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Mar 02 2012
Rare Stamps
Posted by in All About Stamps
Rare Stamps from Japan
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Guide to Stamp Collecting (Paperback) $15.4 Provides stamp enthusiasts with an introduction to the world of rare stamps and the collector`s hobby, covering a wide range of interests from bidding in auctions and proper handling to storing collected stamps and assessing a stamp`s condition and gra… |
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The World in Stamps $33.85 Stamps aren’t just a part of history. They also provide a fascinating means to understand history. Through stamps one can chronicle the making of the modern world-and compare the diverse ways that different cultures represent the same events. In the highly original "History of the World in Stamps," philatelist Laurent Lemerle has gathered more than 3,500 stamps-including a substantial number from the U.S.-and organized them thematically to showcase not only their beauty, but also their role as valuable documents of world history. Enthusiasts of all ages will discover a new way of looking at subjects like "The Wonders of Nature" and "The Space Conquest," as well as the pleasure of discovering many rare pieces that will, perhaps, inspire them in their own collecting. |
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African Americans on Stamps $7 America issued its first stamp honoring an African American in 1940 when it recognized Booker T. Washington, who was born a slave and became one of the nation’s great educators. This work centers specifically on over 1,000 U.S. and foreign stamps that feature over 100 African Americans who have received recognition for their achievements. Stamps featuring such well-known personalities as writer Alex Haley, civil rights activists Rosa Parks and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., can be found in this reference work. Beginning with an introduction to stamp collecting, this work discusses the collecting of African American stamps as a hobby and an an investment opportunity, and provides biographical information on those African Americans with their own stamps as well as illustrations of and data about the stamps. |
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Postmark Paris: A Story in Stamps $4.09 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. Young readers will delight in this uniquely told story of a girl finding her own place in a world far from home. |
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Boy Scout Stamps of the World $15.29 Kessinger Publishing is the place to find hundreds of thousands of rare and hard-to-find books with something of interest for everyone |
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The Stamps of Canada $23.8 This is a pre-1923 historical reproduction that was curated for quality. Quality assurance was conducted on each of these books in an attempt to remove books with imperfections introduced by the digitization process. Though we have made best efforts – the books may have occasional errors that do not impede the reading experience. We believe this work is culturally important and have elected to bring the book back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. |
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U.S. Stamps: Collect All 50 States $3.95 U.S. Stamps: Collect All 50 States is a kit for stamp collectors. |
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On the Road – The Quest for Stamps $14.57 On The Road – The Quest for Stamps is the third in Stephen R. Datz’s trilogy about the stamp business. In it, Datz relates his true-life adventures chasing stamp deals all over the map from the desolate hinterlands of Wyoming and Montana to the bright lights of Las Vegas and New York. An amazing odyssey: fast times and big-dollar deals, wild goose chases and third-rate motels, blizzards and tornadoes, eccentric millionaires and desert rats, even hippie hitchhikers. Action packed all the way. You’ll be up all night finishing On The Road. |
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The Postal Service Guide to U.S. Stamps $4.1 Now in an easy-to-use, oversize format, "The Postal Service Guide to U.S. Stamps" is just the delivery you’ve been waiting for The only fully illustrated, four-color guide to U.S. stamps, this official publication provides the most comprehensive information available about the U.S. stamp program and its vivid history. Beginning with the first stamps issued in 1847, "The Postal Service Guide to U.S. Stamps" covers more than 4,000 stamps issued up to the present, as well as: An updated Stamp Series section that lists stamps categorized by their respective series, such as Legends of Hollywood, Black Heritage, and Nature of America Every category of U.S. stamp–definitive, commemorative, airmail, duck stamps, stamped envelopes, and more–all organized into easy-to-use, color-coded sections for quick access Detailed listings for each stamp, with color illustrations, Scott catalog numbers, dates of issue, used and unused prices, quantities issued (when known), and separate listings for design variations A complete guide to the new 2006 commemorative stamp program Advice on how to start your own stamp collection A resource section, a glossary of important terms, and much more |
