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Complete Illustrated Guide to Stamp Collecting James A. Mackay

Complete Illustrated Guide to Stamp Collecting By James A. Mackay

Complete Illustrated Guide to Stamp Collecting by James A. Mackay


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Provides a reference for stamp collectors, with over 500 images of collectable stamps. This book explains different approaches to starting, extending and organizing a collection, with examples of what to collect and tips on entering the stamp buyer's market. It includes instructions on mounting stamps for display and preserving their condition.

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Complete Illustrated Guide to Stamp Collecting Summary

Complete Illustrated Guide to Stamp Collecting by James A. Mackay

This book provides the must-have reference for every stamp collector, with over 500 images of collectable stamps. It explains the different approaches to starting, extending and organizing a collection, with inspirational examples of what to collect and tips on entering the stamp buyer's market. It includes step-by-step instructions on mounting stamps for display and preserving their condition, with examples of useful tools and accessories. It provides essential information on special items and categories - including first day covers, charity seals, postmarks, flaws and essays. This is the ultimate guide to embarking on the world's most popular hobby. Simple advice starts with the very basics - types of album, types of mounting, where to acquire or buy different types of stamp - and builds from there. There is a huge amount of inspiration for the novice, with countless examples of the bizarre and beautiful stamps that have emerged since the very first issue of 1840. Beautifully illustrated with over 500 colour stamp issues, this book is sure to appeal to anyone interested in starting to collect stamps, as well as those already pursuing this absorbing hobby.

About James A. Mackay

Dr James Mackay is one of the foremost and most prolific authors on stamps and stamp collecting in the world. He has written over 100 books and thousands of articles on the subject of stamps and other collectables such as coins, antiques and bronzes. He has one of the largest private collections of stamps and philatelic materials in the world and recently published Philatelic Terms Illustrated (Stanley Gibbons). James Mackay's published works include: Commemorative Medals (A Barker), Collectables (Macdonald), The Banknote Yearbook (Token Publishing), and Dictionary of Turn of the Century Antiques (Ward Lock).

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CIN1844762831G
9781844762835
1844762831
Complete Illustrated Guide to Stamp Collecting by James A. Mackay
Used - Good
Paperback
Anness Publishing
2006-06-01
96
N/A
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