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The Wild Duck Chase

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

de 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 ... Leer más

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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
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The Error World

An Affair with Stamps

de 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 ... Leer más

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

The Collector Series, #2

de Tim Harvey ...

Series Libro 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, ... Leer más

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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,
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The GH Kaestlin Collection of Imperial Russian and Zemstvo Stamps

de 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 ... Leer más

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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

de 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 ... Leer más

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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

de 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 ... Leer más

$6.71 USD

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
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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

de 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 ... Leer más

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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
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Forever Stamps

250 Years of United States History Writ Small

de 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 ... Leer más

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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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A History of America in Thirty-Six Postage Stamps

de 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 ... Leer más

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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
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大中華集郵文化 Ⅳ

de 王瑞山 ...

Series Libro 4 - 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。 ... Leer más

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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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The Weight of Small Things

de Rick Schumacher ...

The Weight of Small Things explores how ordinary objects, such as stamps and everyday artifacts, quietly record the most profound forces shaping human history. Governments use these objects to project authority, manufacture loyalty, and obscure violence. Individuals, in turn, use those same objects to preserve memory, resist erasure, and maintain human connection under extraordinary pressure ... Leer más

$9.99 USD

The Weight of Small Things explores how ordinary objects, such as stamps and everyday artifacts, quietly record the most profound forces shaping human history. Governments use these objects to project authority, manufacture loyalty, and obscure violence. Individuals, in turn, use those same objects to preserve memory, resist erasure, and maintain human connection under extraordinary pressure
... Leer más
My Little Book Of Stamps

de Conor Biggs ...

My Little Book of Stamps is the world's first humorous book about stamp collecting. The author takes us on a colourful journey through his own collection, featuring stamps from over 400 countries, old and new. Each stamp is accompanied by a witty rhyming couplet and an entertaining explanatory note placing it in its political and historical context. ... Leer más

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My Little Book of Stamps is the world's first humorous book about stamp collecting. The author takes us on a colourful journey through his own collection, featuring stamps from over 400 countries, old and new. Each stamp is accompanied by a witty rhyming couplet and an entertaining explanatory note placing it in its political and historical context.
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The American Stamp

Postal Iconography, Democratic Citizenship, and Consumerism in the United States

de Laura Goldblatt, Richard Handler ...

More than three thousand different images appeared on United States postage stamps from the middle of the nineteenth century to the end of the twentieth. Limited at first to the depiction of a small cast of characters and patriotic images, postal iconography gradually expanded as the Postal Service sought to depict the country’s history in all its diversity. This vast breadth has helped make stamp ... Leer más

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More than three thousand different images appeared on United States postage stamps from the middle of the nineteenth century to the end of the twentieth. Limited at first to the depiction of a small cast of characters and patriotic images, postal iconography gradually expanded as the Postal Service sought to depict the country’s history in all its diversity. This vast breadth has helped make stamp
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有故事的郵票：臺灣囡仔古

de 王文華、王淑芬、安石榴、林世仁、花格子、周惠玲、海狗房東、張友漁、劉思源、劉清彥 ...

Series Libro 1 - 有故事的郵票
★★臺灣第一套結合郵趣和傳家故事的原創圖文書★★★★好郵趣的讀寫素養╳藝術涵養╳多元文化╳跨域學習★★★★內含：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＋2枚類「原圖卡」明信片★★★★★外交．集郵．兒童文學KOL郵情推薦★★★蕭美琴　中華民國駐美國代表博塔文(Martin Podstavek)　斯洛伐克共和國駐台代表曾瑞利　外交部部長辦公室主任、前駐斯洛伐克代表江瑞堂　中華郵政（股）公司總經理何輝慶　英國皇家郵學會會士郭玉燦　高雄市郵藝會理事長曹俊彥　繪本作家、郵票繪圖設計者林玫伶　兒童文學家、前台北市國語實小校長樓桂花　「郵進繪本世界」專欄作家陳玉蓮　《今日郵政》、《東方郵報》專欄作家<p... ... Leer más

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★★臺灣第一套結合郵趣和傳家故事的原創圖文書★★★★好郵趣的讀寫素養╳藝術涵養╳多元文化╳跨域學習★★★★內含：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＋2枚類「原圖卡」明信片★★★★★外交．集郵．兒童文學KOL郵情推薦★★★蕭美琴　中華民國駐美國代表博塔文(Martin Podstavek)　斯洛伐克共和國駐台代表曾瑞利　外交部部長辦公室主任、前駐斯洛伐克代表江瑞堂　中華郵政（股）公司總經理何輝慶　英國皇家郵學會會士郭玉燦　高雄市郵藝會理事長曹俊彥　繪本作家、郵票繪圖設計者林玫伶　兒童文學家、前台北市國語實小校長樓桂花　「郵進繪本世界」專欄作家陳玉蓮　《今日郵政》、《東方郵報》專欄作家<p...
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A History of Victorian Postage

de 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 ... Leer más

$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
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Mainline Railway Stamps

A Collector's Guide

de 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 ... Leer más

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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
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Modi - A Man with a mission

A journey through Philatelic Postage Stamps & Covers

de Kumar Subramanian ...

