Local Stamps Of Australia
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.
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
For the dedicated philatelist and historian alike, Local Stamps of Australia presents a fascinating chronicle of the unofficial and locally-produced stamps that tell the untold story of a young nation's struggle to connect its vast and rugged interior. Bill Hornadge, a prolific Australian author and authority on Australian curiosities and ephemera, guides the reader through the rich history of these locally-issued labels and stamps — from the camel trains of the outback to the pioneering coach routes that stitched together isolated communities across the continent. The cover's evocative imagery of horsemen, camel caravans, and horse-drawn coaches powerfully illustrates the spirit of frontier Australia that these stamps were born out of. Hornadge brings his characteristic meticulous research and accessible prose to a subject that sits at the crossroads of postal history, social history, and collectibles, making this volume an indispensable reference for serious collectors and casual enthusiasts of Australiana. The broader themes of nation-building, communication across impossible distances, and community identity give this work a significance that extends well beyond the world of philately. Whether you are a seasoned stamp collector or simply a lover of Australian heritage, this volume raises a compelling question: what other forgotten artefacts of daily life are quietly waiting to rewrite our understanding of Australian history?
Author: Bill Hornadge
Format: Paperback
Genre: Antiques & collectibles
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
For the dedicated philatelist and historian alike, Local Stamps of Australia presents a fascinating chronicle of the unofficial and locally-produced stamps that tell the untold story of a young nation's struggle to connect its vast and rugged interior. Bill Hornadge, a prolific Australian author and authority on Australian curiosities and ephemera, guides the reader through the rich history of these locally-issued labels and stamps — from the camel trains of the outback to the pioneering coach routes that stitched together isolated communities across the continent. The cover's evocative imagery of horsemen, camel caravans, and horse-drawn coaches powerfully illustrates the spirit of frontier Australia that these stamps were born out of. Hornadge brings his characteristic meticulous research and accessible prose to a subject that sits at the crossroads of postal history, social history, and collectibles, making this volume an indispensable reference for serious collectors and casual enthusiasts of Australiana. The broader themes of nation-building, communication across impossible distances, and community identity give this work a significance that extends well beyond the world of philately. Whether you are a seasoned stamp collector or simply a lover of Australian heritage, this volume raises a compelling question: what other forgotten artefacts of daily life are quietly waiting to rewrite our understanding of Australian history?