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  Stamp collecting - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Stamp collecting is the collecting of postage stamps and related objects, such as covers (envelopes or packages with stamps on them).
Stamp collectors are an important source of revenue for some small countries who create limited runs of elaborate stamps designed mainly to be bought by stamp collectors.
Stamp catalogs are the primary tool used by serious collectors to organize their collection.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Stamp_collecting   (1601 words)

  
 National Duck Stamp Collectors Society Web Page
For example, one collector who specialized in Georgia's stamps, sent each album page to the respective artist with a personal request for a remark or drawing on the page.
Stamp collecting can be a never-ending fun project, if you think about doing something that fits your budget.
There is an old cliche in stamp collecting; "A rare stamp never gets cheap, and a cheap stamp never gets rare." The Governors' Editions were very rare from the beginning, with a few hundred being issued in many cases.
www.hwcn.org /link/ndscs/spice.html   (749 words)

  
 About IGPC: STAMP COLLECTORS - IGPCi.com
Stamps can become a valuable tool in teaching children the importance of organization, saving their possessions and learning to be patient with their investment.
Stamps are more affordable than most collectibles and are often enjoyed on a global scale, handed down from generation to generation.
Stamp dealers around the globe regularly carry the stamps issued on behalf of many United Nations countries represented by IGPC, and we encourage everyone to discover the fun of stamps by visiting your local stamp dealer for further information on how to purchase stamps.
www.igpci.com /collectors.cfm   (733 words)

  
 Frequently Asked Questions - Stamp Collectors
There are two sets of rates for this rate level, the first for stamp collections not protected by a central station alarm or approved safe and the second for stamp collections protected with a central station alarm or a fire class or burglar class safe weighing over 500 pounds empty.
Stamps and philatelic property are specifically limited to $500 to $2,000 worth of coverage in a normal homeowner’s policy.
A stamp collector, who suffers a loss, particularly when the stamps are gone, normally will not have a complete inventory of the lost property.
www.collectinsure.com /faqstampcollector.htm   (4166 words)

  
 Youth Stamp Collectors
Stamp collecting is for anyone, regardless of age, income, nationality, gender, etc. We started this initially (on a dare) as a hobby to get kids interested in something besides video games and running the streets.
We started doing stamp shows where we set up tables for youth and educators to come in and acquire stamps and materials for school projects and classroom teaching tools as well as for their own collections.
Stamps and materials are donated, so we in turn provide them to youth and educators without cost.
www.volunteersolutions.org /uwsc/org/222850.html   (529 words)

  
 What else can stamp collectors collect?   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
It seems like such a logical assumption, but stamp collecting, also called "philately," a word that implies intense activity and study, has such breadth and scope that stamp collectors can collect a wide variety of items besides postage stamps and still consider themselves stamp collectors.
Many stamp collectors branch out to collecting envelopes with the stamps and other postal markings still affixed.
Collectors almost always start in the hobby by collecting stamps, but some are drawn back in time to the pre-stamp era.
www.linns.com /howto/refresher/collectingoptions_20030407/refreshercourse.asp   (1107 words)

  
 San Francisco Stamp Collectors to Boycott Hitler's German Stamps - 1942
Because the denomination of the stamp 10 zloty face value, is far above any usual postal rate, it is obvious that it was issued purely as a money-making venture.
As the sheet and the motive of its release are not Polish, American stamp collectors look disparagingly on the issue and refuse to fall into the trap of a nazi scheme to help finance their war.
However, dealers and collectors agree that if philatelic buying power were concentrated on the purchase of United States stamps, America’s home defense would in some small way be promoted.
www.sfmuseum.org /hist6/stamps.html   (679 words)

  
 Beyond Basics 2 - More Tips and How To's for Beginners and Intermediate Stamp Collectors   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
The stamp issuing entity could be a principality or kingdom, a protectorate, a colony, a city, a military settlement, or post offices of one country in another country (e.g., German Post Offices in China).
Trying to have a stamp or two from every single country of the world without buying is a big challenge and if you can have a stamp or two on every single page of your world album (without buying) the joy you will experience is hard to describe in words.
Stamps can be so off-centered that on one side of the stamp there may not be any margin left between the design and the actual edge of the stamp, and the perforations may actually go through the design.
members.aol.com /shobansen/stamp3a.html   (1968 words)

  
 How The First Christmas Stamp Came To Be   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
The story goes that a post office official in discussing the new Canadian stamp for the Imperial Penny Postage rate (two cents) with Her Majesty said the new stamp could serve as a tribute to the prince.
Brazil issued four semi-charity stamps in 1939 depicting the three Kings and the star, an angel and child, a southern cross and child, and mother and child.
The Christmas stamp has a rather unusual beginning, but it is a story worth relating because it was the start to one of what has become a very popular topical interest today.
www.psestamp.com /articles/article1087.chtml   (870 words)

