Overview
What Is This Service?
Many collectors maintain records in more than one catalogue system. We research and document cross-references so your spreadsheet or database stays consistent — for example, linking a Scott identification to Stanley Gibbons, Michel, or Ceres numbers where references exist and the stamp variety is clear from the materials you provide.
This service is ideal for collectors who share records with collectors internationally, who use multiple catalogues for different countries, or who want a single authoritative database that spans multiple reference systems.
Supported Catalogues
Catalogues We Work With
Scott
United States — Primary Reference
Stanley Gibbons
United Kingdom
Michel
Germany
Ceres
Portugal / Portuguese Colonies
Deliverables
What We Deliver
- Equivalent catalogue numbers added to your catalog or database
- Clear labeling of primary vs. secondary reference based on your preferred "home" catalogue
- Notes where a cross-reference is uncertain due to varieties, watermarks, or ambiguous images
- Export formatting aligned with your existing columns or import template
For Best Results
What Helps Us Do Accurate Work
- High-quality scans or crops showing key identifiers needed for the catalogues you want linked
- Your preferred primary catalogue and any fields you want standardized
- Known varieties or notes you already trust — we will reconcile them with cross-references carefully
Note: Catalogue names and numbering systems are trademarks or publications of their respective owners. We provide research assistance for your records; final identification decisions remain yours, especially when varieties require physical examination. Scott is a registered trademark of Amos Media Company.