Stamp collector

A stamp collector or philatelist collects postage stamps as a hobby. Stamp collectors normally keep the stamps in books called stamp albums. A philatelist can study various aspects of definitive stamps and other types of stamps, cancellations, and other philatelic materials.

 Some philatelic terms 
 Backstamp
 Bisects and splits
 Cancellation
 Gutter
 Kiloware
 Label
 Philatelic expertisation
 Postage stamp block
 Revenue stamp
 Semi-postal
 War tax due stamp

 Stamp collecting clubs 
There are many stamp collecting clubs around the world. Belonging to a stamp club or philatelic society has many advantages. For example, Royal Philatelic Society of CanadaRoyal Philatelic Society of Canada members receive magazines, can get help with questions through phone support, and purchase insurance for their collections at a discounted group rate.

 Related pages 
 Philatelic materials
 Stamp album
 Soviet Philatelist
 Coin collecting

 References 

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