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Laurent Lemerle became a stamp collector after he discovered, in the attic of his family's home, an album that was put together by his father during World War II. Today, he owns over 10,000 stamps published during the 20th century that come from every country in the world. "Stamps of the World" includes the most beautiful pieces in his collection under various themes such as "The Wonders of Nature," "Traditional Dances," "Knights," or "The Space Conquest." It shows how each culture illustrates its major historical events as well as actions of daily life. Stamps are exceptional witnesses of the image that each administration has intended to give its country. To collect stamps is to discover humanity in looking at the history, customs, characteristics of each country and to understand, by comparing, the vision that different countries can have on the same subject. Readers will find in "Stamps of the World" a reflection on stamps as a tool for reading the world, past and present, as well as the pleasure of discovering many rare pieces that will, perhaps, inspire them to start a collection on a theme of their choice.
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Laurent Lemerle was a Plant engineer and former director at a large French multinational company.
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So Many Stamps!
14 Oct 2006
Format:Hardcover
"The World In Stamps" by Laurent Lemerle. English Translation: Harry N. Abrams, New York, 2006.
It was many years ago (many decades!), that I started to collect postage stamps. After a short time, I discovered that there were just too many stamps, so I began to specialize in United States stamps. When I opened this extra-special book by Laurent Lemerle, I was overwhelmed by the vast quantity of stamps that this book displays. And, the book is not like a stamp catalogue, but rather, on page after page, a particular theme is presented.
Appropriately, the first theme is "Prehistoric Man", on pages 10-11, which begins the section on the History of Mankind. Then, there are sections on "Habitat", on to "Beliefs" and then to "Art". Each section shows stamps from many different countries which illustrate the particular theme being considered.
The book was originally written in French, but French stamps do not dominate. By the author's own count, the top five countries are:
United States 261 stamps
France 228 stamps
Great Britain 210 stamps
Russia 187 stamps
Germany 142 stamps.
So, this book covers the stamps of some of the more important countries in the world, but also some of the lesser known countries. For example, on page 42, you will find a 1978 stamp from Chile honoring their liberator, General Bernardo O' Higgins, (1778-1842) and on page 129, an Irish stamp portraying George Bernard Shaw (1856-1950). There are stamps for chess and stamps for swimming and stamps for soccer, with stamps for royalty and stamps for the common folk (Bolivia, page 175). There are so many stamps, that I do not know where a present-day collector should start...but this book may be a good place.
It was many years ago (many decades!), that I started to collect postage stamps. After a short time, I discovered that there were just too many stamps, so I began to specialize in United States stamps. When I opened this extra-special book by Laurent Lemerle, I was overwhelmed by the vast quantity of stamps that this book displays. And, the book is not like a stamp catalogue, but rather, on page after page, a particular theme is presented.
Appropriately, the first theme is "Prehistoric Man", on pages 10-11, which begins the section on the History of Mankind. Then, there are sections on "Habitat", on to "Beliefs" and then to "Art". Each section shows stamps from many different countries which illustrate the particular theme being considered.
The book was originally written in French, but French stamps do not dominate. By the author's own count, the top five countries are:
United States 261 stamps
France 228 stamps
Great Britain 210 stamps
Russia 187 stamps
Germany 142 stamps.
So, this book covers the stamps of some of the more important countries in the world, but also some of the lesser known countries. For example, on page 42, you will find a 1978 stamp from Chile honoring their liberator, General Bernardo O' Higgins, (1778-1842) and on page 129, an Irish stamp portraying George Bernard Shaw (1856-1950). There are stamps for chess and stamps for swimming and stamps for soccer, with stamps for royalty and stamps for the common folk (Bolivia, page 175). There are so many stamps, that I do not know where a present-day collector should start...but this book may be a good place.
Excellent Book
12 Oct 2011
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
This book is great for stamp collectors and non stamp collectors. Every page is filled with lots of beautiful stamps in full color. It is organized by topics and makes a great history book. Graphic designers would love this book, too. A beautiful book to have out on your coffee table.
Simply Beautiful
27 April 2011
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
I bought it used for about $10 and it was a terrific buy. The used copy was just like new.
It's the size of a large coffee table book. The photographs of the stamps are gorgeous and the organization of topics is easy to follow. Although I gave up stamp collecting years ago, I still appreciate the miniature works of art that so many stamps are. Even though I now prefer ebooks, this hardcover book is a keeper.
It's the size of a large coffee table book. The photographs of the stamps are gorgeous and the organization of topics is easy to follow. Although I gave up stamp collecting years ago, I still appreciate the miniature works of art that so many stamps are. Even though I now prefer ebooks, this hardcover book is a keeper.
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