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This unique book presents a historical and philatelic survey of
Earth exploration from space. It covers all areas of research in
which artificial satellites have contributed in designing a new
image of our planet and its environment: the atmosphere and
ionosphere, the magnetic field, radiation belts and the
magnetosphere, weather, remote sensing, mapping of the surface,
observation of the oceans and marine environments, geodesy, and the
study of life and ecological systems. Stamping the Earth from Space
presents the results obtained with the thousands of satellites
launched by the two former superpowers, the Soviet Union and the
United States, and also those of the many missions carried out by
the ESA, individual European countries, Japan, China, India, and
the many emerging space nations. Beautifully illustrated, it
contains almost 1100 color reproductions of philatelic items. In
addition to topical stamps and thematic postal documents, the book
provides an extensive review of astrophilatelic items. The most
important space missions are documented through event covers and
cards canceled at launch sites, tracking stations, research
laboratories, and mission control facilities.
"A detailed analysis of, accompanied by indexes to, the people and
things depicted on all 1,355 stamps issued by the US government
from 1847 through 1980. . . . Recommended for larger reference
collections in all types of libraries." Choice
Once again, Jerry Lifsey has shared his enjoyment of stamp booklets
with us. Jerry has one of the largest private collections of stamp
booklets in the world today. Drawing on this extensive collection
and the depth of his personal knowledge, he has been able to show
us the diversity and richness of stamp booklet collecting -- in
this manuscript how stamp booklets can lead us to increase our
happiness.. His book will be of special value to the growing body
of topical stamp collectors. Its organization and numerous
illustrations bring home the benefit - even necessity -- of
including stamp booklets in any modern topical stamp collection.To
Jerry, every stamp booklet opens a door for his reflective and
inquiring mind to explore new aspects of our world. He shows us how
each booklet opens its own avenue to happiness. The reader will
find his formula contagious.
This elegant book is the definitive historical account of one of
the world's most important and extensive stamp collections, and of
the monarchs and keepers who have -contributed to it.
Inaugurated by Queen Victoria, and enlarged by five successive
British monarchs, the main body of the Collection came into being
under George V, whose passionate and shrewd acquisition of many
other private collections has ensured the unique and comprehensive
character of his own.
Highly illustrated with full-color reproductions of some of the
most famous stamps ever printed, "The Queen's Stamps" is a story
told through the stamps themselves, as well as through astonishing
anecdotes featuring the kings, queens and courtiers who brought
them together.
This informative, surprising volume is the first and definitive
history of a unique institution, written to appeal to the general
reader with an interest in Royal history, as well as to those with
a specialist's enthusiasm for the most collected commodity in the
world. The book's publication will coincide with the inauguration
of a major stamp exhibition at the Smithsonian Museum, Washington,
DC.
Nicholas Courtney is the former governor of Mustique, and the
author of 20 books. He lives in London.
This is a newly updated guide to getting the most out the world's
most popular hobby, with countless examples of rare, vivid and
historical stamps spanning two centuries, plus advice on price and
guidance about acquisition. Read some of the fascinating stories
behind the world's most sought-after stamps, from the famous
commemoratives of American presidents to issues from some of the
most remote post offices in the world. Stamps trace the character
and history of the country from which they originate, and this
encyclopedic visual directory is an engrossing account of some of
the most bizarre, vivid and poignant examples ever created.
Robert Gillmor, one of Britain's most influential wildlife artist,
has illustrated four sets of pictorial stamps featuring birds for
Royal Mail's Post & Go. Brought together and reproduced here
for the first time, in larger-than-stamp size, these prints
demonstrate the author's lifelong love and appreciation of our
nation's birds. His own account of the process by which his
linocuts are made, along with anecdotal descriptions of his bird
encounters, bring the pictures to life. This beautifully produced
collection will be coveted by wildlife lovers, artists and stamp
collectors alike.
