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The Wild Duck Chase

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

by 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 ... Read more

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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
... Read more
The Error World

An Affair with Stamps

by 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 ... Read more

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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
... Read more
Stamp Collecting A Beginners Guide to Finding, Valuing and Profiting from Stamps

The Collector Series, #2

by Tim Harvey ...

Series Book 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, ... Read more

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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,
... Read more
Forever Stamps

250 Years of United States History Writ Small

by 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 ... Read more

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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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The GH Kaestlin Collection of Imperial Russian and Zemstvo Stamps

by 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 ... Read more

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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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Stamps

by 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 ... Read more

$2.99 USD

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

by 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 ... Read more

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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
... Read more
A History of America in Thirty-Six Postage Stamps

by 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 ... Read more

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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
... Read more
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

by 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 ... Read more

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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
... Read more
Die Siegelmarke

Teil 1 - Geschichte, Gestaltung und Einordnung

by Christian Juch ...

Series Book 1 - Die Siegelmarke
Siegelmarken zum Verschließen von Postsendungen wurden Mitte des 19. Jahrhunderts als Ersatz für den aufwändigen Siegellack eingeführt und waren eine technische Revolution. Millionen Siegelmarken wurden jährlich gedruckt, geprägt und auf Briefe geklebt. Im Deutschen Kaiserreich waren Siegelmarken so populär, dass diese nicht nur von sämtlichen staatlichen Institutionen, sondern auch von Firmen, ... Read more

$16.99 USD

Siegelmarken zum Verschließen von Postsendungen wurden Mitte des 19. Jahrhunderts als Ersatz für den aufwändigen Siegellack eingeführt und waren eine technische Revolution. Millionen Siegelmarken wurden jährlich gedruckt, geprägt und auf Briefe geklebt. Im Deutschen Kaiserreich waren Siegelmarken so populär, dass diese nicht nur von sämtlichen staatlichen Institutionen, sondern auch von Firmen,
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Filatelia antisemita. Il razzismo fascista e i francobolli

by Filippo La Fauci ...

La propaganda razzista e antisemita del fascismo fu estesa e pervasiva, generò un'ampia produzione editoriale e interessò anche settori apparentemente impensabili, come quello della filatelia. Questo libro esamina per la prima volta tutti i 115 francobolli emessi da 38 Stati e interpretati in chiave antisemita in un articolo della famigerata rivista "La Difesa della Razza", pubblicato nel febbraio ... Read more

$4.99 USD

La propaganda razzista e antisemita del fascismo fu estesa e pervasiva, generò un'ampia produzione editoriale e interessò anche settori apparentemente impensabili, come quello della filatelia. Questo libro esamina per la prima volta tutti i 115 francobolli emessi da 38 Stati e interpretati in chiave antisemita in un articolo della famigerata rivista "La Difesa della Razza", pubblicato nel febbraio
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Railroad History on American Postage Stamps

by Anthony J. Bianculli ...

Covering a span of almost two centuries, Railroad History on American Postage Stamps tells the stories behind the many United States postage stamps that portray railroad history. Almost 200 stamps depicting railroading highlights including land grants, the completion of the transcontinental railroad, railroad heroes (from John Henry to Casey Jones), and equipment from famous locomotives to ... Read more

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Covering a span of almost two centuries, Railroad History on American Postage Stamps tells the stories behind the many United States postage stamps that portray railroad history. Almost 200 stamps depicting railroading highlights including land grants, the completion of the transcontinental railroad, railroad heroes (from John Henry to Casey Jones), and equipment from famous locomotives to
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Trams and Buses on Stamps

A Collector's Guide

by Howard Piltz ...

Series series Transport Philately Series
In this, the fourth edition of the Transport Philately series the author looks at the treatment of transport using roads rather than rail or air. There have been some particularly attractive and colorful issues of stamps over the years ranging from a trio of beautifully presented illustrations of Israel's early buses to the well-known issue of double-deck buses produced by the Royal Mail in 2001, ... Read more

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In this, the fourth edition of the Transport Philately series the author looks at the treatment of transport using roads rather than rail or air. There have been some particularly attractive and colorful issues of stamps over the years ranging from a trio of beautifully presented illustrations of Israel's early buses to the well-known issue of double-deck buses produced by the Royal Mail in 2001,
... Read more
The Modern Collector

by ALVIN CORBYN ...

