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2008

STAMP

CATALOGUE

VOLUME 4

J-O

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STANDARD POSTAGE

STAMP CATALOGUE

ONE HUNDRED AND SIXTY-FOURTH EDITION IN SIX VOLUMES

VOLUME 4

COUNTRIES OF THE WORLD

J-O

EDITOR James E. Kloetzel

ASSOCIATE EDITOR William A. Jones

ASSISTANT EDITOR /NEW ISSUES & VALUING Martin J. Frankevicz

VALUING ANALYST Steven R. Myers

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT/IMAGE COORDINATOR Beth L. Brown

DESIGN MANAGER Teresa M. Wenrick

ADVERTISING Phyllis Stegemoller

CIRCULATION / PRODUCT PROMOTION MANAGER Tim Wagner

VICE PRESIDENT/EDITORIAL AND PRODUCTION Steve Collins

PRESIDENT William Fay

Released July 2007

Includes New Stamp Listings through the July 2007 Scott Stamp Monthly Catalogue Update

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2008

Table of Contents

Letter from the Editor .....................................................................................3A

Acknowledgments ...........................................................................................4A

Information on Philatelic Societies ...................................................................5A

Expertizing Services ........................................................................................9A

Information on Catalogue Values, Grade and Condition ..................................10A

Grading Illustrations ......................................................................................11A

Gum Chart ....................................................................................................13A

Understanding the Listings ............................................................................14A

Catalogue Listing Policy .................................................................................17A

Special Notices ..............................................................................................18A

Abbreviations ................................................................................................19A

Basic Stamp Information ................................................................................21A

Terminology ..................................................................................................29A

Currency Conversion ....................................................................................32A

Common Design Types ..................................................................................33A

The British Commonwealth of Nations ..........................................................47A

Colonies, Former Colonies, Offices, Territories Controlled by Parent States ....48A

Dies of British Colonial Stamps Referred to in the Catalogue ..........................50A

British Colonial and Crown Agents Watermarks .............................................50A

Countries of the World G-I ...................................................................... 1

2008 Volume 4 Catalogue Number Additions, Deletions & Changes ............ 1510

Illustrated Identifier ...................................................................................... 1512

Index and Identifier ...........................................................................1526

Pronunciation Symbols ................................................................................ 1534

Index to Advertisers .................................................................................... 1535

Dealer Directory Yellow Pages ...................................................................... 1536

See Volume 1 for United States, United Nations and Countries of the World A-B

See Volume 2, 3, 5, 6 for Countries of the World, C-I, P-Z.

Volume 2: C-F

Volume 3: G-I

Volume 5: P-Sl

Volume 6: So-Z

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LETTER FROM THE EDITOR

Scott Publishing Co.

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Dear Scott Catalogue User:

In this introductory letter for Volume 4 of the 2008

Scott Standard Postage Stamp Catalogue we repeat a question

that we have asked in other introductions this year: Is this the first

time in several years that you have purchased or consulted a Scott

Standard volume? If so, the thousands of value changes plus edito-

rial enhancements contained in the 2008 edition is only the tip of

an iceberg.

Over the past five years, from the 2003 through the 2007 edi-

tions of the Standard catalogues, more than 645,500 value changes

have been made in these volumes alone, not counting the tens of

thousands of additional changes made in the Scott Specialized

Catalogue of United States Stamps and Covers and the Scott

Classic Specialized Catalogue of Stamps and Covers . That is more

value changes than the total number of listings in these Standard

catalogues and yes, we do keep a count of these things. Most of

these value changes are value increases, and many stamps have

had their values changed more than once during this time period.

The message here is this: If you have not checked Scott values

recently, it is time you did so. Values overall have increased during

the last five years, and many values have increased significantly.

Staying on top of the current market will allow you to make better

buying and selling decisions. And the Scott Standard catalogues

reflect that current market.

We continue to receive a great deal of favorable feedback

from customers concerning our printing of the catalogues in color.

We are constantly adding to and upgrading the images, rescanning

when necessary. We are down to the last half of one percent, and

the master list of images remaining to be scanned almost seems

manageable. For example, in this volume there are now only about

200 black and white images that have to be converted into color

scans.

What’s new for Volume 4?

