It is referred to as postally used. Some collectors prefer used versions to mint ones.
"used" means the stamp went through the mails and is cancelled. Stamps are often called copies. So, a "used copy" means a "cancelled stamp".
because every paper you had bought cost you about one pence and the colonist always used paper
Stamp collectors are called philatelists.
Stamp collectors are call philatelists. Coin collectors are called numismatics.
The first stamp called the Penny Black was produced in 1840 in the United Kingdom. It featured a profile of Queen Victoria and was used to prepay postage. The Penny Black is known for being the world's first adhesive postage stamp.
Once a stamp has been used it is referred to as being Canceled
A book of stamps to be used for postage is called a booklet. A book used to hold a stamp collection is called an album. One used to identify and value stamps is called a catalog.
People would put a metal stamp thing in a fire, then burn the cow with it.
There isn't any stamp that is called a penny purple. You need to describe the stamp - include country and if you can date and what is on the stamp.
At collection of stamps is refered to as a stamp collection. They are frequently kept in albums. Philately is the name for the study and collection of stamps.
A postage stamp: millimetres.
The letters are called Mintmark's NOT mint stamps. They are used to identify which mint the coin was made at.