The Complete Guide to Stamps & Stamp Collecting
Author | : James Mackay |
Publisher | : Southwater |
Total Pages | : 256 |
Release | : 2017-11 |
ISBN-10 | : 1844777251 |
ISBN-13 | : 9781844777259 |
Rating | : 4/5 (259 Downloads) |
Download or read book The Complete Guide to Stamps & Stamp Collecting written by James Mackay and published by Southwater. This book was released on 2017-11 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the ultimate guide to getting the most out the world's most popular hobby, with countless examples of rare, vivid and historical stamps spanning almost two centuries, plus advice on price and guidance about acquisition. Read some of the fascinating stories behind the world's most sought-after stamps, from the famous commemoratives of American presidents to issues from some of the most remote post offices in the world. Stamps trace the character and history of the country from which they originate, and this encyclopedic visual directory is a stunning account of some of the most bizarre, vivid and poignant examples ever created.