The Philatelic Book Of Secrets Volume 2

Volume 2 of the multi-part series "The Philatelic Book of Secrets", this book focuses on the Tao of stamp color. Many times the difference between a $5 stamp and a $5000 stamp is simply a shade of ink.   Every single one of us has looked at a stamp and said, "this one looks different, it MUST be the expensive variety!" This volume will help you to determine if that is true or not. Delving into the history of stamp color, color identification, sources of shades and names, and the chance at unification of myriad systems, if you are debating what color your stamp really is, this volume is for you.