Project Gutenberg 2016-11-02 Public domain in the USA. 297 Melville, Frederick John 1882 1940 Melville, Fred J. (Fred John) 11035976 Chats on Postage Stamps Produced by Susan Skinner, Adrian Mastronardi, The Philatelic Digital Library Project at http://www.tpdlp.net and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "Chats on Postage Stamps" by Frederick John Melville is a specialized publication on philately, likely written in the late 19th century. This work serves as an insightful guide for both novice and seasoned stamp collectors, exploring the history, significance, and intricacies of postage stamps. The author aims to cultivate a deeper appreciation for stamp collecting by unveiling the stories, cultural importance, and economic implications surrounding these small pieces of paper adorned with various designs and denominations. The opening of the book presents the author's welcoming invitation to readers and collectors alike to indulge in the world of philately. Melville emphasizes the importance of understanding the cultural and historical context behind postage stamps, contrasting the modern ease of communication with the past when postage was a luxury afforded only by the wealthy. He outlines how the advent of the postage stamp revolutionized communication by enabling the general public to engage in postal services, delving into the development of postal systems, the introduction of the penny post in London, and the significance of the Penny Black stamp. Through an academic yet relatable discourse, Melville aims to transform the reader's perception of stamp collecting from a simple hobby to an enriching pursuit that opens windows to global history and increase one's observational skills. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 58.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Stamp collecting HE Text Category: History - Other Category: Sports/Hobbies 599613 2025-09-21T09:52:33.204600 text/html 542107 2024-10-23T01:20:13 text/html 3422772 2025-09-21T09:52:44.482526 application/epub+zip 3423534 2025-09-21T09:52:35.379537 application/epub+zip 235933 2025-09-21T09:52:34.276587 application/epub+zip 3597642 2025-09-21T09:52:50.430554 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 3536597 2025-09-21T09:52:43.315570 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 358170 2022-09-24T09:11:38.744743 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 412465 2025-09-21T09:52:31.223646 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 392415 2024-10-23T01:20:13 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16558 2025-09-21T09:52:50.591475 application/rdf+xml 9874 2025-09-21T09:52:34.447541 image/jpeg 1771 2025-09-21T09:52:34.364540 image/jpeg 3288248 2025-09-21T09:52:33.404560 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia