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2013 Stamps of the World Set of 6 Stamp Catalogues


The Ultimate Stamp Reference Guide - Includes £300 Voucher Booklet


“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.

2013 STAMPS OF THE WORLD SET OF 6 STAMP CATALOGUES

Stock code: R2881SET-13 | SG number: ACA02
£249.95
Includes Exclusive £300 Voucher Booklet

Buy the complete set of Stamps of the World 2013 directly from Stanley Gibbons and you will get an exclusive voucher booklet giving you the chance to save over £300 on Great Britain and Commonwealth stamps, catalogues, albums and accessories.

The brand new 6-volume 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.

This world-leading simplified catalogue provides the perfect reference material for dealers and collectors alike. It is easy-to-use with illustrated descriptions of all the world’s stamps with an accurate assessment of their current market values.

Why buy the set of 6 Stamps of the World catalogues?

  • Covers stamps of the entire world

  • Easy-to-use simplified listings

  • Illustrated in colour throughout with over 170,000 images

  • Thousands of stamps throughout Stamps of the World have been re-priced, both mint and used

  • Over 2500 new stamps and 800 images added since 2012 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.

    Extensive re-pricing of the following countries has taken place since the previous edition:

    • Great Britain
    • All Commonwealth and British Empire Countries for the period 1840-1970
    • Ireland
    • Channel Islands
    • Isle of Man
    • China, People’s Republic
    • China – Taiwan
    • Hong Kong
    • Macao
    • Czechoslovakia
    • Czech Republic
    • Slovakia
    • Poland
    • Indian Ocean: British Indian Ocean Territory, Maldive Islands, Mauritius, Seychelles
    • Southern and Central Africa: Botswana, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Swaziland, Zambia, Zimbabwe
    • Leeward Islands: Anguilla, Antigua, Barbuda, British Virgin Islands, Montserrat, St. Kitts, Nevis

    In addition, all new issues for all countries received since the previous edition are listed and priced.

     

    10 reasons to buy Stamps of the World 2013

    • Covers stamps of the entire world
    • Includes voucher booklet - save over £300 on Great Britain and Commonwealth stamps, catalogues, albums and accessories
    • Contains easy-to-use simplified listings
    • Pages illustrated in colour throughout with over 170,000 images
    • Thousands of stamps throughout Stamps of the World  have been re-priced, both mint and used
    • Over 2250 new stamps and 700 images have been added since 2012 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
    • Extensive re-pricing of the following countries has taken place since the previous edition:

      • Great Britain
      • All Commonwealth and British Empire Countries for the period 1840-1970
      • Ireland
      • Channel Islands
      • Isle of Man
      • China, People's Republic
      • China – Taiwan
      • Hong Kong
      • Macao
      • Czechoslovakia
      • Czech Republic
      • Slovakia
      • Poland
      • Indian Ocean: British Indian Ocean Territory, Maldive Islands, Mauritius, Seychelles
      • Southern and Central Africa: Botswana, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Swaziland, Zambia, Zimbabwe
      • Leeward Islands: Anguilla, Antigua, Barbuda, British Virgin Islands, Montserrat, St. Kitts, Nevis

     



    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.