Stamps of the World. The History of the Most Incredible Mistakes, Curiosities, and Rarities in Philately

In the book by the famous Russian philatelist, you will find a long "stamp chronicle" featuring an incredible number of mistakes, oddities, and absurd and funny situations.

The collection of mistakes on postal stamps fuels an even greater living interest in all global philately. When did the world's first stamp appear and who was the "father" of Russian philately? 

Which mistake is considered the most famous and what legend is it associated with?

How were stamps made in the past and what materials were used for their production? The author provides unique and engaging answers to these and many other questions.