The Complete Guide to Stamps & Stamp Collecting: The Ultimate Illustrated Reference to over 3000 of the World's Best Stamps, and a Professional Guide ... and Perfecting a Spectactular Collection - Couverture souple

Mackay James

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ISBN 10 : 1844777251 ISBN 13 : 9781844777259

Editeur : Southwater, 2017

Synopsis

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.

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À propos de l'auteur

Dr James Mackay was one of the foremost and most prolific authors on stamps and stamp collecting in the world. He wrote over 100 books and thousands of articles on stamps and other collectables, and owned one of the largest private collections of stamps and philatelic material in the world.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Southwater
• Date d'édition: 2017
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1844777251
• ISBN 13: 9781844777259
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 256
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible