Stamp Collecting

by Ian F. Finlay, M. Aitchison (Martin) (Illustrator)

This book, from the Ladybird series 633, explains the history of the postage stamp, and provides enough information on the wide range of subject matter, to encourage stamp collecting as a hobby.

Genres: Nonfiction

52 pages, Hardcover

First published January 30, 1969

Reviews

[Sophie Crane · Rating 5 out of 5]

Children love to collect things. Introduce them to the wonderful world of stamp collecting with this lovely Ladybird book.

[Peter · Rating 5 out of 5]

Finally after years of going through boxes of items that belonged to my dad I found the book he got me when I was about six. This got me started on stamp collecting which grew into a bond that lasted until he passed away.

Not sad at all, the memories are pure joy.
Haaaa.

[C. John Kerry · Rating 4 out of 5]

First off Goodreads states this book is part of Series 634. However the back of the book states it is part of 633. In this case I think we can take the word of the publisher that it is part of series 633, not 634.
This book is designed to introduce children to the wonders of stamp collecting. It gives several categories that one can collect, such as food, and then proceeds to give a few examples. As a category had one page of text describing the category and one page of examples I think it is fair to say the book is heavily illustrated. Also included are a list of terms used in stamp collecting and a bit of history of stamps. All in all this is a good book for younger children if you are thinking of encouraging them to engage in this hobby. Happy reading.

[Oz · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good stamp info - but oddly racist? Do we have to talk about primitive natives every time there's a stamp from Africa, while noting which European country used to (before the book was written) control each area?

[Simon · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great little book on stamp collecting. Of course the English were the first to use stamps!