Millions Of People All Over The World Collect Stamps As A Choice Hobby. In This Volume, A Practised Philatelist Tells You How To Move On From Stamp Collecting To Philately.

I have been collecting stamps for about thirty years and I could not find a handbook, which can help me to understand how I must collect and what I must collect and how it should be presented in an exhibition etc. Since I have been involving myself with the department of posts in conducting workshops for the school children I thought it is of paramount importance to have a handbook on philately, which could help everyone who collects, may get some preliminary idea of stamp collecting. If not for anything else the Internet has encouraged many new people to pursue this fascinating hobby. It is a well-known fact that philately has attracted millions of people of all ages who take keen interest in collecting stamps of various countries of the world. Unlike other sports, interestingly there is no age of retirement in philately! Many newcomers to this hobby especially school children, request a lot of information regarding stamps and how to go about it the right way. To all those who have inundated me for information, I am adding some basic thoughts to further their knowledge. Some of the information exists already on the net and some books are also available. I have just gleaned it from there and presented it here in the manner I thought fit so that even a child can understand. For all those facing a similar predicament I have tried to incorporate soaking tips, types of stamps, types of cancellations, types of post offices, a few websites, glossary of philatelic terms and all such information into these pages. The book achieves its predicament if this book inspire many young minds to emerge as philatelists and thus enjoy this wonderful hobby and contribute to the world of history, culture and above all to overall knowledgebase for the betterment of humanity.

The most popular hobby in the world, stamp collecting has millions of fans in the United States alone. Many are adults who have turned a childhood interest in philately into a pleasurable (and often profitable) lifetime avocation. This volume has everything needed to start a personal stamp collection: Entries for nearly 200 countries; Spaces for more than 2,600 stamps; Over 1,100 black-and-white illustrations of stamps; Easy-to-use Stamp Identifier Table and Index. Clear instructions for using the album and the Stamp Identifier Table are included, along with many useful hints and tips on building a collection. An entertaining, inexpensive way to learn about faraway people and places, stamp collecting brings a sense of excitement and adventure with each new acquisition. This book offers would-be collectors that ticket to discovery.

Philately Stamp Collectors Log Book This collectors journal is the perfect gift for the young philatelist all the way to mature collector. Keep track of all the essential information used to record and value your stamp collection, and have all this information in one handy place. With over 2000 entry spots no collection will be to big to begin with. Many collectors have chosen to digitalise their collection, however we believe there is nothing more personal than a handwritten collection. Eventually, your collection will have to be passed on, and there is nothing more sentimental than a hand written log of your collection. It is also excellent for when you're passing it on to your kids, or ready to sell, as far as value conditions & hidden rarities or intricate information regarding the collection. You wouldn't want all of years of collecting thrown away on a 7 day auction starting at .99 cents This logbook saves hours of studying & classifying & makes the collecting hobby much more enjoyable. Weather you are a serious collector; or just beginning, this book will make the process a much smoother one. Book Details: Inputs for 2000 individual stamps 8.5 x 11 inch - Adequate space for inputs High Quality, white paper perfect for all ink types Professional quality perfect bound cover Soft cover, matte finish Beautiful, unique cover design