In a world where passion meets precision, The Modern Collector is your definitive guide to the art and science of collecting. Whether you're a seasoned collector or just starting your journey, this book will inspire and equip you with the knowledge to build, grow, and cherish your collection.Explore the various facets of collecting, from choosing a focus to expanding your collection with care. ... Read more

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In a world where passion meets precision, The Modern Collector is your definitive guide to the art and science of collecting. Whether you're a seasoned collector or just starting your journey, this book will inspire and equip you with the knowledge to build, grow, and cherish your collection.Explore the various facets of collecting, from choosing a focus to expanding your collection with care.
... Read more
The postage stamps and post cards of the North American colonies of Great Britain

Enriched edition. Unveiling Colonial Communication Through Postage Artistry

by 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 ... Read more

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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
... Read more
Canada: Its Postage Stamps and Postal Stationery

Enriched edition.

by Clifton A. Howes, Bryce Emerson ...

In "Canada: Its Postage Stamps and Postal Stationery," Clifton A. Howes meticulously examines the rich tapestry of Canadian postal history through its diverse array of stamps and stationery. This work is marked by an analytical lens and an engaging narrative style, weaving together the socio-political context, artistic elements, and technological advancements that have shaped Canada's postal ... Read more

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In "Canada: Its Postage Stamps and Postal Stationery," Clifton A. Howes meticulously examines the rich tapestry of Canadian postal history through its diverse array of stamps and stationery. This work is marked by an analytical lens and an engaging narrative style, weaving together the socio-political context, artistic elements, and technological advancements that have shaped Canada's postal
... Read more
大中華集郵文化 Ⅲ

by 王瑞山 ...

Series Book 3 - 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。 ... Read more

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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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Routes to a Nation

The Post Office in the Colonies and Early United States

by National Postal Museum, Daniel A. Piazza, Lynn Heidelbaugh, Alison R. Bazylinski ...

This richly illustrated volume evokes the early history of the US postal system with 130 new full-color images of artifacts and historical documents from the Smithsonian's National Postal MuseumTravel back to the postal system’s humble origins in colonial America with Routes to a Nation, which traces the development of the post from trans-Atlantic communication through the Revolutionary War and ... Read more

$27.99 USD

This richly illustrated volume evokes the early history of the US postal system with 130 new full-color images of artifacts and historical documents from the Smithsonian's National Postal MuseumTravel back to the postal system’s humble origins in colonial America with Routes to a Nation, which traces the development of the post from trans-Atlantic communication through the Revolutionary War and
... Read more
A History of Victorian Postage

by Gerard Cheshire ...

There is an aesthetic beauty to old stamps, which were miniature works of art in their detail and colours, in order to make them difficult to counterfeit. It is this aesthetic sensibility that attracts many collectors of early stamps, because they look wonderful arranged on the album page, and there is a very basic desire to complete sets of stamps, so that all gaps are filled and a pleasing ... Read more

$11.99 USD

There is an aesthetic beauty to old stamps, which were miniature works of art in their detail and colours, in order to make them difficult to counterfeit. It is this aesthetic sensibility that attracts many collectors of early stamps, because they look wonderful arranged on the album page, and there is a very basic desire to complete sets of stamps, so that all gaps are filled and a pleasing
... Read more
Tiny Treasures

The Science and History Behind the World of Stamps

by Dr M R Ramesh Kumar ...

Stamp CollectingThe stamps are an excellent educational tool, as they tell a story of the country, its culture, history and heritage in a vivid fashion. This book provides a brief introduction to stamps and further provides a wide variety of themes and topics such as Environment, India's Rich Culture and heritage, Sports & Games, Scientists & Scientific Institutions in India, Magic of the Indian ... Read more

$10.99 USD

Stamp CollectingThe stamps are an excellent educational tool, as they tell a story of the country, its culture, history and heritage in a vivid fashion. This book provides a brief introduction to stamps and further provides a wide variety of themes and topics such as Environment, India's Rich Culture and heritage, Sports & Games, Scientists & Scientific Institutions in India, Magic of the Indian
... Read more
Mainline Railway Stamps

A Collector's Guide

by Howard Piltz ...

