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Book Review of The One-Cent Magenta: Inside the Quest to Own the Most Valuable Stamp in the World

The One-Cent Magenta: Inside the Quest to Own the Most Valuable Stamp in the World
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What is it about a not-very-pretty-looking piece of paper not even an inch in size that could make it worth almost $9.5 million? I know very little about the hobby or business of stamp collecting, but even I recognize some of the names who have played a role in the history of The One-Cent Magenta. The book by journalist James Barron tells the journey of this stamp and the story of each of its owners in a light, easy to read narrative, that is almost gossipy in tone.

Read my complete review at http://www.memoriesfrombooks.com/2017/03/the-one-cent-magenta.html

Reviewed for NetGalley