Stanley Gibbons Stamps of the World Simplified Catalogue 2012 Edition Volumes 1-6
PUBLICATION DATE: October 2011
EDITION: 77th
ISBN 10 Set: 0-85259-821-1
ISBN 13 Set: 978-0-85259-821-4
FORMAT (SIZE/BINDING): 295x230 Soft bound, 6 volumes
NO. PAGES: TBC
Due October 2011: This world-leading simplified catalogue provides the perfect reference material for dealers and collectors alike.
It is easy-to-use with illustrated descriptions of all the world’s stamps with an accurate assessment of their current market values.
This edition includes over 2,250 newly listed stamps.
Thousands of stamps throughout Stamps of the World have been re-priced both mint and used
Over 2,250 new stamps and 700 images added
Stamps are now listed in face value order for ease of use
Straightforward easy-to-use listings, ideal for collectors who do not require more specialist information, such as watermark, perforation or shade changes
Illustrated in colour throughout
Universally recognised Stanley Gibbons numbering system
A full listing of stamps of the world, including definitives, commemoratives, miniature sheets, postage dues, official stamps and other special purpose postage stamps
With clear colour illustrations and the design of each stamp accurately identified, this is the perfect catalogue for the thematic (topical) collector
Additional features include a well-illustrated stamp identification section and advice on how to store and display a collection
All volumes published simultaneously for your convenience
Contents and full indexing
The Stamps of the World Simplified Catalogue lists commemoratives, definitives, air-mails, postage dues, official stamps and miniature sheets.
All stamps have the universally recognized and individual Stanley Gibbons (SG) catalogue number and are set out according to date of issue of the stamps, by country.
Extensive re-pricing of the following countries since the previous edition:
Great Britain
All Commonwealth and British Empire Countries for the period 1840-1970
China, People’s Republic
China – Taiwan
Hong Kong
Macao
Portugal
Spain
French and Spanish Andorra
Spanish and Portuguese Colonies
Germany including West Berlin, East Germany and German States
Cook Islands (including Aitutaki and Penrhyn Islands)
Niue, Pitcairn Islands and Samoa
Ascension Island, St. Helena and Pitcairn Islands
Canada
Gibraltar, Cyprus and Malta
In addition, all new issues for all countries received since the previous edition are listed and priced.
The first Catalogue Supplement to this volume appeared in the September 2011 of Gibbons Stamp Monthly.
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R2881-Set-12
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