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The Wild Duck Chase

Inside the Strange and Wonderful World of the Federal Duck Stamp Contest

par 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 ... En savoir plus

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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
... En savoir plus
Stamp Collecting A Beginners Guide to Finding, Valuing and Profiting from Stamps

The Collector Series, #2

par Tim Harvey ...

Collections Livre 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, ... En savoir plus

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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,
... En savoir plus
King George V's Obsession

the biography of a stamp collector

par 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 ... En savoir plus

$9.22 CAD

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
... En savoir plus
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

par 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 ... En savoir plus

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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
... En savoir plus
The Postage Stamps of Canada

par Bertram W. H. Poole ...

This antique text details the history of Canada's postal service, with particular emphasis on the development and evolution of postage stamps as a means of payment. A fascinating and detailed treatise on the subject, this text will greatly appeal to philatelists and anyone with an interest in the history of the Canadian postal service. Chapters included in this text are: 'Its Postal History', 'A ... En savoir plus

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This antique text details the history of Canada's postal service, with particular emphasis on the development and evolution of postage stamps as a means of payment. A fascinating and detailed treatise on the subject, this text will greatly appeal to philatelists and anyone with an interest in the history of the Canadian postal service. Chapters included in this text are: 'Its Postal History', 'A
... En savoir plus
Stamps

par 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 ... En savoir plus

$9.99 CAD

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
... En savoir plus
Generally Speaking

par Lawrence Block ...

For almost three years, novelist and short-story writer Lawrence Block's monthly column, "Generally Speaking," was one of the most popular features in Linn's Stamp News. A general collector of pre-1940 issues, Block had the entire world of stamps as his subject, and he turned in 33 columns before he decided it was time to stop.But Keller, the author's fictional character, never lost his enthusiasm ... En savoir plus

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For almost three years, novelist and short-story writer Lawrence Block's monthly column, "Generally Speaking," was one of the most popular features in Linn's Stamp News. A general collector of pre-1940 issues, Block had the entire world of stamps as his subject, and he turned in 33 columns before he decided it was time to stop.But Keller, the author's fictional character, never lost his enthusiasm
... En savoir plus
A Little Book of Stamp Collecting

par Various ...

This vintage book contains a guide to stamp collecting, being a detailed catalogue of noteworthy stamps issues during the early twentieth century. With interesting historical information, authentic photographs, and useful information, this volume is highly recommended for the keen lapidary, and would make for a worthy addition to collections of stamp collecting literature. Contents include: “Some ... En savoir plus

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This vintage book contains a guide to stamp collecting, being a detailed catalogue of noteworthy stamps issues during the early twentieth century. With interesting historical information, authentic photographs, and useful information, this volume is highly recommended for the keen lapidary, and would make for a worthy addition to collections of stamp collecting literature. Contents include: “Some
... En savoir plus
Aircraft and Aviation Stamps

A Collector's Guide

par Howard Piltz ...

Collections series Transport Philately Series
Soar around the world with this illustrated guide to postage stamps that commemorate the history of flight.In his series of collector's guides, Howard Piltz combines his two greatest interests: transport and stamps. This volume focuses on aircraft and aviation, highlighting stamps from numerous countries that feature miniature works of art celebrating achievements from early military planes to ... En savoir plus

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Soar around the world with this illustrated guide to postage stamps that commemorate the history of flight.In his series of collector's guides, Howard Piltz combines his two greatest interests: transport and stamps. This volume focuses on aircraft and aviation, highlighting stamps from numerous countries that feature miniature works of art celebrating achievements from early military planes to
... En savoir plus
A History of America in Thirty-Six Postage Stamps

par 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 ... En savoir plus

$17.59 CAD

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
... En savoir plus
The Robert Louis Stevenson Collection

par Robert Louis Stevenson ...

Robert Louis Stevenson was a Scottish novelist and travel writer, most noted for Treasure Island, Kidnapped, and Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde.Born and educated in Edinburgh, Stevenson suffered from serious bronchial trouble for much of his life, but continued to write prolifically and travel widely, in defiance of his poor health. As a young man, he mixed in London literary circles, ... En savoir plus

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Robert Louis Stevenson was a Scottish novelist and travel writer, most noted for Treasure Island, Kidnapped, and Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde.Born and educated in Edinburgh, Stevenson suffered from serious bronchial trouble for much of his life, but continued to write prolifically and travel widely, in defiance of his poor health. As a young man, he mixed in London literary circles,
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Blue Mauritius

The Hunt for the World's Most Valuable Stamps

par 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 ... En savoir plus

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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
... En savoir plus
The Adhesive Postage Stamp

par Patrick Chalmers ...

