The United States Specialist Journal 1993 Full year BlueLakeStamps Timeless info

(BK24-YEAR      - shelf reference)    

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The complete year as shown in title and photos. 

Check store for additional years as I have 57 complete year sets to offer. 

Generally good condition but expect some wear and other issues as they are 10 to 65 years old.

They likely all have a very slight aroma of being stored away for years. Not bad at all but if you give them a sniff you may detect. A bit of air and sunlight will cure this! You may notice this more on the earlier issues (Bureau Specialist) more so than later issues (United States Specialist). Either way not terrible.

Overall, I'm not even flipping through these. You should expect a few cut pages, minor moisture marks or damage, minor writing and such. I've not noticed any terrible damage on sorting the journals but I do see some minor issues. No deal killers but you should expect wear as these are old and used to various degrees. They are not pristine but also not torn up. I am only spot checking issues so I will definitely miss something.

The information contained within these pages is priceless!

Founded in 1930, The United States Specialist, originally named The Bureau Specialist, has been published continuously since, and is the world’s leading journal of modern U.S. philately. Many important discoveries in U.S. collecting have been published in its pages. Once concerned mainly with the output of the Bureau of Engraving and Printing, the Specialist now covers all U.S. issues, both classic and modern, regardless of the printer. Each month, articles by recognized specialists and scholars treat specific aspects of U.S. philately.

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Any notes above this line are more specific to this auction generally outlining condition.

Generally, a disclaimer applied to all auctions.....

Stamps EXPECT faulty! Many nice stamps (unless noted above otherwise) but these are old albums and you should not expect all stamps to be fault free. I do not count stamps with a fault that I notice. Stamps are in mixed condition. I have viewed thousands of albums. Comments are made based on my experiences and may not be reflective of the albums you have viewed. I do not look at many stamps closely....again expect faults!

Some stamp estimates are roughly fast counted estimates other numbers are simply a guess. Consider any count numbers only a guide......a ROUGH ESTIMATE... a GUESS.  Often I was doing two things at once so mistakes could have happened!

Albums and pages - Expect faults. I try to note. Some could be hidden (like loose pages). Some albums I sell are well over 100 years old. Some are like new. They vary! Some could be improved with library quality paper and fabric tapes. Page holes could be reinforced. These are not considered defects as these are used albums and pages. Both could include owner’s marks and notations on pages. Page completeness cannot be assured. I try to review but there is no way for me to be certain all pages are intact unless wrapped and new.

Common 3 ring binders – Condition is given little consideration as they are so common and easily replaced. Review photos for condition.

I have tried to note any exceptions.

Generally, postage can be combined. I try to cover my costs and not make money on postage. Sometimes the combined postage saving is great....sometimes not so much, just depends on the material. eBay Global purchases are not able to be combined.

If you notice extended shipping times it is due to conflicts I see that could cause a delay the day the auction closes.....work, travel, family, weather...... I try to ship within 24 hours of your payment. My default shipping is set at three days. Sometimes an unknown delay is unavoidable and I usually try to send a note. Do not expect weekend shipment. Basically, I ship VERY fast unless I cannot!

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I recycle all the shipping containers and packing material I can and use those for my shipments. Doing my part to save the world one mailing at a time.   

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Everything sold as is. I am not able to accept returns. Please be sure the material and terms meet your needs. 

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Sold AS IS. No returns

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