Navigators And Shipwrecks: Australia's Heritage In Stamps
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: Christine (compiler) HOGARTH
Binding: Paperback
Published: Australia Post, 1985
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
This compelling historical account chronicles Australia's rich maritime past, focusing on the daring navigators and tragic shipwrecks that shaped the nation's coastal narrative. It uniquely illustrates these pivotal events through the lens of philately, presenting a fascinating collection of postage stamps that commemorate significant moments and figures. The work details the perils faced by early seafarers and the dramatic losses at sea, offering a vivid portrayal of the challenges inherent in exploring and settling a vast continent. Readers will gain insight into both the historical significance of these maritime disasters and the artistic and cultural value of their depiction on Australian stamps. This authoritative volume uncovers a distinctive aspect of national heritage, blending historical research with the intricate world of stamp collecting.
Author: Christine (compiler) HOGARTH
Binding: Paperback
Published: Australia Post, 1985
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
This compelling historical account chronicles Australia's rich maritime past, focusing on the daring navigators and tragic shipwrecks that shaped the nation's coastal narrative. It uniquely illustrates these pivotal events through the lens of philately, presenting a fascinating collection of postage stamps that commemorate significant moments and figures. The work details the perils faced by early seafarers and the dramatic losses at sea, offering a vivid portrayal of the challenges inherent in exploring and settling a vast continent. Readers will gain insight into both the historical significance of these maritime disasters and the artistic and cultural value of their depiction on Australian stamps. This authoritative volume uncovers a distinctive aspect of national heritage, blending historical research with the intricate world of stamp collecting.