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stamps are those that are fresh, have white non-toned paper, have no hidden faults like hidden creases or thins, do not have any repairs and have not been regummed with fraudulent gum. Stamp pricing is also based on the look of the stamp, and the stamp that has an image that is very well centered will sell well. Mint (not used) full original gum stamps that have never been hinged will always sell for premiums. It is important to have certificates for rare and high quality stamps to certify they are fault free and genuine in all respects. Foundations like the
Vincent Graves Greene are well respected for certifying Canadian stamps. They check for hidden faults like creases, tears and thins as well as lightened cancellations, repairs, reperforated perforations and re-applied (regummed) fake gum.
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488: – many collectors choose to organize their philatelic collection on the theme of the stamps, covers, or postmarks. Popular topical themes are animals, dogs, cats, butterflies, birds, flowers, art, sports, Olympics, maps, Disney, scouting, space, ships, Americana (topics relating to the US), stamps on stamps, famous people, chess,
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philatelic societies in the United States. This club like many others has made the transition to Zoom virtual meetings due to Covid and has decided to keep the forum for the future as membership and attendance at club events has grown substantially since they have made their meetings accessible via the internet.
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catalogue values), and for Great
Britain and Commonwealth stamps most collectors use Stanley Gibbons catalogues. Typically stamps will sell at auction for a range of 10–30% of catalogue list price, but if the stamp is of the very top quality then the sell price may exceed the catalogue list price. As with many
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areas – means that a club may be difficult to set up and sustain. The
Internet partially solves this problem, as the association of collectors online is not limited by geographical distance. For this reason, many highly specific stamp clubs have been established on the Web, with international membership.
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Souvenir pages – with first day canceled stamps on a page describing all design, printing and issuing details. These are similar to first day covers except that they are issued as printed sheets of paper instead of envelopes, and the specification of the stamp is printed by the official source.
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are the primary tool used by serious collectors to organize their collections, and for the identification and valuation of stamps. Most stamp shops have stamp catalogues available for purchase. A few catalogues are offered online, either free or for a fee. There are hundreds of different catalogues,
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Many dealers sell stamps through the
Internet while others have neighborhood shops which are among the best resources for beginning and intermediate collectors. Some dealers also jointly set up week-end stamp markets called "bourses" that move around a region from week to week. One of the most well
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Many collectors also ask their family and friends to save stamps for them from their mail. Although the stamps received by major businesses and those kept by elderly relatives may be of international and historical interest, the stamps received from family members are often of the definitive sort.
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Stamp list pricing is set in various stamp catalogues. For US and Canada stamps the standard catalogue is the Scott catalogue using Scott numbers. For
Canadian stamps there is a specialized catalogue called the Unitrade (which reflects more accurately the actual values of the stamps vs the Scott
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Buying at auction takes knowing the market and what stamps are worth at both a wholesale market level and what they can be then sold for in a retail market. Stamp values are heavily skewed to quality. The same stamp can sell for drastically different prices due to quality. The most sought after
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Stamps can be displayed according to the collector's wishes, by country, topic, or even by size, which can create a display pleasing to the eye. There are no rules and it is entirely a matter for the individual collector to decide. Albums can be commercially purchased, downloaded or created by the
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Stamp clubs and philatelic societies can add a social aspect to stamp collecting and provide a forum where novices can meet experienced collectors. Although such organizations are often advertised in stamp magazines and online, the relatively small number of collectors – especially outside urban
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is now a part of the APS and promotes thematic collecting as well as encouraging sub-groups of numerous topics. The
Collectors Club, often referred to as the Collectors Club of New York, is a private club and philatelic society in New York City. Founded in 1896, it is one of the oldest existing
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differences, perforations and printing errors, they can fill many pages in a collection. Introducing either variety or specific focus to a collection can require the purchasing of stamps, either from a dealer or online. Online stamp collector clubs often contain a platform for buying/selling and
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A few basic items of equipment are recommended for proper stamp collection. Stamp tongs help to handle stamps safely, a magnifying glass helps in viewing fine details and an album is a convenient way to store stamps. The stamps need to be attached to the pages of the album in some way, and stamp
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or other forums, and conduct local stamp show dealer "bourse" events. The way to buy wholesale is to attend auctions and there are many auction companies around the world that offer regular auctions, most lots sold at one advance over the underbidder no matter what the price. These are called
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to be used to mean a stamp collector. Many casual stamp collectors accumulate stamps for sheer enjoyment and relaxation without worrying about details. The creation of a large or comprehensive collection, however, generally requires some philatelic knowledge and will usually contain areas of
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Children and teenagers were early collectors of stamps in the 1860s and 1870s. Many adults dismissed it as a childish pursuit but later many of those same collectors, as adults, began to systematically study the available postage stamps and publish books about them. Some stamps, such as the
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unreserved auctions. Reserved auctions are the same except a minimum price or "reserve" is set to ensure the stamp does not sell below this level. If during the auction there are no bidders for the lot at the reserve price then the lot will be left unsold in the auction.
