Many aspiring stamp hobby collectors end up wondering if it would be possible to get rich through the collection of stamps. The truth is, no, you are not likely to turn a stamp hobby into a million dollar endeavor. Most philatelic stamp hobbyists are never going to become rich from their stamp collections. Rather, most [...]
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Condition Guide of Stamp Collectibles
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Condition
The condition of stamp collectibles is a description of a stamps paper, gum (when dealing with mint stamps), and ink characteristics. The most adequate description of a stamp should be concise but still use as many words as necessary to properly describe the stamp. For example, a early British colonial stamp issued from the tropics [...]
Important Stamp Terms
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Knowing the meanings of certain stamp terms is an important part of stamp collecting because it means you have a thorough understanding of what you are doing. Here are some of the stamp terms that are well worth knowing:
Adhesive – This is, in actuality, exactly what a stamp is. A stamp is simply a piece [...]
Collecting Commemorative Stamps
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A commemorative stamp is essentially a stamp that was created in order to honor something, such as for example a special occasion, a special person or a special place. Most commemorative stamp varieties are printed in very small batches, and sometimes they are only printed one time and then never again. The purpose of this [...]
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Collecting Stamps as an Enjoyable Hobby
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When people are just starting out, the idea of stamp collecting can be relatively confusing. This is because it can be difficult for starters to distinguish regular stamps from valuable ones. Collecting stamps is a truly enjoyable hobby, however, so many more serious collectors recommend that the best possible way to start out collecting stamps [...]
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If you are interested in collecting stamps, then you probably already realize that stamp collecting is something that can be very valuable for a number of different reasons. Some old postage stamps are valuable simply because they are the only one of their kind, while others are valuable because they have been printed incorrectly. Some [...]
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If you are collecting valuable stamps of any type, then you need to have a good understanding of how to store and display them. Your collection of valuable stamps is going to require a lot of attention as well as care. If you are investing time and money into the accumulation of your stamps, then [...]
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The Most Essential Stamp Collecting Supplies
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It does not matter if you are just beginning in the stamp collecting world, or if you have been collecting avidly for years: There are a number of stamp collecting supplies that are truly essential to your collection. What this means is that you absolutely cannot do without these essential stamp collecting supplies if you [...]
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All About Collectible Postage Stamps
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The art of collecting collectible postage stamps is a hobby that has become popular with several millions of Americans as well as people all throughout the world, including young and old alike. Many people that are just beginning with collectible postage stamps enjoy the thrill and the challenge that comes with finding stamps that come [...]
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One of the first things that you need to think about as a new collector is what stamp collecting accessories are right for you. One of the first decisions to make when it comes to stamp collecting accessories is to find the right stamp album for your needs, because there are a wide variety of [...]
Online StoresBob Hope Stamp
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Many collectors looked forward to the debut of the Bob Hope stamp on May 29, 2009.
Not only stamp collectors, but also fans of comedy in general and Bob Hope in particular anticipated the stamp’s release.
The history of the Bob Hope stamp release and the first day cancellation caricatures is an interesting one that bears repeating.
The [...]
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US MINT UNCUT PRINTING PRESS STAMP SHEET OF BOB HOPE |
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Collecting Rare Stamps Online
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You may already have started up your own stamp collection, but how are you going to set your stamp collection apart from other people and their stamp collections? You are going to need to know where to look and shop around in order to find the best rare stamps, and collecting rare stamps online is [...]
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Many people do not think of collecting postage stamps as a suitable collection, because collecting small sticky images and placing them in plastic sheets in a binder or book does not appear to be the most exciting past time in the world. The truth is, however, that collecting stamps can be a truly enjoyable past [...]
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690 STAMPS FOR POSTAGE COLLECTING OR TRADING MNH |
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1977 STAR WARS Postage Stamp Collecting KIT Fac Sealed |
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Valuable Stamps
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Stamps -> Worldwide -> Postal History
If you are interested in stamp collecting as more than just a hobby, it is important to focus on finding valuable stamps. These are the ones that will enhance your personal collection and provide you with a solid investment that you can count on. In addition to their value as [...]
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Valuable US Revenue Stamp Collection |
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Buying your Postage Stamps Online
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With the wide availability of different stamps from all over the world, there is an enormous selection from you to take from when it comes to buying postage stamps online. The following tips should help you when it comes to expanding your stamp hobby by purchasing and even selling your postage stamps online.
- Choosing recent [...]
First Day Cover Stamps
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Stamps -> Worldwide -> First Day Covers
Collecting first day cover stamps is a popular subset of stamp collecting in general. Those who look for these types of stamps are an enthusiastic and passionate group, many even belonging to societies designed to promote first day covers and first day cover collecting.
First day cover stamps [...]
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Stamps First Day Covers Postal History more PICS |
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Ireland Stamps 2750 Cachet First Day Covers |
US $1,061.55 | Sale |
Old Postage Stamps
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Stamps -> United States -> 19th Century Unused
One of the best ways to get interested in stamp collecting is to take a look at some old postage stamps. These are truly unique items and although they may not be as glitzy or as useful as today’s stamps, there are some that are truly unique and [...]
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Stamp Collector
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Stamps -> Worldwide -> Collections, Lots
Few types of collectors get more excited and enthusiastic about a new acquisition than a stamp collector. Stamp collecting is one of the most popular hobbies in the world, enjoyed by young children, the elderly, and every age in between. Over 20 million people in the United States collect [...]
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Collectors Pope John Paul II Commemorative Stamp Album |
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Third Reich Stamps
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Stamps -> Europe -> Germany and Area
When it comes to collecting stamps that were produced during the second world war, many collectors gravitate towards what are known as “Third Reich Stamps.” These are stamps that were produced in Germany from a period between 1933 and 1945, when the Third Reich was in power in that [...]
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India Stamps
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The first India stamps were called Scinde District Dawk, getting their name from the place of their first use in the Sindh district of India. Typically the paper stamps were on some shade of white paper with the design stamped in blue ink, and the wax discs were usually [...]
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HONG KONG 1864 SHIP LETTER WITH 11 STAMPS TO INDIA |
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