Collecting Stamps - Watermarks
Part of the joy of collecting stamps is examining them - to discover their origin and history, or simply to enjoy them as works of art. But a close examination has a practical side as well. It can help det...
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One of the greatest pastimes and hobbies across the globe is stamp collecting. It is particularly popular in the United States with an estimated 20 million people undertaking this hobby. What do you know about sta...
By: J.Morgan
Like any collectible, the philatelic world has its champions - the rarest, the highest price paid at auction. Some of these have long and interesting histories apart from the price paid.1840 One Penny Black...
By: J.Morgan
Once you' have learned to prepare your stamps by careful soaking or other methods, you will want to store them safely and stylishly. There are dozens of different items to choose from. Choices range from simple glassine envel...
By: J.Morgan
Stamp albums were first issued by Justin Lallier in Paris in 1862.
