Author: Richard Tang Publisher: Lulu.com ISBN: 136590752X Category : Antiques & Collectibles Languages : en Pages : 264
Book Description
Many years back, stamp collecting was an extra-curricular activity of school kids around the world. Modern technology was thought to have killed this hobby due to the decrease in the usage and demand of postage stamps. Out of surprise, this turned out to be untrue. Out of 60 million stamp collectors around the world, one third come from China. Wealthy Chinese are now beginning to buy back their heritage on a massive scale. Investors are laughing their way to the bank with significant gains on their China stamp portfolio. This 268-page book, fully illustrated with pictures, reveals everything you need to know about China stamps and how to build a solid collection for potential future liquidation.
Author: Richard Tang Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform ISBN: 9781545516317 Category : Languages : en Pages : 262
Book Description
This is the black and white version of the book. This version is cost-effective compared to the color version, but with much less visual effectiveness. For optimal visual impact for your research on the topic, the color version is recommended. Many years back, stamp collecting was an extra-curricular activity of school kids around the world. Modern technology was thought to have killed this hobby due to the decrease in the usage and demand of postage stamps. Out of surprise, this turned out to be untrue. Out of 60 million stamp collectors around the world, one third come from China. Wealthy Chinese are now beginning to buy back their heritage on a massive scale. Investors are laughing their way to the bank with significant gains on their China stamp portfolio. This 262-page manual, fully illustrated with pictures, reveals everything you need to know about China stamps and how to build a solid collection for potential future liquidation. The book is divided in 9 chapters: Chapter 1 - Introduction: What this book is about. Introduction of stamp collecting in general, basic terminologies, the current trends and the myths. Chapter 2 - The Increasing Popularity of China Stamps: How China stamps have become so popular over the past decade; and how the future would look like. Chapter 3 - An Overview of Chinese Philately: Details on different periods in the development of Chinese Philately. Chapter 4 - The Highlights of China Stamps: Details on rarities, high value and highly demanded areas of Chinese Philately, including average market value guide for PRC stamps and comparison charts between current value and 20 years ago's value. Chapter 5 - Building Your China Stamp Collection: A step-by-step guide to building a China stamp collection in an effective manner. Chapter 6 - Buying China Stamps: Revealing many sources from which you can buy China stamps, and tips to find good deals. Some of the sources might still remain unknown to many collectors. Chapter 7 - Selling China Stamps: How to sell your China stamps to maximize revenue. Chapter 8 - Investing in China Stamps: Sharing a few available options in the market for those who want to take the hobby to the next level. Chapter 9 - Final Words: The Dos and Don'ts of collecting China stamps.
Author: H.E. Harris & Co Publisher: Whitman Pub Llc ISBN: 9780937458006 Category : Stamp collecting. Languages : en Pages : 0
Book Description
Discusses where and how to obtain stamps; tools, accessories, catalogues, and albums; identification of stamps; and the history of stamps. Includes a dictionary of terms.
Author: Richard L. Sine Publisher: For Dummies ISBN: 9780764553790 Category : Antiques & Collectibles Languages : en Pages : 0
Book Description
Postage stamps have evolved quite a bit since Great Britain’s 1840 Penny Black, the world’s first adhesive postage stamp. From simple designs featuring the monarch to works of art literally condensed to postage stamp size, hundreds of thousands of different stamps have been issued in the past 164 years—and the great majority of them remain reasonably priced for collectors. With so many stamps to collect from so many countries, a philatelist’s choices are virtually unlimited--which can be both a blessing and a curse, especially if you’re a newcomer to the art of stamp collecting. Interested in starting a stamp collection, but not sure where to begin? This is the guide for you. Expert Richard Sine fills you in on everything you need to know about selecting, finding, buying, presenting and caring for stamps. An internationally recognized collector and author on stamp collecting (he used to write the New York Times stamp column) he also has much wisdom to impart to collectors who’ve been at it for a while. A gold mine of expert advice and guidance, Stamp Collecting For Dummies is on how to: Start or diversify your collection Decide what to collect Catalog and organize your collection Handle, protect, store, and display stamps Identify rare and valuable stamps Buy stamps online and through auction houses Unlike most authors on the subject who tend to be pretty stuffy—to put it politely—expert Richard Sine focuses on the side of stamp collecting that’s enjoyable, educational, and fun. With humor, tons of interesting anecdotes about stamps and the men and women who love them, and loads of insider tips, he covers all the bases, including: Getting the biggest bang for you stamp-collecting buck Researching, locating and buying stamps through traditional sources and online Showing off your collection at exhibits Customizing your collection Housing your stamps and protecting them against the elements The ten keys to identifying and authenticating stamps Stamp Collecting For Dummies is your total guide to starting and building on a really cool stamp collection.
Author: Publisher: ISBN: Category : Languages : en Pages : 224
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Popular Mechanics inspires, instructs and influences readers to help them master the modern world. Whether it’s practical DIY home-improvement tips, gadgets and digital technology, information on the newest cars or the latest breakthroughs in science -- PM is the ultimate guide to our high-tech lifestyle.
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