THE COMPLETE GUIDE TO STAMP COLLECTING, by Prescott Holden thorp, Published by Minkus Publications, Inc, distributed by Grosset & Dunlap, New York,printed in 1954.This item is a book5 1/2" by 8 3/4" 175 page hardcover copy. This item is in good conditionwith some soiling and rubbing of the covers, pages are clean and tight, I have not seen any writing on the pages.Chapters include:genesis, there are many kind of stamps, about stamp collectors, about stamp dealers, how to start, the next step, the tools you will use, stamp albums, stamp catalogues, how to acquire stamps, how to collect, paper & watermarks, printing, perforations, and much, much more. This book has illustrations. Thanks for Looking. L17DON’T FORGET TO CHECK OUR STORE, WE HAVE A GOOD SELECTION OF BOOKS AND VINTAGE POSTCARDS FOR A VERY GOOD PRICE AND WE SELL BOOKS BY LOTS TOO. Powered by eCRATER . List your items fast and easy and manage your active items.