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The World in Stamps $30.48 Stamps aren’t just a part of history. They also provide a fascinating means to understand history. Through stamps one can chronicle the making of the modern world-and compare the diverse ways that different cultures represent the same events. In the highly original "History of the World in Stamps," philatelist Laurent Lemerle has gathered more than 3,500 stamps-including a substantial number from the U.S.-and organized them thematically to showcase not only their beauty, but also their role as valuable documents of world history. Enthusiasts of all ages will discover a new way of looking at subjects like "The Wonders of Nature" and "The Space Conquest," as well as the pleasure of discovering many rare pieces that will, perhaps, inspire them in their own collecting.

Stamps $3.98 Most teens are into collecting in one form or another–from toys to rocks to coins. Each of these books gives background information on the collectible, practical knowledge, and the basics of how to get started in the world of collecting. The books also include fascinating facts, the value of particular items, and a resource list of fairs and conventions.

Thurston World Famous Magician $134.99 Thurston World Famous Magician – Framed Giclee Print

Stalin: The World Famous Magician $59.99 Stalin: The World Famous Magician – Wall Decal

Famous $5.98 At prestigious Pace Academy, the Pacesetters make the rules. But in the world outside, being rich and popular doesn’t always get you what you want.… Starr has ambition, charisma and—thanks to her father’s record company—all the connections to get her group major exposure. Just one problem: Starr can’t sing, and now her friends are looking to replace her with her archrival, Natalee. Dionne is excited about being the rapper of the group—even if her parents don’t approve. But it’s hard to focus on her rhymes when there is too much drama at home. Marisol loves the stage, though it’s dancing, not singing, that’s in her blood. She’d do anything for her friends—except give up her own shot at stardom. With ego trippin’ and infighting tearing their friendship apart, Starr, Dionne and Marisol are finding that the big time comes with even bigger problems.…

The Most Famous Goat in the World $44.99 John Keay The Most Famous Goat in the World – Giclee Print

World Famous Flaming Aces $49.99 Teo Alfonso World Famous Flaming Aces – Giclee Print

World-Famous Opera Singers $49.99 Ralph Bruce World-Famous Opera Singers – Giclee Print

The Error World: An Affair with Stamps $4.48 From the author of Mauve, an obsessively readable memoir that brings the mania for stamp collecting to life From the Penny Red to the Blue Mauritius, generations of collectors have been drawn to the mystique of rare stamps. Once a widespread pastime of schoolboys, philately has increasingly become the province of older men obsessed with the shrewd investment, the once-in-a-lifetime find, the one elusive beauty that will complete a collection and satisfy an unquenchable thirst. As a boy, Simon Garfield collected errors–rare pigment misprints that create ghostly absences in certain stamps. When this passion reignited in his mid-forties, it consumed him. In the span of a couple of years he amassed a collection of errors worth upwards of forty thousand pounds, pursuing not only this secret passion, but a romantic one as his marriage disintegrated. In this unique memoir, Simon Garfield twines the story of his philatelic obsession with an honest and engrossing exploration of the rarities and absences that both limit and define us.The end result is a thoughtful, funny, and enticing meditation on the impulse to possess.

The Queen’s Stamps: The Authorised History of the Royal Philatelic Collection $33.48 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.

The Book of Stamps $24.98 The world’s smallest and most widely reproduced work of art, the postage stamp was an official vehicle for extraordinary visual work for more than 100 years before twentieth-century artists and activists began to appropriate the format as a potential venue for their own unsanctioned expressions. From the stamp experiments of Fluxus mail artists like Robert Watts to fantasy stamps issued by fictional countries, this humble canvas has been home to all manner of free expression. "The Book of Stamps" is at once an homage to and continuation of this tradition. Sumptuously designed and printed, this cloth-bound volume features 15 detachable, perforated and gummed full-page sheets of limited edition, artist-designed stamps by Walead Beshty, Emily Jacir and David Shrigley, among others. A must-have for collectors of artist multiples and stamps alike, the edition also includes a text by author and journalist George Pendle.

The World Famous Three Lab Bakery $29.99 The World Famous Three Lab Bakery – Wood Sign

The World Famous Cliff House 1915 $54.99 The World Famous Cliff House 1915 – Art Print

Penelope’s World Famous Cookies $14.48 "Penelope’s World Famous Cookies" is a must-read for children as well as adults. The lessons about entrepreneurship are so fascinating that readers will hardly realize they are learning while enjoying this fun story

Like and Dislike Stamps $9.99 Like or Dislike with these fun stamps! No button needed. Stamps are the way of the future! Like stuff you don’t like, just for the sake of stamping something! Think of all the fun things you can Like or Dislike with these stamps! Based on the popular feature of everyone’s loved or hated social networking site, you too can express your appreciation or distaste for something right on the spot… with stamps! Each ink stamper measures 3-inches tall x 2 1/2-inches wide x 1 1/2-inches long. Preloaded with enough ink for 5,000 assertions, the stamps give you the ability to emphatically thwack your opinion on tangible objects in the real world! Ages 13 and up.

Famous Diamonds of the World $17.48 Fascinating Stories Of Famous Diamonds Which Are Linked, As Are All Diamonds, With The Ambition Of Men And The Love Of Women.

Boy Scout Stamps of the World $16.98 Kessinger Publishing is the place to find hundreds of thousands of rare and hard-to-find books with something of interest for everyone

Postmark Paris: A Story in Stamps $3.98 The colorful world-within-a-world of postage stamps illustrates this lyrical account of a young girl’s experiences in Paris. When she and her family move to the city for a year, one of the first places her father takes her is to the stamp market. Her adventures are magically captured in the dainty images of the postage stamps she collects. Young readers will delight in this uniquely told story of a girl finding her own place in a world far from home.

The Not-Quite World Famous Scientist $7.98 Even the most observant scientist can botch up a theory or two Alexandra Bointon dreams about becoming a scientist. When her school has their annual science fair, she always pairs up with her best friend, who is happy to let Alex take over and call all the shots. But this year is different. Her best friend teams up with someone else, and Alex ends up with the new kid, Keith. Reluctant to accept the situation, Alex tries to squirm out of it until Keith tells her his Aunt Karen is a famous scientist, who will be visiting him soon. Alex is excited at the prospect of meeting her idol; maybe teaming up with Keith won’t be such a bad deal after all. But an observant scientist has to pay attention to details, and it isn’t long before Alex starts to puzzle over the new kid. Why does Keith always cover up his work when she walks by? Why are there always flecks of paint on his clothes and dirt under his nails? And more important, why does his famous Aunt never seem to show up? He is good at science, and he is a great partner, but what is Keith hiding? A foolproof, scientific method of reasoning is sure to lead Alex to the answer. But by the time she is ready to reach her conclusion, does Alex really want to know? A fun story with an unexpected ending, The Not-Quite World Famous Scientist is perfect for readers, scientific or otherwise, who are ready for chapter books.

The World Famous Blackpool Illuminations in the Lancashire Seaside Resort $24.99 The World Famous Blackpool Illuminations in the Lancashire Seaside Resort – Photographic Print

Thurston, World’s Famous Magician the Wonder Show of the Universe $59.99 Thurston, World’s Famous Magician the Wonder Show of the Universe – Wall Decal

Mighty Monarchs: The World’s Most Famous Woman $49.99 Peter Jackson Mighty Monarchs: The World’s Most Famous Woman – Giclee Print

Animals Around the World By Stamps, Caroline (EDT) $20.36 Provides information on different animals found throughout the world, including sea turtles, American bison, koalas, vampire bats, manatees, and barn owls. Author: Stamps, Caroline (EDT) Publication Date: 2009/09/21 Number of Pages: 127 Binding Type: Hardcover Grade Level: 46 Language: English Depth: 0.75 Width: 8.00 Height: 10.25

Blue Mauritius: The Hunt for the World’s Most Valuable Stamps $10.98 Follow the adventures of the world’s most sought-after postage stamps–from a tropical Indian Ocean island to the hushed atmosphere of the modern auction room–in this dramatic and passionate tale of the first stamp hunters. In September 1847 colored squares of paper were stuck on to envelopes and used to send out admission cards to a fancy-dress ball on the tropical island of Mauritius. No one at the party would have guessed that these stamps would one day be worth more than a million dollars. When a two-pence "Blue Mauritius" surfaced on the fledgling French stamp-collecting market in 1865 it gained instant celebrity. Soldiers, schoolboys, and the entire German nation became obsessed with finding one of these extremely rare examples. When in 1903 a perfect specimen, discovered in a childhood album, was bought at auction by the Prince of Wales, the Blue Mauritius gained superstar status. Even now, "Post Office Mauritius" stamps are synonymous with fame, wealth, and mystery. The most coveted scraps of paper in existence, this is their story–from their birth during days of sail, taking them from Port Louis to Bordeaux, India and Great Britain, Switzerland and Japan, into the hearts and imagination of collectors everywhere.

