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Different Type Of Stamp Collectors

By Jerald Shin Shapiro · 15 years ago

The stamp collection mania occurred shortly after the first stamps were used for mailing letters. The first official name for the hobby was timbromania, derived from the French word timbre, meaning stamp. It was 1864 ...

Collecting Stamps For A Living

By Jerald Shin Shapiro · 15 years ago

To most people, stamp collecting is merely a hobby. Something that would keep the mind off from everyday stresses. But how do stamps differ? How are they produced? How can one differ from another? These ...

How To Start A Historical Stamp Collection

By Jerald Shin Shapiro · 15 years ago

Postage stamps have been compared to miniature art works or an exotic museum display of worldwide icons. Stamp collectors say that find entertainment and knowledge in stamps, in addition to its investment potential. Investment wise, ...

Recognizing Rare Stamps

By Jerald Shin Shapiro · 15 years ago

Believe it or not, investing in rare stamps is a normal occurrence. Usually, the collection and gathering of rare stamps is a hobby that is better appreciated by the advanced collectors. Unbelievably, rare stamps are ...

How To Invest In Stamps

By Jerald Shin Shapiro · 15 years ago

Stamp collecting is a very popular hobby that has been around for generations. The hobby has been so popular that some philatelic enthusiasts take it to serious levels involving money. Stamp investing has become a ...

Playing Sports And Injuries

By Jerald Shin Shapiro · 15 years ago

If you are like any other that is involved in sports, you want to make sure that every player stays well and is always able to play in the game. Of course, some injuries are ...