by:
Unkrich, Steven R.
Axelrod, Herman
Bush, Mike
Clark, David A.
Collins, Leroy P., III
Crown, Francis J., Jr.

Publisher:
Scott Pub Co
Published:June 1, 2004
ISBN:0873497066
Format:Paperback
Pages:815

Description: Product Description:
Hundreds of U.S. stamps are issued commemorating significant events in United States history, and several have been issued celebrating holidays. Readers are provided the stories behind these stamps and other exclusive historical data in this new updated edition. Sections on revenue stamps, stamps from U.S. territories, Confederate States stamps, and U.S. stamps used as money during the Civil War--as well as many other unusual stamps--show the fascinating uses of these common items.

Coverage has been expanded to include all U.S. stamps produced since 1845 and updated to provide the latest prices, totaling more than 10,500 listings and 26,000 prices. Additional resources featured in the catalog help collectors differentiate similar stamps, and provide identifier tables for the Great Americans and Transportation series and a listing of plate number coil prices.

* Features over 10,500 listings and more than 26,000 prices in used and unused grades * Updated prices given for all stamps, including rarities and errors * Expanded coverage in most sections * Covers U.S. postage stamps issued since 1845