Bird Stamps of All Countries, with a Natural History of Each Bird

""Bird Stamps of All Countries, With a Natural History of Each Bird"" is a comprehensive reference book written by William Drought Cox. The book is a guide to the vast collection of bird stamps from all over the world, and provides a detailed natural history of each bird featured in the stamps. The book is organized by country and includes stamps from over 200 nations. Each country section includes a brief history of the country's postal system, followed by a list of bird stamps issued by that country. Each stamp is accompanied by a detailed description of the bird featured in the stamp, including its scientific name, physical characteristics, habitat, behavior, and conservation status.The book is richly illustrated with over 500 full-color images of bird stamps, including many rare and hard-to-find stamps. The images are accompanied by informative captions that provide additional details about each stamp.In addition to its value as a reference guide for stamp collectors and bird enthusiasts, ""Bird Stamps of All Countries, With a Natural History of Each Bird"" is also a fascinating exploration of the intersection between art, science, and culture. It offers a unique perspective on the diverse ways in which birds have been represented in stamps from around the world, and provides a wealth of information about the natural history of these fascinating creatures.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.