The Postal Service Guide to U.S. Stamps - 43rd Edition

presents 171 years of U.S. stamps, from the Postmasters' Provisionals of 1845, through the final issuance of 2016. Fresh new content, beautiful high-resolution imagery, and updated values accompany stamps and postal stationary from across the Postal archive.

New copy and art illustrates the Postmasters’ Provisionals of 1845-47.

A handsome new design and a highly functional format bring new clarity for each stamp listing, and a much improved user experience for collectors.

The 2016 stamp program is included with first-day-of-issue details.

The anecdotal narrative introduces each era of the U.S. stamp program.

Includes colorful tabs for easy chapter references, an expanded resource section, a glossary explaining important philatelic and postal terms, and more.