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The Duveen Collection of Rare Old Postage Stamps: A Brief Description of Some of the Rarities of This Famous Collection (1922) $16.06 This scarce antiquarian book is a selection from Kessinger PublishingAcentsa -a centss Legacy Reprint Series. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment to protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature. Kessinger Publishing is the place to find hundreds of thousands of rare and hard-to-find books with something of interest for e |
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Warman’s U.S. Stamps Field Guide: Values and Identification $13.1 The take-it-with-you collecting resource? At last, a guide you can really carry along to estate sales, garage sales, and flea markets, containing 1,000 color photographs and current pricing to make on-the-spot appraisals easy. New to this edition Feature chapters on Christmas stamps and Error stamps 1,000 detailed color photos Listings for all 4,250+ U.S. regular-issue and Airmail stamps from 1847-2010 Accurate prices in Unused and Used condition State-of-the-market report and advice on beginning a collection, including where to find stamps, judging quality, grading, and handling and storage |
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Greeting Card Magic with Rubber Stamps [With Rubber Stamps] $3.95 Over 31 quick and imaginative projects show new ways to explore this popular craft’s endless possibilities. |
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Blue Mauritius: The Hunt for the World’s Most Valuable Stamps $14.8 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 the party would have guessed that these stamps would one day be worth more than a million dollars. When a two-pence "Blue Mauritius" surfaced on the fledgling French stamp-collecting market in 1865 it gained instant celebrity. Soldiers, schoolboys, and the entire German nation became obsessed with finding one of these extremely rare examples. When in 1903 a perfect specimen, discovered in a childhood album, was bought at auction by the Prince of Wales, the Blue Mauritius gained superstar status. Even now, "Post Office Mauritius" stamps are synonymous with fame, wealth, and mystery. The most coveted scraps of paper in existence, this is their story–from their birth during days of sail, taking them from Port Louis to Bordeaux, India and Great Britain, Switzerland and Japan, into the hearts and imagination of collectors everywhere. |
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United States Stamps – A History: Volume I – Colonial Days to the Columbians $41.5 Want to learn more about our country’s stamps? Do you collect United States stamps? Perhaps you save stamps from old envelopes or new issues from the post office. Maybe you are interested in delving more into the hobby of United States stamp collecting. But you cannot find a general book on the topic. Sure there are wonderful catalogs, books on all specific aspects of the hobby, and even periodicals. The author was so frustrated by not locating a general information book on United States stamps, he decided to write one himself "United States Stamps. A History" is the result of his efforts. This is the first volume of a series of books on United Stamps that will cover all aspects of the hobby. It travels from the stampless covers of the colonial days until the end of the private company printing of stamps, the Columbian commemorative issue. The author hopes you enjoy this journey through United States stamps as much as he enjoyed writing it |
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A Popular Handbook of the Postage Stamps of France $28.97 This scarce antiquarian book is a selection from Kessinger Publishing’s Legacy Reprint Series. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment to protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature. Kessinger Publishing is the place to find hundreds of thousands of rare and hard-to-find books with something of interest for everyone |
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The Illustrated Catalogue of Postage Stamps $37.69 This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. |
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Chats on Postage Stamps $35.46 Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork. |
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Priced Catalogue of Stamps $25.34 This is an EXACT reproduction of a book published before 1923. This IS NOT an OCR’d book with strange characters, introduced typographical errors, and jumbled words. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. |
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The Postage Stamps of the United States $32.69 This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. |
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The Hidden Language of Postage Stamps $10.71 THIS 6 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Fortunes and Dreams: A Practical Manual of Fortune Telling, Divination and the Interpretation of Dreams, Signs, and Omens, by Astra Cielo. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1564598470. |
