How Do I Collect Modern US Plate Blocks

A good reference for plate blocks is Brookman.. excerpts from catalog

http://www.brookmanstamps.com/pricelists.html

They have prices for sheets and plate blocks. Now, their pricing is high (meaning you should find it cheaper elsewhere) but is useful for relative prices.

The number is usually 4 unless some special reason (like a second plate number). Most collect by the format defined Scott (4,6,etc).

Example excerpt from Brookman's web site for educational purposes only

Very helpful. Thanks, angore!

The Scott U.S. Specialized catalogue has values for plate blocks. You can probably find a copy at your public library.

Scott lists block of four (no plate#) and plate# block of six.

redwoodrandy,

Which Scott catalog are you using? As JLLebbert pointed out the Scott US Specialized lists plate numbered blocks and also indicates the preferred size of the block. Here are a couple of examples from the 2005 edition.







On the other hand, the US section in Scott's Volume 1 doesn't list plate blocks, and I don't believe it lists unnumbered blocks unless there are multiple designs in the issue.

confusing to me.

2016 Scott Specialized. I was looking pre 1923 which is mainly block of four. Yes, the later years show plate block of four or six as appropriate. It is clear to me now. Thanks