The Commemorative Stamps of the World is a book written by James H. Lyons and originally published in 1914. The book is a comprehensive guide to the commemorative stamps issued by countries all over the world up to that time. It includes detailed descriptions of the stamps, their designs, and their historical significance. The book also features high-quality illustrations of the stamps, making it an excellent resource for stamp collectors and enthusiasts. The author provides a brief history of each country's postal system and explains the reasons behind the issuance of each commemorative stamp. The book is a valuable reference for anyone interested in the history of stamp collecting and the evolution of postage stamps.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.