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100	1		_aLuff, John N. _q(John Nicholas), _d1860-1938
245	1	0	_aWhat Philately Teaches : _bA Lecture Delivered before the Section on Philately of the Brooklyn Institute of Arts and Sciences, February 24, 1899
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2005
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2005-04-26
508			_aE-text prepared by Brendan Lane and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team (https://www.pgdp.net)
520			_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.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aStamp collecting
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/15713
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