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The Wild Duck Chase

Inside the Strange and Wonderful World of the Federal Duck Stamp Contest

par Martin J. Smith ...

Competitive duck painting "borders on . . . obsession," making this book about the Federal Duck Stamp Contest "a surprisingly compelling read" ( Los Angeles Times).The basis for the documentary film, The Million Dollar Duck, Martin J. Smith's The Wild Duck Chase reveals the peculiar world of the only juried art competition run by the US government. Hatched during the Great Depression, the Federal ... En savoir plus

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Competitive duck painting "borders on . . . obsession," making this book about the Federal Duck Stamp Contest "a surprisingly compelling read" ( Los Angeles Times).The basis for the documentary film, The Million Dollar Duck, Martin J. Smith's The Wild Duck Chase reveals the peculiar world of the only juried art competition run by the US government. Hatched during the Great Depression, the Federal
... En savoir plus
King George V's Obsession

the biography of a stamp collector

par Jack Shamash ...

George V - the current British Queen's grandfather - spent most his time collecfting stamps and building up the finest collection in the world. This is the first biography of George V in 30 years.Using new sources and papers from the Royal archives, it looks at his life, his isolated upbringing and his obsession with stamps. It also examines the impulse that led rich people to devote their time ... En savoir plus

$9.22 CAD

George V - the current British Queen's grandfather - spent most his time collecfting stamps and building up the finest collection in the world. This is the first biography of George V in 30 years.Using new sources and papers from the Royal archives, it looks at his life, his isolated upbringing and his obsession with stamps. It also examines the impulse that led rich people to devote their time
... En savoir plus
Stamp Collecting A Beginners Guide to Finding, Valuing and Profiting from Stamps

The Collector Series, #2

par Tim Harvey ...

Collections Livre 2 - The Collector Series
Stamp collecting has a long and celebrated history. It is also a hobby that can make a considerable amount of profit, if you do things properly. It doesn’t matter if you want to collect stamps as a hobby or if you want to make it an investment, this publication can help you to get started the right way.Through the pages of this book, you will discover many of the finer points about collecting, ... En savoir plus

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Stamp collecting has a long and celebrated history. It is also a hobby that can make a considerable amount of profit, if you do things properly. It doesn’t matter if you want to collect stamps as a hobby or if you want to make it an investment, this publication can help you to get started the right way.Through the pages of this book, you will discover many of the finer points about collecting,
... En savoir plus
The Stamp Finder - Tells at a Glance the Country to Which Any Stamp Belongs and Where to Place It in Your Album - The Collector's Dictionary

par Anon ...

The Stamp Finder' is a vintage handbook for stamp collectors, providing information on the country to which the stamp belongs and where to place it in your album. Also contained is a collectors' dictionary, explaining the words, phrases, and abbreviations used by stamp collectors. This volume will appeal to collectors of old stamps, and it will also be of utility to antiques dealers. Contents ... En savoir plus

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The Stamp Finder' is a vintage handbook for stamp collectors, providing information on the country to which the stamp belongs and where to place it in your album. Also contained is a collectors' dictionary, explaining the words, phrases, and abbreviations used by stamp collectors. This volume will appeal to collectors of old stamps, and it will also be of utility to antiques dealers. Contents
... En savoir plus
Generally Speaking

par Lawrence Block ...

For almost three years, novelist and short-story writer Lawrence Block's monthly column, "Generally Speaking," was one of the most popular features in Linn's Stamp News. A general collector of pre-1940 issues, Block had the entire world of stamps as his subject, and he turned in 33 columns before he decided it was time to stop.But Keller, the author's fictional character, never lost his enthusiasm ... En savoir plus

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For almost three years, novelist and short-story writer Lawrence Block's monthly column, "Generally Speaking," was one of the most popular features in Linn's Stamp News. A general collector of pre-1940 issues, Block had the entire world of stamps as his subject, and he turned in 33 columns before he decided it was time to stop.But Keller, the author's fictional character, never lost his enthusiasm
... En savoir plus
The Postage Stamps of Canada

par Bertram W. H. Poole ...

This antique text details the history of Canada's postal service, with particular emphasis on the development and evolution of postage stamps as a means of payment. A fascinating and detailed treatise on the subject, this text will greatly appeal to philatelists and anyone with an interest in the history of the Canadian postal service. Chapters included in this text are: 'Its Postal History', 'A ... En savoir plus

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This antique text details the history of Canada's postal service, with particular emphasis on the development and evolution of postage stamps as a means of payment. A fascinating and detailed treatise on the subject, this text will greatly appeal to philatelists and anyone with an interest in the history of the Canadian postal service. Chapters included in this text are: 'Its Postal History', 'A
... En savoir plus
Stamps

par Collins ...

