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A First Stamp Album for Beginners - (Dover Kids Activity Books) by Robert Obojski (Paperback)
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Highlights
- The most popular hobby in the world, stamp collecting has millions of fans in the United States alone.
- 8-12 Years
- 10.98" x 8.2" Paperback
- 70 Pages
- Juvenile Nonfiction, Games & Activities
- Series Name: Dover Kids Activity Books
Description
About the Book
An ideal introduction with pictures of over 1,100 stamps from nearly 200 countries (and spaces for at least 2,600 more!). Includes tips on building a collection, plus Stamp Identifier Table and Index.Book Synopsis
The most popular hobby in the world, stamp collecting has millions of fans in the United States alone. Many are adults who have turned a childhood interest in philately into a pleasurable (and often profitable) lifetime avocation. This volume has everything needed to start a personal stamp collection: Entries for nearly 200 countries; Spaces for more than 2,600 stamps; Over 1,100 black-and-white illustrations of stamps; Easy-to-use Stamp Identifier Table and Index.
Clear instructions for using the album and the Stamp Identifier Table are included, along with many useful hints and tips on building a collection. An entertaining, inexpensive way to learn about faraway people and places, stamp collecting brings a sense of excitement and adventure with each new acquisition. This book offers would-be collectors that ticket to discovery.