Hello! My favorite hobby is collecting stamps!
Stamp collecting is related to philately, which is the study of stamps themselves.
Very interesting, its a very niche hobby, mainly older folks unlike myself!
Some people may be casual collectors and just accumulate stamps for fun with no real attention to detail.
It can be fun and rewarding as well, some stamps can sell for millions of dollars.
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
Philately
Philately (; ) is the study of stamps and postal history and other related items. It also refers to the collection, appreciation and research activities on stamps and other philatelic products. Philately involves more than just stamp collecting, which does not necessarily involve the study of stamps. It is possible to be a philatelist without owning any stamps. For instance, the stamps being studied may be very rare or reside only in museums.
Etymology.
The word "philately" is the English translation of the French "