World Famous Brown Derby Restaurant on Wilshire Boulevard $39.99 Joseph Baylor Roberts World Famous Brown Derby Restaurant on Wilshire Boulevard – Photographic Print

Bouldering on the World Famous Limestone Boulders of Castle Hill $39.99 Bill Hatcher Bouldering on the World Famous Limestone Boulders of Castle Hill – Photographic Print

World Famous Classics $10.36 (Trumpet). Arranged by Colin Cowles. Fentone Instrumental Books. Play Along. Book with CD. 24 pages. Fentone Music #F814. Published by Fentone Music

World Famous Folksongs $11.96 (for Recorder). Arranged by Andrew Watkin. Fentone Instrumental Books. Play Along. Book with CD. 24 pages. Fentone Music #F912. Published by Fentone Music

The World’s Most Famous Melodies $8.76 (Violin Play-Along Book/CD Pack). By Various. Instructional. Play Along. Softcover with CD. 20 pages. Published by Cherry Lane Music

World Famous Melodies $10.36 (Flute Play-Along Book/CD Pack). Arranged by Colin Cowles and Robin De Smet. Fentone Instrumental Books. Play Along. Book with CD. 24 pages. Fentone Music #F790. Published by Fentone Music

World Famous Piano Pieces $14.95 “Arranged by Hugo Frey. For Piano Solo. Music Sales America. Romantic, Classical. Softcover. 160 pages. Amsco Publications #AM41419. Published by Amsco Publications”

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World Famous Love Acts $3.98 "An entire book of good stories. . . . Leung] gains trust the old-fashioned way-through confidence, craftsmanship and compassion. There are no shortcuts here, no tricks or gimmicks, no glib patinas to conceal weak underpinnings. . . . This is a book about loss, twined irrevocably with hope, a hope that surges below the surface of all life. . . . Read it] and see a bold new writer making himself vulnerable on the page. He gives us all hope."-Chris Offutt Born to a Chinese father and Euro-American mother, Brian Leung is a native of California, where he is now an assistant professor at California State University, Northridge. He received an M.F.A in creative writing from Indiana University.

The World’s Famous Places and Peoples $25.48 This is a pre-1923 historical reproduction that was curated for quality. Quality assurance was conducted on each of these books in an attempt to remove books with imperfections introduced by the digitization process. Though we have made best efforts – the books may have occasional errors that do not impede the reading experience. We believe this work is culturally important and have elected to bring the book back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide.

World War I American War Savings Stamps Poster by James Montgomery Flagg, 1918 $59.99 World War I American War Savings Stamps Poster by James Montgomery Flagg, 1918 – Framed Art Print

Famous Journeys $9.48 Children travel through time and space to experience some of the world’s most famous journeys of discovery, invention, and exploration, reliving 12 extraordinary feats of endurance through exciting mazes, spotter games, and spot-the-difference puzzles. These puzzles highlight the heroic deeds of Hannibal, Leif Erikson, Marco Polo, Christopher Columbus, Captain James Cook, The Montgolfiers, Lewis and Clark, Mary Kingsley, Peary and Henson, Jacques Cousteau, Amelia Earhart, and Neil Armstrong.

The Cavern: The Most Famous Club in the World $3.98 "It’s the dream of my life to be here in Liverpool and playing the Cavern because this music got me through my childhood."-Billy Bob Thornton "We came down from Newcastle to Liverpool in a little van in 1963 and we carried our own gear into the Cavern for a lunchtime session. We were very nervous about playing there and I said to a girl in a duffle coat who was watching us, ‘Do you think they’ll like rhythm and blues here?’ ‘Like it?’ she said, ‘We invented it.’"-Alan Price of the Animals Liverpool’s Cavern Club is the most famous club in the world, giving rise to The Beatles and the Merseybeat explosion, but it is far more than that. Respected music writer and Merseybeat historian Spencer Leigh tells the Cavern’s fifty-year history with the help of owners, hundreds of musicians, backroom staff, and fans. From its days as a jazz club, through the Beatle years, the dramatic openings and closures, and the appearance of Paul McCartney in 1999, every page abounds with wit and insight. Tied in with the best-selling, 120-track, 3-CD collection of the same name, featuring some of the greatest names of the British music scene, including The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, The Who, The Kinks, Queen, and many, many more, this book is the perfect companion to the soundtrack of fifty years of the greatest music ever made.

World famous Canal Locks, Ballard, Seattle – Seattle, WA $19.99 World famous Canal Locks, Ballard, Seattle – Seattle, WA – Premium Poster

Is It Solved? the World’s Famous Math Problem $3.98 June 23, 1993. A Princeton mathematician announces that he has unlocked, after thousands of unsuccessful attempts by others, the greatest mathematical riddle in the world. Dr. Wiles demonstrates to a group of stunned mathematicians that he has provided the proof of Fermat’s Last Theorem (the equation x" + y" = z," where "n" is an integer greater than 2, has no solution in positive numbers), a problem that has confounded scholars for over 350 years. Here in this brilliant new book, Marilyn vos Savant, the person with the highest recorded IQ in the world explains the mathematical underpinnings of Wiles’s solution, discusses the history of Fermat’s Last Theorem and other great math problems, and provides colorful stories of the great thinkers and amateurs who attempted to solve Fermat’s puzzle.

The World’s Most Famous Court Trial $60.98 Complete transcript of the controversial "Scopes Monkey Trial" which tested the law that made it illegal for public school teachers in Tennessee to teach Charles Darwin’s theory of evolution The complete transcript of the 1925 case of the State of Tennessee v. John Thomas Scopes, a 24-year old high school teacher accused of violating the Butler Act, which had passed in Tennessee on March 21, 1925, forbidding the teaching, in any state-funded educational establishment, of "any theory that denies the story of the divine creation of man as taught in the Bible, and to teach instead that man has descended from a lower order of animals." The law made it. Perhaps the first modern media event, the trial attracted enormous national and international attention to the small town of Dayton, Tennessee during the sweltering July of 1925. A star-studded cast of trial attorneys included the great orator and three time Democratic presidential candidate William Jennings Bryan and the brilliant trial lawyer and champion of the downtrodden, Clarence Darrow, among others. The climax of the trial came on the seventh day when the defense put the senior Bryan on the stand as an expert on the Bible and he was ruthlessly interrogated by Darrow. As a milestone in the American struggle between modernity and the forces of Protestant fundamentalism, and a vivid manifestation of the clash between two valid principles-academic freedom and democratic control of the public schools-the Scopes case has tremendous historical significance. Scopes was found guilty, and paid a fine of $100. and costs. At the sentencing, he told the Judge, "I feel that I have been convicted of violating an unjust statute. I will continue in the future, as I have in the past, to oppose this law in any way I can. Any other action would be in violation of my ideal of academic freedom-that is, to teach the truth as guaranteed in our Constitution, of personal and religious freedom. I think the fine is unjust." William Jennings Bryan died a few days after the trial ended. Clarence Darrow moved on to other cases, most notably the Sweet case in Detroit in 1926 and his last trial, the Massie trial in Honolulu in 1931. Illustrated with photographs from the trial. This edition also includes statements by scientists entered at the defense’s request, and the text of a lengthy concluding speech that Bryan prepared but never delivered. Clarence Darrow 1857-1938] was a well-known trial lawyer renowned for his progressive sympathies and successful work for labor and the poor. He achieved fame for his defense of Leopold and Loeb in 1924, the Massie trial in 1931 and this, his most famous, defense of John Scopes in 1925-the only time Darrow ever volunteered his services in a case, a case in which he saw education "in danger from the source that always hampered it-religious fanaticism."

See Inside Famous Buildings $12.48 Peek inside royal palaces, soaring skyscrapers, cathedrals, castles and mosques, and lift the flaps to reveal some of the most famous buildings in the world.

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The Famous Allegories $39.98 This scarce antiquarian book is included in our special Legacy Reprint Series. In the interest of creating a more extensive selection of rare historical book reprints, we have chosen to reproduce this title even though it may possibly have occasional imperfections such as missing and blurred pages, missing text, poor pictures, markings, dark backgrounds and other reproduction issues beyond our control. Because this work is culturally important, we have made it available as a part of our commitment to protecting, preserving and promoting the world’s literature.

