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Also, we offer philatelic books not offered on Amazon.com: The FDC Publishing Co. series of reference works for first day cover collectors, Krause Publishing Co. books, and more.


Lawrence Block's Stamp Collecting-Related Mysteries
John Keller is a New York City hitman who also collects stamps, worldwide 1840-1940. "Keller reads Linn's, buys at auctions and often visits stamp dealers while he's out of NYC stalking his prey," says VSC member Pete McClure. Lawrence Block is a card-carrying stamp collector who writes mysteries.

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Facts and Fantasy about Philately
by John Hotchner

From 1976 to 1992, John Hotchner wrote a column for the Virginia Philatelic Forum under the nom de plume of Anon Y. Mouse. These essays, on stamp clubs, buying and selling, and postal polices, are collected in this book. They are not only fun to read, but they provide much good philatelic information, a look at the state of philately during some of its boom years, and a glimpse of Hotchner himself: Past president of the American Philatelic Society, Citizen Stamp Advisory Committee member, U.S. columnist for Linn's Stamp News, editor of The Philatelic Exhibitor, and award-winning exhibitor. The VSC is proud to offer this book at $9.95 plus $2 S&H. You can use a credit card with either PayPal or PayDirect without having an account yourself.

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Encyclopedia of United States Stamps and Stamp Collecting
by Rodney A. Juell (Editor), Steven J. Rod (Editor)
$30.00
Kirk House Publishers
Publication Date: May 2006



2006 U.S. Scott First Day Cover Catalogue & Checklist
by Michael A. Mellone
$9.99
FDC Publishing Co.
Publication Date: November 10, 2005

Scott 2006 U.S. Pocket Stamp Catalogue
by James E. Kloetzel, William A. Jones (Editor), Martin J. Frankevicz (Editor)
$12.99
Scott Pub Inc Co.
Publication Date: November 1, 2005

Stamp Collecting for Dummies
by VSC Member Richard Sine
$21.99
Hungry Minds, Inc
Publication Date: June 2001

All About Stamps: An Illustrated Encyclopedia of Philatelic Terms
By VSC member Wayne Youngblood
$14.95/$10.47

The 2004 Commemorative Stamp Yearbook
by The U.S. Postal Service (Editor)
List Price: $25.00
Our Price: $16.50
You Save: $8.50

The Postal Service Guide to U.S. Stamps
by The U.S. Postal Service (Editor)
List Price: $23.00
Our Price: $15.64


Scott:

Scott 2006 Catalogue of Errors on U.S. Postage Stamps
Price: $24.99

2008 Scott Standard Postage Stamp Catalogue:
Countries of the World, A-B

Price: $65.99

2008 Scott Standard Postage Stamp Catalogue:
Countries of the World C-F

Price: $65.99

2008 Scott Standard Postage Stamp Catalogue:
Countries of the World G-I

Price: $65.99

2008 Scott Standard Postage Stamp Catalogue:
Countries of the World J-O

Price: 65.99
CD-ROM Version $59.99

2008 Scott Standard Postage Stamp Catalogue:
Countries of the World P-Sl

Price: $65.99
CD-ROM Version $59.99

2008 Scott Standard Postage Stamp Catalogue:
Countries of the World So-Z

Price: $65.99
CD-ROM Version $59.99

2008 Specialized Catalogue of United States Stamps & Covers
CD-ROM Version $59.99

2008 Scott U.S. Pocket Stamp Catalogue
Price: $15.95

2008 U.S. Scott First Day Cover Catalogue & Checklist
Price: $12.99

Scott 2008 Classic Specialized Catalogue: The World From 1840-1940 (hardcover)
Hardcover
Price: $129.99

Scott 2005 Valuing Supplement, Volume 1
Price: $11.99

Scott 2006 U.S. Specialized Valuing Supplement:
Fall Edition (Scott Specialized Catalogue of United States Stamps Valuing Supplement)

Price: $16.99

2006 Scott Classic Specialized Catalogue:
Price: $56.99

Krause:
Krause-Minkus Standard Catalog of Australia Stamps

Krause-Minkus Standard Catalog of Israel Stamps

All About Stamps: An Illustrated Encyclopedia of Philatelic Terms

How to Detect Damaged, Altered and Repaired Stamps
by Paul W. Schmid
Krause Publications

The 1999 Comprehensive Catalogue of United States Stamp Booklets
Krause Publications


Political Campaign Stamps
Krause Publications


Successful Stamp Dealing
By Peter Mosiondz, Jr.
Krause Publications


At one time or another, EVERY stamp collector wants to be a dealer. Break into the business with practical advice on starting and building a profitable stamp dealership. Peter Mosiondz, Jr., covers security, specialty markets, show promotions, building an inventory, monitoring pricing.

