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THE QUEEN'S STAMPS
THE AUTHORISED HISTORY OF THE ROYAL PHILATELIC COLLECTION |
| By: |
Nicholas Courtney |
| Format: |
Paperback |
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£16.99 |
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| ISBN 10: |
0413776662 |
| ISBN 13: |
9780413776662 |
| Publisher: |
METHUEN PUBLISHING LTD |
| Pub. date: |
1 December, 2014 |
| Pages: |
352 |
| Description: |
The Royal Philatelic Collection was begun by Edward VII when Prince of Wales, and his brother Prince Alfred, later Duke of Edinburgh. The Collection was greatly enhanced by George V who, when Prince George, Duke of York and Prince of Wales, made a substantial study of philately. The book presents the history of this collection. |
| Synopsis: |
The first and definitive history of the finest stamp collection in the world, now in paperback with a new index and epilogue This elegant book is the definitive account of one of the world's most important and extensive stamp collections, and the monarchs and keepers who have contributed to it. Inaugurated by Queen Victoria, and enlarged by five successive British monarchs, the main body of the Collection came into being under George V, whose passionate and shrewd acquisition of many other private collections has ensured the unique and comprehensive character of his own.This is a story told through the stamps themselves, many of the most famous of which are produced here in full color, as well as through astonishing anecdotes featuring the kings, queens, and courtiers who brought them together.This informative, surprising, highly illustrated volume is written to appeal to the general reader with an interest in Royal history, as well as to the specialist enthusiast." |
| Illustrations: |
illustrated |
| Publication: |
UK |
| Imprint: |
Methuen Publishing Ltd |
| Returns: |
Returnable |
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