Provides prices and descriptions of U.S. stamps, arranged chronologically from 1845 to 1997, and catalogued according to the Minkus numbering system.

The highly respected retail price guide of stamps and postal collectibles is thoroughly revised with more than 5,000 updated listings. 4,000 photos.

Provides information on identifying, handling, buying, and trading stamps, along with the history behind them.

From Brookman comes the nation's most accurate and highly respected retail price guide of stamps and postal collectibles. Annual updates include thousands of newly illustrated stamps, retail prices on U.S., United Nations, and Canadian stamps, First Day Covers, souvenir cards, Pages, Panels, U.S. territories, and most types of postal collectibles from 1847 to 2002. A special autograph section covers presidents, government figures, military leaders, Hollywood celebrities, authors, athletes, and more. -- Nation's most accurate and highly respected retail price guide of stamps and postal collectibles -- Updates include prices on U.S., United Nations, and Canadian stamps, First Day Covers, souvenir cards, Pages, Panels, U.S. territories, and most types of postal collectibles from 1847 to 2002 -- Expanded autograph section covers presidents, government figures, military leaders, Hollywood celebrities, authors, and athletes

This resource guide points collectors to price guides, repair services, and sources for parts and supplies.