Today, European nations still use stamps to commemorate aspects of
a nation's culture, history and achievements. During the Second
World War, however, stamps were considered far more important in
conveying political and ideological messages about their country's
change in fortunes - whether it was as triumphant occupier, willing
or unwilling ally, or oppressed victim. Some issues and overprints
contained obvious messages, but many others were skillfully
designed and subtle in their intentions. Stamps and their
accompanying postmarks offer an absorbing and surprisingly detailed
insight into the hopes and fears of nations at this tumultuous
time. This remarkable collection examines and interprets the stamps
of twenty-two countries across western and eastern Europe. The
glorification of the Fuhrer and Germany on the stamps of countries
he most oppressed was inevitable, but many issues are ambiguous and
indicative of the rival ethnic and political forces striving to
attain influence and power. Desperate to unite the people, Soviet
Russia resorted to images of the nation's heroic achievements under
the Tsars; the mutually hostile puppet states Hitler and Mussolini
allowed to emerge out of conquered Yugoslavia lost no time in
issuing stamps proclaiming their cultural diversity; and Vichy
France sought to justify its existence with issues linking past
glories under Louis XIV and Napoleon with an equally glorious
future alongside Hitler. These and many more stories reveal the
aspirations, assumptions and anxieties of so many nations as their
destinies hung in the balance.
Worldwide, urbanization is steadily increasing, yet many modern
cities are becoming less and less able to accommodate the growth in
their population. Congestion, pollution, low-quality housing,
social fragmentation, noise, crime and inadequate social services
all contribute to a declining quality of urban life. Planners and
policy makers are battling to alleviate the problems with a variety
of urban renewal initiatives, and energy-environmental policies
have become central to their quest for urban sustainability.
Sustainable Cities in Europe gives a comprehensive introduction to
the available urban energy and environmental policies. Drawing on a
detailed analysis of the CITIES programme of the Commission of the
European Communities, the book includes detailed case studies of
European cities which are devising and implementing alternative
strategies for sustainable growth and development. The cities
discussed include: Amsterdam, Besancon, Braganca, Cadiz, Dublin,
Esch/Alzette, Gent, Mannheim, Newcastle, Odense, Thessaloniki and
Turin. The policy discussions and case studies in this book will be
invaluable for all those professionally or academically involved in
the pressing issue of city planning development. Peter Nijkamp is
Professor in Regional, Urban and Environmental Economics at Free
University, Amsterdam. Author of numerous books, he is a world
authority on environmental economics and urban policy. Adriaan
Perrels is head of the research department of the Energy Studies
Centre in Petten, The Netherlands. He has worked extensively in the
field of energy planning and electricity load management.
Originally published in 1994
Every picture tells a story-even one on a postage stamp. Presented
hugely enlarged, the 144 stamps in this book chronicle a stylish
era of design: mid-20th-century America. Spanning the late 1950s to
the early 1970s, these mini-masterpieces were created when the US
post office started to lavish color on its stamps and to hire the
best midcentury talents to design them. The roster includes
Japanese American children's book illustrator Gyo Fujikawa,
barrier-busting Black graphic artist Georg Olden, industrial design
legend Raymond Loewy, and sultan of psychedelia Peter Max.
Photographed at five, ten, and even fifteen times actual size, each
stamp is presented with a morsel of fun info that will broadly
appeal to stamp collectors, history and nostalgia buffs, midcentury
design fans, and everyone who likes to geek out on magnified views
of tiny, beautiful images.
This is the ultimate guide to getting the most out the world's most
popular hobby, with countless examples of rare, vivid and
historical stamps spanning almost two centuries, plus advice on
price and guidance about acquisition. Read some of the fascinating
stories behind the world's most sought-after stamps, from the
famous commemoratives of American presidents to issues from some of
the most remote post offices in the world. Stamps trace the
character and history of the country from which they originate, and
this encyclopedic visual directory is a stunning account of some of
the most bizarre, vivid and poignant examples ever created.
When he was very young, Simon Garfield lusted after rare stamps but
could not afford them. When he was older, the passion reignited
with almost ruinous results. The Error World is an examination of
obsession and desire, and the search for fulfilment. But it is also
a story of wooden legs, pornography in the Finchley Road, Pele's
World Cup shirt, the man who guards stamps for the Queen, and a
woman who is terrified of the Post Office Tower.
Chinese Export Porcelain, Standard Patterns and Forms contains over
1000 items illustrated in black and white and 49 color plates. This
book tells the story of the exciting and dangerous "China Trade."
The principal purpose of this book is to show and discuss the many
forms and variations that have made this field so fascinating. The
text is simple and factual and explodes many cherished myths and
fantasies about these wares. The pictures and captions tell the
story.
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