George V's Obsession: the biography of a stamp collector
This is the first biography of George V (the present Queen's grandfather) to be published in 30 years. It tells the story of a king who was fanatical about stamps. It gives an insight into his strange and isolated childhood and his sense of personal failing. And it shows how he sought refuge in the world of stamps. It also gives a moving account of his close relationship with the curator of his stamp collection, Edward Bacon, who was very deaf and yet who became one of the King's closest associates. The book also examines the motivation that led other rich men of his age to devote their energies - and their fortunes - to gathering stamps.
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George V's Obsession: the biography of a stamp collector
This is the first biography of George V (the present Queen's grandfather) to be published in 30 years. It tells the story of a king who was fanatical about stamps. It gives an insight into his strange and isolated childhood and his sense of personal failing. And it shows how he sought refuge in the world of stamps. It also gives a moving account of his close relationship with the curator of his stamp collection, Edward Bacon, who was very deaf and yet who became one of the King's closest associates. The book also examines the motivation that led other rich men of his age to devote their energies - and their fortunes - to gathering stamps.
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George V's Obsession: the biography of a stamp collector

George V's Obsession: the biography of a stamp collector

by Jack Shamash
George V's Obsession: the biography of a stamp collector
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George V's Obsession: the biography of a stamp collector

George V's Obsession: the biography of a stamp collector

by Jack Shamash

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This is the first biography of George V (the present Queen's grandfather) to be published in 30 years. It tells the story of a king who was fanatical about stamps. It gives an insight into his strange and isolated childhood and his sense of personal failing. And it shows how he sought refuge in the world of stamps. It also gives a moving account of his close relationship with the curator of his stamp collection, Edward Bacon, who was very deaf and yet who became one of the King's closest associates. The book also examines the motivation that led other rich men of his age to devote their energies - and their fortunes - to gathering stamps.

Product Details

BN ID: 2940149718603
Publisher: Jack Shamash
Publication date: 06/16/2014
Sold by: Barnes & Noble
Format: eBook
File size: 139 KB

About the Author

Jack Shamash is a British journalist who writes for The Times, The Guardian, The Daily Telegraph and numerous magazines. He has written on stamps for the leading British papers, as well as for specialist publications such as Stamp and Coin Mart. He was described by David Beech, former president of the Royal Philatelic Society London, as 'Britain's leading philatelic journalist'.
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