Stamp collecting is a hobby I want to get into. Have you ever collected stamps?
I have not but my sister is a big stamp collector
I think that the correct term for a stamp collector is a "philatelist." Can you believe they have a term for that?
They have terms for the collectors of all sorts of things - even coins
I like stamps more than coins because there are more types of stamps to collect since governments issue new ones periodically.
That is true.  There are a huge variety of stamps.  Did you hear about how they recently put the wrong statue of liberty on a stamp?
depicted on them, ranging from ships, horses, and birds to kings, queens and presidents.
Sales of postage stamps are an important source of income for some countries whose stamp issues may exceed their postal needs, but have designs that appeal to many stamp collectors.
History.
It has been suggested that John Bourke, Receiver General of Stamp Dues in Ireland, was the first collector. In 1774 he assembled a book of the existing embossed revenue stamps, ranging in value from 6 pounds to half a penny
is the study of stamps. A philatelist may, but does not have to, collect stamps. It is not uncommon for the term "philatelist" to be used to mean a stamp collector. Many casual stamp collectors accumulate stamps for sheer enjoyment and relaxation without worrying about the tiny details. The creation of a large or comprehensive collection, however, generally requires some philatelic knowledge and will usually contain areas of philatelic studies.
Postage stamps are often collected for their historical value and geographical aspects and also for the many subjects