Discover history through the miniature world of stamps
Vintage Fair Condition - Covers heavily rubbed/marked, corners/spine ends frayed. Pencil price inside, pages lightly toned with handling marks; text clean and readable. Copyright 1969.
Ian F. Finlay introduces stamp collecting as a hobby that can open doors to history, geography and a wide range of personal interests. Colour illustrations show the variety of subjects that appear on stamps, while accessible explanations introduce collecting terms, cancellations, first-day covers and the differences that make individual issues worth examining closely. The book also looks at printing errors and unusual stamps, encouraging readers to notice details that may escape a casual glance. Published in Ladybird's Learnabout series, it combines practical information with the curiosity of a visual reference book. Young enthusiasts and readers returning to a childhood interest can discover how small pieces of postal history connect with much larger stories.
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