Stamp Collecting – with over 3 million enthusiasts – in the UK is a major hobby. Collins Gem Stamps provides an introduction to the subject, starting with advice on beginning a collection and recognizing the key features of stamps and indicating the many ways that a collection can develop.Gem Stamps provides an introduction to the world of stamp collecting from starting a collection from stamps ... En savoir plus

$9.99 CAD

Stamp Collecting – with over 3 million enthusiasts – in the UK is a major hobby. Collins Gem Stamps provides an introduction to the subject, starting with advice on beginning a collection and recognizing the key features of stamps and indicating the many ways that a collection can develop.Gem Stamps provides an introduction to the world of stamp collecting from starting a collection from stamps
... En savoir plus
The Robert Louis Stevenson Collection

par Robert Louis Stevenson ...

Robert Louis Stevenson was a Scottish novelist and travel writer, most noted for Treasure Island, Kidnapped, and Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde.Born and educated in Edinburgh, Stevenson suffered from serious bronchial trouble for much of his life, but continued to write prolifically and travel widely, in defiance of his poor health. As a young man, he mixed in London literary circles, ... En savoir plus

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Robert Louis Stevenson was a Scottish novelist and travel writer, most noted for Treasure Island, Kidnapped, and Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde.Born and educated in Edinburgh, Stevenson suffered from serious bronchial trouble for much of his life, but continued to write prolifically and travel widely, in defiance of his poor health. As a young man, he mixed in London literary circles,
... En savoir plus
A History of America in Thirty-Six Postage Stamps

par Chris West ...

DISCOVER THE INCREDIBLE STORY OF AMERICA THROUGH ITS BEAUTIFUL AND DIVERSE POSTAGE STAMPS IN THIS EXUBERANT AND ALWAYS CHARMING HISTORY.In A History of America in Thirty-six Postage Stamps, Chris West explores America's own rich philatelic history. From George Washington's dour gaze to the charging buffalo of the western frontier and Lindbergh's soaring biplane, American stamps are a vivid window ... En savoir plus

$17.59 CAD

DISCOVER THE INCREDIBLE STORY OF AMERICA THROUGH ITS BEAUTIFUL AND DIVERSE POSTAGE STAMPS IN THIS EXUBERANT AND ALWAYS CHARMING HISTORY.In A History of America in Thirty-six Postage Stamps, Chris West explores America's own rich philatelic history. From George Washington's dour gaze to the charging buffalo of the western frontier and Lindbergh's soaring biplane, American stamps are a vivid window
... En savoir plus
A Little Book of Stamp Collecting

par Various ...

This vintage book contains a guide to stamp collecting, being a detailed catalogue of noteworthy stamps issues during the early twentieth century. With interesting historical information, authentic photographs, and useful information, this volume is highly recommended for the keen lapidary, and would make for a worthy addition to collections of stamp collecting literature. Contents include: “Some ... En savoir plus

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This vintage book contains a guide to stamp collecting, being a detailed catalogue of noteworthy stamps issues during the early twentieth century. With interesting historical information, authentic photographs, and useful information, this volume is highly recommended for the keen lapidary, and would make for a worthy addition to collections of stamp collecting literature. Contents include: “Some
... En savoir plus
Aircraft and Aviation Stamps

A Collector's Guide

par Howard Piltz ...

Collections series Transport Philately Series
Soar around the world with this illustrated guide to postage stamps that commemorate the history of flight.In his series of collector's guides, Howard Piltz combines his two greatest interests: transport and stamps. This volume focuses on aircraft and aviation, highlighting stamps from numerous countries that feature miniature works of art celebrating achievements from early military planes to ... En savoir plus

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Soar around the world with this illustrated guide to postage stamps that commemorate the history of flight.In his series of collector's guides, Howard Piltz combines his two greatest interests: transport and stamps. This volume focuses on aircraft and aviation, highlighting stamps from numerous countries that feature miniature works of art celebrating achievements from early military planes to
... En savoir plus
Canada: Its Postage Stamps and Postal Stationery

Enriched edition.

par Clifton A. Howes, Bryce Emerson ...

