Stamp collecting is the collecting of postage stamps and related objects. It is related to philately which is the study of stamps. It has been one of the world's most popular hobbies. since the late nineteenth century with the rapid growth of the postal service but is now in decline with the rise of the internet which has sharply reduced the number of postal items arriving in households. Stamp collecting proved to be an almost perfect hobby for collectors because there was a never ending stream of new stamps as each country sought to advertise its distincitiveness through its stamps. Because some stamps became rare a thriving international trade in stamps was created. While stamp collectors are of all ages, it has been particularly popular hobby among children, many of whom continued the hobby as adults.
Collecting
Stamp collecting is generally accepted as one of the areas that make up the wider subject of philately, which is the study of stamps. A philatelist may, but does not have to, collect stamps. It is not uncommon for the term philatelist to be used to mean a stamp collector. Many casual stamp collectors accumulate stamps for sheer enjoyment and relaxation without worrying about the tiny details. The creation of a large or comprehensive collection, however, generally requires some philatelic knowledge and will usually contain areas of philatelic studies.
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A few years later, according to a 1934 EvansvillePress story, a California stamp collector wrote to Martin, asking him to cancel a letter for him with the Yule postmark ... collectors around the country.
A few years later, according to a 1934 EvansvillePress story, a California stamp collector wrote to Martin, asking him to cancel a letter for him with the Yule postmark ... collectors around the country.
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A few years later, according to a 1934 EvansvillePress story, a California stamp collector wrote to Martin, asking him to cancel a letter for him with the Yule postmark ... collectors around the country.
... in addition to the ‘Katara Stamps’ exhibition, which displayed four new issues, each of which includes five pictures, all of which are about Katara, and were put up for sale to stamp collectors.
The meeting evaluated the performance of deputy registrars, district registrars, district revenue officers/deputy collectors (stamps) and assistant executive engineers for November 2024.The minister ...
Both father and son have been collectors of many things since they were kids. Galen said his was pennies and stamps. “I was six years old collecting stamps, and I was a collector my entire life,” he said.
The keys that unlock the past are often humble items — overlooked by historians and writers but prized by enthusiasts and collectors. These include stamps, postcards, matchbooks and, in this case, a knife.
Lawrence Journal World
19 Dec 2024
Lawrence Journal World
19 Dec 2024