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1: Tools for the Collector
Each individual will have his or her preferred way of preparing, mounting and storing stamps. But despite personal choices there are common tools that most collectors will find useful, regardless of h...
By: J.Morgan
2: The Champions of The Stamp World
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.18...
By: J.Morgan
3: Supplemental Stamp Collectibles
Collecting stamps is a never ending source of interest. You can collect for a lifetime and still be on the hunt for that rare gem, that odd bit of history that is captured by a stamp. Along the way, y...
By: J.Morgan
4: Soaking Stamps For Beginners
Most stamps collected have been used as postage. Unlike uncirculated coins, that's part of what makes them valuable, since they then acquire a history and often interesting cancellation or other marks...
By: J.Morgan
5: Stamp Collecting - Forgeries
Determining the value of a stamp can be a complex affair. It's made more so by the existence of forgeries.The motives for producing counterfeit stamps is no doubt very much the same as for...
By: J.Morgan
6: Stamp Catalogs for the Collector
Very early in his or her collecting efforts every stamp collector will need the guidance of several sources of information. Fellow collectors are helpful and there are many forums where helpful tips a...
By: J.Morgan
7: How to Determine the Value of Old Postage Stamps
Finding vintage stamps you like is one thing, but to really be collecting stamps seriously you have to understand how to value stamps. This will help you determine what the stamps you own are worth, w...
By: J.Morgan
8: POSTAGE STAMPS IN THE 1900’S
When people are thinking about beginning the hobby, or those who have already began the hobby of postage stamp collecting, it always helps to know as much as possible. This is not a problem for ...
By: J.Morgan
9: POSTAGE STAMPS - PHOTOGRAPHIC
If stamp collecting is something that you already do, then you will already know about photo postage stamps. You may even have some photo postage stamps in your collection. Photo postage s...
By: J.Morgan
Stamps Related Articles:
Dictionary of Stamp Collecting Terminology
People new to the world of stamp collecting may have trouble keeping up with some of the lingo used. Nothing says “I don’t know what I’m doing” like using the wrong term at the wrong time, and that can...
By: J.Morgan
Storing Your Stamp Collection
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
Postage Stamp Guides: Why and How to Use Them
What is a postage stamp guide and why do you need one? Well, any stamp collector will tell you that a postage stamp guide is an essential companion. Understanding their uses and what you can expect to learn and get from them ...
By: J.Morgan
