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29th September 2009
Everyone knows that a stamp is a small piece of paper that is glued to the exterior of a letter or parcel sent via the post office. It is used both locally and internationally as proof of paid fee for the service rendered.
Stamps represent something mo... Read >
Author: wbdoyle22nd September 2009
anymore that the United States is home for the stamp collectors.
Given this fact, it is therefore inevitable for certain communities to have a considerable population of dedicated stamp collectors, like Louisville, Kentucky for example. Most residents... Read >
Author: Marvin Cervantes22nd September 2009
The hobby of collecting stamps, also recognized as philately, is among the world's most interesting and popular hobbies. Collectors find them attractive and fascinating at the same time educational.
Some collect traditional stamps or "by the country"... Read >
Author: Marvin Cervantes22nd September 2009
However, history has it that the value of stamps had been inclusive since the postage stamps were born in May 6, 1840.
From that time on, stamp collecting had gradually transformed into a more profitable hobby as more and more people find the value ... Read >
Author: Marvin Cervantes22nd September 2009
and the expertise. With the advent of the Internet, there are some software programs that were technically designed to aid the stamp collectors in organizing, evaluating, and monitoring their stamps.
For some people who are not such tech-savvy, there a... Read >
Author: Marvin Cervantes22nd September 2009
Postage stamp collecting was born basically at the same time that the first stamps were issued. Around 1860, there were already thousands of collectors and businessmen became caterers in terms of the desires of these collectors. The stamp madness swept ... Read >
Author: Marvin Cervantes22nd September 2009
enthusiasm.
The US Postage Stamps
Given that millions of stamp collectors reside in the United States, it is inevitable that a huge chunk of that millions will also desire to collect US postage stamps.
The United States Postage Stamps
The US ... Read >
Author: Marvin Cervantes22nd September 2009
In Chicago, there are some known stamp collecting clubs that can help you with your stamp collecting hobby. The two known Chicago stamp collecting clubs were the Chicago Air Mail Society and the Chicago Philatelic Society. Another group that is involved i... Read >
Author: Marvin Cervantes22nd September 2009
Possession is the rule of the game. Most people would have to spend thousands, while others could spend more, just to get the latest releases and "antic stamps".
On May 10-12, an auction will be held for the mint collection of Sir Gawaine Baillies o... Read >
Author: Marvin Cervantes16th September 2009
Stamp Collecting may start on a simple gift of stamps given to another person. This can give him the interest in becoming a stamp collector. He could also start collecting by considering it as a hobby.
It is considered as one of the most popular hobbi... Read >
Author: Marvin Cervantes16th September 2009
Stamp collecting is not exactly a new trend sweeping through the world; In fact, philately (or the study of stamps), and stamp collecting have been of interest to many enthusiasts for over centuries. In fact, the American Philatelic Society (APS), which i... Read >
Author: Marvin Cervantes16th September 2009
Many stamp collectors observe the price value of special stamps and limited edition stamps. They take it as an important source for their investment and profit. Specialized collectors limit their interests on searching only the stamps that they may think ... Read >
Author: Marvin Cervantes16th September 2009
Most stamp collectors may start the hobby just for fun or out of curiosity. It cannot be denied that there are lots of stamps out there that are really interesting. They can showcase all sorts of information and data. They can cover the historical event... Read >
Author: Marvin Cervantes07th September 2009
Many consider stamp collecting as a fun activity not only for older people but also for kids. It provides a person the pleasure of collecting different types of stamps that he may find in ordinary binders or through his received mail. Some people consider... Read >
Author: Marvin Cervantes07th September 2009
Stamp collecting is one of the most popular hobbies of many Americans and other cultures. It may be weird to some people who do not understand the joy people get from collecting stamps. Stamp collectors find it satisfying to see their huge collection of s... Read >
Author: Marvin Cervantes25th August 2009
Stamp collecting is one hobby that is loved all over the world. Aside from the wonderful experience that stamps give to the collectors, it is also a very inexpensive hobby.
