Isbn: 9781330577561 - the avery collection of the postage stamps of the world (classic reprint) (3 risultati)

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book catalogues the most famous stamp collection of its time, which was sold in 1903 for the exceptionally high price of £24,500. The collection belonged to Sir William Avery, who was a renowned stamp enthusiast and a close associate of the philatelic community. He was able to acquire some of the choicest treasures from major collections that came onto the market thanks to his wide network of contacts. The collection at the time was second only to the renowned Tapling collection of stamps in Great Britain and contained a vast and comprehensive representation of the world's stamps from their inception in 1840 up to 1890. It is a testament to the importance of the collection that it was the first of its kind to be broken up, and this book provides a fascinating glimpse into the world of philately at the turn of the 20th century. It is a must-have for serious collectors and postal historians alike, offering valuable insights into the history of stamp collecting. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…