Stamp Collecting For Dummies

This 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.

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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 Get Smart! www dummies.com Sign up for daily eTips at www dummiesdaily.com Choose from among 33 different subject categories Get news you can use on everything from money to health to computers