Australia, New South Wales, Sydney, World Famous Bondi Beach $19.99 Walter Bibikow Australia, New South Wales, Sydney, World Famous Bondi Beach – Photographic Print

World Famous Ballard Canal Locks in Seattle, WA Photograph – Seattle, WA $49.99 World Famous Ballard Canal Locks in Seattle, WA Photograph – Seattle, WA – Framed Art Print

Sign Pointing to Famous Surfing Spots from Around the World, Pichilemu, Chile $19.99 Paul Kennedy Sign Pointing to Famous Surfing Spots from Around the World, Pichilemu, Chile – Photographic Print

World Famous Porcelain Collection in the Zwinger, Dresden, Saxony, Germany, Europe $24.99 Robert Harding World Famous Porcelain Collection in the Zwinger, Dresden, Saxony, Germany, Europe – Photographic Print

World Famous Cliff House Restaurant as Seen from Sutro Heights $39.99 Joseph Baylor Roberts World Famous Cliff House Restaurant as Seen from Sutro Heights – Photographic Print

Saint Kilda, a World Heritage Site Famous for its Bird Colonies $39.99 Jim Richardson Saint Kilda, a World Heritage Site Famous for its Bird Colonies – Photographic Print

Hiker Explores the World Famous Limestone Boulders of Castle Hill $39.99 Bill Hatcher Hiker Explores the World Famous Limestone Boulders of Castle Hill – Photographic Print

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Saint Kilda, a World Heritage Site famous for its bird colonies $19.99 Jim Richardson Saint Kilda, a World Heritage Site famous for its bird colonies – Photographic Print

World Famous Melodies – Book 1 $2.95 (Early to Mid-Intermediate Level). Arranged by John Thompson. For piano. Willis. Early to Mid-Intermediate. Book only. 48 pages. Willis Music #10442. Published by Willis Music

World Famous Melodies – Book 2 $2.95 (Early to Mid-Intermediate Level). Arranged by John Thompson. Willis. Early to Mid-Intermediate. Book only. 48 pages. Willis Music #10443. Published by Willis Music

The World’s Famous Orations, Volume 7 $26.48 This is an EXACT reproduction of a book published before 1923. This IS NOT an OCR’d book with strange characters, introduced typographical errors, and jumbled words. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book.

Celebritrees: Historic and Famous Trees of the World $14.48 Some trees have lived many lifetimes, standing as silent witnesses to history. Some are remarkable for their age and stature; others for their usefulness. A bristlecone pine tree in California has outlived man by almost 4,000 years; a baobab tree in Australia served as a prison for Aboriginal prisoners at the turn of the twentieth century; and a major oak in England was used as a hiding place for Robin Hood and his men (or so the story goes…). The fourteen trees in this book have earned the title "Celebritrees" for their global fame and significance. Both in fact and in legend, these fascinating trees remind us not only how much pleasure trees bring, but what they can tell us about history.

Clifford Ball Stamps T-Shirt on Chocolate $18 Collection of five new Clifford Ball Stamps to commemorate the DVD release of The Clifford Ball, printed on a 100% combed ringspun jersey cotton T-Shirt with no shrinkage and a great fit. Super soft, feels like you’ve owned it for years. Small “beacon of light in the world of flight” wingspan logo on the back.

Dying to Be Famous $3.98 Matt Hanes’s dreams of superstardom were in reach when the vast American viewing audience selected him to be among the ten finalists on "Star Maker"–the reality TV phenomenon that plucks one talented nobody from obscurity and rockets him or her to instant fame. But someone decided Matt wasn’t worthy . . . Private investigator Jim McNamara has made a name for himself hunting killers in the world of rock ‘n roll. Now he’s diving into the shark-infested waters surrounding TV-land to discover who slew a young man with a million-dollar voice–and finding something rotting beneath the glitz and excitement of America’s hottest on-screen obsession. And he’s got to work fast to unmask a lethal music critic before any more contestants get eliminated from the competition . . . permanently.

The Stamp Collector – A Guide to the World’s Postage Stamps $35.98 Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

The World Famous Miles City Bucking Horse Sale $16.98 For sixty years, the Miles City Bucking Horse Sale has helped keep Western traditions alive. Begun as a way for local ranchers to get rid of "spoiled" and unruly ranch horses, the Sale today has grown into a four-day celebration. Every year, thousands of people from all over the country converge on this small city in eastern Montana. They are treated to concerts, horse racing, a parade, an art auction, and some of the most exciting rodeo ridin’ anywhere. The actual auction of bucking horses and bulls remains at the heart of the event, but the Bucking Horse Sale has become a celebration of all aspects of Western life. In The World Famous Miles City Bucking Horse Sale, author Sneed B. Collard III helps bring this Western celebration alive. Through extensive interviews, spectacular photographs, and an action-filled blow-by-blow account of the festivities, the author gives readers a ringside seat to this iconic event.

E=mc2: A Biography of the World’s Most Famous Equation $15.48 The complete story of history’s greatest equation and how it changed the world.

Mexican Stamps $34.99 Mexican Stamps – Giclee Print

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French Stamps $34.99 French Stamps – Giclee Print

Fifty Famous People $16.48 A book of short stories about real persons who actually lived and performed their parts in the great drama of the world’s history. Some of these persons were more famous than others, yet all have left enduring "footprints on the sands of time" and their names will not cease to be remembered.

Famous Libraries of the World: Their History, Collections and Administrations $39.98 THE WORLDS GREAT LIBRARIES Surveyed by ARUNDELL ESDAILE ef.. The British Museum II. FAMOUS LIBRARIES OF THE WORLD Their History, Collections and Administrations By MARGARET BURTON, M. A., F. L. A. Under the Direction of and with an Introduction by ARUNDELL ESDAILE, M. A., F. S. A., F. L. A. LONDON GRAFTON GO. 51 GREAT RUSSELL STREET 1937 MADI 1J CKIAT BtlTAIX MIWTID BY THt LOWOON AHD HOUWtCK Pftt, LJM1UI IT OILI4 WOK XORW1CH PREFACE THIS book was originally planned by Mr. Esdaile as a sequel to his former volume, The National Libraries of the World. Ill health, however, compelled him to abandon the under taking when much of the available data was already in his possession, and to me he entrusted the preparation of the second volume on the Famous Libraries of the World. Hence I owe a debt of gratitude to all those librarians who allowed me to use the information communicated in the first instance to Mr. Esdaile as the onlie begetter of the work. The chief sources used in its compilation are indicated in the lists of authorities following each chapter. In many cases these have been supplemented by recent and personal information from the librarians concerned. My thanks are specially due to the Chief Librarians of the McGill University Library, the Turnbull Library, the Mitchell Library, the Gennadius Library and the New York Public Library, who themselves wrote the articles here adapted and con densed to come within the scope of this work. To Monsignor Tisserant, till recently Pro-Prefetto of the Vatican Library, I am indebted for the great assistance afforded me by his article on the Vatican, and I owe like gratitude to Mr. S. G. West, till recently Professor of English at CoimbraUniversity, for sending me the account of the University Library, authorised and approved by the Director, Dr. J. da ProvidSncia e Costa. I have also to thank the librarians of the following Libraries for their kindness in supplying illustrations Trinity College Library, Dublin, McGill University Library, vi PREFACE the Mitchell Library, Bibliotheque Nationale et Universi taire, Strasbourg where the Director had photographs taken specially for the purpose, the Bavarian State Library, Gottingen University Library, the Wolfenbiittel Library, the Gennadeion, the Casanatense, the Jagiellonska, Coimbra University Library, Uppsala University Library, Army Medical Library, Boston Public Library, Harvard, Henry E. Huntington also M. Norbert Dufourcq of la maison Larousse, who kindly lent for reproduction the photos of Ste-Genevifeve, and the Library Association for their courtesy in lending blocks. The wealth of material available for the study of historic libraries is great, and my chief regret is that within the compass of a single volume I have had to omit much that I should like to have included. Students of the History of Libraries will, however, find here brought together informa tion scattered in numerous volumes and many tongues. If in their journeyings among foreign libr

Famous American Freemasons $19.98 Famous American Freemasons is a collection of stories about some of the Masons from America’s past. Through little-known stories of some of the fraternity’s most influential members, Todd E. Creason shows the amazing range of contributions Masons have made to the causes of freedom, politics, philosophy, scientific discovery, and the arts-contributions that have helped to define the nation. In Famous American Freemasons, author and Freemason Todd E. Creason also gives unique insight into the history and philosophy of Freemasonry in America while debunking common myths and misconceptions about the world’s largest and oldest fraternal organization. These famous American men came from all walks of life with different religious beliefs as well as educational, cultural, economic, and career backgrounds. They became patriots, Presidents, military leaders, entertainers, and American legends-and one and all were Freemasons.

Masterpieces of Illumination: Codices Illustres the World’s Most Famous Illuminated Manuscripts 400 to 1600 $24.98 Famous Manuscripts – The fascinating world of medieval miniature painting and illumination

Famous Trials of History $28.98 This book contains some trials in which the author was himself engaged for which it cannot be claimed that they fall into the category of "famous." The treatment of the cases is untechnical throughout, so that the narratives may easily be comprehended by laymen. They belong to very different periods of English history, some of which are now remote and curious. One of the greatest lawyers of all time gives the reader the inside history of many famous trials. These stories are among the most dramatic and fascinating in the world, and includes such trials as: trial of Mary Queen of Scots, trial of Deacon Brodie, man who stole the king’s crown, frauds of the Bank of Liverpool, and many others.

