Fischer catalog

The Fischer Catalog of Polish stamps (Katalog Polskich Znaków Pocztowych ISBN 83-904344-6-6) is a yearly publication in catalog form of postage stamps relating to Poland.

The purpose of the catalog is to describe postage stamps related to Poland and to estimate their value in the philatelic market.

Publisher

The catalog is published in Poland by Firma Handlowo-Usługowa Andrzej Fischer, 41-902 Bytom, Rynek 11. Editor/publishers are Andrzej Fischer, Stanisław Styła, and Jerzy Walocha.

Format

The catalog is issued yearly in two volumes: Tom I and Tom II. All postage stamps are illustrated in full color. Value of individual stamps is listed in Polish currency. An introduction has sections written in Polish, German, and also in English.

Content

The catalog covers the full extent of Polish philately and is comprehensive in the following categories.

Expertise

The catalog lists a number of experts who can verify authenticity of rare Polish stamps. These experts are listed under “Lista ekspertów Polskiego Związku Filatelistów i ekspertów międzynarodowych.”

Availability

The catalog is available in Poland, as well as in the United States and Canada. Requests for information related to the purchase of the catalogs should be directed to the Polonus philatelic society, located in Chicago, Illinois.

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