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• Stamp collecting — is the collecting of postage stamps and related objects, such as covers (envelopes or packages with stamps on them). It is one of the world s most popular hobbies, with estimates of the number of collectors ranging up to 20 million in the United… …   Wikipedia

• stamp collecting — noun the collection and study of postage stamps • Syn: ↑philately, ↑stamp collection • Derivationally related forms: ↑philatelist (for: ↑philately), ↑philatelic (for …   Useful english dictionary

• Topical stamp collecting — Topical or thematic stamp collecting is the practice of collecting postage stamps relating to a particular subject or concept. Topics may include almost anything, from birds on stamps, to famous physicians, to the history of southwest… …   Wikipedia

• Stamp hinge — Stamp hinges are small, folded, rectangular pieces of paper coated with a mild gum. They are used by stamp collectors to affix postage stamps onto the pages of a stamp album. The short end is moistened and affixed to the stamp, the long end is… …   Wikipedia

• stamp — v. & n. v. 1 a tr. bring down (one s foot) heavily on the ground etc. b tr. crush, flatten, or bring into a specified state in this way (stamped down the earth round the plant). c intr. bring down one s foot heavily; walk with heavy steps. 2 tr.… …   Useful english dictionary

• Stamp album — A stamp album is a book, often loose leafed (to allow for expansion), in which a collection of postage stamps may be stored and displayed. Overview Albums are the nearly universal means for keeping stamps, used for both beginners and world class… …   Wikipedia

• Stamp — A stamp is a distinctive mark or impression made upon an object, for instance those made on a piece of paper and used to indicate the prepayment of a fee or tax. Types of stamps include:* Postage stamps, used on mail * Revenue stamps, often used… …   Wikipedia

• stamp collector — noun a collector and student of postage stamps • Syn: ↑philatelist • Derivationally related forms: ↑philately (for: ↑philatelist) • Hypernyms: ↑collector, ↑ …   Useful english dictionary

• Stamp dealer — A Stamp dealer is a company or an individual who deals in postage stamps and philatelic products. It also includes individuals who sell postage stamps for day to day use or official stamps for use on court documents.tamps on Approval BasisA stamp …   Wikipedia

• Stamp catalog — A stamp catalog (or stamp catalogue) is a catalog of postage stamp types. Although basically just a list of descriptions and prices, in practice the catalog is an essential tool of stamp collecting.Originally catalogs were just dealers price… …   Wikipedia

• collecting — noun the act of gathering something together • Syn: ↑collection, ↑assembling, ↑aggregation • Derivationally related forms: ↑collect, ↑collect (for: ↑collection) …   Useful english dictionary