1980's Collecting Stamps for Pleasure & Profit by Barry Krause | Philately

A practical 1980s guide for new stamp collectors covering tools, grading, buying, selling, and understanding the stamp market. Ex-library copy. Collecting Stamps for Pleasure & Profit — Barry Krause (Softcover, 1980s) A clear, informative guide for beginners entering the world of stamp collecting. Barry Krause covers the basics of collecting, accumulating vs. investing, how stamps are manufactured, evaluating condition, buying and selling practices, and the factors that influence stamp values over time. This is a straightforward, education-focused book—ideal for someone building foundational knowledge rather than for stamp identification. This is an ex-library softcover with expected library markers: stamps, a card pocket, “discarded” stamps on early pages, and mild age toning throughout. Structurally sound with clean text and some simple diagrams and illustrations. Size: 11 x 8.5 x 0.4 inches Pages: 143 Publisher: Betterway Publications A good reference for anyone curious about the philatelic hobby, especially newer collectors or those attracted to the historical and market side of stamps, even as the hobby has become more niche. Condition • Softcover, ex-library (stamps, card sleeve, DISCARD stamp) • Mild age toning • Clean and legible pages • Light cover wear consistent with shelving • Fully intact binding