Stamps and Stamp Collecting, World Encyclopedia of

The ultimate reference to over 3000 of the world's best stamps, and a professional guide to starting and perfecting a collection

Stamps and Stamp Collecting, World Encyclopedia of
James Mackay, Matthew Hill
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NZ$ 48.99
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NZ$ 40.42
Hardback
h282 x 216mm - 256pg
1 Sep 2022 UK
International import eta 10-19 days
9780754835493
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This is a newly updated guide to getting the most out the world' s most popular hobby, with countless examples of rare, vivid and historical stamps spanning 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 an engrossing account of some of the most bizarre, vivid and poignant examples ever created.
Dr James MacKay was one of the foremost authors on stamps and stamp collecting, writing over 100 books and thousands of articles. He owned one of the largest private stamp collections in the world. Matthew Hill is editor of Stamp Collector magazine and www. allaboutstamps. com and author of A History in Postage Stamps: Great Britain.

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