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The Surprising World of Stamp Collecting
04:32 - 11:07 (06:35)
Many collectors are drawn to stamps that were used to mail things, but some collectors focus on specific designs such as stamps from the Roaring Twenties or stamps with dogs on them.
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Stamp collecting is a popular hobby that involves not only collecting tiny works of art, but also the history behind each stamp, making it all the more fascinating.
04:32 - 06:18 (01:46)
Stamp Collecting
Summary
Stamp collecting is a popular hobby that involves not only collecting tiny works of art, but also the history behind each stamp, making it all the more fascinating.
ChapterThe Surprising World of Stamp Collecting
EpisodeHow Stamp Collecting Works
PodcastStuff You Should Know
The word philately, derived from the words phyllo or love of, refers to exempt stamps from payment.
06:18 - 07:39 (01:21)
Philately
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The word philately, derived from the words phyllo or love of, refers to exempt stamps from payment. It is not a get-rich-quick scheme and takes true appreciation for stamps to be a philatelist.
ChapterThe Surprising World of Stamp Collecting
EpisodeHow Stamp Collecting Works
PodcastStuff You Should Know
Stamp collecting purists only collect stamps that are actually used to mail things.
07:39 - 11:07 (03:28)
Stamp collecting
Summary
Stamp collecting purists only collect stamps that are actually used to mail things. However, many others begin with a certain type of stamp and find their niche in collecting.