Lost Histories: Exploring the World’s Most Famous Mysteries $16.48 In this cross-continental, time-traveling romp through history and mythology, readers can join the hunt for missing cities, treasures, people, and wrecks, all of which have vanished leaving only the faintest traces to show that they ever existed. Proving that real mysteries can be found outside of movies and best-seller lists, the quests in this book are among the most famous: the sunken Atlantis, the never-found Amelia Earhart, the lost treasure of Captain Kidd, and that holy grail of all treasure hunters, the Holy Grail. The author sets out to bust the myths and debunk crazy theories as he tells the stories of the tomb raiders, quacks, and glory seekers of the past and presents the most up-to-date thoughts surrounding each of the mysteries investigated.

Dinosaurs and Other Prehistoric Animals on Stamps – A Worldwide Catalogue $17.48 There has never been a more popular time for dinosaurs and all things dinosaurian. From blockbuster films packed with breathtaking CGI effects, children’s television and video cartoons, computer games, CD-ROMs, animatronic museum exhibitions, and theme parks, to countless books, magazines, toys large and small, ornaments, collectabilia, and even fun lines in confectionery and other edibles, prehistoric paraphernalia continues to scale new heights of desirability worldwide. But nowhere is this more apparent than within the philatelic world – where the issuing in recent years by an ever-increasing number of countries around the globe of handsome, highly-prized stamp sets depicting a spectacular array of dinosaurs and other prehistoric animals is matched only by the corresponding increase of thematic collectors eager to amass an eyecatching, comprehensive menagerie of palaeontological monsters that the custodians of Jurassic Park could only dream about Today, well over 500 sets of stamps portraying all manner of dinosaurs and also a multifarious assemblage of other prehistoric animals have been issued, with a substantial proportion of these having appeared within the last decade alone – confirming the escalating interest among collectors in this exciting thematic subject. And who can blame them? After all, where else but in the pages of a stamp album could stegosaurs and plesiosaurs, tyrannosaurs and sabre-tooth tigers, brachiosaurs, mammoths, belemnites, ground sloths, giant birds, and ichthyosaurs jostle for attention with velociraptors and trilobites, dimetrodonts and diplodocuses, mosasaurs, woolly rhinoceroses, Archaeopteryx, titanosaurs, iguanodontids, ammonites, giant seascorpions, and innumerable other spectacular denizens of our planet’s distant past? Now, for the very first time, here is a philatelic catalogue devoted exclusively to these incredible animals. Compiled by zoologist Dr Karl P.N. Shuker, a lifelong, enthusiastic collector of wildlife stamps and with an especial interest in those that portray fossil species, it provides an exhaustive, definitive listing of stamps and miniature sheets depicting dinosaurs and other prehistoric animals issued by countries throughout the world. It also includes sections dealing with cryptozoological stamps, dinosaur stamp superlatives, and unofficial prehistoric animal stamps. This invaluable book will undoubtedly encourage everyone with a passion for dinosaurs and other prehistoric creatures to pursue it not only on screen, in books, or in museums but also via the ever-fascinating world of philately.

The World’s Most Famous Melodies: Violin [With CD] $11.98 14 of the world’s most popular folk songs, including: Arkansas Traveler * Blue Danube Waltz * Can Can * Havah Nagilah * Mexican Hat Dance (Jarabe Topatio) * Song of the Volga Boatman * Tarantella * Turkey in the Straw * and more.

Trombone: The World’s Most Famous Melodies [With CD] $6.48 14 of the world’s most popular folk songs, including: Arkansas Traveler * Blue Danube Waltz * Can Can * Havah Nagilah * Mexican Hat Dance (Jarabe Topatio) * Song of the Volga Boatman * Tarantella * Turkey in the Straw * and more.

Formula One Famous Failures $15.48 Created in 1950, the Formula One World Championship is the pinnacle of auto racing. The most popular form of motor sports on Earth, some of its marquee teams are known throughout the world, such as Ferrari, McLaren, and Lotus. Formula One’s glamorous outlook and incredible marketing power make one believe that it is a fantasy world of expensive machinery and super hero drivers, a dazzling array of lines and colors. But if one looks closer into the history of the world Championship, one will notice another side to Formula one, a side of failure. It is obvious that not every car can be a Lotus 49 or a Williams FW 14B. And not every engine can have the impact of a Ford Cosworth DFV or a Honda turbo, in fact very few are, but some stand out as some of Formula One’s most famous failures. What are the worst? That is certainly open to debate. Each year, for every winner, there are numerous disappointments, but this novel hopes to illustrate the fights and famines of the Grand Prix World.

Before They Were Famous $3.98 Every baseball player had a first home run, every president had a first election, and every world-renowned genius had a first "lightbulb" moment. Before They Were Famous fictionalized graphic biographies give you a front row seat to the childhoods of well-known public figures unfolding through vivid, engaging scenes.

44 Cents: A Beginner’s Guide to Stamp Collecting and Philately $17.07 New – Stamp collecting is the collecting of postage stamps and related objects. It is one of the world’s most popular hobbies, with estimates of the number of collectors ranging up to 20 million in the United States alone. Learn all about stamp collecting with chapters on postal history, materials needed for stamp collecting, collecting specialties, philatelic organizations, postal museums, famous postage stamps, and much more. Project Webster represents a new publishing paradigm, allowing dispa

44 Cents: A Beginner’s Guide to Stamp Collecting and Philately $17.07 Used – Stamp collecting is the collecting of postage stamps and related objects. It is one of the world’s most popular hobbies, with estimates of the number of collectors ranging up to 20 million in the United States alone. Learn all about stamp collecting with chapters on postal history, materials needed for stamp collecting, collecting specialties, philatelic organizations, postal museums, famous postage stamps, and much more. Project Webster represents a new publishing paradigm, allowing disp

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Blue Mauritius: The Hunt for the World’s Most Valuable Stamps $2.31 New – Mauritius is famous for its dodo but there is another near-extinct export that has its own fabulous story – the world’s most sought after postage stamps. “Post Office Mauritius” is an adventure that begins at a fancy dress ball on a tropical Indian Ocean island, and unfolds through discoveries of the stamps in Bordeaux, Mauritius, India and Britain. It is the fascinating story of the birth of philately: the first collectors were women, but schoolboys and kings were also collectors. Today,

British Library $14.99 Used – The British Library holds one of the world’s greatest collections of books and manuscripts, spanning almost three millennia and from all parts of the world. They include such famous documents as The Lindisfarne Gospels, the Diamond Sutra, Gutenberg’s 42-line Bible, the Magna Carta and Shakespeare’s First Folio. Among the thousands of manuscripts are copies of some of the best-known works of English Literature and world-renowned collections of maps, music, stamps, photographs, patents, new

British Library $15.97 New – The British Library holds one of the world’s greatest collections of books and manuscripts, spanning almost three millennia and from all parts of the world. They include such famous documents as The Lindisfarne Gospels, the Diamond Sutra, Gutenberg’s 42-line Bible, the Magna Carta and Shakespeare’s First Folio. Among the thousands of manuscripts are copies of some of the best-known works of English Literature and world-renowned collections of maps, music, stamps, photographs, patents, news

Collecting Passions $9.41 Are you a born collector?Just about every child collects something: rocks, stuffed animals, sports cards, even postage stamps. With Collecting Passions, children can see how much fun collecting things can really be, with a few helpful hints from the experts.Written by a museologist at the Canadian Postal Museum, Collecting Passions is the ultimate beginner’s guide to the wonderful world of collecting stamps and other fabulously fun stuff from all around the world. Chock full of activities and Did You Know bubbles that contain fascinating facts, Collecting Passions will keep children busy for hours. Some of the fun and exciting things to do inside this book include: Make your very own personalized stamps using only a potato and some inkLearn the amazing story of how the stamp was invented and who invented itThrill to the adventures of famous letter carriers like Buffalo Bill and the Pony ExpressDiscover just what happened to the mail when Paris was invaded in 1870Collecting Passions also includes detailed instructions on getting started with a stamp collection, how to stay organized, and how to have the greatest stamp collection of all times! The activities increase in complexity as children progress through the book. And, the wonderfully crazy and imaginative art of Norman Eyolfson animates every page from Collecting Passions. With tons of stuff to do and discover, children will delight in this book reading after reading.

Comoros – Chess Players – 6 Stamp Mint Sheet – 3E-059 $16 This is a beautiful sheet of 6 stamps, issued by Comoros Islands in 2008, honoring famous chess players. Featured on the stamps are former World Chess Champion Boris Spassky, American World FIDE championship winner Bobby Fischer, Russian Chess Grandmaster Anatoly Karpov, Russian former chess champion Garry Kasparov, former Classical World Chess Champion Vladimir Kramnik, and Indian Chess Grandmaster Viswanathan Anand. The sheet is Post Office fresh, mint never hinged, and F/VF.

