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Mackay, James A. (James Alexander), 1936-2007.
Subjects
Postage stamps.
Stamp collecting.
Postal stationery.
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Mackay, James A. (James Alexander), 1936-2007.
Postage stamps.
Stamp collecting.
Postal stationery.
MARC Display
The
world
encyclopedia of
stamps
&
stamp
collecting
: the
ultimate
illustrated
reference
to
over
3000
of the
world
's
best
stamps
, and a
professional
guide
to
starting
and
perfecting
a
spectacular
collection
/ James Mackay with Matthew Hill.
by
Mackay, James A. (James Alexander), 1936-2007.
Lorenz Books, an imprint of Anness Publishing Ltd, c2022.
Call #:
769.5603 M153w
Subjects
Postage
stamps
.
Stamp
collecting
.
Postal stationery.
ISBN:
9780754835493 (hc.)
Alternate title:
Encyclopedia of
stamps
&
stamp
collecting
: the
ultimate
illustrated
reference
to
over
3000
of the
world
's
best
stamps
, and a
professional
guide
to
starting
and
perfecting
a
spectacular
collection
World
encyclopedia of
stamps
and
stamp
collecting
: the
ultimate
illustrated
reference
to
over
3000
of the
world
's
best
stamps
, and a
professional
guide
to
starting
and
perfecting
a
spectacular
collection
Stamps
&
stamp
collecting
: the
ultimate
illustrated
reference
to
over
3000
of the
world
's
best
stamps
, and a
professional
guide
to
starting
and
perfecting
a
spectacular
collection
Stamps
and
stamp
collecting
: the
ultimate
illustrated
reference
to
over
3000
of the
world
's
best
stamps
, and a
professional
guide
to
starting
and
perfecting
a
spectacular
collection
Description:
256 p. : chiefly col. ill. ; 29 cm.
Notes:
Includes index.
Summary:
"A comprehensive directory of the
world
's greatest
stamps
, including photographs of
over
3000
stamps
from more than 200 countries. Provides an expert
guide
to understanding and acquiring a unique
collection
of
stamps
. Offers a thorough introduction to the evolution of the adhesive
stamp
and other philatelic material, which allows the beginner and experienced enthusiast to understand both the history and the value of their
collection
. Details the stories behind the flaws, incidents and propaganda that created some of the
world
's most collectible
stamps
. Explains the different methods of
collecting
stamps
, with tips on how to research, organize and extend a
collection
. Includes step-by-step instructions on mounting and preserving
stamps
." --Back cover.
Other authors:
Hill, Matthew.
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Adult Nonfiction
769.5603 M153w
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Jul 09, 2024
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