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Here's a terrific item that's educational for stamp collectors who love a challenge... an illustrated guide to the 33c regular-issue stamp varieties.
Are you a beginning collector, or helping a beginner? Or a more experienced collector of used (or mint) singles, wanting to learn about the many varieties of 33c regular stamps? Discover the fun of chasing down unusual or hard-to-find varieties among these "common" stamps with this guide's help.
Sure, commemorative stamps are flashy and colorful, but so hard to find used on mail. Some
collectors have even "given up" collecting because they wanted "every" stamp, but couldn't keep
up with high numbers of designs in recent years. Most used recent commemoratives have to be
bought expensively to complete each year's releases.
The solution to such frustration... specialize! Whatever you like to collect, you can narrow your focus to build a more personal, rewarding collection. (Some choose a topic, or a timeframe, etc.) In recent years, regular "common" workhorse USA stamps have become popular subjects to specialize in, since they come in different formats and self-adhesive die-cut patterns. Use this guide to learn all about varieties of the 33c-rate regulars. Sample the homepage in the link at bottom!
== Featured stamps covered ==
* the "H" Make-up Rate stamps
* the "H" Hat stamps
* the 33c Flag stamps, including "Flag Over City" and "Flag Over Chalkboard"
* the 33c Fruit Berries stamps
* the 33c Rose stamps
* the 22c Uncle Sam stamps, that paid the "additional ounce" rate
* the 20c Pheasant stamps, that paid the postcard rate.
As an "electronic" guide, this amply illustrated resource is easy to use. Written in the form of Web pages, you can use your Internet browser features to manage viewing of any part (even enlarging the font size to make reading easier). And because it's digital, updates for corrections or omissions are a snap -- in fact, any needed updates for at least a year can be emailed (to address of record), for free! [Conditions apply; see system requirements below.]
== Guide Features ==
* a Web document -- easy browser use, easy to update.
* covers all regular 33c-rate USA stamps (plus extra-ounce and postcard rate self-adhesives).
* all major and minor designs illustrated, plus close-ups for other variety types.
* detail notes written with the "newbie" variety hunter in mind.
* handy grand checklist of all stamps mentioned (over 180 stamps listed).
* a background notes section, with link to third-party online resources for extreme in-depth study.
With the many 33c variety types explained by this guide, you will be equipped to recognize similar varieties in later stamps, including the 34c and 37c rate regulars.
Excellent companion study guide for the beginner or experienced collector, who has a large pile of regular USA stamps (with many 33c issues) to delve into.
== System Requirements == This item is a set of PC-based Web documents. It requires your computer be able to receive and save Microsoft DOS-format files, and run an Internet browser able to display this Web page with pictures. (Note: Internet access not needed for guide use.) Need to test file delivery before buying? Just email me with request!
== Shipping & Handling CHOICES ==
[A] FREE online delivery... requires Internet access and browser "save as" feature
to save Web pages, and receiving email with attachments. (Includes 1 year free updates.)
Total price: just $4.95.
[B] 1.44M diskette delivery... for all files in MS-DOS format, $2.95 for mail to USA addresses
($7.90 total), $3.95 for airmail to non-USA ($8.90 total).
[C] Color print-out version... $9.95 for mail to USA addresses ($14.90 total),
$11.95 for airmail to non-USA ($16.90 total).
== Payment & Address == Check or money order accepted; or
PayPal may be used only for checking account or balance funds.
Send to -- Ron Blanks, PO Box 9282, Chesapeake VA 23321.
References: American Philatelic Society member #195082; & visit "eBay" for my feedback profile (seller ID "rblanks@exis.net".
I accept payments from anyone with a checking account at PayPal.
For inquiries or to place an order, email me at rblanks@exis.net