Comoros – Famous Airports – 6 Stamp Mint Sheet – 3E-017 $14 This is a beautiful sheet of 6 stamps, issued by Comoro Islands in 2008, displaying the world’s top airports. Included on the sheet are the Singapore Changi Airport in Asia, John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York City, Frankfurt Airport in Germany, Narita International Airport in Tokyo, Beijing Capital International Airport in China, and the Amsterdam Airport Schiphol in the Netherlands. The sheet is Post Office fresh, mint never hinged, and F/VF.

Convivial Caledonia. Inns and Taverns of Scotland, and Some Famous People Who Have Frequented Them. $17.04 New – Title: Convivial Caledonia. Inns and Taverns of Scotland, and some famous people who have frequented them.Publisher: British Library, Historical Print EditionsThe British Library is the national library of the United Kingdom. It is one of the world’s largest research libraries holding over 150 million items in all known languages and formats: books, journals, newspapers, sound recordings, patents, maps, stamps, prints and much more. Its collections include around 14 million books, along wi

Convivial Caledonia. Inns and Taverns of Scotland, and Some Famous People Who Have Frequented Them. $17.04 Used – Title: Convivial Caledonia. Inns and Taverns of Scotland, and some famous people who have frequented them.Publisher: British Library, Historical Print EditionsThe British Library is the national library of the United Kingdom. It is one of the world’s largest research libraries holding over 150 million items in all known languages and formats: books, journals, newspapers, sound recordings, patents, maps, stamps, prints and much more. Its collections include around 14 million books, along w

David Feldman (Philatelist) $64.8 New – High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles! David Feldman b. Dublin, 1947 is a professional philatelist, author and auctioneer, chairman of David Feldman SA, a Geneva based philatelic auction company that has attained record prices for some of the most famous postage stamps of the world. In 1993 Feldman auctioned the “Bordeaux Letter” with both the 1d Orange-red and the 2d Deep Blue “Post Office” Mauritius stamps on cover; this brought 5,750,000 Swiss Francs roughly $4 million USD, GB 2.64

David Feldman (Philatelist) $64.8 Used – High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles! David Feldman b. Dublin, 1947 is a professional philatelist, author and auctioneer, chairman of David Feldman SA, a Geneva based philatelic auction company that has attained record prices for some of the most famous postage stamps of the world. In 1993 Feldman auctioned the “Bordeaux Letter” with both the 1d Orange-red and the 2d Deep Blue “Post Office” Mauritius stamps on cover; this brought 5,750,000 Swiss Francs roughly $4 million USD, GB 2.6

Disney Winnie the Pooh: A Celebration of the Silly Old Bear (Updated Edition) $25.37 New – Winnie the Pooh was born on August 21, 1921, as a first birthday gift to a little boy named Christopher Robin Milne. Pooh grew up to become the most beloved and famous bear in the world. He has appeared in books and films, and on all sorts of things from bed covers to postage stamps. How is it possible for a stuffed toy animal to achieve such greatness? Pooh’s road to fame began with A. A. Milne, an English novelist and playwright. Inspired by his four-year-old son, Milne tried his hand a

Disney Winnie the Pooh: A Celebration of the Silly Old Bear (Updated Edition) $20.31 Used – Winnie the Pooh was born on August 21, 1921, as a first birthday gift to a little boy named Christopher Robin Milne. Pooh grew up to become the most beloved and famous bear in the world. He has appeared in books and films, and on all sorts of things from bed covers to postage stamps. How is it possible for a stuffed toy animal to achieve such greatness? Pooh’s road to fame began with A. A. Milne, an English novelist and playwright. Inspired by his four-year-old son, Milne tried his hand

Famous Adventures and Prison Escapes of the Civil War $22.23 New – Title: Famous Adventures and Prison Escapes of the Civil War [in the United States of America].Publisher: British Library, Historical Print EditionsThe British Library is the national library of the United Kingdom. It is one of the world’s largest research libraries holding over 150 million items in all known languages and formats: books, journals, newspapers, sound recordings, patents, maps, stamps, prints and much more. Its collections include around 14 million books, along with substant

Famous Adventures and Prison Escapes of the Civil War $22.23 Used – Title: Famous Adventures and Prison Escapes of the Civil War [in the United States of America].Publisher: British Library, Historical Print EditionsThe British Library is the national library of the United Kingdom. It is one of the world’s largest research libraries holding over 150 million items in all known languages and formats: books, journals, newspapers, sound recordings, patents, maps, stamps, prints and much more. Its collections include around 14 million books, along with substan

Famous Adventures and Prison Escapes of the Civil War $23.58 Used – Title: Famous Adventures and Prison Escapes of the Civil War [in the United States of America].Publisher: British Library, Historical Print EditionsThe British Library is the national library of the United Kingdom. It is one of the world’s largest research libraries holding over 150 million items in all known languages and formats: books, journals, newspapers, sound recordings, patents, maps, stamps, prints and much more. Its collections include around 14 million books, along with substan

Famous Adventures and Prison Escapes of the Civil War $23.58 New – Title: Famous Adventures and Prison Escapes of the Civil War [in the United States of America].Publisher: British Library, Historical Print EditionsThe British Library is the national library of the United Kingdom. It is one of the world’s largest research libraries holding over 150 million items in all known languages and formats: books, journals, newspapers, sound recordings, patents, maps, stamps, prints and much more. Its collections include around 14 million books, along with substant

Famous American Indians. Red Eagle and the Wars with the Creek Indians of Alabama. $22.91 Used – Title: Famous American Indians. Red Eagle and the wars with the Creek Indians of Alabama.Publisher: British Library, Historical Print EditionsThe British Library is the national library of the United Kingdom. It is one of the world’s largest research libraries holding over 150 million items in all known languages and formats: books, journals, newspapers, sound recordings, patents, maps, stamps, prints and much more. Its collections include around 14 million books, along with substantial a

Famous American Indians. Red Eagle and the Wars with the Creek Indians of Alabama. $22.91 New – Title: Famous American Indians. Red Eagle and the wars with the Creek Indians of Alabama.Publisher: British Library, Historical Print EditionsThe British Library is the national library of the United Kingdom. It is one of the world’s largest research libraries holding over 150 million items in all known languages and formats: books, journals, newspapers, sound recordings, patents, maps, stamps, prints and much more. Its collections include around 14 million books, along with substantial ad

Famous British Battles, from Cr Cy to Assye. with Original Plans and Maps. and Illustrations by R. Caton Woodville. $35.87 New – Title: Famous British Battles, from Cre cy to Assye … With original plans and maps. And illustrations by R. Caton Woodville.Publisher: British Library, Historical Print EditionsThe British Library is the national library of the United Kingdom. It is one of the world’s largest research libraries holding over 150 million items in all known languages and formats: books, journals, newspapers, sound recordings, patents, maps, stamps, prints and much more. Its collections include around 14 mil

Famous British Battles, from Cr Cy to Assye. with Original Plans and Maps. and Illustrations by R. Caton Woodville. $35.87 Used – Title: Famous British Battles, from Cre cy to Assye … With original plans and maps. And illustrations by R. Caton Woodville.Publisher: British Library, Historical Print EditionsThe British Library is the national library of the United Kingdom. It is one of the world’s largest research libraries holding over 150 million items in all known languages and formats: books, journals, newspapers, sound recordings, patents, maps, stamps, prints and much more. Its collections include around 14 mi

Famous Discoveries by Land and Sea, Etc. $20.87 Used – Title: Famous discoveries by land and sea, etc.Publisher: British Library, Historical Print EditionsThe British Library is the national library of the United Kingdom. It is one of the world’s largest research libraries holding over 150 million items in all known languages and formats: books, journals, newspapers, sound recordings, patents, maps, stamps, prints and much more. Its collections include around 14 million books, along with substantial additional collections of manuscripts and h

Famous Discoveries by Land and Sea, Etc. $20.87 New – Title: Famous discoveries by land and sea, etc.Publisher: British Library, Historical Print EditionsThe British Library is the national library of the United Kingdom. It is one of the world’s largest research libraries holding over 150 million items in all known languages and formats: books, journals, newspapers, sound recordings, patents, maps, stamps, prints and much more. Its collections include around 14 million books, along with substantial additional collections of manuscripts and hi

Famous Historical Scenes from Three Centuries, Etc. $31.41 New – Title: Famous Historical Scenes from Three Centuries, etc.Publisher: British Library, Historical Print EditionsThe British Library is the national library of the United Kingdom. It is one of the world’s largest research libraries holding over 150 million items in all known languages and formats: books, journals, newspapers, sound recordings, patents, maps, stamps, prints and much more. Its collections include around 14 million books, along with substantial additional collections of manuscr

Famous Historical Scenes from Three Centuries, Etc. $31.41 Used – Title: Famous Historical Scenes from Three Centuries, etc.Publisher: British Library, Historical Print EditionsThe British Library is the national library of the United Kingdom. It is one of the world’s largest research libraries holding over 150 million items in all known languages and formats: books, journals, newspapers, sound recordings, patents, maps, stamps, prints and much more. Its collections include around 14 million books, along with substantial additional collections of manusc

