A person who studies and collects imprinted stamps. "pertaining to philately"
philately = stamp collecting
British Society of Russian Philately was created in 1936.
Stamp collecting
Philatelists collect stamps and postal history.
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it is the collection of stamps & used in posting letters.
Philately : "The collection and study of postage stamps, postmarks, and related materials; stamp collecting. " ~ American Heritage Dictionary .
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.
Ah, philately is such a lovely world, full of stamps and stories! The father of philately is often considered to be Rowland Hill, a British teacher and social reformer. He introduced the concept of prepaid postage with the invention of the adhesive postage stamp, making it easier for people to send letters and connect with loved ones. Just like painting, philately is a wonderful way to appreciate the beauty in the small things around us.
Killer in philately refers to the cancellation. A killer cancellation is heavy and obliterates the images on the stamp, which can make it difficult to properly identify or enjoy. Some consider them strictly as space fillers in the album. The value is greatly reduced by such a cancel.