In "Canada: Its Postage Stamps and Postal Stationery," Clifton A. Howes meticulously examines the rich tapestry of Canadian postal history through its diverse array of stamps and stationery. This work is marked by an analytical lens and an engaging narrative style, weaving together the socio-political context, artistic elements, and technological advancements that have shaped Canada's postal ... En savoir plus

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In "Canada: Its Postage Stamps and Postal Stationery," Clifton A. Howes meticulously examines the rich tapestry of Canadian postal history through its diverse array of stamps and stationery. This work is marked by an analytical lens and an engaging narrative style, weaving together the socio-political context, artistic elements, and technological advancements that have shaped Canada's postal
... En savoir plus
Blue Mauritius

The Hunt for the World's Most Valuable Stamps

par Helen Morgan ...

Follow the adventures of the world's most sought-after postage stamps—from a tropical Indian Ocean island to the hushed atmosphere of the modern auction room—in this dramatic and passionate tale of the first stamp hunters. In September 1847 colored squares of paper were stuck on to envelopes and used to send out admission cards to a fancy-dress ball on the tropical island of Mauritius. No one at ... En savoir plus

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Follow the adventures of the world's most sought-after postage stamps—from a tropical Indian Ocean island to the hushed atmosphere of the modern auction room—in this dramatic and passionate tale of the first stamp hunters. In September 1847 colored squares of paper were stuck on to envelopes and used to send out admission cards to a fancy-dress ball on the tropical island of Mauritius. No one at
... En savoir plus
Stamp Collecting as a Pastime

Enriched edition. Exploring the World of Philately: A Comprehensive Guide to Stamp Collecting and Postal History

par Edward J. Nankivell, Owen Lennox ...

In "Stamp Collecting as a Pastime," Edward J. Nankivell intricately navigates the multifaceted world of philately, offering insights that celebrate not only the act of collecting but also the history and artistry behind stamps. The book is both a practical guide and a reflective treatise, illustrating the evolution of stamp collecting as a leisurely pursuit while employing a clear, engaging style ... En savoir plus

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In "Stamp Collecting as a Pastime," Edward J. Nankivell intricately navigates the multifaceted world of philately, offering insights that celebrate not only the act of collecting but also the history and artistry behind stamps. The book is both a practical guide and a reflective treatise, illustrating the evolution of stamp collecting as a leisurely pursuit while employing a clear, engaging style
... En savoir plus
The Adhesive Postage Stamp

par Patrick Chalmers ...

This book details the achievements of Sir Rowland Hill, the man responsible for numerous postal reforms in the late nineteenth century. The most notable of his postal reforms was the implementation of the adhesive stamp for postage purposes, which continues to be an intrinsic part of modern postal services today. 'The Adhesive Postage Stamp' is a fascinating book that will greatly appeal to both ... En savoir plus

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This book details the achievements of Sir Rowland Hill, the man responsible for numerous postal reforms in the late nineteenth century. The most notable of his postal reforms was the implementation of the adhesive stamp for postage purposes, which continues to be an intrinsic part of modern postal services today. 'The Adhesive Postage Stamp' is a fascinating book that will greatly appeal to both
... En savoir plus
HowExpert Guide to Stamp Collecting

The Ultimate Handbook for Starting a Stamp Collection, Identifying Rare Stamps, and Preserving Philatelic Treasures

par HowExpert ...

If you want to start an exciting hobby, build a unique and valuable stamp collection, or uncover rare philatelic treasures, then HowExpert Guide to Stamp Collecting is the ultimate resource for you!This comprehensive guide takes you step by step through the world of stamp collecting, making it accessible for beginners and invaluable for seasoned enthusiasts. Whether you’re just starting out or ... En savoir plus

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If you want to start an exciting hobby, build a unique and valuable stamp collection, or uncover rare philatelic treasures, then HowExpert Guide to Stamp Collecting is the ultimate resource for you!This comprehensive guide takes you step by step through the world of stamp collecting, making it accessible for beginners and invaluable for seasoned enthusiasts. Whether you’re just starting out or
... En savoir plus
Fundamentos de Coleccionar Estampillas Postales

par Cornelius McQuillan ...

Fundamentos de Coleccionar Estampillas Postales es una introduccion básica al pasatiempo dedicado al recogimiento de sellos del correo. Incluye como encontrarlos, preparlos y el guardarlos. Sirve como primer libro a la filactaria para un novato. Explique lo más básico de empezar una colección de estampillas postales. ... En savoir plus

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Fundamentos de Coleccionar Estampillas Postales es una introduccion básica al pasatiempo dedicado al recogimiento de sellos del correo. Incluye como encontrarlos, preparlos y el guardarlos. Sirve como primer libro a la filactaria para un novato. Explique lo más básico de empezar una colección de estampillas postales.
... En savoir plus
有故事的郵票：東南亞傳說與美食

par 丁安妮、王麗蘭、匡春芝、阮氏梅英、葉碧珠、周惠玲 ...

