King George V's Obsession

the biography of a stamp collector

Nonfiction, Home & Garden, Antiques & Collectibles, Stamps, Biography & Memoir, Royalty, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Cultural Studies, Popular Culture
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Author: Jack Shamash ISBN: 1230000246814
Publisher: Jack Shamash Publication: June 16, 2014
Imprint: Language: English
Author: Jack Shamash
ISBN: 1230000246814
Publisher: Jack Shamash
Publication: June 16, 2014
Imprint:
Language: English

George V - the current British Queen's grandfather - spent most his time collecfting stamps and building up the finest collection in the world. This is the first biography of George V in 30 years.Using new sources and papers from the Royal archives, it looks at his life, his isolated upbringing and his obsession with stamps. It also examines the impulse that led rich people to devote their time and money to stamp collecting.

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George V - the current British Queen's grandfather - spent most his time collecfting stamps and building up the finest collection in the world. This is the first biography of George V in 30 years.Using new sources and papers from the Royal archives, it looks at his life, his isolated upbringing and his obsession with stamps. It also examines the impulse that led rich people to devote their time and money to stamp collecting.

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