Publisher's Synopsis
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
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