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Stamp collecting is a hobby that can be quite addictive. The different colors, sizes and postmarks are all intriguing and can provide hours of fun. This interesting hobby can be handed down from generation to generation and is easy to start.
Stamps have been created to honor presidents, communities and even cartoon characters. There is a stamp for just about every occasion, holiday or important event. Stamp Read More
Perhaps you first became interested in stamp collecting as a child, but never knew how to get started. Or maybe you have a drawer full of stamps that you've stashed away in Read More
If you collect stamps and want to take the envelope backing off of the stamps you save from the mail, this is the way to do it without ripping the stamp and ruining it Read More
While it is easy to determine the range of values for a particular stamp using a catalog or price guide, the final determination of a stamp's value is based upon a number Read More
Ever since the world's first postage stamp, the Penny Black, was issued in England 1840, depicting a young Queen Victoria, there have been stamp collectors. And one of the Read More
Postal stamps were not always necessary for sending letters. The first postal service was in China, dating back to 4000 B.C. Egypt and Assyria established postal services Read More
Perhaps you have recently come into possession of an unwanted stamp collection. Perhaps you lost interest in the hobby. Instead of just discarding or giving away your stamp Read More
Free stamp collecting software is an important tool for any stamp collector, whether beginner or seasoned professional. This type of software helps you organize and keep Read More
Muddy Waters (1913-1983) was a musician widely recognized as the father of Chicago Blues. In 1994, Waters was commemorated on a collectible 29-cent U.S. postage stamp. The Read More
Stamp collecting is an easy hobby to get started with, since stamps are everywhere. With a little bit of knowledge, and the right buying tools, you can be well on your way Read More
The Forever postage stamp can save consumers money when postal rates increase. The Forever stamp can be used for any first-class mail weighing 1 oz.or less. While the price Read More
Postage stamps have been used in the United States for more than 160 years and even longer in England, where stamps originated, according to the U.S. Postal Service. First Read More
A framed stamp collection is a selection of stamps that have been mounted, matted and framed like artwork. Framing a stamp collection is a great way to display your stamps Read More
The biggest change in postage stamps since their introduction in 1840 is the price. Read More
One of the growing areas of concern for stamp collectors is avoiding the problems of fraudulent stamp sellers offering forgeries and fakes on auction sites, especially on Read More
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