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The World in Stamps

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The World in Stamps explores the history of the modern world through over 3,500 carefully curated stamps. Philatelist Laurent Lemerle organises these stamps thematically to reveal how different cultures depict key events, blending artistic beauty with historical documentation. Readers can journey through themes such as The Wonders of Nature and The Space Conquest, uncovering fascinating insights and rare pieces that enrich the story of our shared past.
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Format: Hardback
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This book is perfect for stamp collectors, history enthusiasts, and anyone curious about visual culture and the global narratives told through postage stamps. It appeals to readers of all ages who appreciate art, history, and unique ways to explore the modern world.

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Includes the beautiful pieces in the author's own collection under various themes such as "The Wonders of Nature," "Traditional Dances," "Knights," or "The Space Conquest." This work shows how each culture illustrates its major historical events as well as actions of daily life.

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Stamps aren’t just a part of history. They also provide a fascinating means to understand history. Through stamps one can chronicle the making of the modern world—and compare the diverse ways that different cultures represent the same events.

In the highly original The World in Stamps, philatelist Laurent Lemerle has gathered more than 3,500 stamps—including a substantial number from the U.S.—and organised them thematically to showcase not only their beauty, but also their role as valuable documents of world history.

Enthusiasts of all ages will discover a new way of looking at subjects like “The Wonders of Nature” and “The Space Conquest,” as well as the pleasure of discovering many rare pieces that will, perhaps, inspire them in their own collecting.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780810955196

Publisher: Abrams

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 01 July 2006

Country: United States

Imprint: Abrams

Illustration: 3,581 full-colour illustrations

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 29.0mm

Width: 255.0mm

Height: 294.0mm

Weight: 1940g

Pages: 256

About the Author

Laurent Lemerle was a Plant engineer and former director at a large French multinational company.

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