The World Encyclopedia of Stamps & Stamp Collecting: The Ultimate Illustrated Reference to Over 3000 of the World's Best Stamps, and a Professional Gu

by James MacKay

Book Overview

This is the ultimate guide to getting the most out of 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.,
An in-depth introduction traces the evolution of the postal services, from the Roman mail coaches rushing to the forefront of fighting to souvenir Zeppelin issues, and the advent of rail, boat and air as methods of...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1846818834
• ISBN13: 9781846818837
• Release Date: March 2016
• Publisher: Lorenz Books
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 1.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.7" x 8.8"