The one-cent magenta : inside the quest to own the most valuable stamp in the world
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Chapel Hill, North Carolina : Algonquin Books of Chapel Hill, 2017.
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| Location | Call Number | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Donelson - Adult Non-Fiction | 769.569 B2773o | On Shelf |
| Main Library - Adult Fine Arts | 769.569 B2773o | On Shelf |
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Published
Chapel Hill, North Carolina : Algonquin Books of Chapel Hill, 2017.
Format
Book
Physical Desc
276 pages ; 19 cm
Language
English
UPC
40026974875
Notes
General Note
"Published simultaneously in Canada by Thomas Allen & Son Limited."
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 247-276).
Description
"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"--,Provided by publisher.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Barron, J. (2017). The one-cent magenta: inside the quest to own the most valuable stamp in the world (First edition.). Algonquin Books of Chapel Hill.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Barron, James, 1954-. 2017. The One-cent Magenta: Inside the Quest to Own the Most Valuable Stamp in the World. Algonquin Books of Chapel Hill.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Barron, James, 1954-. The One-cent Magenta: Inside the Quest to Own the Most Valuable Stamp in the World Algonquin Books of Chapel Hill, 2017.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Barron, James. The One-cent Magenta: Inside the Quest to Own the Most Valuable Stamp in the World First edition., Algonquin Books of Chapel Hill, 2017.
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