The World Encyclopedia of Stamps & Stamp Collecting: The Ultimate Illustrated Reference To Over 3000 Of The World'S Best Stamps, And A Professional Guide To Starting And Perfecting A Spectacular Collection

This is the ultimate guide to getting the most out of the world's most popular hobby, with countless examples of rare, vivid and historical stamps spanning almost two centuries, plus advice on price and guidance about acquisition.,
An in-depth introduction traces the evolution of the postal services, from the Roman mail coaches rushing to the forefront of fighting to souvenir Zeppelin issues, and the advent of rail, boat and air as methods of mass delivery.,
The book dissects the modern-day...