Series series Transport Philately Series
For this second book in the Transport Philately series on public transport issues featured on postage stamps, once again the author will combine two of his lifelong hobbies as he looks at railways around the world on standard gauge tracks that encompasses the majority of the western worlds major railway arteries. The book will also illustrate railways on other, similar gauges of track where they ... Read more

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For this second book in the Transport Philately series on public transport issues featured on postage stamps, once again the author will combine two of his lifelong hobbies as he looks at railways around the world on standard gauge tracks that encompasses the majority of the western worlds major railway arteries. The book will also illustrate railways on other, similar gauges of track where they
... Read more
El sello y la pluma

by Carlos Ibañez, Martín Ibañez ...

La emisión de un sello postal siempre obedece a un motivo: conmemora un episodio en particular y lo fija en el tiempo. Coleccionar es un instinto humano básico y muy antiguo. La filatelia es más que una mera afición o hobby: es una verdadera pasión que revela mucho más que lo que cada estampilla conmemora en sí misma. Los sellos postales nos permiten viajar a cualquier país sin necesidad de ... Read more

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La emisión de un sello postal siempre obedece a un motivo: conmemora un episodio en particular y lo fija en el tiempo. Coleccionar es un instinto humano básico y muy antiguo. La filatelia es más que una mera afición o hobby: es una verdadera pasión que revela mucho más que lo que cada estampilla conmemora en sí misma. Los sellos postales nos permiten viajar a cualquier país sin necesidad de
... Read more
有故事的郵票：日本昔話與俳句

by 王淑芬 ...

Series Book 4 - 有故事的郵票
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+俳句創作與寫作教學小小的郵票，變身大大的魔毯，帶我們飛向世界，古往今來，欣賞不思議的故事——老爺爺施了什麼魔法，木灰竟然變成櫻花？白鶴用了什麼材料，織出絕美錦緞？三公分高的小男孩，如何打敗大妖怪……？大小讀者和喵星人都喜愛的王淑芬老師、國際大獎畫家阿力金吉兒聯手打造出文圖雙美的日本傳家故事。以古今對照的故事氛圍、現代意識的文學手法，激發孩子對於生活有更多思考。最後還有俳句寫作教學、〈郵票御守〉動手作，讓舊郵票變成祝福的禮物。這是一本能讓親子共享「郵趣」閱讀、認識日本文學、提升藝術涵養與多元文化的跨領域學習圖文書。郵藝．兒童文學．教育界KOL 郵情推薦● 方寸之間，博覽世界。──林磐聳（郵票設計家、國家文藝獎美術類得主）● 遠流這套【有故事的郵票】是一個創舉，用童話故事郵票來介紹一個國家，是非常好的點子 ... Read more

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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+俳句創作與寫作教學小小的郵票，變身大大的魔毯，帶我們飛向世界，古往今來，欣賞不思議的故事——老爺爺施了什麼魔法，木灰竟然變成櫻花？白鶴用了什麼材料，織出絕美錦緞？三公分高的小男孩，如何打敗大妖怪……？大小讀者和喵星人都喜愛的王淑芬老師、國際大獎畫家阿力金吉兒聯手打造出文圖雙美的日本傳家故事。以古今對照的故事氛圍、現代意識的文學手法，激發孩子對於生活有更多思考。最後還有俳句寫作教學、〈郵票御守〉動手作，讓舊郵票變成祝福的禮物。這是一本能讓親子共享「郵趣」閱讀、認識日本文學、提升藝術涵養與多元文化的跨領域學習圖文書。郵藝．兒童文學．教育界KOL 郵情推薦● 方寸之間，博覽世界。──林磐聳（郵票設計家、國家文藝獎美術類得主）● 遠流這套【有故事的郵票】是一個創舉，用童話故事郵票來介紹一個國家，是非常好的點子
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The Adhesive Postage Stamp

by 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 ... Read more

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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
... Read more

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