Collections Livre 5 - 有故事的郵票
★★ 臺灣第一套結合郵趣和世界傳家故事的原創圖文書★★ 108課綱最佳讀物：好郵趣的讀寫素養╳藝術涵養╳多元文化╳跨域學習★★ 2022年上半年度「好書大家讀」優良少年兒童讀物★★ 2022年五月博客來、誠品、金石堂三大書店推薦選書★★ 每書內含：10篇精采圖文故事＋11則多元文化知識＋拉頁故事地圖＋郵信小百科＋郵戲動手做★★ 全彩注音，國小兒童郵趣悅讀小小的郵票，變身大大的魔毯，帶我們飛向東南亞，古往今來，欣賞不思議的故事——越南人是龍王和仙女的後代？印尼的多峇湖是魚精發怒造成的？潑水節由來，是因為梵天打賭輸了，砍下自己的頭……？這些故事，不但超有趣，而且很好吃——每一篇傳說都包含了東南亞的美食元素，從熱帶水果和蔬菜、特色料理，甚至使用的香料... ... En savoir plus

$12.70 CAD

★★ 臺灣第一套結合郵趣和世界傳家故事的原創圖文書★★ 108課綱最佳讀物：好郵趣的讀寫素養╳藝術涵養╳多元文化╳跨域學習★★ 2022年上半年度「好書大家讀」優良少年兒童讀物★★ 2022年五月博客來、誠品、金石堂三大書店推薦選書★★ 每書內含：10篇精采圖文故事＋11則多元文化知識＋拉頁故事地圖＋郵信小百科＋郵戲動手做★★ 全彩注音，國小兒童郵趣悅讀小小的郵票，變身大大的魔毯，帶我們飛向東南亞，古往今來，欣賞不思議的故事——越南人是龍王和仙女的後代？印尼的多峇湖是魚精發怒造成的？潑水節由來，是因為梵天打賭輸了，砍下自己的頭……？這些故事，不但超有趣，而且很好吃——每一篇傳說都包含了東南亞的美食元素，從熱帶水果和蔬菜、特色料理，甚至使用的香料...
... En savoir plus
Complete Juvenilia

par Jane Austen ...

Contents:Juvenilia Volume IJuvenilia Volume IIJuvenilia Volume III ... En savoir plus

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Contents:Juvenilia Volume IJuvenilia Volume IIJuvenilia Volume III
... En savoir plus
Helsingin postitoimipaikat - 1809 - 2020

Osa 1 - 1809 - 1923

par Matti Pesonen ...

Kirja kertoo Helsingin postitoimipaikkojen kehityksen vuodesta 1809 aina vuoteen 1923. Muutamat postitoimipaikat ja toimipaikkojen toiminnot jatkuvat tämän ajanjakson yli. Tämä kirja on Helsingin postitoimipaikat kirjasarjan ensimmäinen osa. Kaikki toimipaikat eivät heti kuuluneet Helsinkiin vaan toimipaikat on valittu vuoden 1965/66 postinumero uudistuksen mukaan. ... En savoir plus

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Kirja kertoo Helsingin postitoimipaikkojen kehityksen vuodesta 1809 aina vuoteen 1923. Muutamat postitoimipaikat ja toimipaikkojen toiminnot jatkuvat tämän ajanjakson yli. Tämä kirja on Helsingin postitoimipaikat kirjasarjan ensimmäinen osa. Kaikki toimipaikat eivät heti kuuluneet Helsinkiin vaan toimipaikat on valittu vuoden 1965/66 postinumero uudistuksen mukaan.
... En savoir plus
The GH Kaestlin Collection of Imperial Russian and Zemstvo Stamps

par Thomas Lera, Leon Finik ...

A quiet philatelist, George H. Kaestlin joined the original Rossika Society in 1935 along with the better known Theo B. Lavroff and K. Szymanowski. Whereas Lavroff contributed significantly to Russian philately as an author and researcher and Szymanowski was an avid collector, Kaestlin collected privately. Born in Moscow, circa 1893, Kaestlin arrived in England in 1939. After World War II, When ... En savoir plus

$46.39 CAD

A quiet philatelist, George H. Kaestlin joined the original Rossika Society in 1935 along with the better known Theo B. Lavroff and K. Szymanowski. Whereas Lavroff contributed significantly to Russian philately as an author and researcher and Szymanowski was an avid collector, Kaestlin collected privately. Born in Moscow, circa 1893, Kaestlin arrived in England in 1939. After World War II, When
... En savoir plus
Routes to a Nation

The Post Office in the Colonies and Early United States

par National Postal Museum, Daniel A. Piazza, Lynn Heidelbaugh, Alison R. Bazylinski ...

