Do you know much about stamp collecting?  I've never done it.
Not too much but I do know that it is one of the world's most popular hobbies.
I understand that some stamps are very valuable.  Some people do seem to love this hobby.
Yes, the term philately refers to the study of stamps.
That is an interesting term - what language does it come from?
I'm not sure, but postage stamps are often collected for their historical value.
I guess people must order them from other countries and so forth to be able to collect them.
Yes, many people are particularly interested in ones with queens or kings or presidents.
I can see how that would be interesting to collect - especially old ones.
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
Stamp collecting
Stamp collecting is the collecting of postage stamps and related objects. It is related to philately, which is the study of stamps. It has been one of the world's most popular hobbies since the late nineteenth century with the rapid growth of the postal service, as a never-ending stream of new stamps was produced by countries that sought to advertise their distinctiveness through their stamps.
Collecting.
Stamp collecting is generally accepted as one of the areas that make up the wider subject of philately, which