Tato kniha popisuje vývoj poštovní služby za minulých téměř 5000 let. Je soustředěna na fakta (památky, největší, nejmenší, nejvzácnější, zvláštnosti a výstřednosti, fantazie a tajemství na poštovních známkách a v poštovních službách na celém světě). Zároveň všechna témata jsou otevřena diskuzi a je svým způsobem výzvou ke čtenáři, nesouhlasí-li s předkládaným, aby si zajistil lepši informace.
To research this book, James Mackay combed every possible source from reference books to auction catalogues and art and antique journals, as well as personally visiting museums, institutions and collections, public and private. The result is this classic work of reference listing 8,430 artists who contributed to the art of casting in bronze from the 18th century to 1960. It has, without doubt, become the standard reference on a fascinating subject. This comprehensive book will enable collectors, dealers and students to identify bronzes bearing a signature.
From the Mesolithic era to the 1997 referendum that restored the Scottish parliament, this compact volume offers a chronological overview of Scotlandâ€s history. The events, people and political changes that had a significant impact on the country are introduced in 150 illustrated entries, including the arrival of the Celts and clashes with Romans, Vikings and the English.
A record of facts and feats concerning postage stamps, postal services, postal stationery and labels, stamp design, and production technology.