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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,
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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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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

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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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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
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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
... Read more
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 Stamps of Canada

Exploring the Cultural Heritage of Canadian Postage Stamps

by 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 ... Read more

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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
... 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
My Little Book Of Stamps

by 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. ... Read more

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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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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
Blue Mauritius

The Hunt for the World's Most Valuable Stamps

by Helen Morgan ...

Follow the adventures of the world's most sought-after postage stamps—from a tropical Indian Ocean island to the hushed atmosphere of the modern auction room—in this dramatic and passionate tale of the first stamp hunters. In September 1847 colored squares of paper were stuck on to envelopes and used to send out admission cards to a fancy-dress ball on the tropical island of Mauritius. No one at ... Read more

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Follow the adventures of the world's most sought-after postage stamps—from a tropical Indian Ocean island to the hushed atmosphere of the modern auction room—in this dramatic and passionate tale of the first stamp hunters. In September 1847 colored squares of paper were stuck on to envelopes and used to send out admission cards to a fancy-dress ball on the tropical island of Mauritius. No one at
... Read more
Philatélie pour tous les goûts

by Johannes Peter Hoesli ...

Ce livre est destiné aussi bien aux adeptes de la philatélie qu’à tous ceux qui s’intéressent aux objets qui nous entourent et nous invitent à en apprendre davantage sur leur nature et leur histoire. Ainsi, celui-ci guide le lecteur non seulement à travers les histoires qu’expriment ces petits bouts de papier, mais en même temps, lui explique des détails sur leur fabrication et leurs propriétés. ... Read more

$17.99 USD

Ce livre est destiné aussi bien aux adeptes de la philatélie qu’à tous ceux qui s’intéressent aux objets qui nous entourent et nous invitent à en apprendre davantage sur leur nature et leur histoire. Ainsi, celui-ci guide le lecteur non seulement à travers les histoires qu’expriment ces petits bouts de papier, mais en même temps, lui explique des détails sur leur fabrication et leurs propriétés.
... Read more
Briefmarkenkatalog - Plattenfehler

Alliierter Kontrollrat 1946 - 1948, Teil 1: Ziffernserie

by Albrecht Ostermann ...

Der vorliegende Katalog stellt in dieser zweiten und wesentlich erweiterten Fassung die Plattenfehler/Feldmerkmale der sog. Ziffernserie, der 1. Kontrollratsausgabe 1946 des Alliierten Kontrollrats vor einschließlich einer Preisangabe für die postfrische, gestempelte und "auf Brief" Ausführung. Zusätzlich ist festgehalten, welche Feldmerkmale auf den Überdruckmarken der SBZ - Bezirkshandstempel ... Read more

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Der vorliegende Katalog stellt in dieser zweiten und wesentlich erweiterten Fassung die Plattenfehler/Feldmerkmale der sog. Ziffernserie, der 1. Kontrollratsausgabe 1946 des Alliierten Kontrollrats vor einschließlich einer Preisangabe für die postfrische, gestempelte und "auf Brief" Ausführung. Zusätzlich ist festgehalten, welche Feldmerkmale auf den Überdruckmarken der SBZ - Bezirkshandstempel
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Peeps at Postage Stamps

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

by 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 ... Read more

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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
... Read more
Keepsakes of Feeling: An Older Woman’s Guide to Missing What Matters

by Barbara Laughlin ...

A hybrid of memoir and soft cultural manifesto, the book is organized around physical keepsakes—pressed flowers, ticket stubs, a silk scarf—that unlock memories of more romantic times and the feelings those relics encoded. The narrator, an older woman with a wry sensibility, uses each object as a springboard for exploring longing, grief, and the ethical joy of remembering, while offering gentle ... Read more

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A hybrid of memoir and soft cultural manifesto, the book is organized around physical keepsakes—pressed flowers, ticket stubs, a silk scarf—that unlock memories of more romantic times and the feelings those relics encoded. The narrator, an older woman with a wry sensibility, uses each object as a springboard for exploring longing, grief, and the ethical joy of remembering, while offering gentle
... Read more
Warman's U.S. Stamps Field Guide

by Maurice D. Wozniak ...

Warman's U.S. Stamps Field Guide, 3rd edition, features photographs of nearly 1,000 color stamps, thousands of listings values for U.S. regular-issue and Airmail stamps from 1847-2013, all providing a compact and enjoyable overview of one of the world's oldest hobbies. ... Read more

$9.99 USD

Warman's U.S. Stamps Field Guide, 3rd edition, features photographs of nearly 1,000 color stamps, thousands of listings values for U.S. regular-issue and Airmail stamps from 1847-2013, all providing a compact and enjoyable overview of one of the world's oldest hobbies.
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European Stamp Issues of the Second World War

Images of Triumph, Deceit and Despair

by Dr David Parker ...

Today, European nations use stamps to commemorate aspects of a nation's culture, history and achievements. During the Second World War, however, stamps were considered far more important in conveying political and ideological messages about their country's change in fortunes – whether it was as triumphant occupier, willing or unwilling ally, or oppressed victim. Some issues and overprints ... Read more

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Today, European nations use stamps to commemorate aspects of a nation's culture, history and achievements. During the Second World War, however, stamps were considered far more important in conveying political and ideological messages about their country's change in fortunes – whether it was as triumphant occupier, willing or unwilling ally, or oppressed victim. Some issues and overprints
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螃蟹郵票收藏

螃蟹圖鑑

by 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 ... Read more

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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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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
Chats on Postage Stamps

Exploring the Cultural and Historical Value of Postage Stamps

by Frederick John Melville ...

In "Chats on Postage Stamps," Frederick John Melville offers an engaging exploration of philately that blends informative narratives with a conversational tone. This work stands out for its accessibility, making it an attractive read for both seasoned collectors and newcomers. Melville delves into the history, artistry, and collecting practices associated with postage stamps, presenting an array ... Read more

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In "Chats on Postage Stamps," Frederick John Melville offers an engaging exploration of philately that blends informative narratives with a conversational tone. This work stands out for its accessibility, making it an attractive read for both seasoned collectors and newcomers. Melville delves into the history, artistry, and collecting practices associated with postage stamps, presenting an array
... Read more
Canada: Its Postage Stamps and Postal Stationery

Enriched edition. Unveiling Canada's Philatelic Heritage Through Postage Stamps and Postal Stationery

by Clifton A. Howes, Camille Saunders ...

In "Canada: Its Postage Stamps and Postal Stationery," Clifton A. Howes delves into the intricate world of Canadian philately, tracing the historical evolution and cultural significance of postage stamps and postal stationery in Canada. Richly illustrated and meticulously researched, Howes employs a scholarly yet accessible literary style, weaving together descriptive narratives and analytical ... Read more

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In "Canada: Its Postage Stamps and Postal Stationery," Clifton A. Howes delves into the intricate world of Canadian philately, tracing the historical evolution and cultural significance of postage stamps and postal stationery in Canada. Richly illustrated and meticulously researched, Howes employs a scholarly yet accessible literary style, weaving together descriptive narratives and analytical
... Read more

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