168:(imperforate) and consequently had to be cut from the sheet with scissors in order to be used. While unused examples of the Penny Black are quite scarce, used examples are quite common, and may be purchased for $ 20 to $ 200, depending upon condition.
420:'s collection at the beginning of the 20th century was the most complete ever formed. Many collectors limit their collecting to particular countries, certain time periods or particular subjects (called "topicals") like birds or aircraft.
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Duplicate stamps are those a collector already has and are not required, therefore, to fill a gap in a collection. Duplicate stamps can be sold or traded, so they are an important medium of exchange among collectors.
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trading. Large numbers of relatively recent stamps, often still attached to fragments or envelopes, may be obtained cheaply and easily. Rare and old stamps can also be obtained, but these can be very expensive.
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Postage stamp collecting began at the same time that stamps were first issued, and by 1860 thousands of collectors and stamp dealers were appearing around the world as this new study and hobby spread across
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Postage stamps are often collected for their historical value and geographical aspects and also for the many subjects depicted on them, ranging from ships, horses, and birds to kings, queens and presidents.
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There are thousands of organizations for collectors: local stamp clubs, special-interest groups, and national organizations. Most nations have a national collectors' organization, including the
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with 10 stamps in one picture. (Souvenir sheets should be distinguished from souvenir cards, which are souvenirs of a philatelic meeting or exhibition but are not valid for postage.)
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Sales of postage stamps are an important source of income for some countries whose stamp issues may exceed their postal needs, but have designs that appeal to many stamp collectors.
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renewed her childhood interest in stamps and became an enthusiastic collector. Several entertainment and sport personalities have been known to be collectors.
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hinges are a cheap and simple way to do this. However, hinging stamps can damage them, thus reducing their value; today many collectors prefer more expensive
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As the hobby and study of stamps began to grow, stamp albums and stamp related literature began to surface, and by the early 1880s publishers like
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A worldwide collection would be enormous, running to thousands of volumes, and would be incredibly expensive to acquire. Many consider that Count
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are known as classics. Collectors are able to establish the exact position of a stamp on the original sheet of 200 stamps. Rare stamps are often
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By the early 2000s, stamp collecting was seen to be in decline as the digital world surpassed traditional hobbies even though by 2013,
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who, while not a serious philatelist, has a collection of
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stamps are special stamps applied by a post office to mail bearing insufficient postage. The stamps were issued in several
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most specializing in particular countries or periods. Collector clubs tend to provide free catalogues to their members.
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with clear plastic pockets is one of the safest ways to store stamps. Some collectors prefer a traditional stamp album.
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retain hundreds of members interested in a specific aspect of collecting. Social organizations, such as the
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Female stamp collectors date from the earliest days of postage stamp collecting. One of the earliest was
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was a stamp collector; he designed several
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Rare stamps are often old and many have interesting stories attached to them. Some include:
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with no inherent value, sell pricing is set by the market bidding on the item at the time.
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The Canada 10 Cent
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Stamp Collecting as a Pastime: Stanley Gibbons Philatelic Handbooks (1902)
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It has been suggested that John Bourke, Receiver General of Stamp Dues in
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Sheetlets – this is a format that is now issued regularly by
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List of stamp clubs and philatelic societies in the United States
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19:"Stamp Collecting" redirects here. For the British magazine, see
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Anatoly Karpov Belgian stamp collection offered at David Feldman
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was a childhood stamp collector. His stamp album is held by the
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Several European monarchs were keen stamp collectors, including
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A Hand Catalogue of Postage Stamps for the use of the Collector
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since the late nineteenth century with the rapid growth of the
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Prices Realised for Public Auction November 1-6 November 1993
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2011 containing a bourse at which collectors and dealers meet
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1133:"Delivery Isn't Guaranteed, but Stamps Are Turning Profits"
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1552:"Why I Like Stamp Collecting", Minkus Stamp Journal, 1971
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area which will sometimes have the printing details on it.
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Collectors and dealers at an outdoor French stamp bourse
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The United States One Dollar Trans-Mississippi Issue "
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11 Filming Locations in Paris You Can Actually Visit
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which shows the seam between the edges of the plate.
1182:"The origin of stamp collecting in America, Part 1"
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is the world's most famous and valuable rare stamp.
431:Some of the more popular collecting areas include:
1797:, a 1955 information film about stamp collecting.
438: – particular countries and/or time periods
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182:who wrote articles in the 1860s for the journal
16:Collecting of postage stamps and related objects
1292:"A limited budget can still mean unlimited fun"
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1736:Stamp Collecting: A guide to modern philately
958:Philatelic Collections of the British Library
824:Some of the most valuable stamps in the world
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764:The United States Hawaiian Missionary Issue
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874:1,610,000 (approx. $ 1.1 million) in 1993.
