Books
Philatelic Website
 A Sampling of the 77 Monographs -
 
* A Stamp Account - Be Good to Yourself
* When a Dealer Does You Wrong
* The Genuine Simulated Golden Age of Philately
* Domestic Discord
* Welcome to the Bazaar
* The Law of Unintended Consequences
* Fool's Gold
* So What's It Worth?
* Put Away Your Wallet - U.S. Philately on Pocket Change
 
John M. Hotchner is one of America's most prolific philatelic columnists.  Did you know he'd also written a book?  Well, he has - Facts and Fantasy about PhilatelyLet it be said at the outset that this is a fun read for the "real collector" in all of us, no matter what our level of sophistication.  John's book includes seventeen years of insights originially penned for the Virginia Philatelic Forum using the crafty pseudonym "Anon Y. Mouse."  As Randy Neil points out in the introduction, John is a man who "has a love affair with the hobby that is unmatched."  And that's what makes this book such a joy to read.  It contains an amazing 77 monographs!
 
Facts and Fantasy about Philately is an undiscovered gem of a book by one of America's preeminent philatelic writers.  If you truly enjoy stamps, this book is a must!  It deserves a place on every philatelist's bookshelf.
                                                                  ---  Stephen R. Datz
Facts and Fantasy about Philately    $9.95 postpaid
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