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100 1 _aJohnson, Stanley C.
_q(Stanley Currie),
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245 1 0 _aPeeps at Postage Stamps
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2011
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2011-12-21
508 _aProduced by Bryan Ness, Hunter Monroe and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries)
520 _a"Peeps at Postage Stamps" by Stanley C. Johnson is a detailed guide on the world of philately, written in the early 20th century. The text serves both as an introduction to stamp collecting and as a resource for those interested in the history and significance of postage stamps. Johnson discusses various technical terms, the process of forming a collection, and the relevance of stamps in learning geography and history. The opening of the work presents a passionate endorsement of stamp collecting, laying out the myriad educational benefits it offers, such as the development of methodical habits and an understanding of geography and history through the exploration of stamps. The initial chapters explain philatelic terminology, illustrate how to start a collection, and describe the common practices and considerations that should guide both novice and seasoned collectors alike. From the definition of basic terms like "adhesive" and "block" to the importance of preserving and categorizing stamps, Johnson effectively invites readers to appreciate the hobby's depth and intricacy. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aStamp collecting
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/38359
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