Postwertzeichen, Briefmarke, Frankomarke ; International ; Philatelie.

This is the ultimate guide to getting the most out the world's most popular hobby, with countless examples of rare, vivid and historical stamps spanning almost

Reprint of the original, first published in 1874.

Describes different types of stamps--regular issues, commemoratives, air mail, special delivery, etc.--and gives the history of the personalities and scenes pre