2004 Krause-Minkus Standard Catalog of U.S. Stamps

by Unkrich, Steven R.; Axelrod, Herman (CON); Bush, Mike (CON); Clark, David A. (CON); Collins, Leroy P., III (CON)

• ISBN13: 9780873497060
• ISBN10: 0873497066
• Edition: 7th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2004-06-01
• Publisher: Krause Pubns Inc

Summary

Hundreds of U.S. stamps are issued commemorating significant events in United States history, and several have been issued celebrating holidays. Readers are provided the stories behind these stamps and other exclusive historical data in this new updated edition. Sections on revenue stamps, stamps from U.S. territories, Confederate States stamps, and U.S. stamps used as money during the Civil War-as well as many other unusual stamps-show the fascinating uses of these common items.Coverage has been expanded to include all U.S. stamps produced since 1845 and updated to provide the latest prices, totaling more than 10,500 listings and 26,000 prices. Additional resources featured in the catalog help collectors differentiate similar stamps, and provide identifier tables for the Great Americans and Transportation series and a listing of plate number coil prices.- Features over 10,500 listings and more than 26,000 prices in used and unused grades- Updated prices given for all stamps, including rarities and errors- Expanded coverage in most sections- Covers U.S. postage stamps issued since 1845

Table of Contents

Introduction	6	(13)
United States Postmasters' Provisionals	19	(2)
Regular Issues	21	(181)
Plate Number Coil Strips	186	(16)
Commemorative Issues	202	(228)
Airmail Issues	430	(14)
Special Delivery Stamps	444	(1)
Airmail Special Delivery Stamps	445	(1)
Post Offices in China	446	(1)
Parcel Post Stamps	446	(2)
Parcel Post Postage Due Stamps	448	(1)
Special Handling Stamps	448	(1)
Registration Stamp	448	(1)
Certified Mail Stamp	448	(1)
On-demand Postage	449	(5)
Newspaper Periodical Stamps	454	(4)
Official Carrier Stamps	458	(1)
Official Stamps	459	(6)
Postage Due	465	(3)
Envelopes and Wrappers	468	(45)
Airmail Envelopes	513	(3)
Air Letter Sheets, Aerogrammes	516	(3)
Official Envelopes	519	(5)
Postal Cards	524	(32)
Airmail Postal Cards	556	(3)
Official Postal Cards	559	(1)
Message and Reply Cards	560	(4)
Savings Stamps	564	(40)
Revenue Stamps
Documentary Stamps	567	(17)
Proprietary Stamps	584	(4)
Future Delivery Stamps	588	(1)
Stock Transfer Stamps	589	(6)
Silver Purchase Stamps	595	(2)
Cigarette Tubes Stamps	597	(1)
Potato Stamps	597	(1)
Tobacco Sale Tax Stamps	597	(1)
Playing Card Stamps	598	(2)
Wine Stamps	600	(4)
Boating Stamps	604	(1)
Postal Notes	604	(2)
Postal Note Stamps	606	(1)
Migratory Bird Hunting Permit (Duck) Stamps	607	(6)
Booklets and Panes	613	(25)
Test Stamps	638	(12)
Test Booklets	650	(10)
Confederate States	660	(1)
Confederate States Postmasters' Provisional	661	(121)
U.S. Territories
Canal Zone	687	(20)
Cuba	707	(3)
Danish West Indies	710	(10)
Guam	720	(1)
Hawaii	720	(5)
Philippines	725	(21)
Puerto Rico	746	(1)
Ryukyu Islands	747	(19)
Allied Military Government Stamps
Italy	766	(2)
France	768	(1)
Germany	769	(1)
Austria	769	(3)
Stamps Used As Money
Postage Stamp Envelopes	772	(3)
Encased Postage Stamps	775	(4)
Postage Currency	779	(2)
Postage & Fractional Currency Shield	781	(1)
Subject Index	782