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Endorsed by the American Philatelic Society, this in-depth
comprehensive guide to all aspects of
philately is a must-read for every
stamp-lover around the globe. From the
youth picking up his first pair of stamp
tongs, to the aged man who has long
known a passion for such a select and
exciting hobby, all have much to learn
and enjoy in reading John Apfelbaum and
David Lidman’s exploration of the world
of stamps.
Published in 1981 by Charles Scribner’s Sons, The World of
Stamps & Stamp Collecting was our
very own John Apfelbaum’s first foray
into the published world. Written by
John Apfelbaum, a highly respected stamp
professional, and David Lidman, the
former stamp columnist for the New York
Times, The World of Stamps & Stamp
Collecting was soon acclaimed by
both beginners and experienced
collectors for it’s fascinating journey
into the heart of what it means to be
participate in this tremendous “Hobby of
Kings.”
John Apfelbaum and David Lidman have written a book that combines
the practical how-to’s of collecting
with insider advice to investors.
Highlights of the fascinating stories
behind specific rarities, a full-length
chapter, is a must read. Both authors
Apfelbaum and Lidman were particularly
interested in United States stamps which
are explored with stunning precision, as
are those of Canada and Great Britian.
John Apfelbaum and David Lidman are happy to share with the
beginning stamp collector all the
secrets to mounting, perforations,
watermarks, specialization, and even the
history of stamp collecting-- a charming
tale to be sure. For both beginners and
more advanced collectors, John Apfelbaum
lays out the skills of grading, for a
stamp’s value is determined as much by
its quality as by its rarity.
Advanced collectors will value the sections on postal history,
communications, and the development of
printing technology, as well as the
incredible annotated bibliography. To be
sure, The World of Stamps & Stamp
Collections is a pleasurable and
informative piece of literature for all.
The world of stamp collecting is burgeoning, with more and more
interest being piqued in this exciting
and historically significant hobby. And
collectors have been making stamps a
sound investment for years. This book
also identifies investment strategies-
the ones that work and the ones that
don‘t. However, John Apfelbaum and David
Lidman are quick to note that in their
opinion, the best investors are the ones
who love their stamps, for these lucky
souls have the best of both worlds.
Brought to you by John Apfelbaum, who was excited to share his
first book with all the stamp collectors
and investors out there who have long
been friends to Earl P.L Apfelbaum Inc,
we do hope you enjoy!
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