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The Postal Service Guide to U.S. Stamps 29th Ed. $3.94 Newly revised and updated, "The Postal Service Guide to U.S. Stamps" is just the delivery you’ve been waiting for The only fully illustrated, four-color guide to U.S. stamps, this official publication provides the most comprehensive information available about the U.S. stamp program and its vivid history. Beginning with the first stamps released in 1847, "The Postal Service Guide to U.S. Stamps" covers nearly 4,000 stamps issued up to the present, as well as: Every category of U.S. stamp — definitive, commemorative, air-mail, special delivery, duck stamps, stamped envelopes, and more — all organized into easy-to-use, color-coded sections for quick access Detailed listings for each stamp, with color illustrations, Scott catalog numbers, dates of issue, used and unused prices, quantities issued (when known), and separate listings for design variations A complete guide to the new 2002 commemorative stamp program Advice on how to start your own stamp collection A resource section, a glossary of important terms, and much more |
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Official Blackbook Price Guide to United States Postage Stamps $41.41 The most comprehensive annual price guide on the market covers stamps from 1847 to the present. – Over 2,000 stamps with photos and current prices – 8-page full-color insert – Stamp terminology, tools of the trade, important advice on buying and selling – Hundreds of listings of stamp publications, clubs, and associations |
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Making Cards: With Rubber Stamps, Ribbons & Buttons $19.78 Making Cards with Rubber Stamps, Ribbons & Buttons is bursting with interesting and beautiful card projects for all skill levels. The best part is the creative designs illustrated on these pages use minimal supplies and take very little time. You will get so many comments from those who receive your handmade crafts that you may never buy a card again Projects featured in this book use basic materials including rubber stamps, ribbon snippets, brightly colored inkpads, buttons and tulle. Each card is photographed to highlight every detail, and is followed with a concise materials list and step-by-step instructions. This collection of bright and cheerful concepts for greeting cards gives you license to enjoy crafting all year long. |
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The Queen’s Stamps: The Authorised History of the Royal Philatelic Collection $35.09 This elegant book is the definitive historical account of one of the world’s most important and extensive stamp collections, and of the monarchs and keepers who have -contributed to it. Inaugurated by Queen Victoria, and enlarged by five successive British monarchs, the main body of the Collection came into being under George V, whose passionate and shrewd acquisition of many other private collections has ensured the unique and comprehensive character of his own. Highly illustrated with full-color reproductions of some of the most famous stamps ever printed, "The Queen’s Stamps" is a story told through the stamps themselves, as well as through astonishing anecdotes featuring the kings, queens and courtiers who brought them together. This informative, surprising volume is the first and definitive history of a unique institution, written to appeal to the general reader with an interest in Royal history, as well as to those with a specialist’s enthusiasm for the most collected commodity in the world. The book’s publication will coincide with the inauguration of a major stamp exhibition at the Smithsonian Museum, Washington, DC. Nicholas Courtney is the former governor of Mustique, and the author of 20 books. He lives in London. |
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Postage Stamps of War 1854 to 1914 $15.81 To Which Is Added A Chapter On War And The Stamp Market By W. H. A. Williams. |
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Stamps $6.35 This book is in Good Used condition |
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The Official Blackbook Price Guide to United States Postage Stamps $3.95 This comprehensive price guide contains current prices for over 2,000 stamps from 1847 to the present. It also includes: – Hundreds of photos, including a full-color insert – Current market trends, with advice on how to buy, sell, and preserve your stamp collection – Exclusive prices for first day covers, mint sheets, plate blocks, line pairs, and PNCs (Plate Number Coils) |
