All About Stamp Collecting!

Table of Contents:

Introduction
Chapter 1: The Joys of Stamp Collecting
Chapter 2: Some Terms Used in Stamp
Collecting
Perforations
Postmarks
Envelopes / First Day Covers
Commemoratives
Overprints and Perfins
Coil Stamps
Booklet Pane
Errors
NH
H
LH
HH
HR
DG
NG
Chapter 3: Tools and Supplies Required in Stamp Collecting
Minuteman Album
Scotts Basic Album
Scott National Album (loose leaf)
H.E. Harris Statesman Album Kit
Stamp Catalogs
Watermark Detector
Stamp Tongs
Magnifier
Color Guides
Perforation Gauge
Glassine Envelopes
Stamp-Lifting Fluids
Hinges/Safe Vinyl Mounts
Stamp Periodicals/Newsletters/Magazines
Chapter 4: Starting Your Hobby
Stamp Grades
Superb
Very
Fine
Good
Poor
Additional Tips!
Chapter 5: Resources for the Stamp Collector
Books
Websites
CONCLUSION

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