Penny Postage Jubilee: A Descriptive Catalogue Of All The Postage Stamps (1891)

By William Amos Scarborough Westoby

Book Overview

Penny Postage Jubilee: A Descriptive Catalogue Of All The Postage Stamps (1891) is a book written by William Amos Scarborough Westoby. The book is a comprehensive guide to all the postage stamps that were issued during the Penny Postage Jubilee in 1890. The Penny Postage Jubilee was a celebration of the introduction of the Penny Postage system in the United Kingdom by Sir Rowland Hill in 1840. The book contains detailed descriptions of each stamp, along with illustrations and information about their history, design, and printing. It also includes information about the various postal services and systems that were in use at the time, as well as the different types of postage stamps that were available. This book is an essential resource for stamp collectors and enthusiasts who are interested in the history of postage stamps and the Penny Postage system.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1166944492
• ISBN13: 9781166944490
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 114 Pages
• Weight: 0.36 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"