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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,
... Leer más
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

$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

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 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

$48.99 USD

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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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

$12.99 USD

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 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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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

$12.99 USD

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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The Ramayana

Journey of Shri Rama through Philatelic Postage Stamps & Covers issued worldwide

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
The Secret World of Stamps

de Terry McCaffrey ...

Since the advent of the first U.S. postage stamp in 1847, stamps have become a part of the American landscape, providing a window into the individuals, achievements, and beauty of this great nation. This book gives a behind-the-scenes look at how some of the more colorful, creative, and controversial stamps were produced. Stories include political influence; famous movie stars and sports figures; ... Leer más

$3.99 USD

Since the advent of the first U.S. postage stamp in 1847, stamps have become a part of the American landscape, providing a window into the individuals, achievements, and beauty of this great nation. This book gives a behind-the-scenes look at how some of the more colorful, creative, and controversial stamps were produced. Stories include political influence; famous movie stars and sports figures;
... Leer más
大中華集郵文化 Ⅲ

de 王瑞山 ...

Series Libro 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。 ... 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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A New Jersey Post Office Burglary Ring August 1964

de Robert Grey Reynolds ...

On August 13, 1964 thirteen men involved in a string of U.S. Post Office break ins entered pleas of innocent in a Brooklyn Federal courtroom. The thefts amounted to $592,000 in money orders from the Keyport, New Jersey Post Office. Altogether, more than $1 million was stolen from seven New Jersey post office branches. On January 12, 1964 a record $77,000 in stamps was looted from the Fairview, New ... Leer más

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On August 13, 1964 thirteen men involved in a string of U.S. Post Office break ins entered pleas of innocent in a Brooklyn Federal courtroom. The thefts amounted to $592,000 in money orders from the Keyport, New Jersey Post Office. Altogether, more than $1 million was stolen from seven New Jersey post office branches. On January 12, 1964 a record $77,000 in stamps was looted from the Fairview, New
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História Postal Da África

de Adeilson Nogueira ...

Nos primeiros períodos da sociedade, a comunicação entre as partes de um país era uma tarefa rara e difícil. Indivíduos à distância, tendo pouca inclinação e menos oportunidade para tal relação, ficavam naturalmente satisfeitos com seus meios limitados de comunicação uns com os outros. À medida que a civilização avançou e o comércio se tornou uma característica nacional, essas comunicações se ... Leer más

$18.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Nos primeiros períodos da sociedade, a comunicação entre as partes de um país era uma tarefa rara e difícil. Indivíduos à distância, tendo pouca inclinação e menos oportunidade para tal relação, ficavam naturalmente satisfeitos com seus meios limitados de comunicação uns com os outros. À medida que a civilização avançou e o comércio se tornou uma característica nacional, essas comunicações se
... Leer más
口袋裡的家國：歌曲、郵票、錢幣中的國族認同

de 麥留芳 ...

Series series 知識叢書
飛揚的歌曲、加蓋的郵票、藕斷絲連的錢幣在口袋裡流轉的中國近代史與國族認同社會認同是社群裡一種無可避免的歸屬或分類感受，國家、族群的認同乃是兩大普遍例子。但認同有真實的，亦有虛擬或想像的。國、族大都以旗幟、徽章、鳥獸、人物之類作為象徵符號或標誌。但它們並不是隨時隨地，或無緣無故就能被啟動的。擬啟動這些標誌而生情，就得透過某些機制的運作。其中比較有效的機制乃是歌曲、郵票、錢幣。歌曲、郵票和錢幣在本質上雖然風馬牛不相及，卻具有共同的內涵和功能：首先，它們都與中國近代史的脈絡密不可分；其次，它們都具有迅速流通與傳播的特性。一百多年來，中國歷經朝代更替、軍閥割據、日本侵華、國共內戰等重大事件，遍布各地、尚孕育著臍帶文化的華人，如何在割裂的歷史與土地上形塑其國族認同？在中國近代史兼華僑研究之領域裡，麥留芳的《口袋裡的家國：歌曲、郵票、錢幣中的國族認同》另闢蹊徑，將視野聚焦於愛國歌曲、孫像與烈士郵票 ... Leer más