Stamp collecting does not only involve collecting stamps per se but also other ... Read >
Author: Marvin Cervantes03rd August 2009
Stamp collecting used to be regarded a childish hobby as during the mid 1800’s it was mostly pursued by children and teenagers. As those children grew into adulthood, they remained avid collectors effectively transitioning stamp collecting into an adult... Read >
Author: Chris Bednarz10th June 2009
Purchasing property now in Long Beach is a gamble. You have got to have all the right cards. These include credit, capital, and long term security. Sure, these may sound obvious, but in today's market, home sellers and the banks issuing loans are looking ... Read >
Author: michael russell 10th June 2009
Purchasing property now in Long Beach is a gamble. You have got to have all the right cards. These include credit, capital, and long term security. Sure, these may sound obvious, but in today's market, home sellers and the banks issuing loans are looking ... Read >
Author: michael russell 15th May 2009
No matter from what continent or country, people are known for their love for collecting various items. And one of these items, some of the most valuable are stamps, rare stamps to be more exact. Rare stamps can be purchased from a number of sources, like... Read >
Author: groshan fabiola10th April 2009
The stamp collection mania occurred shortly after the first stamps were used for mailing letters. The first official name for the hobby was timbromania, derived from the French word timbre, meaning stamp. It was 1864 when the word philately, a Greek term ... Read >
Author: Jerald Shin Shapiro10th April 2009
They serve the collector 2 major purposes:
1. Stamp Identification
- Once a collector finds the exact picture in the catalog which matches his stamp, he can easily get all the information he needs to know- category, origin, date of publication etc... Read >
Author: Jerald Shin Shapiro10th April 2009
Stamp collection is a popular hobby across the United States. It is the act of collecting small self-adhesive pieces of paper with different designs. It is something really fun and easy. Here are some surefire tips that would help you build your stamp col... Read >
Author: Jerald Shin Shapiro10th April 2009
Stamp collecting, one of the most popular hobbies in the world, is an activity that involves the gathering and organizing of postage stamps and other related items such as covers, that is, packages or envelopes with stamps pasted on them.
The first st... Read >
Author: Jerald Shin Shapiro10th April 2009
You have been bitten by the ol' stamp collecting bug. You have been religiously visiting your local post office for newly issued postage stamps. You have scoured your attic, your mother's house's attic, and your grandmother's house's basement, looking for... Read >
Author: Jerald Shin Shapiro02nd April 2009
To most people, stamp collecting is merely a hobby. Something that would keep the mind off from everyday stresses. But how do stamps differ? How are they produced? How can one differ from another? These are questions that an inexperienced collector c... Read >
Author: Jerald Shin Shapiro02nd April 2009
For some people, stamps are just those small, rectangular shaped cut-outs that are affixed to envelopes to mail letters to people. That is not true for stamp collectors. Stamp is a masterpiece, a priceless possession worth keeping.
It is a very comm... Read >
Author: Jerald Shin Shapiro02nd April 2009
Although philately can be infinitely interesting and enjoyable, it is a fact as well that stamp collecting has its own shares of obstacles to challenge its followers. As a beginner, you should be aware beforehand of the kinds of problems that you'll be fa... Read >
Author: Jerald Shin Shapiro02nd April 2009
Postage stamps have been compared to miniature art works or an exotic museum display of worldwide icons. Stamp collectors say that find entertainment and knowledge in stamps, in addition to its investment potential. Investment wise, based on the most ex... Read >
Author: Jerald Shin Shapiro25th March 2009
Stamp collecting is one of the most beloved hobbies worldwide. In the United States it has been approximated that over 20 million Americans collect stamps.
The first ever stamp that was issued was in 1840 in Britain. The stamp was called One Penny Blac... Read >
Author: Jerald Shin Shapiro25th March 2009
Stamp collecting is an interesting hobby. Trivial as it may seem, a lot of history, culture, and tradition can be understood from collecting stamps alone. Stamps depict a certain moment in time. And that's why stamps that are from decades ago are valued s... Read >
Author: Jerald Shin Shapiro25th March 2009
Stamp collecting is one of the most popular hobbies in the world. In the United States, it has been estimated that over 20 million Americans are into stamp collecting.
Stamp collecting for beginners
Most stamp collectors who are just starting out sh... Read >
Author: Jerald Shin Shapiro25th March 2009
Stamp collecting for many people is a favorite hobby. Something that they enjoy doing and sharing with their friends and stamp collectors alike.
For some collectors, stamp collecting is a serious business. It has been estimated that nearly 20 million ... Read >
Author: Jerald Shin Shapiro25th March 2009
Caring for stamps is essential for all stamp collectors. Although stamps can be quite fragile since they are essentially only made of paper, ink and glue, it does not require much money to protect this investment.
Caring for stamps requires only a bit... Read >
Author: Jerald Shin Shapiro25th March 2009
Although most stamp collectors generally indulge in their hobby as a leisurely pastime many of them have do their collection appraised for the sake of curiosity. Appraising stamp collections is a good way to find out the accurate value of a person's stamp... Read >
Author: Jerald Shin Shapiro25th March 2009
Advance stamp collectors are people who have turned their hobby into a profitable business. Numerous stamp collectors have realized that the potential of stamp collecting goes beyond simply being a thrilling and satisfying pastime. Considering the number ... Read >
Author: Jerald Shin Shapiro13th March 2009
From then on, stamps continued to proliferate in the different parts of the world and have always been the primary form of postage payment throughout the globe.
