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The collection of postage stamps is a long established hobby that is
done by people of all ages.
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Your collection can cover stamps of all
periods and countries, or you can specialise in stamps of a particular
kind like modern British sets, or Victorian rarities.
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Some people like just to
collect or buy stamps to add to their collection. Others enjoy
trading in stamps and going to fairs and shows for that purpose.
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Great Britain Philatelic Society
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Gibbons Stamp Monthly
Stamp Lover |
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Find a local stamp
collecting group
or club, often called a philatelic society (see organisations above).
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See if the local group
runs introductory sessions.
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Consult books or magazines
on the basics of stamp collecting.
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Check in your local library/paper
and in catalogues for more information.
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Skills and people
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Stamp collecting is an
activity that is done by people of all ages and both sexes. It can easily be done at home on your own.
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But many
collectors enjoy the stimulus and social contact of belonging to a group
of some kind. This can be a local group, or one linked by mail or Internet
contacts.
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Through membership of a group, collectors can share their
enthusiasm, learn about new opportunities and exchange items in their
collections.
Equipment or clothing
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Some old boxes or envelopes in which to keep the growing collection are
the only real essential.
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But serious collectors will have special albums
for their stamps and catalogues to keep abreast of prices, as well as
magnifying glasses to study individual items more closely.
A place or facilities
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