This richly illustrated volume evokes the early history of the US postal system with 130 new full-color images of artifacts and historical documents from the Smithsonian's National Postal MuseumTravel back to the postal system’s humble origins in colonial America with Routes to a Nation, which traces the development of the post from trans-Atlantic communication through the Revolutionary War and ... En savoir plus

$47.99 CAD

This richly illustrated volume evokes the early history of the US postal system with 130 new full-color images of artifacts and historical documents from the Smithsonian's National Postal MuseumTravel back to the postal system’s humble origins in colonial America with Routes to a Nation, which traces the development of the post from trans-Atlantic communication through the Revolutionary War and
... En savoir plus
A History of Victorian Postage

par Gerard Cheshire ...

There is an aesthetic beauty to old stamps, which were miniature works of art in their detail and colours, in order to make them difficult to counterfeit. It is this aesthetic sensibility that attracts many collectors of early stamps, because they look wonderful arranged on the album page, and there is a very basic desire to complete sets of stamps, so that all gaps are filled and a pleasing ... En savoir plus

$16.69 CAD

There is an aesthetic beauty to old stamps, which were miniature works of art in their detail and colours, in order to make them difficult to counterfeit. It is this aesthetic sensibility that attracts many collectors of early stamps, because they look wonderful arranged on the album page, and there is a very basic desire to complete sets of stamps, so that all gaps are filled and a pleasing
... En savoir plus
口袋裡的家國：歌曲、郵票、錢幣中的國族認同

par 麥留芳 ...

Collections series 知識叢書
飛揚的歌曲、加蓋的郵票、藕斷絲連的錢幣在口袋裡流轉的中國近代史與國族認同社會認同是社群裡一種無可避免的歸屬或分類感受，國家、族群的認同乃是兩大普遍例子。但認同有真實的，亦有虛擬或想像的。國、族大都以旗幟、徽章、鳥獸、人物之類作為象徵符號或標誌。但它們並不是隨時隨地，或無緣無故就能被啟動的。擬啟動這些標誌而生情，就得透過某些機制的運作。其中比較有效的機制乃是歌曲、郵票、錢幣。歌曲、郵票和錢幣在本質上雖然風馬牛不相及，卻具有共同的內涵和功能：首先，它們都與中國近代史的脈絡密不可分；其次，它們都具有迅速流通與傳播的特性。一百多年來，中國歷經朝代更替、軍閥割據、日本侵華、國共內戰等重大事件，遍布各地、尚孕育著臍帶文化的華人，如何在割裂的歷史與土地上形塑其國族認同？在中國近代史兼華僑研究之領域裡，麥留芳的《口袋裡的家國：歌曲、郵票、錢幣中的國族認同》另闢蹊徑，將視野聚焦於愛國歌曲、孫像與烈士郵票 ... En savoir plus

$9.74 CAD

飛揚的歌曲、加蓋的郵票、藕斷絲連的錢幣在口袋裡流轉的中國近代史與國族認同社會認同是社群裡一種無可避免的歸屬或分類感受，國家、族群的認同乃是兩大普遍例子。但認同有真實的，亦有虛擬或想像的。國、族大都以旗幟、徽章、鳥獸、人物之類作為象徵符號或標誌。但它們並不是隨時隨地，或無緣無故就能被啟動的。擬啟動這些標誌而生情，就得透過某些機制的運作。其中比較有效的機制乃是歌曲、郵票、錢幣。歌曲、郵票和錢幣在本質上雖然風馬牛不相及，卻具有共同的內涵和功能：首先，它們都與中國近代史的脈絡密不可分；其次，它們都具有迅速流通與傳播的特性。一百多年來，中國歷經朝代更替、軍閥割據、日本侵華、國共內戰等重大事件，遍布各地、尚孕育著臍帶文化的華人，如何在割裂的歷史與土地上形塑其國族認同？在中國近代史兼華僑研究之領域裡，麥留芳的《口袋裡的家國：歌曲、郵票、錢幣中的國族認同》另闢蹊徑，將視野聚焦於愛國歌曲、孫像與烈士郵票
... En savoir plus

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