Nounstamp-collecting or stamp collecting
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From Wiktionary under the GNU Free Documentation License. Stamp collecting is the collecting of postage stamps and related objects. 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. CollectingStamp collecting is not the same as philately, which is the study of stamps. A philatelist may, but does not have to, collect stamps. 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, may require some philatelic knowledge. Stamp collectors are an important source of income for some countries who create limited runs of elaborate stamps designed mainly to be bought by stamp collectors. The stamps produced by these countries may exceed the postal needs of the countries, but may also feature attractive topical designs that many collectors would like to have in their stamp album. Queen Victoria's profile was a staple on 19th century stamps of the British Empire; here on a half-penny of the Falkland Islands, 1891From Wikipedia under the
GNU Free Documentation License Is there a name for currency collecting somewhat like there is for stamp collecting? Q. I've hear that stamp collectors (or people that do various things with stamps) are referred to as philatelics (or something like that... I can't remember the term).. Is there a term for bill collecting? Asked by RotundSwede - Fri Jun 13 16:07:55 2008 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments A. One has to understand that there are coin collectors and currency collectors then there are numismatists who not only collect but also study and know the history of the coins or currency they have or would like to have. The same thing goes with stamps. philatelist's know the history and study stamps while collectors just collect them. Give the powers to be time and they will make up a name for currency collectors. They have already done it for token and medal collectors. Answered by Taiping - Fri Jun 13 20:37:58 2008 how does stamp collecting work when really to get the good stamps you have to pay thousands of dollars? Q. how does stamp collecting work when really to get the good stamps you have to pay thousands of dollars? Asked by boo! - Tue Apr 29 17:36:59 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments A. The way any collecting works is that you take the long view. Someday you will be able to barter your way into getting a special stamp instead of just buying your way in. It's not just the stamp, it's the story of how you got it and how many years you had to wait. . Answered by Kacky - Tue Apr 29 17:50:28 2008 where do you buy empty small wax bags for stamp collecting?
Q. they come in a box of 1000... Asked by CHARLOTTE F - Tue Mar 18 13:14:32 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments A. What you are looking for are called "glassine" bags. Here is a link- just scroll to the lower part of the page. Answered by vikki b - Tue Mar 18 13:45:04 2008 From Yahoo Answer Search: "stamp collecting"
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