In the book of the famous Russian philatelist you will find a long "vintage chronicle," in which there are an incredible number of mistakes, curiosities and awkward and funny situations. The collection of errors on postage stamps fuels even greater keen interest in all of the world's philately. When did the world's first stamp appear and who was the "father" of Russian philately? What mistake is considered the most famous and with what legend is it connected? How were stamps made in the past and what materials were used to make them? The author finds unique and entertaining answers to these and many other questions.