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Compiled from the experience of H. E. Harris & Co.; this reference encompasses numerous useful tips and data points for collecting both U. S. and International stamps. Sections include a philatelic dictionary, a directory of terms used on stamps, and an indexed set of maps showing issuing contries and regions. Softcover, 220pp.

For over 70 years the Brookman Price Guide has been the most accurate and respected guide for retail stamps prices. Priced by experts with over 200 years of combined philatelic and autograph experience.
The Brookman Price Guide is the most complete price guide produced, including not only US stamps, Canada stamps, US First Day Covers, Souvenir Cards, Pages, Panels, Trust Territories, and U.S. Possessions.

The Brookman Price Guide is a widely used retail price guide for US stamps and postal collectibles. The 2009 edition features up to date values for US and Canadian stamps and US First Day Covers released from 1847-2008. This edition spiral bound price guide also includes US Territories, souvenir cards, souvenir pages and commemorative panesl. A special autograph section covers Presidents, government figures, military leaders, celebrities, athletes and more. Back this year is the price guide for United Nations Stamps. It is the only price guide that lists autographs on cover. Not to mention over $100.00 worth of coupons inside.

Lists and values all imperforate, color-omitted and invert errors for U.S. stamps from 1857-2005. Listings in the catalogue are identified by Scott numbers and feature full color stamp illustrations. The 2006 edition features a number of additions including expanded footnotes on a number of listings with information on form, condition, fakes, quantities known, cautions and so forth. In all more than 400 footnotes amplify the hundreds of listings, providing the rich subtext error collectors have come to find so indispensible.

The Specialized Catalogue of Canadian Stamps (by Unitrade)
The ultimate reference for Canadian stamp collectors. Provinces listed. Most varieties listed. Also includes FDC, blocks and postal stationery. Featuring the established Scott numbering System. Full color.

The 2008 Specialized Catalogue of Canadian Stamps (by Unitrade)
The ultimate reference for Canadian stamp collectors. Provinces listed. Most varieties listed. Also includes FDC, blocks and postal stationery. Featuring the established Scott numbering System. Full color.

Here are some new items added/changed in this edition:

uncut press sheet gutter combinations listed
Christmas Seals listed for the first time
more images of specific varieties
more consistency throughout the listings and corrected annoying typographical errors (some of which have been around for many years!)
sampling of XF/Gems illustrated
Small Queen Identification Table added
to save space, stamp images from Sc # 301 have been reduced to 80% of actual size.
“People listing” added to Topical index of stamp subjects
despite all of the additions, only 24 more pages were added to the catalogue (it is now 632 pages)

This pocket catalogue measures 5" x 7" and is in full color. Everything you need to know about identification marks, types and all in color. This pocket catalogue also features Unused and Used Values and boxes for you to compile a checklist.
This is great for novice and expert stamp collectors. It’s more than a miniature price guide, but detailed information regarding grading, mounting, and identifying your stamps. Don't pass this great catalogue. United States Stamps from 1847-2007, Airmails, Special Delivery, Postage Due, Officials, and more. (Retail value $15.95)

More than 58,000 value changes have been recorded in Volume 1. The large number of changes is the result of both strong overseas markets and worldwide currency fluctuations that have seen the U.S. dollar drop against other strong currencies. Almost 4,700 value changes were made in the United States, U.S. possessions and United Nations sections of Volume 1, and almost all the value changes in the U.S. section are upward. Various 19th century stamps rise in value on a selected basis, reflecting market results over the past six months. This includes the St. Louis Bears Postmaster Provisionals, Scott 11X1-11X8, which advanced in the 2008 Scott United States Specialized Catalogue and now advance once again in the 2009 Volume 1.

Expanded valuing information for U.S. stamps can be found in the Spring U.S. Specialized Valuing Supplement. Stamps are now valued in eight different grades and, in addition, numerical grades are assigned to the verbal grades commonly used.; Superb-98, Extremely Fine-Superb-95, Extremely Fine-90, Very-Fine-Extremely Fine-85, Very Fine-80, Fine-Very Fine-75, Fine-70 and Very Good-50. Definitions and illustrations are provided for the eight stamp grades. The stamps listed are generally those with higher catalog values and greater susceptibility to value differentials based on grade changes. They consist mainly of Scott #1 - #715 but there are a few other stamps included.

Strong gains were also made for some back of the book items such as the 1879 1¢ - 50¢ Postage Due Special Printings, along with scattered increases in the Officials. More than 23,000 value changes were made for stamps of the British Commonwealth, with Australia leading the way with more than 4,800 changes. The Australian market remains quite strong for both the Australian States and Australia proper.

This volume features US Stamps & Covers, Confererate States, Canal Zone, Danish West Indies, Guam, Hawaii and United Nations. Almost 99% of the stamp illustrations appear in color.
There are a number of significant editorial changes and enhancements that have been made in this year’s U.S. Specialized catalogue. One of the most important changes is the raising to full major number status the perforated 12¢ black Washington stamp from plate 3 issued in 1860. This stamp was minor-number Scott 36b until this year, but it is now major-number 36B. The reasoning behind this change appears in the first of two Special Feature articles in this year’s edition.

There are 14,600 value changes in the 2009 U.S. Specialized Catalogue, and more than 4,800 of these changes are in the Postage section and more than 4,600 in the Revenue section. There are some very large value increases among the rarer stamps in the Classic period, including rare 1867 Grills, later Special Printings, Inverted Centers including Scott 121b, Scott 296a and Scott C3a. A few lower-value Classic stamps also rose in value, including the 3 cent perforated type II, Scott 25A, which climbs to $450 used from $375 last year. To keep up with the change of discovery...order your latest Specialized Catalogue and keep informed.