Famous Names in Fiction. Compiled-With a Staff of Experts-By E. M. O’Connor. $25.98 Used – Title: Famous Names in Fiction. Compiled-with a staff of experts-by E. M. O’Connor.Publisher: British Library, Historical Print EditionsThe British Library is the national library of the United Kingdom. It is one of the world’s largest research libraries holding over 150 million items in all known languages and formats: books, journals, newspapers, sound recordings, patents, maps, stamps, prints and much more. Its collections include around 14 million books, along with substantial additio

Famous Names in Fiction. Compiled-With a Staff of Experts-By E. M. O’Connor. $25.32 Used – Title: Famous Names in Fiction. Compiled-with a staff of experts-by E. M. O’Connor.Publisher: British Library, Historical Print EditionsThe British Library is the national library of the United Kingdom. It is one of the world’s largest research libraries holding over 150 million items in all known languages and formats: books, journals, newspapers, sound recordings, patents, maps, stamps, prints and much more. Its collections include around 14 million books, along with substantial additio

Famous Names in Fiction. Compiled-With a Staff of Experts-By E. M. O’Connor. $25.32 New – Title: Famous Names in Fiction. Compiled-with a staff of experts-by E. M. O’Connor.Publisher: British Library, Historical Print EditionsThe British Library is the national library of the United Kingdom. It is one of the world’s largest research libraries holding over 150 million items in all known languages and formats: books, journals, newspapers, sound recordings, patents, maps, stamps, prints and much more. Its collections include around 14 million books, along with substantial addition

Famous Names in Fiction. Compiled-With a Staff of Experts-By E. M. O’Connor. $29.23 Used – Title: Famous Names in Fiction. Compiled-with a staff of experts-by E. M. O’Connor.Publisher: British Library, Historical Print EditionsThe British Library is the national library of the United Kingdom. It is one of the world’s largest research libraries holding over 150 million items in all known languages and formats: books, journals, newspapers, sound recordings, patents, maps, stamps, prints and much more. Its collections include around 14 million books, along with substantial additio

Famous Names in Fiction. Compiled-With a Staff of Experts-By E. M. O’Connor. $25.99 Used – Title: Famous Names in Fiction. Compiled-with a staff of experts-by E. M. O’Connor.Publisher: British Library, Historical Print EditionsThe British Library is the national library of the United Kingdom. It is one of the world’s largest research libraries holding over 150 million items in all known languages and formats: books, journals, newspapers, sound recordings, patents, maps, stamps, prints and much more. Its collections include around 14 million books, along with substantial additio

Famous Names in Fiction. Compiled-With a Staff of Experts-By E. M. O’Connor. $25.98 New – Title: Famous Names in Fiction. Compiled-with a staff of experts-by E. M. O’Connor.Publisher: British Library, Historical Print EditionsThe British Library is the national library of the United Kingdom. It is one of the world’s largest research libraries holding over 150 million items in all known languages and formats: books, journals, newspapers, sound recordings, patents, maps, stamps, prints and much more. Its collections include around 14 million books, along with substantial addition

Famous Names in Fiction. Compiled-With a Staff of Experts-By E. M. O’Connor. $29.23 New – Title: Famous Names in Fiction. Compiled-with a staff of experts-by E. M. O’Connor.Publisher: British Library, Historical Print EditionsThe British Library is the national library of the United Kingdom. It is one of the world’s largest research libraries holding over 150 million items in all known languages and formats: books, journals, newspapers, sound recordings, patents, maps, stamps, prints and much more. Its collections include around 14 million books, along with substantial addition

Famous Names in Fiction. Compiled-With a Staff of Experts-By E. M. O’Connor. $25.99 New – Title: Famous Names in Fiction. Compiled-with a staff of experts-by E. M. O’Connor.Publisher: British Library, Historical Print EditionsThe British Library is the national library of the United Kingdom. It is one of the world’s largest research libraries holding over 150 million items in all known languages and formats: books, journals, newspapers, sound recordings, patents, maps, stamps, prints and much more. Its collections include around 14 million books, along with substantial addition

Famous Rides in All Ages and in Many Lands … Illustrated, Etc. $23.18 New – Title: Famous Rides in all Ages and in many Lands … Illustrated, etc.Publisher: British Library, Historical Print EditionsThe British Library is the national library of the United Kingdom. It is one of the world’s largest research libraries holding over 150 million items in all known languages and formats: books, journals, newspapers, sound recordings, patents, maps, stamps, prints and much more. Its collections include around 14 million books, along with substantial additional collectio

Famous Rides in All Ages and in Many Lands … Illustrated, Etc. $23.18 Used – Title: Famous Rides in all Ages and in many Lands … Illustrated, etc.Publisher: British Library, Historical Print EditionsThe British Library is the national library of the United Kingdom. It is one of the world’s largest research libraries holding over 150 million items in all known languages and formats: books, journals, newspapers, sound recordings, patents, maps, stamps, prints and much more. Its collections include around 14 million books, along with substantial additional collecti

Famous Voyagers and Explorers. $28.7 Used – Title: Famous Voyagers and Explorers.Publisher: British Library, Historical Print EditionsThe British Library is the national library of the United Kingdom. It is one of the world’s largest research libraries holding over 150 million items in all known languages and formats: books, journals, newspapers, sound recordings, patents, maps, stamps, prints and much more. Its collections include around 14 million books, along with substantial additional collections of manuscripts and historical

Famous Voyagers and Explorers. $28.7 New – Title: Famous Voyagers and Explorers.Publisher: British Library, Historical Print EditionsThe British Library is the national library of the United Kingdom. It is one of the world’s largest research libraries holding over 150 million items in all known languages and formats: books, journals, newspapers, sound recordings, patents, maps, stamps, prints and much more. Its collections include around 14 million books, along with substantial additional collections of manuscripts and historical i

Famous Women Entertainers – 2 Sheet Set – 21A-021 $7.5 This is a beautiful set of 2 sheets, each sheet containing 8 stamps, issued in 2000, featuring famous women from 2000. Celebrities included are American film & stage actress Alicia Silverstone, Canadian actress & sex symbol Pamela Anderson, French model & actress Laetitia Casta, American actress & singer-songwriter Jennifer Love Hewitt, American model & comedian Jenny McCarthy, Grammy Award-winning singer & entertainer Britney Spears, Grand Slam winning tennis athlete Anna Kournikova, award-winning country & pop singer-songwriter Shania Twain, model & television personality Anna Nicole Smith, World Music Award-winning singer & songwriter Mariah Carey, fashion designer & singer Jennifer Lopez, German model Heidi Klum, pop singer from The Spice Girls Geri Halliwell, Academy Award-winning Welsh actress Catherine Zeta-Jones, American glamour model Carmen Electra, and former professional wrestler Rena Mero. The set is fresh, mint never hinged, and F/VF.

Gambia – Muhammad Ali – 4 Stamp Mint Sheet – GAM0814SH $9.5 This is a beautiful sheet of 4 stamps, issued by Gambia in 2008, honoring famous World Heavyweight Champion boxer Muhammad Ali. The sheet is Scott Catalog #3162, and is Post Office fresh, mint never hinged, and F/VF.

Good Mail Day $19.99 What is a good mail day? A good mail day is a day when, instead of just bills, catalogs, and advertisements, your postal carrier delivers artful, beautiful, personal mail from friends and acquaintances all over the world. Mail art is a collaborative art form with a long and fascinating history populated by famous artists as well as everyday practitioners. The term mail art refers to pieces of art sent through the mail rather than displayed or sold in traditional venues. Mail artists often use inexpensive and recycled materials including postcards, collage, rubber stamps, and photocopied images. Mail art is a truly international activity and a fun way to connect with people in every corner of the globe. Readers will learn to create decorated and illustrated envelopes, faux postage and artistamps, find penpals, make a mail art kit, and much more!

Good Mail Day: A Primer for Making Eye-Popping Postal Art $19.99 “What is a good mail day?” A good mail day is a day when, instead of just bills, catalogs, and advertisements, your postal carrier delivers artful, beautiful, personal mail from friends and acquaintances all over the world. Mail art is a collaborative art form with a long and fascinating history populated by famous artists as well as everyday practitioners. The term “mail art” refers to pieces of art sent through the mail rather than displayed or sold in traditional venues. Mail artists often use inexpensive and recycled materials including postcards, collage, rubber stamps, and photocopied images. Mail art is a truly international activity and a fun way to connect with people in every corner of the globe. Readers will learn to create decorated and illustrated envelopes, faux postage and artistamps, find penpals, make a mail art kit, and much more!

Guinea – Chess On Stamps – 6 Stamp Mint Sheet – 7B-1015 $11.15 This is a beautiful sheet of 6 stamps, issued by Guinea in 2009, displaying the game of chess on stamps from Cuba, Central African Republic, and Moldova. Also featured is Indian Chess Grandmaster & World Chess Champion Viswanathan Anand, along with other famous chess players. The sheet is Post Office fresh, mint never hinged, and F/VF.

