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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.

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 Amazon's Hot 100 lists and Music Essentials List: Amazon.com's Hot 100 Books Amazon.com's Hot 100 Music Amazon.com's Music Essentials List

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