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2012 Stamps of the World Set of 6 Stamp Catalogues
With improved layout and better image reproduction than ever before.
“A bible for the dealer/collector..” John Ainsley, Antiques Info
The brand new Stamps of the World Catalogue lists stamps from every country with colour illustrations by date of issue with values provided for used and mint stamps and helpful introductory notes to guide the reader through.
• Covers stamps of the entire world
• Easy-to-use simplified listings
• Illustrated in colour throughout with over 165,000 images
• Thousands of stamps throughout Stamps of the World have been re-priced, both mint and used
• Over 2250 new stamps and 700 images added since 2011 edition
• Stamps are now listed in face value order for ease of use
• Having problems with stamp identification? Read our extensive article packed with helpful information
• Introductory information, including full contents listings and a complete guide to entries giving full detail of what every listing means

Stamps of the World contains helpful information on the currencies appearing on stamps, descriptions of the designs, descriptions of surcharges and overprints, paper colour, stamp colours, se-tenant pairs, miniature sheets, and appendices with brief listings of stamps not fulfilling the conditions for full catalogue listing.
As well as postage stamps, the catalogue lists postage due stamps, parcel post stamps, official stamps, express and special delivery stamps, charity and compulsory tax stamps, newspaper and journal stamps, printer matter stamps, registration stamps, acknowledgement of receipt stamps, late fee and too late stamps, military post stamps, recorded message stamps and personal delivery stamps.

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