This book details the achievements of Sir Rowland Hill, the man responsible for numerous postal reforms in the late nineteenth century. The most notable of his postal reforms was the implementation of the adhesive stamp for postage purposes, which continues to be an intrinsic part of modern postal services today. 'The Adhesive Postage Stamp' is a fascinating book that will greatly appeal to both ... En savoir plus

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This book details the achievements of Sir Rowland Hill, the man responsible for numerous postal reforms in the late nineteenth century. The most notable of his postal reforms was the implementation of the adhesive stamp for postage purposes, which continues to be an intrinsic part of modern postal services today. 'The Adhesive Postage Stamp' is a fascinating book that will greatly appeal to both
... En savoir plus
Canada: Its Postage Stamps and Postal Stationery

Enriched edition.

par Clifton A. Howes, Bryce Emerson ...

In "Canada: Its Postage Stamps and Postal Stationery," Clifton A. Howes meticulously examines the rich tapestry of Canadian postal history through its diverse array of stamps and stationery. This work is marked by an analytical lens and an engaging narrative style, weaving together the socio-political context, artistic elements, and technological advancements that have shaped Canada's postal ... En savoir plus

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In "Canada: Its Postage Stamps and Postal Stationery," Clifton A. Howes meticulously examines the rich tapestry of Canadian postal history through its diverse array of stamps and stationery. This work is marked by an analytical lens and an engaging narrative style, weaving together the socio-political context, artistic elements, and technological advancements that have shaped Canada's postal
... En savoir plus
HowExpert Guide to Stamp Collecting

The Ultimate Handbook for Starting a Stamp Collection, Identifying Rare Stamps, and Preserving Philatelic Treasures

par HowExpert ...

If you want to start an exciting hobby, build a unique and valuable stamp collection, or uncover rare philatelic treasures, then HowExpert Guide to Stamp Collecting is the ultimate resource for you!This comprehensive guide takes you step by step through the world of stamp collecting, making it accessible for beginners and invaluable for seasoned enthusiasts. Whether you’re just starting out or ... En savoir plus

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If you want to start an exciting hobby, build a unique and valuable stamp collection, or uncover rare philatelic treasures, then HowExpert Guide to Stamp Collecting is the ultimate resource for you!This comprehensive guide takes you step by step through the world of stamp collecting, making it accessible for beginners and invaluable for seasoned enthusiasts. Whether you’re just starting out or
... En savoir plus
Stamp Collecting as a Pastime

Enriched edition. Exploring the World of Philately: A Comprehensive Guide to Stamp Collecting and Postal History

par Edward J. Nankivell, Owen Lennox ...

In "Stamp Collecting as a Pastime," Edward J. Nankivell intricately navigates the multifaceted world of philately, offering insights that celebrate not only the act of collecting but also the history and artistry behind stamps. The book is both a practical guide and a reflective treatise, illustrating the evolution of stamp collecting as a leisurely pursuit while employing a clear, engaging style ... En savoir plus

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In "Stamp Collecting as a Pastime," Edward J. Nankivell intricately navigates the multifaceted world of philately, offering insights that celebrate not only the act of collecting but also the history and artistry behind stamps. The book is both a practical guide and a reflective treatise, illustrating the evolution of stamp collecting as a leisurely pursuit while employing a clear, engaging style
... En savoir plus
Briefmarkenkatalog - Plattenfehler

Alliierter Kontrollrat 1946 - 1948, Teil 1: Ziffernserie

par 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 ... En savoir plus

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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
... En savoir plus
Holography and Philately

Postage Stamps with Holograms

par Hans I Bjelkhagen ...

Holograms on postage stamps have become a new topical subject in philately, and there has been a growing interest among philatelists in collecting such items for many years now. It was more than 35 years ago when the first definitive postage stamp with a hologram was issued in Austria in 1988. Since then many countries have issued hologram stamps or souvenir sheets, some of them on more than one ... En savoir plus

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Holograms on postage stamps have become a new topical subject in philately, and there has been a growing interest among philatelists in collecting such items for many years now. It was more than 35 years ago when the first definitive postage stamp with a hologram was issued in Austria in 1988. Since then many countries have issued hologram stamps or souvenir sheets, some of them on more than one
... En savoir plus
Helsingin postitoimipaikat - 1809 - 2020

Osa 1 - 1809 - 1923

par Matti Pesonen ...

Kirja kertoo Helsingin postitoimipaikkojen kehityksen vuodesta 1809 aina vuoteen 1923. Muutamat postitoimipaikat ja toimipaikkojen toiminnot jatkuvat tämän ajanjakson yli. Tämä kirja on Helsingin postitoimipaikat kirjasarjan ensimmäinen osa. Kaikki toimipaikat eivät heti kuuluneet Helsinkiin vaan toimipaikat on valittu vuoden 1965/66 postinumero uudistuksen mukaan. ... En savoir plus

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Kirja kertoo Helsingin postitoimipaikkojen kehityksen vuodesta 1809 aina vuoteen 1923. Muutamat postitoimipaikat ja toimipaikkojen toiminnot jatkuvat tämän ajanjakson yli. Tämä kirja on Helsingin postitoimipaikat kirjasarjan ensimmäinen osa. Kaikki toimipaikat eivät heti kuuluneet Helsinkiin vaan toimipaikat on valittu vuoden 1965/66 postinumero uudistuksen mukaan.
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有故事的郵票：日本昔話與俳句

par 王淑芬 ...

