"Gambia" by Frederick John Melville is a detailed exploration of the stamps of the Gambia, a former British colony in West Africa. The book journeys through the evolution of Gambia's postal system, starting from its beginnings and moving through the various stamp designs and the methods used to make them. Readers will discover the nuances of stamp design, printing techniques, and watermarks while understanding the importance of these stamps to collectors by presenting organized checklists and detailed descriptions of the value and type of the stamps.
Gambia
By Frederick John Melville
Uncover a world of postal history as a British colony's story unfolds through its rare and meticulously crafted postage stamps.
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2008-09-12
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About the AuthorFrederick John Melville was a British philatelist, prolific philatelic author and founder of The Junior Philatelic Society. He was also a founder in 1907 of the Philatelic Literature Society. Melville is a member of the American Philatelic Society's Hall of Fame and was a signatory to The Roll of Distinguished Philatelists in 1921.
Frederick John Melville was a British philatelist, prolific philatelic author and founder of The Junior Philatelic Society. He was also a founder in 1907 of the Philatelic Literature Society. Melville is a member of the American Philatelic Society's Hall of Fame and was a signatory to The Roll of Distinguished Philatelists in 1921.
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