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HowExpert Guide to Stamp Collecting

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

de 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 ... Leer más

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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
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The Wild Duck Chase

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

de 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 ... Leer más

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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
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The Error World

An Affair with Stamps

de Simon Garfield ...

An obsessively readable memoir about the passions—and perils—of collecting, from the New York Times–bestselling author of Just My Type.From the Penny Red to the Blue Mauritius, generations of collectors have been drawn to the mystique of rare stamps. Once a widespread pastime of schoolboys, philately has increasingly become the province of older men obsessed with the shrewd investment, the once-in ... Leer más

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An obsessively readable memoir about the passions—and perils—of collecting, from the New York Times–bestselling author of Just My Type.From the Penny Red to the Blue Mauritius, generations of collectors have been drawn to the mystique of rare stamps. Once a widespread pastime of schoolboys, philately has increasingly become the province of older men obsessed with the shrewd investment, the once-in
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Stamp Collecting A Beginners Guide to Finding, Valuing and Profiting from Stamps

The Collector Series, #2

de Tim Harvey ...

Series Libro 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, ... Leer más

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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,
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Stamps

de 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 ... Leer más

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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
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King George V's Obsession

the biography of a stamp collector

de 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 ... Leer más

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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
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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

de 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 ... Leer más

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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
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A History of America in Thirty-Six Postage Stamps

de 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 ... Leer más

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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
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The GH Kaestlin Collection of Imperial Russian and Zemstvo Stamps

de 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 ... Leer más

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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
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Forever Stamps

250 Years of United States History Writ Small

de United States Postal Service, Gail Anderson, Brian E. Smith ...

Bold and beautiful, Forever Stamps tells the story of United States history, pop culture, and art through hundreds of vibrantly rendered stamps.Forever Stamps is a visually stunning cultural celebration of the United States, told by the beautiful and unique stamps issued by the United States Postal Service since its inception in 1775. For the first time, this book looks at the breadth of American ... Leer más

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Bold and beautiful, Forever Stamps tells the story of United States history, pop culture, and art through hundreds of vibrantly rendered stamps.Forever Stamps is a visually stunning cultural celebration of the United States, told by the beautiful and unique stamps issued by the United States Postal Service since its inception in 1775. For the first time, this book looks at the breadth of American
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Complete Juvenilia

de Jane Austen ...

Contents:Juvenilia Volume IJuvenilia Volume IIJuvenilia Volume III ... Leer más

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Contents:Juvenilia Volume IJuvenilia Volume IIJuvenilia Volume III
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The Adhesive Postage Stamp

de 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 ... Leer más

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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
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The Postage Stamps of Aden 1937-1968

de Peter James Bond ...

THE POSTAGE STAMPS OF ADEN 1937-1968 is a detailed guide to the stamps of Aden. It includes the issues of the Federation of South Arabia and the protectorate states. Also provided are a brief history of Aden and an introduction to the postal history of Aden.All issues are illustrated in colour and given a retail value. Where practicable, individual stamps are also assigned a value. ... Leer más

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THE POSTAGE STAMPS OF ADEN 1937-1968 is a detailed guide to the stamps of Aden. It includes the issues of the Federation of South Arabia and the protectorate states. Also provided are a brief history of Aden and an introduction to the postal history of Aden.All issues are illustrated in colour and given a retail value. Where practicable, individual stamps are also assigned a value.
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História Postal Da Oceania

de Adeilson Nogueira ...

Nos primeiros períodos da sociedade, a comunicação entre as partes de um país era uma tarefa rara e difícil. Indivíduos à distância, tendo pouca inclinação e menos oportunidade para tal relação, ficavam naturalmente satisfeitos com seus meios limitados de comunicação uns com os outros. À medida que a civilização avançou e o comércio se tornou uma característica nacional, essas comunicações se ... Leer más

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Nos primeiros períodos da sociedade, a comunicação entre as partes de um país era uma tarefa rara e difícil. Indivíduos à distância, tendo pouca inclinação e menos oportunidade para tal relação, ficavam naturalmente satisfeitos com seus meios limitados de comunicação uns com os outros. À medida que a civilização avançou e o comércio se tornou uma característica nacional, essas comunicações se
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The Great Texas Stamp Collection

How Some Stubborn Texas Confederate Postmasters, a Handful of Determined Texas Stamp Collectors, and a Few of the World's Greatest Philatelists Created, Discovered, and Preserved Some of the World's Most Valuable Postage Stamps

de Charles W. Deaton ...

