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Old June 14th 08, 08:13 PM posted to rec.collecting.stamps.discuss
Terry Reedy
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Default Incorrect Scott Numbers in 1943 Scott Stamp Album?


"Kent" wrote in message
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| Thanks very much for the help, and glad that you were able to use your
| Specialized Catalogs.
|
| I not only had the different numbers in the 1943 Scott Album, but I
| had some stamps from my Grandfather that were identified with the same
| changed numbers. It really confused me until I suspected the change.
|
| It also confused a collector that was interested in several stamps, as
| I had emailed photos of stamps he wanted and they obviously weren't
| what he had requested!

To be dependable correct, Scott numbers must specify the catalog year. But
now most countries are so stable (except for new items) that almost no one
bothers.


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