$7.99 USD

飛揚的歌曲、加蓋的郵票、藕斷絲連的錢幣在口袋裡流轉的中國近代史與國族認同社會認同是社群裡一種無可避免的歸屬或分類感受，國家、族群的認同乃是兩大普遍例子。但認同有真實的，亦有虛擬或想像的。國、族大都以旗幟、徽章、鳥獸、人物之類作為象徵符號或標誌。但它們並不是隨時隨地，或無緣無故就能被啟動的。擬啟動這些標誌而生情，就得透過某些機制的運作。其中比較有效的機制乃是歌曲、郵票、錢幣。歌曲、郵票和錢幣在本質上雖然風馬牛不相及，卻具有共同的內涵和功能：首先，它們都與中國近代史的脈絡密不可分；其次，它們都具有迅速流通與傳播的特性。一百多年來，中國歷經朝代更替、軍閥割據、日本侵華、國共內戰等重大事件，遍布各地、尚孕育著臍帶文化的華人，如何在割裂的歷史與土地上形塑其國族認同？在中國近代史兼華僑研究之領域裡，麥留芳的《口袋裡的家國：歌曲、郵票、錢幣中的國族認同》另闢蹊徑，將視野聚焦於愛國歌曲、孫像與烈士郵票
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Postmark Paris

A Story in Stamps

de Leslie Jonath ...

The colorful world-within-a-world of postage stamps illustrates this lyrical account of a young girl's experiences in Paris**.**When she and her family move to the city for a year, one of the first places her father takes her is to the stamp market. Her adventures are magically captured in the dainty images of the postage stamps she collects. Readers of all ages will delight in this uniquely told ... Leer más

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The colorful world-within-a-world of postage stamps illustrates this lyrical account of a young girl's experiences in Paris**.**When she and her family move to the city for a year, one of the first places her father takes her is to the stamp market. Her adventures are magically captured in the dainty images of the postage stamps she collects. Readers of all ages will delight in this uniquely told
... Leer más
Routes to a Nation

The Post Office in the Colonies and Early United States

de 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 ... Leer más

$27.99 USD

PEDIDO ANTICIPADO

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
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Trams and Buses on Stamps

A Collector's Guide

de 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, ... Leer más

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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,
... Leer más
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

$4.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

*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
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
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

$2.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

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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Fundamentos de Coleccionar Estampillas Postales

de Cornelius McQuillan ...

Fundamentos de Coleccionar Estampillas Postales es una introduccion básica al pasatiempo dedicado al recogimiento de sellos del correo. Incluye como encontrarlos, preparlos y el guardarlos. Sirve como primer libro a la filactaria para un novato. Explique lo más básico de empezar una colección de estampillas postales. ... Leer más

$0.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Fundamentos de Coleccionar Estampillas Postales es una introduccion básica al pasatiempo dedicado al recogimiento de sellos del correo. Incluye como encontrarlos, preparlos y el guardarlos. Sirve como primer libro a la filactaria para un novato. Explique lo más básico de empezar una colección de estampillas postales.
... Leer más
História Postal Da América

de Adeilson Nogueira ...

Nos primeiros períodos da sociedade, a comunicação entre as partes de um país era uma tarefa rara e difícil. Indivíduos à distância, tendo pouca inclinação e menos oportunidade para tal relação, ficavam naturalmente satisfeitos com seus meios limitados de comunicação uns com os outros. À medida que a civilização avançou e o comércio se tornou uma característica nacional, essas comunicações se ... Leer más

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Nos primeiros períodos da sociedade, a comunicação entre as partes de um país era uma tarefa rara e difícil. Indivíduos à distância, tendo pouca inclinação e menos oportunidade para tal relação, ficavam naturalmente satisfeitos com seus meios limitados de comunicação uns com os outros. À medida que a civilização avançou e o comércio se tornou uma característica nacional, essas comunicações se
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Blue Mauritius

The Hunt for the World's Most Valuable Stamps

de 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 ... Leer más

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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
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