What Philately Teaches by John N. Luff
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| Author | Luff, John N. (John Nicholas), 1860-1938 |
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| Title |
What Philately Teaches A Lecture Delivered before the Section on Philately of the Brooklyn Institute of Arts and Sciences, February 24, 1899 |
| Note | Reading ease score: 68.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Brendan Lane and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team (https://www.pgdp.net) |
| Summary | "What Philately Teaches" by John N. Luff is a lecture delivered before the Section on Philately of the Brooklyn Institute of Arts and Sciences, likely written in the late 19th century, specifically in 1899 when it was delivered, with later editions released in the early 20th century. This book serves as an informative exploration of philately, the art of stamp collecting, emphasizing its educational value beyond mere hobbyist enjoyment. In this lecture, Luff presents philately as an intellectual pursuit that enriches one's understanding of a variety of subjects, including history, geography, and art. He explores the multifaceted nature of stamps, detailing their designs, printing processes, and the numerous historical and cultural significances embedded within them. Luff discusses how each stamp can serve as a miniature portrait of nations, prosperity, and artistic values, while providing insights into the political and social narratives of the countries they represent. He highlights the meticulous processes of stamp production, including printing techniques, paper types, and security features, demonstrating how stamp collecting has evolved into a serious academic field ripe for exploration and appreciation. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | HE: Social sciences: Transportation and communications |
| Subject | Stamp collecting |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 15713 |
| Release Date | Apr 26, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 14, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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