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Product Identifiers
Publisher
Picador
ISBN-10
1250035503
ISBN-13
9781250035509
eBay Product ID (ePID)
164719755
Product Key Features
Language
English
Topic
Antiques & Collectibles, History, Stamps, Europe / Great Britain / General
Illustrator
Yes
Dimensions
Item Length
8.3 In.
Item Height
1.1 In.
Item Width
6.9 In.
Item Weight
16.6 Oz
Additional Product Features
LCCN
2013-003852
TitleLeading
A
Book Title
History of Britain in Thirty-Six Postage Stamps
Dewey Decimal
383.499
Intended Audience
Trade
Synopsis
Stamps tell a story--and Chris West's book is the unique, fascinating tale of Great Britain told through its stamps. Hailed by The Times of London as "a splendid reminder of the philatelic glories of the past," A History of Britain in 36 Postage Stamps tells the rich, layered, and breathtaking history of England through thirty-six of its fascinating, often beautiful, and sometimes eccentric postage stamps. West shows that stamps have always mirrored the events, attitudes, and styles of their time. Through them, one can glimpse the whole epic tale of an empire unfolding. From the famous Penny Black, printed soon after Queen Victoria's coronation, to the Victory! stamp of 1946, anticipating the struggle of postwar reconstruction-- A History of Britain in 36 Postage Stamps is a hugely entertaining and idiosyncratic romp, told in Chris West's lively prose. On their own, stamps can be curiosities, even artistic marvels; in this book, stamps become a window into the larger sweep of history., Stamps tell a story--and Chris West's book is the unique, fascinating tale of Great Britain told through its stamps. Hailed by The Times of London as "a splendid reminder of the philatelic glories of the past," A History of Britain in 36 Postage Stamps tells the rich, layered, and breathtaking history of England through thirty-six of its fascinating, often beautiful, and sometimes eccentric postage stamps. West shows that stamps have always mirrored the events, attitudes, and styles of their time. Through them, one can glimpse the whole epic tale of an empire unfolding. From the famous Penny Black, printed soon after Queen Victoria's coronation, to the Victory stamp of 1946, anticipating the struggle of postwar reconstruction-- A History of Britain in 36 Postage Stamps is a hugely entertaining and idiosyncratic romp, told in Chris West's lively prose. On their own, stamps can be curiosities, even artistic marvels; in this book, stamps become a window into the larger sweep of history.
Publication Year
2013
Format
Hardcover
Reviews
"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 "Chris West's gripping book reminds us why philatelists are passionate enough to kill. Oh, by the way, it's a fine portrait of the last 175 years of British history, too."-Alan Bradley, New York Times bestselling author of The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie "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) "[ A History of Britain in Thirty-six Postage Stamps ] happily demolishes in a few pages the kinds of questions...that might otherwise consume whole volumes."- The Daily Telegraph (London) "An unusual and accomplished project."- The Scotsman (Edinburgh), Stamp collectors and Anglophile history buffs alike will enjoy this book--and for the reader who's both, it's a sure bet., "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 "Stamp collectors and Anglophile history buffs alike will enjoy this book-and for the reader who's both, it's a sure bet."- Kirkus Reviews " A History of Britain in Thirty-Six Postage Stamps lives up to its title. Though stamps may be the subject of the book, its content is full of insight into the full history of the British Empire, from Queen Victoria to Kate Middleton.　Through West's book, we get fascinating stories and anecdotes about wars, celebrations, the mercurial fortunes of Britain's royalty, the rise and fall of its empire and, of course, design."-Smithsonianmag.com's Design Decoded Blog "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 "Chris West's gripping book reminds us why philatelists are passionate enough to kill. Oh, by the way, it's a fine portrait of the last 175 years of British history, too."-Alan Bradley, New York Times bestselling author of The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie "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) "[ A History of Britain in Thirty-six Postage Stamps ] happily demolishes in a few pages the kinds of questions...that might otherwise consume whole volumes."- The Daily Telegraph (London) "An unusual and accomplished project."- The Scotsman (Edinburgh), "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)"[ A History of Britain in Thirty-six Postage Stamps ] happily demolishes in a few pages the kinds of questions_ that might otherwise consume whole volumes."- The Daily Telegraph (London) "An unusual and accomplished project."- The Scotsman (London), 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., " A History of Britain in Thirty-Six Postage Stamps lives up to its title. Though stamps may be the subject of the book, its content is full of insight into the full history of the British Empire, from Queen Victoria to Kate Middleton.　Through West's book, we get fascinating stories and anecdotes about wars, celebrations, the mercurial fortunes of Britain's royalty, the rise and fall of its empire and, of course, design."