If you are looking for a guide to stamp collecting, for yourself or someone you want to interest in stamp collecting. Here is a nice guidebook by Janet Klug, past President of the American Philatelic Society, Fellow of the Royal Philatelic Society of London, and Member of the National Postal Museum Council of Philatelists.
Book Description: “America’s leading experts, your Ultimate guide to stamp collecting. Whether you’ve always wanted to start a stamp collection or already have the beginnings of one, this is the definitive guide to becoming a smart and savvy stamp collector, with information on everything from the history of stamps to surprising celebrity philatelists to the best way to remove stamps from envelopes. You’ll receive priceless expert advice on:
- Finding and identifying stamps
- Caring for and exhibiting your collection
- Understanding collecting terms
- Verifying authenticity
- Using Internet resources — and much more!
The book is available on Amazon: