FRAMA LABELS - Michel World Frama Labels Specialised;2008/09

Published by Schwaneberger. 348pp. Colour. German

Inc FDCs, on cover, forgeries, overview of machines used

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Philatelic Exporter review, courtesy of David Rennie (November 2008):

Since the last edition was published in 2004 (See Exporter August 2004), Morocco has joined the list of countries using these Machine Vended stamps. However the publishers have revised the layout to achieve a more modest 348pp, though even so the cover price has risen.

Those countries such as Australia, Finland, France, Israel, Spain and others who have embraced this technology continue to issue attractive designs, and thematic collectors would do well to consider these issues for their collections. Others such as Greece continue to issue "bus ticket" style items, which have little to attract the collector. Britain of course gave up after the initial Frama issue way back in 1984.

The last edition contained "copious notes" but these seem to have been reduced or eliminated in this edition.; Nevertheless, prices are provided for Un-mounted mint, used and on cover or First Day cover, and have been revised. New issues are included to the middle of 2008.