Along with the growing popularity of stamps was the development of stamp collecting. Many p... Read >
Author: Jerald Shin Shapiro13th March 2009
The mother of all rare stamps
Believe it or not, there exists the stamp that would be considered as the mother of all rare stamps and quite possibly the stamp that - if given the chance - would be the one to rule them all.
The stamp that costs on... Read >
Author: Jerald Shin Shapiro13th March 2009
Stamp collecting has been a very popular hobby and has been thriving for several generations all over the world. Technically referred to as philately, stamp collecting is an art itself, requiring great discipline among its enthusiasts.
Perhaps a great... Read >
Author: Jerald Shin Shapiro13th March 2009
One of the most exciting ways to collect stamp is to process them while they are still attached to envelopes. It's a little like detective work, and doing so is pretty fun and exciting. However, if you are careless in processing your stamps from the envel... Read >
Author: Jerald Shin Shapiro09th March 2009
Stamp collecting is a hobby that dates back to the 1840s when the first stamp known as "Penny Black" was issued by Great Britain. Prior to this year, man's communication system was done primitively without the use of postal service maybe be cause man has ... Read >
Author: Jerald Shin Shapiro09th March 2009
and sufficient collection.
Believe it or not, there are available catalogs that provide an outline of a stamp's relationship between its grade and value. Even modern-day technology such as the internet offers no respite from sound stamp descriptions... Read >
Author: Jerald Shin Shapiro19th December 2008
Everybody I know has a hobby and they all need money. Can you live without money? You can’t have a hobby without some money either. What if we can combine our hobby with money somehow? How about making money from our hobbiy? Wouldn’t that be wonderfu... Read >
Author: MARK BARKOW14th October 2008
If you collect stamps, there is no doubt that you want the Inverted Jenny as part of your collection. This is a postage stamp issued in the US on May 10, 1918. The design of the stamp was supposed to contain a picture of the Curtiss JN-4 airplane. Through... Read >
Author: Ling Tong25th April 2008
Collecting stamps is one of the oldest hobbies. The stamp collecting hobby crosses all boundaries and genres. There are a lot of hobbies that were created in a single nation, while philately is universal. Collection of postage stamps, not only provides th... Read >
Author: nagalakshmi27th March 2008
Collecting stamps is one of the oldest hobbies. The stamp collecting hobby crosses all boundaries and genres. There are a lot of hobbies that were created in a single nation, while philately is universal. Collection of postage stamps, not only provides th... Read >
Author: nagalakshmi08th February 2008
Mauritius seems to be the new buzzword on Broadway this season and it's easy to see why. The play is a delightfully dark comedy, an original play appearing for the first time from a young woman, who has already made quite a mark on the stage. Perhaps best... Read >
Author: reed tieri01st November 2007
Stamp collecting is the collecting of postage stamps and related items, such as covers (envelopes or parcels with stamps on them). Stamp Collecting Trivia Quizzes measures how well you do with 20 questions about stamps. Stamp collecting is painless when... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer21st September 2007
Ever had a hobby that you always wanted to pursue? Well, like they say it’s never too late to start pursuing your dreams. Today this can be a great Internet money making opportunity that allows you to earn money doing what you love the most!Hobbies that... Read >
Author: Alan07th August 2007
You can shop liberally without leaving the comfort of your home computer. There’s not much which can be easier or even cost less than to print scrapbook pages, letters, layouts, frames, clipart and more, free from the computer. Moreover, free printable ... Read >
Author: John Foster16th June 2007
Life Insurance underwriting works by evaluating a whole lot of different factors and determining how likely you are to die prematurely. It would seem that most people would be very interested in the process and just exactly where they stand.
Life Insur... Read >
Author: Raynor James22nd May 2006
Most stamp collectors agree that the first adhesive postage stamps were the world famous Penny Black and Twopence Blue issued in Great Britain. They were in use from the 6th May 1840 and changed the face of the postal business. Until stamps were available... Read >
Author: Kevin Bauer27th March 2006
Philately, or the study of stamps, is a huge field of study that has captured the attention of many Americans over the years. This fascination with stamps and the history that surrounds them has led to a hobby related to philately, which is collecting sta... Read >
Author: John Tiger
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