-Smithsonianmag.com's Design Decoded Blog "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 "Chris West's gripping book reminds us why philatelists are passionate enough to kill. Oh, by the way, it's a fine portrait of the last 175 years of British history, too."-Alan Bradley, New York Times bestselling author of The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie "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) "[ A History of Britain in Thirty-six Postage Stamps ] happily demolishes in a few pages the kinds of questions...that might otherwise consume whole volumes."- The Daily Telegraph (London) "An unusual and accomplished project."- The Scotsman (Edinburgh), "Clever, quirky...This is a lovely book. And not just for philatelists." -- The Plain Dealer "There's brilliant social history on every page and a dramatic mini-series in every chapter." -- Rebecca Eaton, Executive Producer of Masterpiece and author of Making Masterpiece "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 "A clever and informative look at the United Kingdom's history." -- Richmond Times Dispatch "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 "Stamp collectors and Anglophile history buffs alike will enjoy this book--and for the reader who's both, it's a sure bet." -- Kirkus Reviews " A History of Britain in Thirty-Six Postage Stamps lives up to its title. Though stamps may be the subject of the book, its content is full of insight into the full history of the British Empire, from Queen Victoria to Kate Middleton. Through West's book, we get fascinating stories and anecdotes about wars, celebrations, the mercurial fortunes of Britain's royalty, the rise and fall of its empire and, of course, design." -- Smithsonianmag.com's Design Decoded Blog "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 "Chris West's gripping book reminds us why philatelists are passionate enough to kill. Oh, by the way, it's a fine portrait of the last 175 years of British history, too." -- Alan Bradley, New York Times bestselling author of The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie "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) "[ A History of Britain in Thirty-six Postage Stamps ] happily demolishes in a few pages the kinds of questions...that might otherwise consume whole volumes." -- The Daily Telegraph (London) "An unusual and accomplished project." -- The Scotsman (Edinburgh), "Clever, quirky...This is a lovely book. And not just for philatelists."- The Plain Dealer "There's brilliant social history on every page and a dramatic mini-series in every chapter."-Rebecca Eaton, Executive Producer of Masterpiece and author of Making Masterpiece "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 "A clever and informative look at the United Kingdom's history."- Richmond Times Dispatch "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 "Stamp collectors and Anglophile history buffs alike will enjoy this book-and for the reader who's both, it's a sure bet."- Kirkus Reviews " A History of Britain in Thirty-Six Postage Stamps lives up to its title. Though stamps may be the subject of the book, its content is full of insight into the full history of the British Empire, from Queen Victoria to Kate Middleton.　Through West's book, we get fascinating stories and anecdotes about wars, celebrations, the mercurial fortunes of Britain's royalty, the rise and fall of its empire and, of course, design."-Smithsonianmag.com's Design Decoded Blog "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 "Chris West's gripping book reminds us why philatelists are passionate enough to kill. Oh, by the way, it's a fine portrait of the last 175 years of British history, too."-Alan Bradley, New York Times bestselling author of The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie "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) "[ A History of Britain in Thirty-six Postage Stamps ] happily demolishes in a few pages the kinds of questions...that might otherwise consume whole volumes."- The Daily Telegraph (London) "An unusual and accomplished project."- The Scotsman (Edinburgh), 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., "There's brilliant social history on every page and a dramatic mini-series in every chapter."-Rebecca Eaton, Executive Producer of Masterpiece and author of Making Masterpiece "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 "A clever and informative look at the United Kingdom's history."- Richmond Times Dispatch "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 "Stamp collectors and Anglophile history buffs alike will enjoy this book-and for the reader who's both, it's a sure bet."- Kirkus Reviews " A History of Britain in Thirty-Six Postage Stamps lives up to its title. Though stamps may be the subject of the book, its content is full of insight into the full history of the British Empire, from Queen Victoria to Kate Middleton.　Through West's book, we get fascinating stories and anecdotes about wars, celebrations, the mercurial fortunes of Britain's royalty, the rise and fall of its empire and, of course, design."-Smithsonianmag.com's Design Decoded Blog "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 "Chris West's gripping book reminds us why philatelists are passionate enough to kill. Oh, by the way, it's a fine portrait of the last 175 years of British history, too."