Series series Charles N. Prothro Texana Series
Among the many difficulties the newly formed Confederate States of America endured in the summer of 1861 was the failure of its post office department to provide sufficient numbers of that item most crucial to its service: the postage stamp. Faced with the resulting din of customer complaints, a handful of industrious Texas postmasters solved the problem by simply making their own homemade stamps ... Leer más

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Among the many difficulties the newly formed Confederate States of America endured in the summer of 1861 was the failure of its post office department to provide sufficient numbers of that item most crucial to its service: the postage stamp. Faced with the resulting din of customer complaints, a handful of industrious Texas postmasters solved the problem by simply making their own homemade stamps
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大中華集郵文化 Ⅱ

de 王瑞山 ...

Series Libro 2 - 大中華集郵文化
*此書為固定版面格式，建議使用平板或電腦閱讀*誠懇歡迎您——參觀、鑑賞、研討和批評；同享集郵旳樂趣和心得；努力發揚正能量的大中華集郵文化。本書編者王瑞山先生經多年搜集和考證，編著了這本介紹中國、香港、澳門、台灣四地首日封及郵票珍品。書內收集很多珍貴郵品，坊間罕見的錯體郵品及郵戳，品種包羅萬有。從大清帝國到回歸前後所發行的郵票、簡單易明的郵票資料、各地的郵政掌故、從郵戳看郵路及郵資的轉變。極具參考價值及收藏意義。 ... Leer más

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*此書為固定版面格式，建議使用平板或電腦閱讀*誠懇歡迎您——參觀、鑑賞、研討和批評；同享集郵旳樂趣和心得；努力發揚正能量的大中華集郵文化。本書編者王瑞山先生經多年搜集和考證，編著了這本介紹中國、香港、澳門、台灣四地首日封及郵票珍品。書內收集很多珍貴郵品，坊間罕見的錯體郵品及郵戳，品種包羅萬有。從大清帝國到回歸前後所發行的郵票、簡單易明的郵票資料、各地的郵政掌故、從郵戳看郵路及郵資的轉變。極具參考價值及收藏意義。
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The Postage Stamps of Canada

de 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 ... Leer más

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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
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Canada: Its Postage Stamps and Postal Stationery (Annotated)

Enriched Edition. A Philatelic Guide to Canadian Stamps, Postal Stationery, Rates, Varieties, and Colonial History

de Clifton A. Howes, Tessa Dunleigh ...

Canada: Its Postage Stamps and Postal Stationery is a foundational philatelic monograph that treats Canadian stamps not as mere collectibles but as historical documents embedded in systems of empire, administration, design, and communication. Organized with the precision of a catalogue yet written in a lucid, explanatory style, the book surveys issues, varieties, postal stationery, rates, and ... Leer más

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Canada: Its Postage Stamps and Postal Stationery is a foundational philatelic monograph that treats Canadian stamps not as mere collectibles but as historical documents embedded in systems of empire, administration, design, and communication. Organized with the precision of a catalogue yet written in a lucid, explanatory style, the book surveys issues, varieties, postal stationery, rates, and
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Chats on Postage Stamps

Exploring the Cultural and Historical Value of Postage Stamps

de Frederick John Melville ...

