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DISCOVER THE INCREDIBLE STORY OF AMERICA THROUGH ITS BEAUTIFUL AND DIVERSE POSTAGE STAMPS IN THIS EXUBERANT AND ALWAYS CHARMING HISTORY.In A History of America in Thirty-six Postage Stamps, Chris West explores America's own rich philatelic history. From George Washington's dour gaze to the charging buffalo of the western frontier and Lindbergh's soaring biplane, American stamps are a vivid window into our country's extraordinary and distinctive past. With the always accessible and spirited West as your guide, discover the remarkable breadth of America's short history through a fresh lens.On their own, stamps can be curiosities, even artistic marvels; in this book, stamps become a window into the larger sweep of history.
About the Author
Chris West started his woodturning journey at the tender age of 30, in his garage using a Black & Decker drill lathe attachment! His working life has been spent in the Computer Industry.Voluntary redundancy gave him the opportunity to return to his first love of woodturning.Chris is a member of two local Woodturning Clubs and has regularly given demonstrations in the UK. He writes regularly for the GMC Woodturning magazine.He has written two books: Turning Salt & Pepper Shakers and Mills - 30 Projects for Turners of All Levels. Published in the UK by GMC Publications and in the USA by The Taunton Press andAdding Spice to your Woodturning. 20 Salt, Pepper & Spice Shaker Projects for Woodturners. Published in the USA by Artisan Ideas.
