Stamp Collecting

Have a great eye for design? Interested in history or memorabilia? Fascinated by the complexities of our society, industry, technology, fashion and art? Are you a collector at heart? Then you...

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Collecting animal stamps for a stamp zoo is a fun hobby suitable for adults and children. Many countries have placed animals on their stamps either to highlight unique or important animals in...

The Penny Black was the world’ first adhesive/prepaid stamp; it was produced by the United Kingdom in 1840. The price of the Penny Black was one penny and this was written on the face of the...

First Day Covers or FDC are envelopes and postcards using a stamp that has been canceled (by the postal office) on the first day it was issued. The envelope, postcard and the postmark used with...

You no longer have to let your prized stamp collection be hidden away out of site. Display it in a frame, so visitors to your home or office can enjoy it as well. They also make gifts for...

Stamp collecting is a popular hobby shared by millions worldwide. People of all ages find stamp collecting a very rewarding and educational hobby. Stamp collecting requires almost no investment...

This article will teach you how to get autographs through the mail. This is a great way to collect autographs. This is much better than going to the parks and you don't have to put up with the...

Collecting stamps can be fun and easy. In this tutorial I shall teach you how to remove stamps from paper and keep them in near-perfect condition. Although the number of stamps out there in the...

Most postage stamps are now self-adhesive. You can distinguish such stamps on an envelope by their smooth or "wavy" perforations. In contrast, the perforations on water-activated stamps...

For stamp collectors and other hobbyists, removing water-activated stamps requires careful attention to the color of the paper backing.

Postage stamps on a global basis meet a standard method for separation via holes, waves or lines to separate stamps. Identifying or measuring stamp perforations require the use of a gauge. How to...

Did you know you can put your own photo or design on a postage stamp and actually use it to mail letters and cards? Making a custom stamp is great for wedding or party invitations, Christmas...

Have you ever put to much postage on an envelope? Or perhaps you like to collect stamps, and just found one you don't want to lose. Either way you will need to know how to take a stamp off an...

So you want a new hobby? Well lets give stamp collecting a whirl. You may just like it!

We have all seen it. You get a letter in the mail and the stamp is not postmarked. Or You put a stamp on and realize it is in the wrong place. Or You get a letter and the stamp is just so...

If you’re tired of buying expensive or ineffective cleaners for your rubber ink stamps, you might consider making your own. For a few cents, you can make a large batch of cleaner to remove water...

Personalized postage is a great way to express some creativity when you send mail. Whether it's regular mail, an invitation or postcard, personalized postage is a cute addition to your mail piece.

Stamp collecting (also known as philately) still remains a popular worldwide hobby even with the Internet and e-mail somewhat reducing the amount of correspondence sent through the mail. Here are...

When collecting used stamps you should remove the stamp from the envelope before mounting in albums. In this article I go through the easy steps to removing stamps for your collection.

Your stamp collection needs a lot of attention and care. You have invested a lot of time and money in order to accumulate them through the years. There are other How To... Articles which gives...

Are you looking for a low cost hobby to start your children learning? Stamp collecting can be inexpensive way to teach them. You can follow the history of our country and any other country...

So you're a philatelist? If you are it doesn't mean you're a fan of Dr. Phil or fickle for philadendrons - a philatelist is a fancy word for stamp collector. Stamps are minature works of art...

Like any collecting specialty, common pieces are abundant and priced to sell, and real rarities will be priced accordingly as well. Supply and demand isn’t just a catch-phrase; when it comes to...

If you are a postage stamp collector then you will want to know how to peel used postage stamps off of envelopes as it is a good way to add some cool stamps to your collection.