In "Chats on Postage Stamps," Frederick John Melville offers an engaging exploration of philately that blends informative narratives with a conversational tone. This work stands out for its accessibility, making it an attractive read for both seasoned collectors and newcomers. Melville delves into the history, artistry, and collecting practices associated with postage stamps, presenting an array ... Leer más

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In "Chats on Postage Stamps," Frederick John Melville offers an engaging exploration of philately that blends informative narratives with a conversational tone. This work stands out for its accessibility, making it an attractive read for both seasoned collectors and newcomers. Melville delves into the history, artistry, and collecting practices associated with postage stamps, presenting an array
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Philately as a Teaching Tool

de Dinesh Chandra Sharma ...

The aim of this book divided into six chapters is to provide reference to the teachers, educators and of course to the students how philately can be used as an effective teaching tool in learning. The chapter about Formal teaching how so many stamps available can be used as effective teaching aids to teach any subject from History & Geography to Physics, Chemistry, Biology and literature. The ... Leer más

$4.99 USD

The aim of this book divided into six chapters is to provide reference to the teachers, educators and of course to the students how philately can be used as an effective teaching tool in learning. The chapter about Formal teaching how so many stamps available can be used as effective teaching aids to teach any subject from History & Geography to Physics, Chemistry, Biology and literature. The
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Stamp Collecting as a Pastime (Annotated)

Enriched Edition. A Classic Philatelic Handbook on Stamp Albums, Rare Postage Stamps, and the History of Collecting

de Edward J. Nankivell, Gemma Yateswell ...

Stamp Collecting as a Pastime is a lucid early twentieth-century defense of philately as both recreation and intellectual discipline. Nankivell presents the stamp album not as a mere cabinet of curiosities, but as a miniature archive of empire, commerce, geography, design, and political history. Written in an accessible yet cultivated prose style, the book belongs to the period when collecting ... Leer más

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Stamp Collecting as a Pastime is a lucid early twentieth-century defense of philately as both recreation and intellectual discipline. Nankivell presents the stamp album not as a mere cabinet of curiosities, but as a miniature archive of empire, commerce, geography, design, and political history. Written in an accessible yet cultivated prose style, the book belongs to the period when collecting
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The postage stamps and post cards of the North American colonies of Great Britain

Enriched edition. Unveiling Colonial Communication Through Postage Artistry

de Various Authors, Brielle Kestridge ...

The "Postage Stamps and Post Cards of the North American Colonies of Great Britain" is a meticulously compiled volume that offers an exhaustive exploration of philately within the historical context of British North America. The book examines the intricate designs, usage, and production of stamps and postcards from the 18th and 19th centuries, reflecting the changing sociopolitical landscapes and ... Leer más

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The "Postage Stamps and Post Cards of the North American Colonies of Great Britain" is a meticulously compiled volume that offers an exhaustive exploration of philately within the historical context of British North America. The book examines the intricate designs, usage, and production of stamps and postcards from the 18th and 19th centuries, reflecting the changing sociopolitical landscapes and
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Make Money Collecting Everyday Easy to Find Items

de Bernard Levine ...

In this unique fun compendium, you will discover lots of wonderful things to collect that will reward you with a lifetime of great enjoyment like collecting Rock n Roll Records, Fast Food Toys, Teddy Bears, Stamps, Coins, Old Typewriters, Cameras, Computer Games, Comics, Fountain Pens, Sea Shells, Baseball Cards, Maps, Autographs, Postcards, Beer Cans, Sheet Music, Teaspoons plus so much more! ... Leer más

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In this unique fun compendium, you will discover lots of wonderful things to collect that will reward you with a lifetime of great enjoyment like collecting Rock n Roll Records, Fast Food Toys, Teddy Bears, Stamps, Coins, Old Typewriters, Cameras, Computer Games, Comics, Fountain Pens, Sea Shells, Baseball Cards, Maps, Autographs, Postcards, Beer Cans, Sheet Music, Teaspoons plus so much more!
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有故事的郵票：東南亞傳說與美食

de 丁安妮、王麗蘭、匡春芝、阮氏梅英、葉碧珠、周惠玲 ...

Series Libro 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... ... Leer más

$7.99 USD

★★ 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...
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