Affordable Foreign Errors
by Martin Sellinger
Krause Publications


Triangular Philatelics : A Guide for Beginning and Advanced Collectors
by Marc Hudgeons
Krause Publications


For Stamp Dealers:

The Home Office and Small Business Answer Book
by Janet Attard
Owl Books

Successful Stamp Dealing
By Peter Mosiondz, Jr.
Krause Publications

At one time or another, EVERY stamp collector wants to be a dealer. Break into the business with practical advice on starting and building a profitable stamp dealership. Peter Mosiondz, Jr., covers security, specialty markets, show promotions, building an inventory, monitoring pricing.

Official 2003 Blackbook Price Guide to United States Postage Stamps
House of Collectibles

Price: $8.99

VSC Members:

Comrades, Avenge Us
by Stephen Esrati
Commonwealth Pubns Inc

The Tenth Prayer
by Stephen Esrati
Xlibris Corp

Is Stamp Collecting the Hobby for You?
by David O. Dyer, Sr.
Truman Publishing Company

Datz:

Scott 2005 Catalogue of Errors on U.S. Postage Stamps
by Stephen R. Datz
Price: $19.95

Sanabria North American Airmail Catalog
by Stephen R. Datz, Richard Sine
Krause Publications

The Wild Side : Philatelic Mischief, Murder & Intrigue
by Stephen R. Datz
General Trade Corp.

On the Road : The Quest for Stamps
by Stephen R. Datz
General Trade Corp.

The Buyers Guide
by Stephen R. Datz
General Philatelic Co.

Stamp Investing
by Stephen R. Datz
General Trade Corp

Top Dollar Paid: The Complete Guide to Selling Your Stamps
by Stephen R. Datz
General Trade Corp

Miscellaneous:



The Duck Stamp Story
Eric Jay Dolin and Bob Dumaine
List Price: $49.95



Duck Stamps: Identification & Value Guide
L.A. Chappell
Price: $9.95/$8.96


Bicycle Stamps : Bikes and Cycling on the World's Postage Stamps
by Dan Gindling
Bicycle Books
From $1.95

Linn's Guide to Stamp Collecting Software and Collecting on the Internet
By William F. Sharpe
Linn's Stamp News

"Which software program should I buy?" is a question asked by many stamp collectors. Now computer expert and stamp collector William F. Sharpe makes that answer easier for collectors. In the new book Linn's Guide to Stamp Collecting and Collecting on the Internet, Sharpe evaluates and rates computer software currently available. Sharpe explores the two primary areas where collectors use computers: creating stamp inventories and producing exhibition pages. In separate chapters on hardware, CD-ROMs, sorting, databases and album-page creation, Sharpe gives practical information, tips, and examples of software capabilities. Sharpe also devotes a special chapter to the Internet and stamp-collecting sites on the World Wide Web. This 96-page durable paperback book includes photos of typical windows or graphics from each of the software programs as well as convenient buying information. This guide is a must for any collector who is planning to invest in or upgrade their stamp collecting software.

Herst:

Compleat Philatelist

by Herman Herst
Washington Press

Fun and Profit in Stamp Collecting
by Herman Jr. Herst
Linns Stamp News

Still More Stories to Collect Stamps by
by Herman Jr. Herst
Mekeels Weekly Stamp News

Postal:


An American Postal Portrait
by The U.S. Postal Service (Editor)
List Price: $50.00
Our Price: $40.00
You Save: $10.00 (20%)

American Mail
by Wayne F. Fuller, Wayne E. Fuller
University of Chicago Press

Mail Call!: The History of the U.S. Mail Service (First Books)
by Nancy O'Keefe Bolick
Franklin Watts, Incorporated
From Booklist , February 15, 1995:
Gr. 4-6. This lively First Book chronicles the history of the U.S. Postal Service, beginning with colonial mail systems. Bolick provides a chronological discussion, highlighting mail service during various points in American history. However, the book does fall a bit short in its contemporary coverage: the author ignores the controversy about poor mail service, sounding instead like a Post Office cheerleader; the book also contains a reference to 29-cent stamps. Still, as a historical overview, this works very well. The informative text holds readers' interest, and the color paintings and lithographs, beginning with the bold cover woodcut, are a real plus. A chapter on stamp collecting should add browser appeal.

Postal Exams:

Complete Postal Exam 460 Study Program :
3 Audio CDs, 380-page Training Guide, Speed Pencils, Free Live Support & Guaranteed Score of 95-100%

$19.95/$13.57

Postal Exam 460 Training Guide : Free Live Support & Guaranteed Score of 95-100%
$39.95/$31.96

Barron's Comprehensive Postal Exam
Price: $11.53

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