Encyclopedia of U. S. Postage Stamps

From rare and unusual designs to historic and cultural icons, you'll discover the significance of every U.S. stamp ever issued! Each design is authentically reproduced in full color, accessed by year of issue, subject, and other search criteria. Plus, there's a special section highlighting postal service misprints, inverted designs, and other unique stamps -- including the famous "ghost astronaut." Find out what's new in stamp collecting from philatelic experts, and learn about history through the faces and images of our times!