Philately, the art and science of collecting and studying postage stamps, is my passion and hobby. This fascinating pursuit allows to explore the rich history, culture, and artistry encapsulated in each stamp.Through philately, we delve into the stories behind the stamps, uncovering the narratives of different countries and eras. Our collection is a testament to dedication and curiosity, ... Leer más

$3.99 USD

Philately, the art and science of collecting and studying postage stamps, is my passion and hobby. This fascinating pursuit allows to explore the rich history, culture, and artistry encapsulated in each stamp.Through philately, we delve into the stories behind the stamps, uncovering the narratives of different countries and eras. Our collection is a testament to dedication and curiosity,
... Leer más
有故事的郵票：美國民間傳奇

de 王淑芬 ...

Series Libro 2 - 有故事的郵票
★★臺灣第一套結合郵趣和傳家故事的原創圖文書★★★★好郵趣的讀寫素養╳藝術涵養╳多元文化╳跨域學習★★★★內含：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＋2枚類「原圖卡」明信片★★★★外交．集郵．兒童文學KOL郵情推薦★★蕭美琴　中華民國駐美國代表博塔文(Martin Podstavek)　斯洛伐克共和國駐台代表曾瑞利　外交部部長辦公室主任、前駐斯洛伐克代表江瑞堂　中華郵政（股）公司總經理何輝慶　英國皇家郵學會會士郭玉燦　高雄市郵藝會理事長曹俊彥　繪本作家、郵票繪圖設計者林玫伶　兒童文學家、前台北市國語實小校長樓桂花　「郵進繪本世界」專欄作家陳玉蓮　《今日郵政》、《東方郵報》專欄作家黃... ... Leer más

$9.99 USD

★★臺灣第一套結合郵趣和傳家故事的原創圖文書★★★★好郵趣的讀寫素養╳藝術涵養╳多元文化╳跨域學習★★★★內含：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＋2枚類「原圖卡」明信片★★★★外交．集郵．兒童文學KOL郵情推薦★★蕭美琴　中華民國駐美國代表博塔文(Martin Podstavek)　斯洛伐克共和國駐台代表曾瑞利　外交部部長辦公室主任、前駐斯洛伐克代表江瑞堂　中華郵政（股）公司總經理何輝慶　英國皇家郵學會會士郭玉燦　高雄市郵藝會理事長曹俊彥　繪本作家、郵票繪圖設計者林玫伶　兒童文學家、前台北市國語實小校長樓桂花　「郵進繪本世界」專欄作家陳玉蓮　《今日郵政》、《東方郵報》專欄作家黃...
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Canada: Its Postage Stamps and Postal Stationery

de Clifton A. Howes ...

"Canada: Its Postage Stamps and Postal Stationery" by Clifton A. Howes. Published by e-artnow. e-artnow publishes a wide range of titles that encompasses every genre. From well-known classics & literary fiction and non-fiction to forgotten−or yet undiscovered gems−of world literature, we issue the books that need to be read. Each e-artnow edition has been meticulously edited and formatted to boost ... Leer más

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"Canada: Its Postage Stamps and Postal Stationery" by Clifton A. Howes. Published by e-artnow. e-artnow publishes a wide range of titles that encompasses every genre. From well-known classics & literary fiction and non-fiction to forgotten−or yet undiscovered gems−of world literature, we issue the books that need to be read. Each e-artnow edition has been meticulously edited and formatted to boost
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The Stamps of Canada

Exploring the Cultural Heritage of Canadian Postage Stamps

de Bertram W. H. Poole ...

