Description

Stamp Collecting As A Pastime is a book written by Edward James Nankivell in 1902. The book is a comprehensive guide to stamp collecting, covering everything from the history of stamps to how to start a collection and how to care for stamps. The author provides useful tips and advice for collectors, including how to identify rare stamps and how to value a collection. The book also includes a glossary of stamp collecting terms and a list of famous stamp collectors. Nankivell's love for stamp collecting is evident throughout the book, and he encourages readers to take up the hobby as a way to learn about history and geography. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in stamp collecting or looking for a new hobby.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.