?he knows his subject.?
? John M. Hotchner, Linn?s Stamp News

?The author?s conversational writing style, amusing anecdotes, and colorful characters have universal appeal.?
? Canadian Stamp News

?Stephen Datz has a way of telling stories that makes the reader ask for more.?
?The Philatelic Communicator

Product Details

  • Paperback: 560 pages
  • Publisher: House of Collectibles (October 15, 2002)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0609808842
  • ISBN-13: 978-0609808849
  • Product Dimensions: 9.7 x 6.1 x 1.5 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #448,647 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars You most likely need this one, February 26, 2006
Gee, I can't believe this book has been selling for so long, and yet nobody has reviewed it. I guess I just changed that.
Well, if you are a "collector", you should own this book. While there may be others that will be of use, this one really should be on your shelf, so you'll have it when you need it. As a new collector, it has been a great help to me.
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5.0 out of 5 stars The Official Stamp Collector's Bible , September 23, 2007
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Bought this for the love of my life
She is checking out some stamps that I inherited
She says it rates five stars, so I won't argue with her
She says that it was worth the money that I spent
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