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Best books to learn Stamp collecting and philately, in order

Philately deepens as you learn to look closely, so the reading order runs from starting and organizing a collection through identifying issues and watermarks to grading and valuation. Learning proper handling and how to tell stamps apart first protects your collection and your budget, so the rewarding hunt for rarities rests on the ability to actually authenticate and grade what passes through your hands.

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