The Commemorative Stamps Of The World

By Prescott Holden Thorp

Book Overview

The Commemorative Stamps of the World is a comprehensive guide to the history and design of commemorative stamps from around the world. Written by Thorp, Prescott Holden, the book covers the development of commemorative stamps from their inception in the late 19th century to the present day. It includes detailed information on the design, printing, and distribution of commemorative stamps, as well as the historical events and figures that have been commemorated through postage stamps over the years. The book features full-color illustrations of hundreds of stamps from countries around the world, providing readers with a visual guide to the diversity and creativity of commemorative stamp design. Whether you are a stamp collector or simply interested in the history of postage stamps, The Commemorative Stamps of the World is an essential reference for anyone interested in this fascinating topic.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: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1258367319
• ISBN13: 9781258367312
• Release Date: June 2012
• Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
• Length: 526 Pages
• Weight: 1.91 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"