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Yeah, you know that U.S. Zip (postal) Codes go from "0" on the east coast to "9" on the west, and you may even have figured out they generally increase as you move north. Zipdecode provides a visual representation of Zip Codes. It shows a map of the contiguous states with a dot for every city. Type a digit and it will show what cities correspond -- until you type in all five and have narrowed it down to one. (Don't try to understand a feeble description: just go try it! Be sure to turn on the zoom.) Very cool, and a great demonstration of how interactive applications can get a point across very quickly. From This is True for 29 August 2004 Suggestions for further reading:
 By: Dover List Price: $19.95 Amazon Price: $14.96 Editorial Review: A perfect introduction for novices — and fun for all! — this mega-set provides everything a beginner needs: • An illustrated album with room for over 1,000 stamps • A guide booklet that explains how to build and care for a collection • A catalog listing hundreds of historic stamps available for purchase • A magnifying glass • Adhesive hinges for mounting stamps • Starter pack of 25 real U.S. postage stamps  List Price: $24.95 Amazon Price: $16.47 Editorial Review: This is the 2008 US/BNA Postage Stamp Catalog by H.E. Harris & CompanyŽ from Whitman Coin FEATURES: This is the International Award Winning Harris Reference Catalog for Postage Stamp Prices for the United States, United Nations, Canada and Provinces Plus: Confederate States, U.S. Possessions, U.S. Trust Territories, Albums and Accessories and Comprehensive U.S. Stamp Identifier 370 full-color pages INCLUDES: (1) 2008 US/BNA Postage Stamp Catalog bl 5/12/08  By: Raymond Miller List Price: $8.99 Amazon Price: $8.99 Editorial Review: On April 4, 2002, the Postal Service released a commemorative set of postal stamps honoring the 50 states. The set was called "Greetings From America." Now, with this nifty cardstock collector's kit, kids can store those stamps inside small acetate pockets for safekeeping. Along the way, they'll learn about stamp collecting techniques (parts of a stamp, handling, grading, etc.) and important nuggets of United States state trivia.  By: Dr. Mackay List Price: $35.00 Amazon Price: $23.10 Editorial Review: An expert guide to understanding and acquiring wonderful stamps, by one of the world's foremost collectors.  List Price: $40.00 Amazon Price: $29.20 Editorial Review: The Encyclopedia of United States Stamps and Stamp Collecting, introduces the collector to the full scope of United States stamps and stamp collecting. Beginning with an introduction to; stampless covers; (letters mailed before the introduction of postage stamps), it then introduces the many stamps issued from their inception with the 1845 Postmasters' Provisionals through the stamps of the early 21st century. Other chapters deal with the host of stamps known to collectors as; back-of-the-book; issues, including stamps issued for air mail, special delivery, U.S. possessions, revenue purposes, and postal stationery. The history of the Postal Service and the various stamp printers, including the Bureau of Engraving and Printing is explored. A section of the Encyclopedia highlights the technological innovations of stamp production, the history of the movement of the mails, markings applied to envelopes, and meters and machine generated postage. While a book about U.S. stamps and stamp collecting, in a larger sense it is a history of American politics, culture, values and technology seen through the prism of the nation's postage stamps and postal service. Each of the sixty-two chapters employs a similar format, wherein an introductory article is followed by practical tips on collecting; an almanac of chronological dates to orient the reader within each historical era; a selection of quotes, both contemporaneous and modern, to provide context; examples of postal usage; and a compilation of references to which the reader can turn for more information. While the Encyclopedia will be welcomed by many advanced stamp collectors, it was written with the beginning collector in mind. It assumes no prior experience with collecting, and includes a comprehensive glossary of philatelic terms. The full color, hard-bound, 730 page book is generously illustrated with stamps, covers and related material. |
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