  
 Stamps, Collect Stamps, Stamp Collections, Stamp Collectors, Rare Stamps   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Stamps come in all shapes and sizes, depicting famous people, commemorating special events, some proudly display the geography or history of their country, others show various animals, nature scenes, astronomical images, ships, or any number of interesting pictures.
With a little research you can discover who is on your stamps, where they are from, and what their significance is. You may find yourself as an expert on some small country, or a specific type of frog, all from collecting stamps and sating your own curiosity.
One thing, some old stamps are printed in water color, and the ink will run right off the stamp when you soak it.
www.kiosk.net /stamps   (602 words)

  
 Stamp Tracker software to organize your stamp collection
Stamp Tracker is a simple but powerful database program for stamp collectors to use for cataloging their collection of stamps.
A Quantity field makes it easy to track how many stamps you have of each type if there are duplicates in your collection.
Stamp Tracker is easy enough for stamp collectors with any level of computer experience to use.
www.cniche.com /stamp   (256 words)

  
 Holiday gift suggestions for stamp collectors   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Hinges, mounts, tongs and perforation gauges are excellent stocking stuffers for stamp collectors of all levels.
The needs of beginner collectors can be quite different from the needs of those who are more advanced.
A really fun gift for yourself and a stamp collecting buddy would be to give each other a specialty album, such as those shown in Figure 3, for a country neither currently collects.
www.linns.com /howto/refresher/holidaygifts_20021202/refreshercourse.asp?uID=   (1200 words)

  
 Stamps.Net - Philately's Online Magazine
At top, a trial color die proof of America's very first postage stamp; at bottom, an essay for the 12-cent stamp of the U.S. 1869 definitive series.
National's remedy for the "small numeral" complaint, and other changes which forged the final designs, can be viewed by clicking on the proof thumbnails in the Geoffrey Noer section of pages to be found by using the August Update link on the Museum's home page.
Kansas stamp honors familiar images of sunflowers, amber waves of wheat
www.stamps.net   (664 words)

  
 A Selection of Stamp Catalogues, Stamp Books for Stamp Collectors, Encyclopedia of Stamps.com
Scott 2001 Standard Postage Stamp Catalogue : Countries of the World J-O (Scott Standard Postage Stamp Catalogue.
Scott 2001 Standard Postage Stamp Catalogue : Countries of the World G-I (Scott Standard Postage Stamp Catalogue.
Scott 2001 Standard Postage Stamp Catalogue : Countries of the World So-Z (Scott Standard Postage Stamp Catalogue.
www.encyclopediaofstamps.com /stamp_catalogues_guides.htm   (187 words)

  
 Mushroom Stamps
Mushroom postage stamps from Republic of the Congo.
Mushroom postage stamp from the Republic of Sahara #2.
Mushroom postage stamps from Saint Thomas & Principe Islands #5.
www.plant.uga.edu /mycology-herbarium/stamps.htm   (126 words)

  
 Championship Stamp Supply - Supplies for Stamp Collectors   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Our stamp boxes are all heavy weight.050" thick material.
Over the last several weeks I have been cataloging several thousand stamps, which we are now going to make available to you for purchase.
If you purchase an item from Championship Stamp Supply and find the identical item for sale somewhere else within 30 days from the date of your purchase from Championship Stamp Supply you will get a rebate back from Championship Stamp Supply for the difference.
www.seriousstamps.com   (359 words)

  
 Basics -- Lee's Illustrated Stamp Listopedia
An illustrated stamp collecting article for each letter of the alphabet.
Gert Bultman's Stamps FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) is a bit out of date (12/96) but is packed with information.
Pamphlets for young collectors from the American Philatelic Society.
www.filbert.com /stamplistopedia/basics   (271 words)

  
 Stamp software for stamp collectors: Stamp Organizer Deluxe
Stamp Organizer Deluxe is a Windows software for stamp collectors, philatelists, hobbyists, dealers, and clubs.
Stamp Organizer, Detailed Solution: organize and maintain data about your stamps in as much detail as you want.
Stamp Organizer, Basic Solution: organize and maintain data about your stamps in a quick way.
www.primasoft.com /deluxeprg/stodx.htm   (463 words)

  
 Stamp Collectors Exchange Lists
Interests: used stamps from south-east asia (thailand, burma, cambodia, vietnam), from hong kong, australia, new zealand, pacific islands and also used stamps from caribbean countries.
I have a vast amount of stamps to trade from the caribbean Islands, especially Barbados and other stamps from the rest of the world which i have taken out from my collection of over thirty years.
Stamps from anywhere are welcome but must predate 1950.
www.read-out.net /stmp/list.html   (3464 words)

  
 Stamp Collecting - Doing it for enjoyment, not for profit (Home) by Shoban Sen   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
If you are interested in swapping stamps with other collectors click here.
This site is not meant for professional stamp collectors who collect stamps for profit.
As I collect stamps for enjoyment and not for profit, please do not e-mail me with questions concerning value of stamps.
members.aol.com /shobansen   (264 words)

