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The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Stamps & Coins is the definitive collection of stamps and coins for collectors and hobbyists. Summary of the Book In a collection of over 6000 photographs and images, this book offers advice for all coin and stamp collectors, detailing the value and rarity of each item. It also includes comments by experts in the field, discussing the size, shape, design, denomination and authentication of the collectibles. Philately and numismatics, the hobbies of collecting stamps and coins, have changed throughout the years, and evolved continuously. The book offers information on everything from identification to categorization, helping readers assess the values of the items for professional collections. About James A. Mackay James Alexander Mackay was a Scottish writer and philatelist. He was considered the foremost authority on philately. A graduate of Glasgow University, he was awarded a Doctorate of Literature by the university later in life. A prolific writer, some of his other books are: The Guinness Book of Stamps: Facts and Feats, Encyclopedia of World Stamps and Money in Stamps.