02326cam a22002893u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000470011324501480016026400510030830000470035933600260040633700260043233800360045850000310049450801220052552012800064753400450192765300210197285600430199315713UtSlPG20260610133353.0mcr n260607r2005||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aHE1 aLuff, John N.q(John Nicholas),d1860-193810aWhat Philately Teaches :bA Lecture Delivered before the Section on Philately of the Brooklyn Institute of Arts and Sciences, February 24, 1899 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2005  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2005-04-26  aE-text prepared by Brendan Lane and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team (https://www.pgdp.net)  a"What Philately Teaches" by John N. Luff is a lecture delivered before the Section on Philately of the Brooklyn Institute of Arts and Sciences, likely written in the late 19th century, specifically in 1899 when it was delivered, with later editions released in the early 20th century. This book serves as an informative exploration of philately, the art of stamp collecting, emphasizing its educational value beyond mere hobbyist enjoyment.   In this lecture, Luff presents philately as an intellectual pursuit that enriches one's understanding of a variety of subjects, including history, geography, and art. He explores the multifaceted nature of stamps, detailing their designs, printing processes, and the numerous historical and cultural significances embedded within them. Luff discusses how each stamp can serve as a miniature portrait of nations, prosperity, and artistic values, while providing insights into the political and social narratives of the countries they represent. He highlights the meticulous processes of stamp production, including printing techniques, paper types, and security features, demonstrating how stamp collecting has evolved into a serious academic field ripe for exploration and appreciation. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aStamp collecting40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/15713