Historical information regarding the persons and objects pictured on the coin or stamp.
An understanding of the production and manufacturing processes involved.
Geography is a key item when collecting, particularly stamps, though if one is collecting foreign coins, the same applies.
Another key item is that the interest tends to span age barriers, giving collectors more exposure to other generations through a common interest.
There are a number of benefits to stamp collecting. You learn about geography and history studying the stamps. A hobby is relaxing and a good way to releive stress. And stamp collectors live longer than non-collectors!
collecting stamps
A person not collecting stamps.
James Watson has written: 'The Stanley Gibbons book of stamps and stamp collecting' -- subject(s): Postage stamps, Stamp collecting 'The Stanley Gibbons book of stampsand stamp collecting' -- subject(s): Collectors and collecting, Postage-stamps 'Your book of stamps' -- subject(s): Stamp collecting 'Modern 8mm cine-photography' -- subject(s): Amateurs' manuals, Cinematography
Clive Akerman has written: 'Collecting and displaying revenue stamps' -- subject(s): Revenue stamps, Collectors and collecting
David Lidman has written: 'The world of stamps and stamp collecting' -- subject(s): Postage stamps, Stamp collecting
A thematic collection is a compilation of postage stamps that have the same theme or concept. This hobby of collecting stamps is also called as Topical stamp collecting.
Douglas Patrick has written: 'International guide to stamps and stamp collecting' -- subject- s -: Stamp collecting 'Canada's postage stamps' -- subject- s -: Postage stamps, History
A person who studies and collects imprinted stamps. "pertaining to philately" philately = stamp collecting
it means collecting stamps
stamp album
All you really need is some stamps and a stamp collecting booklet. Make sure to keep the stamps and booklet in top shape.
He has predilection for collecting stamps.