Need Help

How do I find out what year my stamps are from?

Either they have the year of issue printed on, or you need a catalogue.

Where can I get a catalogue.

Library is your first best choice. Look for Scott's Catalog. If you feel that you want to own one there about $70 a pop, new and I think there is now 6 volumes to cover the world.

Good Luck & Good Collecting!
Welcome to the forum!!
Mike

I thought I just answered this question

It's easier if you post once in one forum -- we'll find it

Hi since I started collecting recently I came across this website to find out the years of the stamps.

http://www.freestampcatalogue.com/app

Lily

The site you posted is a sales site and not complete. If they do not have your stamp for sale it will not be shown. Just keep this in mind

Rick and Lily




Not strictly true. They have a number of lists for buying,selling and also existing ! This one I checked and for GB at least, is fairly comprehensive. Even booklets and prestige booklets are listed and there is even a specialized Machin list. I also checked one or two other countries that are known to me and they look quite good.
Not saying it's complete because there is too much to check, but it looks OK.

Londonbus1.....Doesn't look OK

London I did not check GB I checked a few countries I collect and they were maybe 60 to 70 percent complete so it may make a big difference what areas someone would be checking on that site