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An American History Album: The Story of the United States Told Through Stamps $34.05 "A unique record of the history of the United States." Throughout its history, the United States has celebrated its achievements, honored its heroes and recorded its history by issuing beautiful commemorative postage stamps. These stamps tell us about the discovery and settlement of the land; advances in transportation and communication; the wonders of the American wilderness; and the accomplishments of political, military and civic leaders who served the republic and shaped its future. Created by the United States Post Office to honor significant events and important people, these stamps offer us a unique and proud look at America’s history. An American History Album takes a look at the stories behind these miniature works of art-why they were issued and who or what they honor. Created by some of the best artists and finest engravers of their day, these stamps fashion a visual portrait of the history, values and accomplishments of the United States. Through their research for this book the authors identified more than 50 major themes of the American story that have been commemorated in stamps. An American History Album will appeal to history buffs, stamp collectors, educators, art enthusiasts and general readers. It serves as a graphic reminder that the American dream, as crafted in the Declaration of Independence and the American Constitution, remains alive and well. Here are just some of the stories told inside An American History Album: Columbus’ Epic Voyage The Pilgrims and the Puritans The Louisiana Purchase Into the Wilderness The American Revolution The War Between the States Remember the Alamo The Settlement of the West The Transcontinental Railroad Building the Global Village The Great Depression The Second World War The Story of Flight The Cold War in America Putting a Man on the Moon The Office of the President Protecting the Wilderness The Story of the Flag America’s Armed Forces The themes include: "Heritage and Values": the ideas, symbols, beliefs and institutions that make America unique "Discovery and Exploration": how the New World was discovered and the 13 colonies were established "Neighbor Against Neighbor": how the Revolutionary War and the War Between the States shaped the nation "Manifest Destiny": how the pioneers pushed westward across the wilderness to reach the Pacific "Transportation and Communication": how ships, canals, railroads, automobiles and the telegraph tied the early nation together "The Greatest Generation": the profound effect of the Great Depression and World War II on a nation and its spirit "These United States": a brief look at each state and the postage stamp that honors it "The Art of the Stamp": a fascinating look at how stamp subjects are chosen and designs created |
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French Stamps $34.99 French Stamps – Giclee Print |
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Mexican Stamps $34.99 Mexican Stamps – Giclee Print |
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Russian Stamps $39.99 Russian Stamps – Giclee Print |
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Language of Stamps $39.99 Language of Stamps – Giclee Print |
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Stamps of Mexico $24.99 Stamps of Mexico – Premium Poster |
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Top Dollar Paid!: The Complete Guide to Selling Your Stamps $14.06 Wondering how to get the highest price for your stamp collection? Best selling Top Dollar Paid – The Complete Guide to Selling Your Stamps takes the mystery out of it and helps ensure maximum profit. It’s a concise factual guide and an entertaining, revealing, behind-the-scenes narrative about the real-life world of stamp dealing written by veteran dealer, Stephen R. Datz, whose decades of experience include arranging for the sale of President Gerald R. Ford’s collection-and making sure he got top dollar for it. Critically acclaimed, Top Dollar Paid is an absolute must for anyone who buys, collects, invests, or is in the market to sell. Newly revised and updated. |
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A History of Railway Letter Stamps; Describing All Varieties Issued by the Railway Companies of Great Britain and Ireland Under $33.74 Title: A History of Railway Letter Stamps; Describing All Varieties Issued by the Railway Companies of Great Britain and Ireland Under the Authority of the Postmaster-General Publisher: London: Ewen Publication date: 1901 Subjects: Postage stamps Postage stamps Notes: This is an OCR reprint. There may be typos or missing text. There are no illustrations or indexes. When you buy the General Books edition of this book you get free trial access to Million-Books.com where you can select from more than a million books for free. You can also preview the book there. |
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Communications in Germany: Databases in Germany, German Media, Photography in Germany, Postage Stamps of Germany, Postal History o $25.17 Purchase includes free access to book updates online and a free trial membership in the publisher’s book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Chapters: Telecommunications in Germany, Thurn Und Taxis, List of Postal Codes in Germany, List of People on Stamps of Germany, Prussian Semaphore System, Deutsche Post, German Letter Monopoly, Deutsche Bundespost Berlin, German Post Offices Abroad, Postage Stamps and Postal History of Baden, Postage Stamps and Postal History of Hamburg, Postage Stamps and Postal History of Mecklenburg, Postage Stamps and Postal History of the Saar, Postage Stamps and Postal History of Lbeck, List of People