Publisher's Synopsis
A collector's guide to the postage stamps of the United Kingdom, covering a period of fifty years from 1840 to 1890. This book provides detailed descriptions and illustrations of all the stamps issued during this period, as well as insights into the social and economic history of the time. It is a valuable resource for stamp collectors, postal historians, and lovers of British history and culture.
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