  
 Welcome to Paradise Valley Stamp Company!
Stamp-One is part of Paradise Valley Stamp Company, Inc. We specialize in buying and selling rare stamps - U.S. and Worldwide single stamps, postal history and sets.
Discover the basics about stamp collecting from some of the best in the business.
We feature the Paradise Valley Stamp Company's stamp auctions and special offers In the Vault.
www.stamp-one.com   (156 words)

  
 StampCollectors.ByCityDirectory.com - Stamps   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Sahara Stamps is the company behind the best website for stamp collector...
I have made a stamp collectors website review and have viewed the websit...
Stamp Finder is the global place to exchange stamps.
stampcollectors.bycitydirectory.com   (405 words)

  
 New Zealand Stamp Collectors club
The New Zealand Stamp Collectors Club was founded in 1944 and has since then grown to be one of the larger and most progressive stamp club in New Zealand.
If the stamp option is chosen, a company submits its design to NZ Post, which then creates the stamp (within a standard template) and prints a sheet of fifty of them.
Steven says that Stan is a retired marine biologist and a real devotee of NZ stamps, especially our coil stamps where his collection and knowledge is now without peer.
www.newzeal.com /Philately/NZSCC.htm   (827 words)

  
 The Sierra Leone Stamp Collector - Index
Dedicated to providing news, stamp images and history related to collecting stamps from Sierra Leone.
Our publication is intended as a free educational service for all stamp collectors and others interested in gaining and sharing information on the philatelic, cultural and historic aspects of Sierra Leone West Africa.
We are not connected in any way with any commercial company, stamp magazine, or stamp dealer.
www.vreug.com /Stamps   (199 words)

  
 National Duck Stamp Collectors Society Web Page
The primary purpose of the National Duck Stamp Collectors Society (NDSCS) is to promote and encourage the collecting and study of migratory waterfowl hunting and conservation stamps.
The NDSCS is the only stamp collecting society devoted exclusively to duck stamps.
2005 Junior Duck Stamp Winner A painting of a pair of ring-necked ducks by 17 year-old Kerissa Nelson of Grantsburg, Wisconsin was chosen by a panel of judges on April 23 as the Federal Junior Duck Stamp Design Contest winner.
www.hwcn.org /link/ndscs   (191 words)

  
 stamps.ca - Stamp Collectors   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Super prices on stamp mixtures, packets and single stamps from around the world.
The Tanzania Posts Corporation has launched four kinds of new stamps in commemoration of Rotary International 100 years of services in the country.
Two of Australia's corporate regulators have launched a new campaign to stamp out misconduct by debt collectors.
www.stamps.ca /Stamp-Collectors/all/search   (281 words)

  
 SC Stamps - Stamps and Accessories   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Welcome to SC Stamps, we are a family run business and have been trading since 1985 so you can be assured of a quality service.
This is a new website which we hope you will find easy and fun to use.
With a product as numerous as stamps our stock is always changing so we recommend regular visits.
www.scstamps.co.uk   (326 words)

  
 - Stamps - Resources featuring Stamps, Collecting Stamps and anything Philately related!
Offering you information on stamp auctions and some special stamp collections from Sandafayre - the world's largest postal stamp auction company, as well as a range of books for today's stamp collector bought to you in association with Amazon.com.
Their Stamp Atlas provides a history of the postage stamp for each country of the world; the Stamp Library and News & Articles pages are also worth a look!
Built for stamp collectors everywhere, we hope you enjoy the site and find it useful.
www.stamp.co.uk   (178 words)

  
 Stamp Collectors Against Dodgy Sellers (SCADS) - eBay stamp auction fraud exposed
SCADS was formed in response to an alarming increase in the number of altered, forged, and misidentified stamps advertised by Internet stamp dealers, primarily in online auctions such as eBay.
SCADS is an international association of philatelists whose goals are to combat fraudulent and dishonest tactics by sellers of stamps, and to protect and educate the philatelic community at large from fraud, particularly the newer and less experienced stamp collectors who represent the future of the hobby.
Be more alert for the warning signs by reading about three image stealing scams which were reported to SCADS in the last month.
www.scads.org   (824 words)

  
 LINNS.COM: The website of the world's largest weekly stamp newspaper-Linn's Stamp News
Broadly speaking, regular postage stamps can be divided into three categories: definitives, commemoratives and special stamps.
Definitive stamps are issued in a large, indefinite quantity and for an indefinite period, usually several years or more.
The skeletons on the stamps were printed by embossing so you can actually feel their bones.
www.stampsites.com   (324 words)

  
 Canadian Stamp News-Serving Stamp Collectors!
Launched in 1976 to serve Canadian stamp collectors and collectors of Canadian stamps, Canadian Stamp News has become an award-winning bi-weekly hobby magazine.
Every issue has Looking Back with interesting background stories on what is depicted on Canadian stamps from years gone by, New Issues with worldwide listings, and a regularly-updated Trends with the latest pricing for Canadian stamps.
We also have a Canadian philatelic FAQ (frequently asked questions) and links to other stamp web sites you may find interesting or useful.
www.canadianstampnews.ca   (304 words)

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