European Stamp Issues of the Second World War, 9780750997263
Paperback
Wartime Europe’s story revealed through stamps: propaganda, hope, and fear.

European Stamp Issues of the Second World War

images of triumph, deceit and despair

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  • Paperback

    256 pages

  • Release Date

    30 June 2021

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Summary

Stamps of War: A Philatelic Journey Through WWII Europe

The most powerful story in stamp history, revealing the little icons at the heart of wartime propaganda.

Today, European nations still use stamps to commemorate aspects of a nation’s culture, history and achievements. During the Second World War, however, stamps were considered far more important in conveying political and ideological messages about their country’s change in fortunes – whether it was as triumphant occup…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9780750997263
ISBN-10:0750997265
Author:Dr David Parker
Publisher:The History Press Ltd
Imprint:The History Press Ltd
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:256
Edition:2nd
Release Date:30 June 2021
Weight:664g
Dimensions:20mm x 234mm x 39mm
About The Author

Dr David Parker

Dr. DAVID PARKER is a retired history lecturer. He has carried out historical and educational research, published widely, and spoken at numerous conferences. In the 1990s he led EU projects on education in the new Czech Republic. He has written many articles for journals and three books, including The People of Devon in the First World War for The History Press. His collection of stamps from the Second World War has been amassed over many decades.

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