Stamp Collecting

Collecting postage stamps and related objects is known as stamp collecting. This is part of philately, which is the study of stamps.

Stamp Collecting

What is a collection of stamps called?

Philately is the study of postage stamps, stamped envelopes, postmarks, postcards, and other postal-related materials. Philately also refers to the collecting of these items.

What are Stamp collectors called? 

Philatelist

Definition :- a specialist in philately : one who collects or studies stamps.

Why do people collect stamps?

It is a fun and addictive hobby that explores history, geography, art, and politics. It can be therapeutic or a way to meet like-minded people and join clubs and societies. A great hobby to encourage your children to participate in is stamp collecting. It's a fun activity away from technology that can bring children closer to the older generation, who may have also collected as a child. 

Is stamp collecting still popular?

Today, over 5 million people in the United States alone collect, preserve, trade, or sell stamps. Stamp collecting is more popular in other parts of the world. Germany, Switzerland and Eastern European countries have far more philatelic collectors than the United States.

Ways to sell your stamps

1) Making use of a stamp dealer. It is critical to understand that dealers are frequently collectors looking for a good deal.

2) Stamp shows

3) Stamp Magazine

4) Selling stamps on eBay

5) Stamp donation to charity

6) Selling stamps at auction

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What is postmark?

A postmark is a postal marking made on an envelope, parcel, postcard, or similar item that indicates the location, date, and time that the item was delivered into the care of a postal service, or sometimes indicating where and when the item was received or in transit.

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Stamp collector vs philatelist

Stamp collecting is widely recognized as one of the subsets of philately, or the study of stamps. A philatelist may, but is not required, to collect stamps.

What do philatelists collect?

Other than traditional stamps, philatelists often collect envelopes and covers carrying mail. Additionally, some individuals collect markings or labels applied to mail, including postage meters. Others collect Christmas Seals, revenue stamps, and other ephemera.

Why is stamp collecting so popular?

For some, the stamp itself represents history. For these people, the hobby is based on the desire to preserve the living history of their country. A stamp collection dating back over a hundred years can help one gain a sense of living history.

Related reading:- Educational Benefits of Stamp Collecting for Children

What difficulty would you face if you take philately?

The problem is that today people mainly use email, SMS, MMS, etc. to communicate. People don't write letters and mail them. Therefore, it becomes difficult to obtain stamps easily.

What are philatelic stamps?

A philatelic cover is an envelope that has been prepared with a stamp and address and sent through the mail delivery system in order to create a collectible item.

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