General
All US
United States covers before 1900
Richard Fajola's latest project, a online database of US covers that visitors can contribute to. Should be interesting to see the development of this.
Alterations, Fake and Forgeries
If you insist on buying off ebay, go to this site first. For all others, it provides a useful indicator and how most of us can be decieved
Robert A Siegel Encyclopedia of Stamps
General background information, most especially on the rarities. The latter frequently come with a census. Covers period from the Provisionals to 1923.
1847usa.com
Similar to this site, presented more
concisely with a pictorial representation of each design
Stamp2.com
Auction price indicator, current news and video interviews. A relevant stamp news site.
United
States Postal Service
Need the latest stamp? No better
place than here. Has a stamp collecting corner and general info.
Guide to US Machine Cancels
Someones labor of love. A guide to all cancels from 1894 onwards
Ask
Phil
Have a question? Phil will answer it
for you. Site has good links and useful articles
Stamps19.com
About unused 19thC US stamps. Has a stamp forum, high resolution images from Georges collection
and links
The US Philatelic Classics Society, Inc
An absolute must for those collecting classics. A wealth of information, up to date news.
TheClaghorn's Forgery Site
Although USA stamps were rarely forged, and those that were forged were poor copies, the site has interest
The First Issues
Extensive coverage of all the worlds first issues including the US. Has a good forum.
The SCADS Forgery Site
A much more useful site, a must read for those that collect the Washington-Franklins
CSA Stamps and Postal History
Not only a great guide to CSA stamps, also essential reading on how one can be tricked into purchasing a fake CSA stamp or cover