-Alan Bradley, New York Times bestselling author of The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie "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) "[ A History of Britain in Thirty-six Postage Stamps ] happily demolishes in a few pages the kinds of questions...that might otherwise consume whole volumes."- The Daily Telegraph (London) "An unusual and accomplished project."- The Scotsman (Edinburgh), "There's brilliant social history on every page and a dramatic mini-series in every chapter."-Rebecca Eaton, Executive Producer of Masterpiece and author of Making Masterpiece "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 "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 "Stamp collectors and Anglophile history buffs alike will enjoy this book-and for the reader who's both, it's a sure bet."- Kirkus Reviews " A History of Britain in Thirty-Six Postage Stamps lives up to its title. Though stamps may be the subject of the book, its content is full of insight into the full history of the British Empire, from Queen Victoria to Kate Middleton.　Through West's book, we get fascinating stories and anecdotes about wars, celebrations, the mercurial fortunes of Britain's royalty, the rise and fall of its empire and, of course, design."-Smithsonianmag.com's Design Decoded Blog "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 "Chris West's gripping book reminds us why philatelists are passionate enough to kill. Oh, by the way, it's a fine portrait of the last 175 years of British history, too."-Alan Bradley, New York Times bestselling author of The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie "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) "[ A History of Britain in Thirty-six Postage Stamps ] happily demolishes in a few pages the kinds of questions...that might otherwise consume whole volumes."- The Daily Telegraph (London) "An unusual and accomplished project."- The Scotsman (Edinburgh), Chris West's gripping book reminds us why philatelists are passionate enough to kill. Oh, by the way, it's a fine portrait of the last 175 years of British history, too., "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)"[ A History of Britain in Thirty-six Postage Stamps ] happily demolishes in a few pages the kinds of questions... that might otherwise consume whole volumes."- The Daily Telegraph (London) "An unusual and accomplished project."- The Scotsman (London), 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., "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 "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 "Stamp collectors and Anglophile history buffs alike will enjoy this book-and for the reader who's both, it's a sure bet."- Kirkus Reviews " A History of Britain in Thirty-Six Postage Stamps lives up to its title. Though stamps may be the subject of the book, its content is full of insight into the full history of the British Empire, from Queen Victoria to Kate Middleton.　Through West's book, we get fascinating stories and anecdotes about wars, celebrations, the mercurial fortunes of Britain's royalty, the rise and fall of its empire and, of course, design."-Smithsonianmag.com's Design Decoded Blog "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 "Chris West's gripping book reminds us why philatelists are passionate enough to kill. Oh, by the way, it's a fine portrait of the last 175 years of British history, too."-Alan Bradley, New York Times bestselling author of The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie "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) "[ A History of Britain in Thirty-six Postage Stamps ] happily demolishes in a few pages the kinds of questions...that might otherwise consume whole volumes."- The Daily Telegraph (London) "An unusual and accomplished project."- The Scotsman (Edinburgh), A History of Britain in Thirty-Six Postage Stamps lives up to its title. Though stamps may be the subject of the book, its content is full of insight into the full history of the British Empire, from Queen Victoria to Kate Middleton.'Through West's book, we get fascinating stories and anecdotes about wars, celebrations, the mercurial fortunes of Britain's royalty, the rise and fall of its empire and, of course, design., A History of Britain in Thirty-Six Postage Stamps lives up to its title. Though stamps may be the subject of the book, its content is full of insight into the full history of the British Empire, from Queen Victoria to Kate Middleton. Through West's book, we get fascinating stories and anecdotes about wars, celebrations, the mercurial fortunes of Britain's royalty, the rise and fall of its empire and, of course, design., "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) "[ A History of Britain in Thirty-six Postage Stamps ] happily demolishes in a few pages the kinds of questions...that might otherwise consume whole volumes."- The Daily Telegraph (London) "An unusual and accomplished project."- The Scotsman (Edinburgh), [ A History of Britain in Thirty-six Postage Stamps ] happily demolishes in a few pages the kinds of questions...that might otherwise consume whole volumes., 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.
LC Classification Number
HE6183.G74W47 2013
Number of Pages
288 pages
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