First Class by Christopher West
Each classic, lovingly-designed stamp is presented in full colour, revealing it to be both a work of art and a tantalising window into the character and spirit of its era. Here is a history of Britain like no other, that will delight stamp collectors and lovers of history alike.
Sometimes the simplest of ideas produces a gem of a book and this captivating history of 170 years of the postage stamp is really an excuse to examine British history -- Sally Morris * Daily Mail *
Entertaining nostalgia trip * Express *
Telling a nation's story through a selection of its stamps is an ingenious idea for a book, and Chris West has executed it with flair and imagination -- D J Taylor
Small but pefectly formed - 5 stars -- Ceri Radford * Daily Telegraph *
A splendid reminder of the philatelic glories of the past… These miniature gems are of the highest quality in design, subject choice and colour -- David Driver * The Times *
Entertaining nostalgia trip * Express *
Telling a nation's story through a selection of its stamps is an ingenious idea for a book, and Chris West has executed it with flair and imagination -- D J Taylor
Small but pefectly formed - 5 stars -- Ceri Radford * Daily Telegraph *
A splendid reminder of the philatelic glories of the past… These miniature gems are of the highest quality in design, subject choice and colour -- David Driver * The Times *
Christopher West wrote the bestselling business title The Beermat Entrepreneur. He also published First Class in 2012 and a series of successful crime novels under another name. Having worked in the City and then in PR & marketing, he now teaches marketing to small businesses.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780224095464 |
| ISBN 10 | 0224095463 |
| Title | First Class |
| Author | Christopher West |
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| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Vintage Publishing |
| Year published | 2012-10-18 |
| Number of pages | 272 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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