The World Encyclopedia of Stamps & Stamp Collecting: The Ultimate Illustrated Reference to Over 3000 of...

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James Mackay Matthew Hill

The World Encyclopedia of Stamps & Stamp Collecting

The Ultimate Illustrated Reference to Over 3000 of the World's Best Stamps, and a Professional...

James Mackay, Matthew Hill

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Hermes House
01 September 2023

Reference works; Stamps, philately

This is the ultimate guide to getting the most out 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. Read some of the fascinating stories behind the world's most sought-after stamps, from the famous commemoratives of American presidents to issues from some of the most remote post offices in the world. Stamps trace the character and history of the country from which they originate, and this encyclopedic visual directory is a stunning account of some of the most bizarre, vivid and poignant examples ever created.

By: James Mackay, Matthew Hill
Imprint: Hermes House
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 228mm, Width: 175mm, Spine: 22mm
Weight: 839g
ISBN: 9781846818837
ISBN 10: 1846818834
Pages: 256
Publication Date: 01 September 2023
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Dr James Mackay was one of the foremost and most prolific authors on stamps and stamp collecting in the world. He wrote over 100 books and thousands of articles on stamps and other collectables, and owned one of the largest private collections of stamps and philatelic material in the world.