Stamp Collecting - Introduction
Introduction to Philately
What can you call a hobby which teaches so much—in addition to providing fun and pleasure. Philately helps instruct the collector in geography, biography, history, culture and art. Stamps are miniature gateways to the world. Stamp collecting has very few rules. You don't have to buy expensive sneakers or rackets to enjoy it. However, there are a few simple things to remember when collecting stamps. Which Stamps to Collect? First of all, one of the essential rules to remember is that the condition of a stamp is a highly important consideration.
What can you call a hobby which teaches so much—in addition to providing fun and pleasure. Philately helps instruct the collector in geography, biography, history, culture and art. Stamps are miniature gateways to the world. Stamp collecting has very few rules. You don't have to buy expensive sneakers or rackets to enjoy it. However, there are a few simple things to remember when collecting stamps. Which Stamps to Collect? First of all, one of the essential rules to remember is that the condition of a stamp is a highly important consideration.