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Stanley Gibbons Commonwealth and British Empire Catalogue 2012 - With free stockbook.
The definitive and comprehensive reference to British Commonwealth and Empire stamps issued between 1840 and 1970, with internationally recognized and respected listings, now comprehensively re-priced to reflect the global market. Includes new illustrations of varieties, new inverted watermarks, additional information on forgeries.
Additional material covers cover prices to 1945.
New for this year is a fantastic in-depth article showing the complex considerations which go into deciding what makes a stamp qualify for a ‘fine’ condition assessment (and therefore full SG catalogue price). Having this knowledge will mean readers can assess the prices asked for items against the benchmark catalogue price and pick up bargains or avoid costly mistakes. Learn how to understand why something advertised at ‘50% of catalogue price’ may not be such a bargain after all! The article covers gum, margins, perforations, damage, fading, cancels or postmarks and is invaluable information for the knowledgeable collector.
This Stanley Gibbons comprehensive catalogue covers Great Britain, Commonwealth and Empire countries 1840-1970. The listings include variations in watermark, perforation, paper and printing methods, major shades, watermark varieties, important plate flaws, errors and booklets (all listed and priced).
With FREE Prophila 16 side stockbook.
Our Price: £74.00
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