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Soft Cover Book. Price includes shipping and handling.
In 1998, Fred Collins wrote a 340-page book chronicling the first twenty years of his cachetmaking career, weaving together stories from his travels to obtain First Day of Issue cancels with personal reflections on his childhood, family life, and military service.
The response from early readers was overwhelmingly positive. Below are a few of the many reviews and comments Fred received at the time of publication:
“The book…is useful, informative, heartwarming, and loaded with fun. It’s really a tour de force. Collins has roamed far and wide throughout the United States and its territories to create his u.o covers, and he’s had fun doing it. And, he’s put almost every last memory of it into this book. It’s a masterpiece with seemingly nothing left out. There’s never been a stamp-hobby or FDC book like this. Treat yourself to a copy. You’ll love it.”
- Michael Schreiber, Linn’s Stamp News
“Collins Hand Painted First Day Covers is a remarkable blend of history, autobiography, and cataloguing. It’s the story of Collins cachets, one of the premier cachetmakers in the industry. It’s the narrative and insights of founder Fred Collins that give the book the added features that make it a must buy. Collins not only traces the development of his cachet line but also interweaves the modern development of the cachemtaking industry and the joy of raising a family at the same time. The mix is intriguing and provides fascinating insights.”
– Peter Martin, Scott Stamp News
“I have loved your FDCs from the first one I saw. I didn’t think they could get any better, but the book makes them come to life even more.”
– Collector F.G., Michigan
“I have never seen anything like it! It is an unbelievable and terrific job. I feel that I am now a member of the Collins family.”
– Collector M.C., Texas
“It is so much more than I was expecting, both in quality and in the extent of its content. Please accept my congratulations and gratitude for your book and your work, Fred. You’ve added great enjoyment to my life.”
– Collector W.S., California
Soft Cover Book. Price includes shipping and handling.
In 1998, Fred Collins wrote a 340-page book chronicling the first twenty years of his cachetmaking career, weaving together stories from his travels to obtain First Day of Issue cancels with personal reflections on his childhood, family life, and military service.
The response from early readers was overwhelmingly positive. Below are a few of the many reviews and comments Fred received at the time of publication:
“The book…is useful, informative, heartwarming, and loaded with fun. It’s really a tour de force. Collins has roamed far and wide throughout the United States and its territories to create his u.o covers, and he’s had fun doing it. And, he’s put almost every last memory of it into this book. It’s a masterpiece with seemingly nothing left out. There’s never been a stamp-hobby or FDC book like this. Treat yourself to a copy. You’ll love it.”
- Michael Schreiber, Linn’s Stamp News
“Collins Hand Painted First Day Covers is a remarkable blend of history, autobiography, and cataloguing. It’s the story of Collins cachets, one of the premier cachetmakers in the industry. It’s the narrative and insights of founder Fred Collins that give the book the added features that make it a must buy. Collins not only traces the development of his cachet line but also interweaves the modern development of the cachemtaking industry and the joy of raising a family at the same time. The mix is intriguing and provides fascinating insights.”
– Peter Martin, Scott Stamp News
“I have loved your FDCs from the first one I saw. I didn’t think they could get any better, but the book makes them come to life even more.”
– Collector F.G., Michigan
“I have never seen anything like it! It is an unbelievable and terrific job. I feel that I am now a member of the Collins family.”
– Collector M.C., Texas
“It is so much more than I was expecting, both in quality and in the extent of its content. Please accept my congratulations and gratitude for your book and your work, Fred. You’ve added great enjoyment to my life.”
– Collector W.S., California