Canada - Armstrong Howes, Clifton

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Résumé :
A quiet revolution in stamp lore awaits. A cornerstone of philatelic reference, Canada: Its Postage Stamps And Postal Stationery invites readers to travel through time by way of ink, paper, and public life. This volume surveys Canadian stamps and postal stationery with a crisp, accessible voice that speaks to both the casual reader and the devoted collector. It offers a compact, tangible sense of how postage history in Canada unfolded, from Victorian beginnings to late nineteenth century developments, weaving together design, rarity, and the social stories that shaped a nation's philatelic landscape. Far more than a simple guide, it functions as a thoughtful postal history manual and a timeless companion for stamp collectors and philatelists seeking context, nuance, and appreciation for Canadian stamps and the broader Canadian philatelic literature. Its significance endures: a well-regarded classic that enriches understanding of the country's early print culture and postal networks. The text sits beside other stamp collecting classics as a keystone reference, and its restored presentation makes it meaningful for today's readers and future generations. Out of print for decades and now republished by Alpha Editions, it remains essential to any serious philatelic library. More than a reprint, it's a collector's item and a cultural treasure for anyone exploring Canadian stamps, canadian postal stationery, and the rich story of postage history Canada....