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A History of America in Thirty-Six Postage Stamps by Chris West (2014, Hardcover)
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DISCOVER THE INCREDIBLE STORY OF AMERICA THROUGH ITS BEAUTIFUL AND DIVERSE POSTAGE STAMPS IN THIS EXUBERANT AND ALWAYS CHARMING HISTORY. In A History of America in Thirty-six Postage Stamps , Chris West explores America's own rich philatelic history. From George Washington's dour gaze to the charging buffalo of the western frontier and Lindbergh's soaring biplane, American stamps are a vivid window into our country's extraordinary and distinctive past. With the always accessible and spirited West as your guide, discover the remarkable breadth of America's short history through a fresh lens. On their own, stamps can be curiosities, even artistic marvels; in this book, stamps become a window into the larger sweep of history.Product Identifiers
PublisherPicador
ISBN-101250043689
ISBN-139781250043689
eBay Product ID (ePID)201598002
Product Key Features
LanguageEnglish
TopicStamps, United States / General, Antiques & Collectibles, History
AuthorChris West
IllustratorYes
Dimensions
Item Length8.5in.
Item Height1.3in.
Item Width5.7in.
Item Weight15.9 Oz
Additional Product Features
Book TitleHistory of America in Thirty-Six Postage Stamps
Lccn2014-033396
Dewey Decimal973
Lc Classification NumberHe6183.U54w47 2014
Publication Year2014
ReviewsWest Makes a laudable effort to put each stamp in its historical context....The strengths of the book are the anecdotes and pieces of Americana that West sprinkles throughout the text...West is optimistic about the future of the mail, and of stamps. I hope he's right, for the sake of the generations fo collectors to come., West begins with the Stamp Act of 1765 and marches steadily forward, offering a swift history of the United States with key events illustrated by (or occasioned by) a postage stamp from the era., Each classic, lovingly designed stamp is presented in full color, revealing it to be both a work of art and a tantalizing window into the character and spirit of its era., "West Makes a laudable effort to put each stamp in its historical context....The strengths of the book are the anecdotes and pieces of Americana that West sprinkles throughout the text...West is optimistic about the future of the mail, and of stamps. I hope he's right, for the sake of the generations fo collectors to come." -- Buffalo News "West begins with the Stamp Act of 1765 and marches steadily forward, offering a swift history of the United States with key events illustrated by (or occasioned by) a postage stamp from the era." -- Kirkus Reviews "Clever, quirky...This is a lovely book. And not just for philatelists." -- The Cleveland Plain Dealer on A History of Britain in Thirty-Six Postage Stamps "West treats each entry more like a riffing conversation than a lecture....And since each chapter is just a handful of pages long, it's easy to jump around and explore, making for diverting and educating reading." -- Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel on A History of Britain in Thirty-Six Postage Stamps "Each classic, lovingly designed stamp is presented in full color, revealing it to be both a work of art and a tantalizing window into the character and spirit of its era." -- The Guardian (London) on A History of Britain in Thirty-Six Postage Stamps, West treats each entry more like a riffing conversation than a lecture....And since each chapter is just a handful of pages long, it's easy to jump around and explore, making for diverting and educating reading., Praise for A History of Britain in Thirty-six Postage Stamps : "Clever, quirky...This is a lovely book. And not just for philatelists."- The Cleveland Plain Dealer "West treats each entry more like a riffing conversation than a lecture....And since each chapter is just a handful of pages long, it's easy to jump around and explore, making for diverting and educating reading."- Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel, Praise for A History of Britain in Thirty-six Postage Stamps "Though this delightful read is deliberately designed to capture the fancy of both devoted Anglophiles and stamp enthusiasts, it will also appeal to members of the Downton Abbey set interested in background and context."- Booklist "Chris West's book is like a collection of witty, informative letters about British history. It's as clear and readable as a picture postcard: short and sweet and chatty."-Stephen Clarke, author of the international bestseller A Year in the Merde and 1,000 Years of Annoying the French, "West Makes a laudable effort to put each stamp in its historical context....The strengths of the book are the anecdotes and pieces of Americana that West sprinkles throughout the text...West is optimistic about the future of the mail, and of stamps. I hope he's right, for the sake of the generations fo collectors to come."- Buffalo News "West begins with the Stamp Act of 1765 and marches steadily forward, offering a swift history of the United States with key events illustrated by (or occasioned by) a postage stamp from the era."- Kirkus Reviews Praise for A History of Britain in Thirty-six Postage Stamps : "Clever, quirky...This is a lovely book. And not just for philatelists."- The Cleveland Plain Dealer "West treats each entry more like a riffing conversation than a lecture....And since each chapter is just a handful of pages long, it's easy to jump around and explore, making for diverting and educating reading."- Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel "Each classic, lovingly designed stamp is presented in full color, revealing it to be both a work of art and a tantalizing window into the character and spirit of its era."- The Guardian (London), Praise for A History of Britain in Thirty-six Postage Stamps : "Clever, quirky...This is a lovely book. And not just for philatelists."- The Cleveland Plain Dealer "West treats each entry more like a riffing conversation than a lecture....And since each chapter is just a handful of pages long, it's easy to jump around and explore, making for diverting and educating reading."- Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel "Each classic, lovingly designed stamp is presented in full color, revealing it to be both a work of art and a tantalizing window into the character and spirit of its era."- The Guardian (London), "West begins with the Stamp Act of 1765 and marches steadily forward, offering a swift history of the United States with key events illustrated by (or occasioned by) a postage stamp from the era."- Kirkus Reviews Praise for A History of Britain in Thirty-six Postage Stamps : "Clever, quirky...This is a lovely book. And not just for philatelists."- The Cleveland Plain Dealer "West treats each entry more like a riffing conversation than a lecture....And since each chapter is just a handful of pages long, it's easy to jump around and explore, making for diverting and educating reading."- Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel "Each classic, lovingly designed stamp is presented in full color, revealing it to be both a work of art and a tantalizing window into the character and spirit of its era."- The Guardian (London)
FormatHardcover
Dewey Edition23
Target AudienceTrade
Number of Pages352 Pages
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- Sep 05, 2018
History in stamps.
Good history of America related to key stamps. An interesting read.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Aug 07, 2022
A good read
Very entertainingVerified purchase: Yes
- Apr 22, 2020
Stamps
Learning something new about stamps from the usa!Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Nov 08, 2016
Nice History
AWESOME BOOK!Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
