A History of America in Thirty-Six Postage Stamps
by Chris West
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Pub Date Oct 28 2014 | Archive Date Oct 27 2014
Macmillan-Picador | Picador
Description
DISCOVER THE INCREDIBLE STORY OF AMERICA THROUGH ITS BEAUTIFUL AND DIVERSE POSTAGE STAMPS IN THIS EXUBERANT AND ALWAYS CHARMING HISTORY.
In A History of America in Thirty-six Postage Stamps, Chris West explores America's own rich philatelic history. From George Washington's dour gaze to the charging buffalo of the western frontier and Lindbergh's soaring biplane, American stamps are a vivid window into our country's extraordinary and distinctive past. With the always accessible and spirited West as your guide, discover the remarkable breadth of America's short history through a fresh lens.
On their own, stamps can be curiosities, even artistic marvels; in this book, stamps become a window into the larger sweep of history.
Advance Praise
“West begins with the Stamp Act of 1765 and marches steadily forward, offering a swift history of the United States with key events illustrated by (or occasioned by) a postage stamp from the era.”—Kirkus Reviews
Praise for A History of Britain in Thirty-six Postage Stamps:
“Clever, quirky...This is a lovely book. And not just for philatelists.”—The Cleveland Plain Dealer
“West treats each entry more like a riffing conversation than a lecture....And since each chapter is just a handful of pages long, it’s easy to jump around and explore, making for diverting and educating reading.”—Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel
“Each classic, lovingly designed stamp is presented in full color, revealing it to be both a work of art and a tantalizing window into the character and spirit of its era.”—The Guardian (London)
Available Editions
| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9781250043689 |
| PRICE | $28.00 (USD) |
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