The World Encyclopedia of Stamps and Stamp Collecting
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The World Encyclopedia of Stamps and Stamp Collecting by James Mackay
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.
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 the subject of stamps and other collectables such as coins, antiques and bronzes, and published Philatelic Terms Illustrated (Stanley Gibbons). He had one of the largest private collections of stamps and philatelic material in the world. James Mackay's published works include: Commemmorative Medals (A Barker); Collectables (Macdonald); The Banknote Yearbook (Token Publishing); and Dictionary of Turn of the Century Antiques (Ward Lock).
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| ISBN 13 | 9781846818837 |
| ISBN 10 | 1846818834 |
| Title | The World Encyclopedia of Stamps and Stamp Collecting |
| Author | James Mackay |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Anness Publishing |
| Year published | 2023-09-01 |
| Number of pages | 256 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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