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Stamp collecting is a popular hobby that has existed since the late 1800s, almost as long as stamps themselves. Stamp collectors compile their stamp collections in books called stamp albums, which is the best way to display and preserve stamps. more »
There are a number of options available for stamp collectors and would-be stamp collectors. The albums that come with stick tabs or spots to stick the stamps on look fine but they can take away from the value of the stamp if the backs are damaged. For the most part, the better the stamp's condition, the higher the value. There are several options for stamp collectors when they want to choose an album for their collection. more »
Stamp collector is a rather popular as well as expensive thing to do on Neopets. This is where you could collect rare stamps for your collection. Getting a full stamp collection is extremely hard, but also a lot of fun, and here is the place to do it. Basically each page of your album can contain 25 stamps, and is of a certain Neopian theme. There are 20 stamps that are easy to find, and then 5 stamps at the bottom that are extremely rare stamps. more »
Stamp collecting is is an excellent way to combine a great hobby with other interests in your life. Subjects printed on stamps cover a wide variety of topics from plants and animals, aviation, cars, history, ships, art, science, space,... the list is endless. Many collectors get started by inheriting a stamp album from a relative, or getting some foreign stamps from a brother or sister in the military. While stamp collecting can be easy and inexpensive, (and most starter stamps are free) some individual rare stamps can be worth thousands of dollars. more »
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 very important and practical tips for correct storage. But aside from preserving them; it is also important for you and for others to enjoy them. While most collectors prefer them to be kept in the very reliable stamp albums, they sometimes do not offer flexibility for different and varied items which we may have in your collections. A good display is therefore also important for the appreciation of these collections. Your stamps should be a source of entertainment and pleasure by you the collector. And should non-philatelist be able to see your collections, we hope that your collections be able to inspire them to join our fold. What we have done to our collections do not need special or expensive materials. They are readily available. The Display methods that are suggested need not be followed more »
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