The editorial improvements are spread throughout the entire work. In the Russian Empire, the editorial team discovered a new variety of the ‘State coat of arms (post horns with lightning)’ postage stamps, in which the centre piece is missing. Collectors of new issues, on the other hand, will be amazed at the stamps of the Russian Federation, because 225 new MICHEL main numbers have been added since the last edition – this is the highest increase in this area in years! A lot is also happening with regard to Soviet Union stamps: the editorial team has been able to identify ten new varieties, which affect issues from 1925 to 1989. Collectors should therefore look out for inverted watermarks, different perforations or missing perforations.
Another focus was on reviewing and updating price quotations. Popular RSFSR items may see further increases in their price quotations. The editorial team also adjusted many valuations for the Russian Federation. In particular, interesting motifs in mint condition experienced an increase in value. But there are also a number of increases in the Soviet Union between the years 1923 and 1945, affecting both cancelled stamps and varieties. A closer look at your own collection could be worthwhile.
Short info: 780 pages, 8,200 colour images, 36,100 price evaluations, hardcover, RRP: 74 euros. ISBN 978-3-95402-486-5. Available in specialist and book stores.
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