Bibliograph

The one-cent magenta, inside the quest to own the most valuable stamp in the world, James Barron

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The one-cent magenta, inside the quest to own the most valuable stamp in the world, James Barron

Language

eng

resource.biographical

contains biographical information

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The one-cent magenta

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

953707635

Responsibility statement

James Barron

Sub title

inside the quest to own the most valuable stamp in the world

Summary

"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

Table Of Contents

Stamp World -- Travels with David -- One Cent -- Six Shillings -- £120 -- £150 -- $32,500 -- $40,000 -- $286,000 -- $935,000 -- $9.5 Million

resource.variantTitle

One cent magenta

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