Noun

stamp-collecting or stamp collecting

  1. The hobby of collecting and displaying postage stamps and related items.

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Mon Feb 15 01:57:39 2010

Stamp collecting is the collecting of postage stamps and related objects, such as covers (envelopes or packages with stamps on them). It is one of the world's most popular hobbies, with estimates of the number of collectors ranging up to 20 million in the United States alone.

Collecting

A French stamp issued in a panoramic format

Collecting is not the same as philately, which is the study of stamps. A philatelist often does, but need not, collect the objects of study, nor is it necessary to closely study what one collects. Many casual collectors enjoy accumulating stamps without worrying about the tiny details. The creation of a large or comprehensive collection, however, may require some philatelic knowledge.

Stamp collectors are an important source of revenue for some small countries who create limited runs of elaborate stamps designed mainly to be bought by stamp collectors. The stamps produced by these countries far exceed the postal needs of the countries.

Some collectors have taken to philatelic investment, whereby stamps are acquired for the primary objective of earning future profits as opposed to building one's personal collection.

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Tue Feb 16 19:14:01 2010

stamp collecting?
Q. Hi ppl I have a question about stamp collecting, will the value of my stamps make a differance if I sort them out by country? thanks.
Asked by Attila the Hun - Sat Jun 7 12:29:39 2008 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Hi Sorting your stamps by country will permit you or anyone looking to know what stamps you have. Most general collectors sort by country to place in their stamp album or to be able to look in a general worldwide stamps catalog. Sorting dose not increase the value of an individual stamp other than to be able to check the catalog value. I've been collecting for over 70 years and have changed what I was most interested in several times. There is always more to enjoy. Happy collecting, Art
Answered by Art Mongan - Mon Jun 9 11:18:35 2008

What is the best stamp collecting website?
Q. What is the best stamp collecting website that tells you all you need to know about stamps?
Asked by Mariiiyaaa :) - Thu Mar 6 07:46:16 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. for us stamps try this
Answered by Vas P - Thu Mar 6 08:09:26 2008

Can anyone help me use the Scott Catalog for stamp collecting?
Q. I bought the entire Scott Catalog on CD, and I'm new to stamp collecting. I'm trying to look up stamps in the catalog and I don't really understand the different columns, classifications, prices, etc. Is there some sort of index or key to understanding how stamps are listed? Thanks.
Asked by lindauerndc - Fri Jun 9 20:56:04 2006 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I've never really used Scott, but I do know somewhat how it works. There are two price columns, one for how much a mint stamp would be and one for a used stamp. Every stamp has a Scott number, universally used to identify the stamps (For example the 1963 5 cent stamp of Eleanor Roosevelt is Scott #1236). Other than that I don't really know much. is a wonderful website full of philatelic info, qestions and answers, and other useful things. Happy collecting!
Answered by mushcroom - Thu Jun 15 15:26:16 2006

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See also:

  • Famous Stamps - Rare and Valuable StampsFamous Stamps - Rare and Valuable Stamps
    famousstamps.org
    Famous and rare stamps of world with a picture, approximate value, description of why the stamp is famous, date of issue, and issuer.
  • Namib StampsNamib Stamps
    namibstamps.com
    Specializes in South Africa and Rhodesia, plus British and German possessions.
  • Golden Guide for PhilatelistsGolden Guide for Philatelists
    philaguide.com
    Information on collectors, thematic collection, postal history, organisations, experts, publications, and libraries.
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