Since that first “Penny Black” was issued the issuance of stamps grew in all countries and the collection of stamps has also increased, and there is no stopping it. And because the number of stamps has grown in leaps and bounds – for the sake of convenience – collectors have limited themselves into single country [...]
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One of the most exciting ways to collect stamp is to process them while they are still attached to envelopes. It’s a little like detective work, and doing so is pretty fun and exciting. However, if you are careless in processing your stamps from the envelopes, you could very well damage them. And you know [...]
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Stamp collecting, for the uninitiated, is the collection of stamps from around the globe. Technically, it is called a philatelic collection (funny way of naming things, these scientists have). And if you think it’s a hobby for kids and weird ones, you’ll be surprised at how many people, great and small have been indulging in [...]
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So, you want to start your own stamp collection, don’t you? You may have heard at how satisfying and fulfilling a stamp collection has proven to be for countless people around the globe. The great thing about stamps is that you not only get the satisfaction of browsing through the cultures and the history of [...]
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Handle Your Stamps Like a Pro – Stamp Tools and Their Uses Stamp collecting is one of the most stimulating and enjoyable hobbies in the world. And though it may not seem as exciting as most people picture it to be, there is a quiet, and almost otherworldly exhilaration and satisfaction to be gained from [...]
On its basic concept, there are three main classifications of stamps — special, commemorative, and definitive. Here is a brief description of each type: 1. Special From the word itself, special stamps are used on special occasions only. In the United States, special stamps are those that are used when sending out Christmas cards or [...]
For many years, stamps had always been a significant part of man’s history. In fact, it has been known as the single most effective motivating force for people to infuse history into the modern world of information technology. This goes to show that in spite of the various gadgets and mechanisms that man was able [...]
Collecting and bringing stuff together is fun and it can be rewarding too when your collection gets noticed by other people who may even want to buy your collection. People collect dolls, cars, toys, and almost anything that can be accumulated. For some, there is nothing like collecting stamps. Before you decide on starting a [...]
Stamp collecting is a hobby that dates back to the 1840s when the first stamp known as “Penny Black” was issued by Great Britain. Prior to this year, man’s communication system was done primitively without the use of postal service. This was before society learned to appreciate the functions of a postmaster and the corresponding [...]