Stamp Collecting
Stamp collecting has been a very popular hobby and has been thriving for several generations all over the world. Technically referred to as philately, stamp collecting is an art itself, requiring great discipline among its enthusiasts. Perhaps a great reason for the popularity of stamp collecting is the stories about valuable stamps. A lot of [...]
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Postage stamps are one of the most collected items in the world. However, they are also considered as the most fake, re-gummed and counterfeited items. The following are basic tips and advice to know what is fake and what is not: Gum or re-gummed, that is the question First things first, what does it mean [...]
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How to know rare stamps when you see one Believe it or not, investing in rare stamps is a normal occurrence. Usually, the collection and gathering of rare stamps is a hobby that is better appreciated by the advanced collectors. Unbelievably, rare stamps are investments that are of the tangible kind. Compared to art they [...]
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Stamps ‘r us: know their grade and condition Collecting stamps is a worthwhile if not a very lucrative hobby. But more than simply gathering them, it is just as important that their condition and grade be well determined by its collector. Serious stamp collecting requires discipline and sufficient knowledge thereby allowing the collector to save [...]
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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 [...]