Guinea – Chess On Stamps – Mint Stamp S/S MNH – 7B-1016 $10.65 This is a beautiful stamp souvenir sheet, issued by Guinea in 2009, featuring the game of chess on stamps from Georgia, famous Indian Chess Grandmaster & World Chess Champion player Viswanathan Anand, and a brief written description of the sport. The sheet is Post Office fresh, mint never hinged, and F/VF.

Guinea – Chinese Rock Stars – 6 Stamp Mint Sheet 7B-785 $10.5 This is a beautiful sheet of 6 stamps, issued by Guinea in 2008, featuring famous Chinese rock stars. Celebrities shown include Taiwanese singer-songwriter David Tao, musician Dou Wei, lead vocalist from Chinese rock band Overload Gao Qi, World Music Award winner Jay Chou, rock music singer Zheng Jun, and Korean Chinese guitarist & trumpeter Cui Jian. Also displayed are Chinese musician Zhang Chu, Hong Kong Cantopop singer Andy Lau, and Golden Melody Award-winning singer & actor Lee-Hom Wang. The sheet is Post Office fresh, mint never hinged, and F/VF.

Guinea – Cycling Champions – 6 Stamp Mint Sheet 7B-489 $10.5 This is a beautiful sheet consisting of 6 stamps, issued by Guinea in 2008, featuring some of the world’s most famous cycling champions. Included on the sheet are Tour de France champions Miguel Indurain, Greg LeMond, and Bernard Hinault. The sheet is fresh, mint never hinged, F/VF.

Guinea – Expo 2010 Shanghai – 6 Stamp Sheet MNH 7B-839 $11.75 This is a beautiful sheet of 6 stamps, issued by Guinea in 2008, commemorating the World Expo 2010 in Shanghai, China. Featured on the stamps are the city of Shanghai, Chinese film actress Gong Li, the Shanghai Maglev Transrapid high-speed train, famous actor & martial artist Bruce Lee, international film star Jet Li, a painted plate from the Shanghai Museum, the Shanghai Oriental Arts Center, and a Chinese pavilion. The sheet is Post Office fresh, mint never hinged, and F/VF.

Guinea – McEnroe & Tennis – 4 Stamp Mint Sheet 7B-1057 $11.5 This is a beautiful sheet of 4 stamps, issued by Guinea in 2009, honoring famous World No. 1 professional tennis player John McEnroe. Also featured on the stamps are Grand Slam-winning athlete Ivan Lendl, Wimbledon Singles winner Bj?rn Borg, and winner of the US Open tennis game Jimmy Connors. The sheet is Post Office fresh, mint never hinged, and F/VF.

Guinea – Pop Culture Transport 6 Stamp Mint Sht 7B-924 $12.5 This is a beautiful sheet of 6 stamps, issued by Guinea in 2008, displaying modes of transport from popular culture. Featured are the Lockheed P-38 Lightning World War II American fighter aircraft & Asteroid B612 from the famous book The Little Prince , Don Quixote & his horse Rocinante from the Spanish novel The Ingenious Hidalgo Don Quixote of La Mancha , Judy Garland as Dorothy Gale with the Wicked Witch of the West from the classic film The Wizard of Oz , fictional character Ali Baba from the Arabic tale Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves , fictional Middle Eastern character Sinbad the Sailor with one of his many ships, the fairy tale Hop o’ My Thumb , the fairy tale Puss In Boots , and the magical lamp from the medieval Arabian tale Aladdin . The sheet is Post Office fresh, mint never hinged, and F/VF.

Guinea – Sharks & Icons – 6 Stamp Mint Sheet – 7B-751 $11 This is a beautiful sheet of 6 stamps, issued by Guinea in 2008, displaying sharks and famous icons. Featured celebrities shown include Academy Award-winning film director & producer Steven Spielberg, French naval officer & explorer Jacques-Yves Cousteau, former World Champion professional surfer Mick Fanning, nine-time World Surfing Champion winner Kelly Slater, and actors from the hit movie Jaws Roy Scheider & Robert Shaw. Fish shown include the Hammerhead Shark, Whale Shark, and the Great White Shark. The sheet is Post Office fresh, mint never hinged, and F/VF.

Guinea – Soccer Players – 6 Stamp Mint Sheet – 7B-844 $11.25 This is a beautiful sheet of 6 stamps, issued by Guinea-Bissau in 2008, displaying famous soccer players. Featured football athletes shown include FIFA World Player of the Year George Weah, Italian World Cup-winning footballer Fabio Cannavaro, European Football Player of the Year striker Andriy Shevchenko, UEFA Winners’ Cup soccer player Pavel Nedv?d, Brazilian professional footballer Rivaldo, Union of European Football Associations Euro 2000 winner Zinedine Zidane, and Manchester United English footballer Michael Owen. The sheet is Post Office fresh, mint never hinged, and F/VF.

Guinea – Table Tennis Players – 6 Stamp Sheet – 7B-807 $11.5 This is a beautiful sheet of 6 stamps, issued by Guinea in 2008, honoring famous Chinese table tennis players. Featured athletes include Olympic gold medalist Chen Qi, six-time world championship player Deng Yaping, Olympic silver & gold medalist Kong Linghui, number two ranked player in the International Table Tennis Federation Ma Lin, World Table Tennis Championship player Wang Liqin, female table tennis champion Wang Nan, and female World Cup gold medal winner Zhang Yining. The sheet is Post Office fresh, mint never hinged, and F/VF.

Guinea – World Icons – 3 Stamps Mint Sheet MNH – 7B-631 $11.75 This is a beautiful sheet of 3 stamps, issued by Guinea in 2007, honoring famous world icons who have improved the quality of life. Featured celebrities include Pope John Paul II, Nobel Peace Prize winner Al Gore, Libyan head of state Moammar Kadafi, and Emmaus Movement founder Henri Groues. Also included on the sheet are the Epitola Butterfly, the Emperor Penguin, and the Dama Gazelle. The sheet is Post Office fresh, mint never hinged, and F/VF.

Guinea-Bissau – Chess Champions On Stamps MNH GB6202a $8 This is a beautiful sheet consisting of 4 stamps, issued by Guinea-Bissau in 2006, honoring some of the world’s most famous chess champions. Included on this sheet are Alekhin, Petrossian, Spassky, and Lasker. The sheet is Post Office fresh, mint never hinged.

Guinea-Bissau – Chess Players – 6 Stamp Sheet – GB3232 $10 This is a beautiful sheet of 6 stamps, issued by Guinea-Bissau in 2003, honoring famous chess players. Featured on the stamps are Russian Classical World Chess Champion Vladimir Kramnik, former World Chess Champion Garry Kasparov, Indian Chess Grandmaster Viswanathan Anand, Greek Women’s Grandmaster Maria Kouvatsou, Women’s World Chess Champion Alexandra Kosteniuk, and Hungarian Chess Grandmaster Judit Polg?r. The sheet is Post Office fresh, mint never hinged, and F/VF.

Guinea-Bissau – Composers – 4 Stamp Mint Sheet GB8304a $8.6 This is a beautiful sheet consisting of 4 stamps, issued by Guinea-Bissau in 2008, featuring some of the world’s most famous composers. Included on the sheet are German composers & conductors Wilhelm Furtw?ngler & Wilhelm Richard Wagner, classical composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, pianist & conductor Daniel Barenboim, composer Igor Stravinsky, conductor & composer Leonard Bernstein, German composer & pianist Ludwig van Beethoven, and English-American conductor Benjamin Zander. The sheet is Post Office fresh, mint never hinged, F/VF.

Guinea-Bissau – Olympic Judo – 3 S/S Set MNH – GB1112 $18 This is a beautiful set of 3 souvenir sheets, issued by Guinea-Bissau in 2001, featuring famous judo competitors from the 2000 Sydney Olympics. Included on the stamps are world-class judo athlete Kosei Inoue, silver Olympic medalist Nicolas Gill, French judoka champion Laetitia Tignola, woman’s half-lightweight athlete Rebecca Sullivan, South Korean lightweight champion Choi Yong-Sin, and two-time bronze medalist Jimmy Pedro. The set is Post Office fresh, mint never hinged, and F/VF.

Guinea-Bissau – Olympic Table Tennis 4 S/S Set – GB1116 $22 This is a beautiful set of 4 souvenir sheets, issued by Guinea-Bissau in 2001, featuring famous table tennis competitors from the 2000 Sydney Olympics. Included on the stamps are Canadian player Chris Xu, Olympic athlete Wen Xiao Wang, World Table Tennis champion David Zhuang, table tennis competitor Christophe Legout, Chinese table tennis player Damien Eldi, and four-time gold medalist Lijuan Geng. The set is Post Office fresh, mint never hinged, and F/VF.