There are more than 12,000 value changes in this year’s

Volume 4 of the Standard catalogue. The value changes in all the

volumes this year, which overwhelmingly have been increases

so far, have been driven almost totally by market prices and only

indirectly, if at all, by currency exchange rates. However, a general

statement is in order concerning currency exchange rates. Since

the stamps in this volume were valued, currency exchange rates

for both the euro and the British pound versus the United States

dollar have swung significantly in favor of the former currencies.

We will have to pay special attention to this trend to see if it sus-

tains itself over time. Economists are telling us that the trend may

well sustain itself. Collectors should be aware that if it does, then

pressure on the U.S. dollar would become evident in the stamp

marketplace as well as other marketplaces. The result will be that

desirable foreign stamps will cost more in U.S. dollars and that

catalogue values may become somewhat understated.

What countries have seen the most activity in

Volume 4?

Countries with large numbers of value changes are an inter-

esting mix. Jordan leads the way with 2,315 value changes. The

Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (North Korea) has 1,114

value changes plus 675 new major numbers which we will discuss

shortly. Other countries with significant numbers of value chang-

es include Libya, Lithuania, Malagasy Republic (Madagascar),

Martinique, Mauritania and Niger.

In Jordan, there are modest to fairly significant value gains

throughout, including back-of-the-book issues. Somewhat typical

is the 1964 20f block of 10 space issues, Scott 435, which moves

to $9 mint never hinged and $8.75 used, from $6.75 mint never

hinged and $6 used in last year’s Volume 4. The imperforate 100f

value, Scott 436, increases slightly to $12.50 both mint never

The value changes in North Korea affect all periods, but

they are especially strong in the 1946-60 issues, where substan-

tial increases are often seen. Many of the wholesale sources of

these stamps seem to have dried up. Even the reprints (actually

reproductions) have become much more difficult to find. Increases

appear for both unused and used stamps through about 1955,

and for unused later issues. There remain large stocks of modern

canceled-to-order stamps in the marketplace, and prices for such

stamps remain low and unchanged.

Many perf 10 ¼ and imperf varieties among the early issues

of North Korea increase sharply. Values have been added for two

rare items: Scott 12, the 50ch red brown 1948 third anniversary of

liberation from Japan issue, is now valued unused at $3,000, and

Scott 13, the 50ch indigo and red stamp of 1948 commemorat-

ing the adoption of the Korean DPR constitution, is now valued

unused at $2,000.

Libya sees scattered but numerous value changes in the

1912-40 issues including back-of-the-book stamps. There are many

noteworthy increases, such as the 1934 50c-25 l + 3 l Seaplane

over Tripoli Harbor set, Scott C14-C18, which jumps to $289.50

unused and $505 used, from only $183 unused and $192 used

last year. The 1921-23 30c-2 l “Italia” Special Delivery stamps,

Scott E3-E6, move to $55 mint never hinged, $22.35 unused and

$62.50 used, from $26 mint never hinged, $13 unused and $25

used last year.

What’s new on the editorial side?

Undoubtedly the most important editorial enhancement to

Volume 4 this year is the addition of six more years of the stamps

of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (North Korea). The

stamps from 1995-2000 have been added this year, as we move

ever closer to updating this country to the present day. In this

major project, we have added and valued 675 new major numbers

this year alone.

In Lebanon, three new major numbers have been added to

the 1999 gold overprints oriented as crosses. These items are Scott

533K, the £1,500 denomination, valued at $18 mint never hinged;

Scott 533N, the £5,000 denomination, valued at $50 mint never

hinged; and Scott 533O, the £10,000 denomination, valued at

$100 mint never hinged.

As always, collectors are urged to check the Catalogue

Number Additions, Deletions & Changes listing for these and other

catalogue changes. In this volume, you will find this listing on

page 1510.

How do I keep up with all the latest developments in

between year editions?

Subscribe to Scott Stamp Monthly . You will find Scott Stamp

Monthly packed with information. Scott staffers share their views

each month in a variety of special features (particularly in the

“From the Scott Editors” column) and important sidebars. There

is also extensive new listing information in the “Scott New Issues

Update” section complete with By Topic listings that index new

issues according to topical interest.

Anything else?

A hobby is a great gift. Enjoy.

James E. Kloetzel/Catalogue Editor

hinged and used, from $11 mint never hinged and $10 used last

year.

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