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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. CollectingA French stamp issued in a panoramic formatCollecting 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. From Wikipedia under the
GNU Free Documentation License  downloadthat.com 79px x 100px | 4.20kB [source page]  philatelictidbits.com 371px x 291px | 51.80kB [source page] a nice distraction from tennis Maria estimates the number of stamps in her collection to be in the millions You can read a couple of the articles that came out about this here and here No Tags Share This From Yahoo Image Search: "Stamp Collecting"  identi.ca John Sakalauskas Sun, 09 Aug 2009 04:12:02 GM Stamp Collecting. ?: I just started . collecting. stamps. With stamps i have heard 2 tems i am not familiar with. Coi..  stampcollectingroundup.blogspot.com Don Schilling ue, 21 Jul 2009 07:01:00 GM "Since then she has learned many different things about stamps including how to look after her stamps, how to display her stamps, where to buy the right materials for her . stamp. albums and many more essential . stamp collecting. skills," ...  hrantiques.com HP Jeschke Wed, 05 Aug 2009 09:38:03 GM when was the 1st . stamp. printed and in which country? Thanks. From Google Blog Search: "Stamp Collecting"  news.google.com Desicritics.org Or that I made animals a hobby like some make stamp collecting a hobby? Oh dear, I collected stamps and butterflies as well. question to the director of any ... and more » news.google.com The Ledger Cutting Edge Hair and Nail Studio, 1743 E. Edgewood Drive, Lakeland Art Glass & Stamp Studio, 2320 E. Edgewood Drive, Lakeland From left; Amanda Robinson, ... news.google.com San Francisco Bay Guardian Of course, Glaser, one of the world's most talented, postmodern graphic designers, has also left his stamp , quite literally, with the ubiquitous I Heart NY ... From Google News Search: "Stamp Collecting" What is the real aim of Government in collecting Stamp Duty in the Stamp Duty Amnesty Scheme - 2008? Q. Is'nt it confusing the people with its unclear ideas? Why are the Politicians quiet on this issue? Asked by satishfreeman - Sun Sep 28 12:32:41 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments A. With the record of this government on punitive taxation it's bound to be another stealth tax. Answered by Rob Roy - Sun Sep 28 16:34:58 2008 Where can I find an inexpensive stamp collecting album and what do I need to know about stamp collecting? Q. Where can I find an inexpensive stamp collecting album and what do I need to know about stamp collecting? Asked by mdaneshrsenior9990272 - Thu Jul 19 01:12:31 2007 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments A. Go to your library and pick up a book on stamp collecting and also a stamp catalog which will tell you more about collecting and show you how stamps are valued. Answered by Lionheart - Thu Jul 19 20:46:55 2007 Is stamp collecting still a popular hobby?
Q. Is stamp collecting still a popular hobby? Asked by fink - Sun Aug 16 15:52:59 2009 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments A. With whom? There will always be stamp collectors around, if that's what you're asking. In most middle schools or high schools, it is probably not the biggest after-school-activity club on campus, if that's what you're asking. If it interests you, jump in and enjoy yourself with it. Answered by thejanith - Sun Aug 16 16:13:34 2009 From Yahoo Answer Search: "Stamp Collecting" See also:
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Post Mark Museum and Research Library
Spellman Museum of Stamps and Postal History
The British Postal Museum & Archive