Collections Livre 4 - 有故事的郵票
10篇精采圖文故事＋11則多元文化知識＋拉頁故事地圖＋郵信小百科＋郵戲動手做+俳句創作與寫作教學小小的郵票，變身大大的魔毯，帶我們飛向世界，古往今來，欣賞不思議的故事——老爺爺施了什麼魔法，木灰竟然變成櫻花？白鶴用了什麼材料，織出絕美錦緞？三公分高的小男孩，如何打敗大妖怪……？大小讀者和喵星人都喜愛的王淑芬老師、國際大獎畫家阿力金吉兒聯手打造出文圖雙美的日本傳家故事。以古今對照的故事氛圍、現代意識的文學手法，激發孩子對於生活有更多思考。最後還有俳句寫作教學、〈郵票御守〉動手作，讓舊郵票變成祝福的禮物。這是一本能讓親子共享「郵趣」閱讀、認識日本文學、提升藝術涵養與多元文化的跨領域學習圖文書。郵藝．兒童文學．教育界KOL 郵情推薦● 方寸之間，博覽世界。──林磐聳（郵票設計家、國家文藝獎美術類得主）● 遠流這套【有故事的郵票】是一個創舉，用童話故事郵票來介紹一個國家，是非常好的點子 ... En savoir plus

$12.99 CAD

10篇精采圖文故事＋11則多元文化知識＋拉頁故事地圖＋郵信小百科＋郵戲動手做+俳句創作與寫作教學小小的郵票，變身大大的魔毯，帶我們飛向世界，古往今來，欣賞不思議的故事——老爺爺施了什麼魔法，木灰竟然變成櫻花？白鶴用了什麼材料，織出絕美錦緞？三公分高的小男孩，如何打敗大妖怪……？大小讀者和喵星人都喜愛的王淑芬老師、國際大獎畫家阿力金吉兒聯手打造出文圖雙美的日本傳家故事。以古今對照的故事氛圍、現代意識的文學手法，激發孩子對於生活有更多思考。最後還有俳句寫作教學、〈郵票御守〉動手作，讓舊郵票變成祝福的禮物。這是一本能讓親子共享「郵趣」閱讀、認識日本文學、提升藝術涵養與多元文化的跨領域學習圖文書。郵藝．兒童文學．教育界KOL 郵情推薦● 方寸之間，博覽世界。──林磐聳（郵票設計家、國家文藝獎美術類得主）● 遠流這套【有故事的郵票】是一個創舉，用童話故事郵票來介紹一個國家，是非常好的點子
... En savoir plus
História Postal Da Oceania

par 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 ... En savoir plus

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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
... En savoir plus
Maalaiskirjeenkantajien numeroleimat 1001-1250

par Matti Pesonen ...

Teos on käsikirja keräilijöille ja postihistoriasta kiinnostuneille. Kirja sisältää maalaiskirjeenkantajien numeroleimat ja linjat numerosta 1001 - 1250. Kirjaan on sisällytetty myös postilähetyksiä ja leikelmiä mahdollisuuksien mukaan kyseisestä maalaiskirjeenkantajan linjan numerosta. Aakkosellinen hakemisto kirjan lopussa auttaa löytämään oikeat paikkakunnat ja linjan numeron. ... En savoir plus

$23.99 CAD

Teos on käsikirja keräilijöille ja postihistoriasta kiinnostuneille. Kirja sisältää maalaiskirjeenkantajien numeroleimat ja linjat numerosta 1001 - 1250. Kirjaan on sisällytetty myös postilähetyksiä ja leikelmiä mahdollisuuksien mukaan kyseisestä maalaiskirjeenkantajan linjan numerosta. Aakkosellinen hakemisto kirjan lopussa auttaa löytämään oikeat paikkakunnat ja linjan numeron.
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一叶集：邵柏林邮票设计作品文集

par 邵柏林, （英）Richard Elwes著 ...

本书是作者自1953年从中央美术学院毕业分配到邮电部邮票发行局从事邮票设计工作以来，近50年间邮票设计生涯的浓缩，包括作者参与设计的邮票介绍及其设计背后的故事、作者去延安采风时的速写、20世纪80年代我国邮票制度的改革举措、优秀的国外邮票创意和设计范例、作者参与设计的标志标识及其意蕴五部分内容。读者可藉此了解新中国邮票的设计发展变化。 ... En savoir plus

$60.01 CAD

本书是作者自1953年从中央美术学院毕业分配到邮电部邮票发行局从事邮票设计工作以来，近50年间邮票设计生涯的浓缩，包括作者参与设计的邮票介绍及其设计背后的故事、作者去延安采风时的速写、20世纪80年代我国邮票制度的改革举措、优秀的国外邮票创意和设计范例、作者参与设计的标志标识及其意蕴五部分内容。读者可藉此了解新中国邮票的设计发展变化。
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Routes to a Nation

The Post Office in the Colonies and Early United States

par 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 ... En savoir plus

$47.99 CAD

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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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