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1584:The British Postal Museum & Archive
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1095:The WikiBooks Worldwide Stamp Catalogue
830:List of most expensive philatelic items
427:The first UK commemorative stamps, 1924
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1381:"Stamp Clubs And Philatelic Societies"
771:" (which is actually a printing error)
460: – the most common type of stamps
54:and related objects. It is an area of
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1653:Standard Handbook of Stamp Collecting
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1402:A Sharp Eye on collecting US Classics
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1773:Caring for stamps and postal history
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1131:Vickers, Marcia (15 December 1996).
608: – stamps issued to pay taxes.
290:gauge. Also known as an odontometer.
193:made a business out of this advent.
2095:Mail Isolation Control and Tracking
1776:British Postal Museum & Archive
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1000:British Postal Museum & Archive
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275:Making stamp mounts at home by hand
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1262:Mowbray, Nicole (11 April 2020).
1239:. WSJ.MONEY. 2013. Archived from
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470:to make up different amounts due.
160:in May 1840 and pictured a young
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1524:"FDR–Stamp Collecting President"
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1763:A resource for stamp collectors
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1605:"John Lennon – The Lost Album"
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735:List of notable postage stamps
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149:and other parts of the world.
78:A young stamp collector, 1954.
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1718:How to start Stamp Collecting
1651:Cabeen, Richard McP. (1979).
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1078:Sacramento Philatelic Society
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152:The first postage stamp, the
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1068:New Haven Philatelic Society
1053:Baltimore Philatelic Society
888:Mauritius Post Office stamps
703:American Topical Association
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2222:List of entities that have
1962:Post box / Mailbox
1738:. Revised edition. London:
1720:. London; Stanley Gibbons.
1638:, justcollecting.com, 2015.
1160:"What is stamp collecting?"
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1063:Hawaiian Philatelic Society
1048:American Philatelic Society
697:in United Kingdom; and the
683:American Philatelic Society
21:Stamp Collecting (magazine)
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1849:Timeline of postal history
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1462:, Prces Realised, Zurich:
1162:. Learn About Stamps. 2010
1073:Polonus Philatelic Society
1058:Chicago Philatelic Society
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994:, lead singer of the band
940:The Tapling Collection of
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758:The Canada 12d Penny Black
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715:Cinderella Stamp Club (UK)
713:Organizations such as the
695:Philatelic Traders Society
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1784:English – German – French
1703:Guide to Stamp Collecting
1224:The American Philatelist,
984:Franklin Delano Roosevelt
753:British Guiana 1c magenta
201:, have become legendary.
197:triangular issues of the
145:, European colonies, the
2135:Institutions and systems
2090:Intelligent Mail barcode
2043:Surface Air Lifted (SAL)
1713:(Children's/Young Adult)
973:Royal Philatelic Society
486:Topical stamp collecting
1833:Mail and postal systems
1769:A stamp collector forum
1705:. Smithsonian/Collins.
847:of Sweden was sold for
796:Mauritius "Post Office"
207:The Wall Street Journal
2313:Philatelic terminology
2211:Philatelic terminology
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1874:Pan-American countries
1609:National Postal Museum
1528:National Postal Museum
1357:. 2015. Archived from
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1782:Philatelic Dictionary
1634:11 April 2016 at the
1580:"Famous Philatelists"
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480:Stamp depicting birds
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2262:Philately portal
2002:Variable value stamp
1892:Envelope for mailing
1761:LearnAboutStamps.com
1671:Nankivell, Edward J.
1502:Courtney, Nicholas.
1484:on 18 September 2012
1355:Condé Nast Traveller
1290:Klug, Janet (2012).
1110:Philately portal
1019:world chess champion
812:Early stamps of the
723:Rotary International
452:Commemorative stamps
180:Adelaide Lucy Fenton
91:philatelic studies.
1690:Free download here.
1322:"Stamps on Colnect"
1208:Gray, John Edward,
969:Carol II of Romania
948:from the estate of
944:was donated to the
935:Philipp von Ferrary
783:Cattle in the Storm
774:The United States "
767:The United States "
612:Federal Duck Stamps
492:, and many others.
418:Philipp von Ferrary
131:Royal Irish Academy
2115:Package forwarding
2074:Postmaster General
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1869:Oceanian countries
1864:European countries
1677:. UK: Dodo Press.
1243:on 28 October 2014
1138:The New York Times
977:Queen Elizabeth II
954:Tapling Collection
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1778:Information Sheet
1732:Phillips, Stanley
1684:978-1-4065-3058-2
1558:3 August 2012 at
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1187:Linn's Stamp News
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644:Cinderella stamps
582:Corner blocks or
529:Postal stationery
512:Insects on stamps
504:Coffees on stamps
458:Definitive stamps
199:Cape of Good Hope
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