on Stamps of the German Democratic Republic, Postage Stamps and Postal History of Bergedorf, Deutsche Post, Federal Network Agency, the Regulatory Authority for Telecommunications and Posts. Excerpt: Postal codes in Germany, Postleitzahl (plural Postleitzahlen, abbreviated to PLZ; literally "postal guidance number"), consist of five digits, which indicate the wider area (first two digits), and the postal district (last three digits). The present system was introduced on 1 July 1993. Before reunification, both the Federal Republic of Germany (FRG) and the German Democratic Republic (DDR) used four-digit codes. Under a transitional arrangement following reunification, between 1989 and 1993 postal codes in the west were prefixed with ‘W’, e.g.: W-1000 Berlin 30 (postal districts in western cities were separate from the postal code) and those in the east with ‘O’ (for Ost), e.g.: O-1xxx Berlin. Postal customers with high mail volumes, or Grokunden have their own postal codes, separate from those used for postal districts or PO Box number ranges. Postal regions do not necessarily follow state borders, so sorting by state is not practical. The postal regions and some postal codes are: For 14000-14999 see also Brandenburg See also Lower Saxony See also Lower Saxony The rest under 04931 are outside Brandenbu… |
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British Heraldic Book-Stamps – Figured and Descibed $37.61 Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork. |
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Cool Stamps: Creating Fun and Fascinating Collections! $3.95 Kids love to collect stuff This fun series introduces young readers to cool collections in an easy-to-read format. Each book contains facts about collecting that will inspire the reader to start his or her own collection. Readers will gain a working knowledge of collecting which includes: – Background history of collection topic – What makes a collection – How to start a collection – How to add to a collection – How to organize, store and care for a collection – Full-color Photographs of Collectables, Materials & Techniques – Close-up Detail Photos and Callouts – Tips and Sidebar Information – Material Lists – Glossary and Index – Resources |
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History of the Postage Stamps of the United States of America $27.87 This is a pre-1923 historical reproduction that was curated for quality. Quality assurance was conducted on each of these books in an attempt to remove books with imperfections introduced by the digitization process. Though we have made best efforts – the books may have occasional errors that do not impede the reading experience. We believe this work is culturally important and have elected to bring the book back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. |
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The General Issues of United States Stamps, Their Shades and Varieties $28.88 This is a pre-1923 historical reproduction that was curated for quality. Quality assurance was conducted on each of these books in an attempt to remove books with imperfections introduced by the digitization process. Though we have made best efforts – the books may have occasional errors that do not impede the reading experience. We believe this work is culturally important and have elected to bring the book back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. |
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The Stamp Collector – A Guide to the World’s Postage Stamps $36.13 Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork. |
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English Heraldic Book-Stamps, Figured and Described $42.93 This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. |
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Canada; Its Postage Stamps and Postal Stationary $28.76 This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. |
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London Stamps $11.99 Meringue London Stamps – Art Print |
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Sydney Stamps $11.99 Meringue Sydney Stamps – Art Print |
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Paris Stamps $11.99 Meringue Paris Stamps – Art Print |
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Descriptive Catalogue of the Postage Stamps and Post-And Letter-Cards of Siam Issued During the Years 1883 to 1919.; Prepared for $28.71 Title: Descriptive Catalogue of the Postage Stamps and Post-And Letter-Cards of Siam Issued During the Years 1883 to 1919.: Prepared for the Siam Philatelic Society Publisher: Bangkok: Printed at the Bangkok daily mail] Publication date: 1920 Subjects: Postage-stamps Postcards Notes: This is an OCR reprint. There may be typos or missing text. There are no illustrations or indexes. When you buy the General Books edition of this book you get free trial access to Million-Books.com where you can select from more than a million books for free. You can also preview the book there. |
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Collecting Stamps $49.99 Clive Uptton Collecting Stamps – Giclee Print |
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