In "The Stamps of Canada," Bertram W. H. Poole offers an exhaustive examination of Canadian philately through a meticulous collection of stamps, reflecting the nation'Äôs historical, cultural, and artistic evolution. Poole employs a blend of detailed descriptions and analytical commentary, presenting each stamp not merely as a postal tool, but as a narrative device imbued with the identity and ... Leer más

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In "The Stamps of Canada," Bertram W. H. Poole offers an exhaustive examination of Canadian philately through a meticulous collection of stamps, reflecting the nation'Äôs historical, cultural, and artistic evolution. Poole employs a blend of detailed descriptions and analytical commentary, presenting each stamp not merely as a postal tool, but as a narrative device imbued with the identity and
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The Modern Collector

de 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. ... Leer más

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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.
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Peeps at Postage Stamps

Enriched edition. Exploring the World of Stamp Collecting: Cultural, Political, and Artistic Significance Unveiled

de Stanley C. Johnson, April Lane ...

In "Peeps at Postage Stamps," Stanley C. Johnson offers a captivating exploration of philately through a series of essays that delve into the art, history, and significance of postage stamps. This work is marked by Johnson's engaging literary style, characterized by vivid descriptions and an inviting tone that makes the complex subject matter accessible to a wide readership. Set against the ... Leer más

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In "Peeps at Postage Stamps," Stanley C. Johnson offers a captivating exploration of philately through a series of essays that delve into the art, history, and significance of postage stamps. This work is marked by Johnson's engaging literary style, characterized by vivid descriptions and an inviting tone that makes the complex subject matter accessible to a wide readership. Set against the
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The Robert Louis Stevenson Collection

de Robert Louis Stevenson ...

Robert Louis Stevenson was a Scottish novelist and travel writer, most noted for Treasure Island, Kidnapped, and Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde.Born and educated in Edinburgh, Stevenson suffered from serious bronchial trouble for much of his life, but continued to write prolifically and travel widely, in defiance of his poor health. As a young man, he mixed in London literary circles, ... Leer más

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Robert Louis Stevenson was a Scottish novelist and travel writer, most noted for Treasure Island, Kidnapped, and Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde.Born and educated in Edinburgh, Stevenson suffered from serious bronchial trouble for much of his life, but continued to write prolifically and travel widely, in defiance of his poor health. As a young man, he mixed in London literary circles,
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螃蟹郵票收藏

螃蟹圖鑑

de 魏尚世 ...

Series series 魏尚世
螃蟹郵票收藏推薦序 - 洪明仕螃蟹是不可思議的動物。從水域到陸域，從淡水到海水，從山之巔到海之濱，甚至是更深邃的幽暗深海，都可發現到牠們的蹤跡。有些種類體型尚不及1公分，而有些種類體型卻能超過4公尺；有些種類是人類美食，令人垂涎難忘，而有些種類卻身懷劇毒，令人望而生畏。很難描述螃蟹這種造型獨特且適應力強的生命，只能讚嘆造物者的神奇。魏尚世先生衷愛螃蟹，舉凡螃蟹郵票、螃蟹玉石、螃蟹化石及螃蟹藝術品等….都是所熱愛的蒐藏品。他願意花費大量時間和金錢取得後，又樂於和大家分享，真是難能可貴的性情中人。而此《郵票螃蟹收藏》電子書的出版發行，更是造福給同樣愛喜愛螃蟹的朋友，讓大家從不同國家或地區所發行的螃蟹中，認識到各種螃蟹的所存在的大千世界，從中了解人類對螃蟹的藝術表達，以及與人類與螃蟹之間的人文風采，滿足對螃蟹的各種好奇。很高興能為此電子書做推薦。過去與魏尚世先生合作的《世界螃蟹郵票圖鑑》一書 ... Leer más

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螃蟹郵票收藏推薦序 - 洪明仕螃蟹是不可思議的動物。從水域到陸域，從淡水到海水，從山之巔到海之濱，甚至是更深邃的幽暗深海，都可發現到牠們的蹤跡。有些種類體型尚不及1公分，而有些種類體型卻能超過4公尺；有些種類是人類美食，令人垂涎難忘，而有些種類卻身懷劇毒，令人望而生畏。很難描述螃蟹這種造型獨特且適應力強的生命，只能讚嘆造物者的神奇。魏尚世先生衷愛螃蟹，舉凡螃蟹郵票、螃蟹玉石、螃蟹化石及螃蟹藝術品等….都是所熱愛的蒐藏品。他願意花費大量時間和金錢取得後，又樂於和大家分享，真是難能可貴的性情中人。而此《郵票螃蟹收藏》電子書的出版發行，更是造福給同樣愛喜愛螃蟹的朋友，讓大家從不同國家或地區所發行的螃蟹中，認識到各種螃蟹的所存在的大千世界，從中了解人類對螃蟹的藝術表達，以及與人類與螃蟹之間的人文風采，滿足對螃蟹的各種好奇。很高興能為此電子書做推薦。過去與魏尚世先生合作的《世界螃蟹郵票圖鑑》一書
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