Stamps

Resource Information

The work Stamps represents a distinct intellectual or artistic creation found in San Francisco Public Library. This resource is a combination of several types including: Work, Language Material, Books.

Label

Stamps

Statement of responsibility

James MacKay and Hugh Jefferies

Creator

• Mackay, James

Contributor

• hoopla digital

Subject

• Electronic books
• Stamps

Language

eng

Summary

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 that come in the post through learning more about the history of stamps and how they are made, to appreciating the wide range of different types of stamps and related items - postmarks, envelopes, etc - and on to specialized collections and the most valuable stamps in the world, each step being illustrated by a wide range of stamps. A guide to stamp collecting from starting a collection to developing specialist interests The ways in which stamps are produced and catalogued explained Hundreds of illustrations of stamps included - An introduction to one of the world's most popular hobbies - Illustrated with reproduction of hundreds of stamps - Featuring the new Gem flexibinding style

Cataloging source

Midwest

Index

no index present

Literary form

non fiction

Nature of contents

dictionaries

Target audience

adult