Introduction.

Part I: Getting the Fundamentals Licked.

Chapter 1: Uncovering Stamp Collecting's Coolness.

Chapter 2: A Stamp by Any Other Name.

Chapter 3: Dissecting Your Stamp's Anatomy.

Part II: Making the Most of Your Moolah.



Chapter 4: Raising Their Green Heads: Finances.

Chapter 5: Getting a Grip on Grade and Condition.

Chapter 6: "Appreciating" Value.

Part III: Stampeding Is a Group Thing.

Chapter 7: Leaving No Stone Unturned: Finding Stamps.

Chapter 8: Getting a Little Help from Your Friends.

Chapter 9: "Familializing" Yourself with Stamps.

Chapter 10: Showing off at Exhibits.

Part IV: Customizing Your Collection.

Chapter 11: Uncle Sam's Stamps.

Chapter 12: Globe-trotting.

Chapter 13: Planning and Theming.

Part V: Protecting Your Collection.

Chapter 14: Housing Your Stamps.

Chapter 15: Faking It.

Part VI: The Parts of Ten.

Chapter 16: Ten Keys to Stamp Identification.

Chapter 17: Ten Ways to Dispose of a Stamp or Collection.

Chapter 18: Ten Commonly Asked Questions About Postage Stamps.

Part VII: Appendixes.

Appendix A: Rooting Through Resources.

Appendix B: Glossary.

Index.

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