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Zusatztext “(An) absorbing tale of the rarefied world of high-stakes philately.” — Library Journal “Delightful.” —The Washington Post “Quirky and informative.” —Publishers Weekly “A scintillating foray into ‘what makes something collectible! valuable! and enduring.’” — Kirkus Reviews “This delightful short book is a good bet for readers of nonfiction! especially those who enjoy microhistories.” — Booklist “Exhilarating.” — Seattle Book Review “Interesting…Even without an interest in stamps and their collection! one should find this book worthy of reading as it winds its way through the years and the various intrigues and machinations which characterize this singular and valuable item.” —New York Journal of Books “The voyage into Stamp World is like the world itself: detailed! ruminative and filled with arcane detours ultimately leading to a destination whose rewards are subtle yet satisfying.” —Minneapolis Star Tribune “Barron’s layered! complex genealogy-of-motivations for the stamp’s suitors becomes the narrative’s yeasty and compelling attraction.” —Washington Independent Review of Books “Compelling.” —The Chronicle-Telegram (Elyria! OH) Informationen zum Autor James Barron is a reporter for the New York Times , where his writing has appeared in virtually every section of the paper. He is the author of Piano: The Making of a Steinway Concert Grand , and he also edited The New York Times Book of New York . He and his wife live in New York City. Klappentext "When it was issued in 1856, it cost a penny. In 2014, this tiny square of faded red paper sold at Sotheby's for nearly $9.5 million, the largest amount ever paid for a postage stamp at auction. Through the stories of the eccentric characters who have bought, owned, and sold the one-cent magenta in the years in between, James Barron delivers a fascinating tale of global history and immense wealth, and of the human desire to collect"-- Zusammenfassung Through the stories of the eccentric characters who have bought, owned, and sold the one-cent magenta in the years in between, James Barron delivers a fascinating tale of global history and immense wealth, and of the human desire to collect....
