How to Identify Stamps

Identification of country of issue is the key to finding where stamps are listed in the catalogue This book, fully revised and now in colour throughout, is ideal for use with Stanly Gibbons' famous 'stamps of the world' catalogue (available on separate auction) It teaches how to study stamp inscriptions as the means of recognising issuing countries and is packed with information on how to deal with both normal and unfamiliar scripts New collectors will find it an indispensible companion to their catalogue and even more experienced collectors will refer to it when puzzling specimens come their way 40 Pages