Blue Mauritius: The Hunt for the World's Most Valuable Stamps

A book of deep scholarship, exactitude and completeness; wonderfully written conveying a sense of the collector's passion and the excitement of discovery. In Helen Morgan's world, the search of, and affirmation for rarity and worth is contained in the history of the first issuance of the the Blue Mauritius in September 1847 and the story of the many collectors and philatelists who have owned or now own one of the treasured stamps called Blue Mauritius. Drawing on sources worldwide in many languages, Morgan's philately is more than the love of those "dirty little pieces of paper, " but the study of countries and their histories and the beauty of the art of the commonplace. Her concluding chapter of the return of two of the prized stamps to an honored place on the small island nation of Mauritius is a fitting coda to a story well told.

This book is not just about stamps. It tells a lot about the history and culture of the island of Mauritius, far far away. The book talks about the beginning French presence and then the British culture in Mauritius. It also has a lot of information about mail delivery in Mauritius and also in France and India where copies of the stamps were found after they had been used. There have been very, very few of these stamps found and the history of each known copy is given. These stamps have been owned and enjoyed by the most famous and ecentric stamp collectors in the last 150 years.

Gets confusing in a few places but overall a very interesting book about these very rare stamps.

If you like stamps, you'll love this. Even if you don't collect, there's much fascinating history buried in this book. Morgan writes well. Who would have thought so many details could be wrung out of the design of a couple of stamps? Bravo!

Excellent research information about a classic stamp with great value. The book has a lot of reference material and details the history of these old stamps.

Interesting book for a stamp collector.

Haven't read it yet. Will be interesting to read through.

All OK. Thank you

A nice addition to subject

This is an interesting account of the most desirable stamp in the world. Fascinating history and well put together. You will become hooked to stamp collecting!

Who would have thought a 'who do you think you are?' biographic of a stamp would be so enthralling. Nice read with interesting historical detail.

Thoroughly recommend this, at a very reasonable price. Researches the history of these most coveted stamps, but see the Helen Morgan website to save keep turning to the reference section and wearing out the book.