Guinea-Bissau – Peace Heroines 4 Stamp Sheet – GB8109a $7.75 This is a beautiful sheet consisting of 4 stamps, issued by Guinea Bissau in 2008, honoring some of the world’s most famous female Nobel Peace Prize winners. Included on the sheet are writer and pacifist Emily Greene Balch, cofounders of Community of Peace People Betty Williams and Mairead Corrigan, and missionary Mother Teresa. The sheet is Post Office fresh, mint never hinged.

Guinea-Bissau – Sports Athletes Mint Sheet of 9 GB1549 $9.5 This is a beautiful sheet of 9 stamps, issued by Guinea-Bissau in 2001, featuring famous sports athletes. Included on the sheet are MLB player Peter Bergeron from the Montreal Expos baseball team, FIFA Player of the Century soccer player Diego Maradona, All-Star baseball player Jeff Conine, Grand Slam champion & Olympic gold medalist tennis player Lindsay Davenport, Tour de France winning road bicycle racer Jan Ullrich, PGA champion golf player Tiger Woods, National Soccer Hall of Fame football player Pele, and World No. 1 tennis player Serena Williams, among others. The sheet is Post Office fresh, mint never hinged, and F/VF.

Guinea-Bissau – Table Tennis 5 Stamp Mint Sheet GB9611a $14.5 This is a beautiful sheet of 5 stamps, issued by Guinea-Bissau in 2009, honoring famous table tennis champions. Featured athletes shown include World Champion player Wang Hao, International Table Tennis Federation female champion Wang Nan, Olympic gold medalist Wang Liqin, World Cup table tennis champion Liu Guoliang, Olympic female champion Zhang Yining, and two-time Olympic gold medalist Kong Linghui. The sheet is Post Office fresh, mint never hinged, and F/VF.

Hallelujah! the Welcome Table $29.95 Throughout Maya Angelou’s life, from her childhood in Stamps, Arkansas, to her world travels as a bestselling writer, good food has played a central role. Preparing and enjoying homemade meals provides a sense of purpose and calm, accomplishment and connection. Now in Hallelujah! The Welcome Table, Angelou shares memories pithy and poignant-and the recipes that helped to make them both indelible and irreplaceable. Angelou tells us about the time she was expelled from school for being afraid to speak-and her mother baked a delicious maple cake to brighten her spirits. She gives us her recipe for short ribs along with a story about a job she had as a cook at a Creole restaurant (never mind that she didn’t know how to cook and had no idea what Creole food might entail). There was the time in London when she attended a wretched dinner party full of wretched people; but all wasn’t lost-she did experience her initial taste of a savory onion tart. She recounts her very first night in her new home in Sonoma, California, when she invited M. F. K. Fisher over for cassoulet, and the evening Deca Mitford roasted a chicken when she was beyond tipsy-and created Chicken Drunkard Style. And then there was the hearty brunch Angelou made for a homesick Southerner, a meal that earned her both a job offer and a prophetic compliment: If you can write half as good as you can cook, you are going to be famous. Maya Angelou is renowned in her wide and generous circle of friends as a marvelous chef. Her kitchen is a social center. From fried meat pies, chicken livers, and beef Wellington to caramel cake, bread pudding, and chocolate eclairs, the one hundred-plus recipes included here are all tried andtrue, and come from Angelou’s heart and her home. Hallelujah! The Welcome Table is a stunning collaboration between the two things Angelou loves best: writing and cooking.

Hallelujah! the Welcome Table: A Lifetime of Memories with Recipes $189.2 Throughout Maya Angelou’s life, from her childhood in Stamps, Arkansas, to her world travels as a bestselling writer, good food has played a central role. Preparing and enjoying homemade meals provides a sense of purpose and calm, accomplishment and connection. Now in Hallelujah! The Welcome Table, Angelou shares memories pithy and poignant-and the recipes that helped to make them both indelible and irreplaceable. Angelou tells us about the time she was expelled from school for being afraid to speak-and her mother baked a delicious maple cake to brighten her spirits. She gives us her recipe for short ribs along with a story about a job she had as a cook at a Creole restaurant (never mind that she didn’t know how to cook and had no idea what Creole food might entail). There was the time in London when she attended a wretched dinner party full of wretched people; but all wasn’t lost-she did experience her initial taste of a savory onion tart. She recounts her very first night in her new home in Sonoma, California, when she invited M. F. K. Fisher over for cassoulet, and the evening Deca Mitford roasted a chicken when she was beyond tipsy-and created Chicken Drunkard Style. And then there was the hearty brunch Angelou made for a homesick Southerner, a meal that earned her both a job offer and a prophetic compliment: If you can write half as good as you can cook, you are going to be famous. Maya Angelou is renowned in her wide and generous circle of friends as a marvelous chef. Her kitchen is a social center. From fried meat pies, chicken livers, and beef Wellington to caramel cake, bread pudding, and chocolate eclairs, the one hundred-plus recipes included here are all tried andtrue, and come from Angelou’s heart and her home. Hallelujah! The Welcome Table is a stunning collaboration between the two things Angelou loves best: writing and cooking. From the Hardcover edition.

How to Touch What $4.14 World famous conceptual artist Lawrence Weiner and equally famed photographer Eve Sonneman have jointly produced what accurately may be regarded as a marriage of text and pictures. Weiner’s signature rubber stamp art work takes a uniquely literal turn by gracing, or stamping , Sonneman’s photographs, the first time his work has ever appeared in context of another artist’s work. Sonneman’s seemingly straightforward snapshots oscillate between foreground and background matter, at the service of the stamps, and serve as a perfect foil for Weiner’s glib, sometimes post-ironic definitions of first-glance image content.Delicately framed in scrapbook format on European lined paper, each pairing of images — just 50 in all — construct a wordplay in sight and sound all its own, creating a satisfying children’s book for adults to be enjoyed over and over again with repeated viewings. A perfect party favor for the visually literate.

Illustrations to Keble’s Christian Year. Sixteen Choice Illustrations from Famous Pictures by Ancient and Modern Masters, Etc. $11.14 New – Title: Illustrations to Keble’s Christian Year. Sixteen choice illustrations from famous pictures by ancient and modern masters, etc.Publisher: British Library, Historical Print EditionsThe British Library is the national library of the United Kingdom. It is one of the world’s largest research libraries holding over 150 million items in all known languages and formats: books, journals, newspapers, sound recordings, patents, maps, stamps, prints and much more. Its collections include around

Illustrations to Keble’s Christian Year. Sixteen Choice Illustrations from Famous Pictures by Ancient and Modern Masters, Etc. $11.14 Used – Title: Illustrations to Keble’s Christian Year. Sixteen choice illustrations from famous pictures by ancient and modern masters, etc.Publisher: British Library, Historical Print EditionsThe British Library is the national library of the United Kingdom. It is one of the world’s largest research libraries holding over 150 million items in all known languages and formats: books, journals, newspapers, sound recordings, patents, maps, stamps, prints and much more. Its collections include aroun

Jewish Chess Masters on Stamps $117.15 Since the first chess stamp was issued in 1947, over 200 Jewish chess stamps, souvenir sheets, covers and postmarks have been issued by about 35 nations. Many of these Jewish chess stamps honored world champions from Wilhelm Steinitz to Garry Kasparov. General chess philately encompassed about 600 items as of 1994. Judaica philately, irrespective of chess, has also burgeoned; there were perhaps 10,000 stamps devoted to Jewish topics as of 1998. More than 100 stamps, souvenir sheets and covers from nearly 30 countries are featured in this richly illustrated work. Part One discusses general philately, chess philately and Judaica chess philately. Part Two is comprised of 20 short essays on famous Jewish chess players such as Steinitz, Lasker, Tal and Kasparov. Part Three describes Israeli chess events that were commemorated on Israeli postage stamps, covers and postmarks. Part Four details and annotates 17 historic chess games whose positions are depicted on stamps, souvenir sheets and covers. The Jewish chess phenomenon is discussed in Part Five.

John L. Stoddard’s Lectures [On His Travels]. Illustrated … with Views of the Worlds Famous Places and People, Etc. $22.23 New – Title: John L. Stoddard’s Lectures [on his travels]. Illustrated … with views of the worlds famous places and people, etc.Publisher: British Library, Historical Print EditionsThe British Library is the national library of the United Kingdom. It is one of the world’s largest research libraries holding over 150 million items in all known languages and formats: books, journals, newspapers, sound recordings, patents, maps, stamps, prints and much more. Its collections include around 14 milli

John L. Stoddard’s Lectures [On His Travels]. Illustrated … with Views of the Worlds Famous Places and People, Etc. $22.22 Used – Title: John L. Stoddard’s Lectures [on his travels]. Illustrated … with views of the worlds famous places and people, etc.Publisher: British Library, Historical Print EditionsThe British Library is the national library of the United Kingdom. It is one of the world’s largest research libraries holding over 150 million items in all known languages and formats: books, journals, newspapers, sound recordings, patents, maps, stamps, prints and much more. Its collections include around 14 mill