Stamporama began with 6 members in january 1996 with one idea trading duplicates among the members. Written by longtime stamp dealer and philatelic author stephen r. May 03, 2020 welcome to nbs the numismatic bibliomania society nbs is an educational association founded in 1979 to support and promote the use and collecting of numismatic literature. Stamp albums, catalogs, and stamp collecting supplies ihobb. Visit your local post office and ask to see the new commemorative stamps they have in stock. Publication 225 art of stamp collecting about usps home. Postage stamps have evolved quite a bit since great britains 1840 penny black, the worlds first adhesive postage stamp. Coin display case for presidential dollars safe collecting.
Support the aps through donation, estate considerations, and volunteerism. This book, which supplements and transcends a catalog, provides the reader with a vast array of information about united states stamps, as well as many practical tips and. Scott publishing company albums and catalogs is the larges independent online distributor of scott albums and catalogs in the country. Tatham stamp and coin co, c1942, by carroll chase page images at hathitrust filed under. The collecting information section category pages feature content about collecting stamps, using the proper tools for handling and identifying stamps, stamp albums, philatelic catalogs, buying stamps, and selling stamps. Between 1845, when congress established federally standardized rates for postage and 1847, when the first federal. This way of collecting would have stamps from all over the world. While president franklin roosevelt may have been the most famous u. These new stamps chronicle the evolution of batman, from his origins to present day. Beginning a stamp collecting is as easy as collecting the stamps from your daily mail. Free philatelic literature, free classic books for stamp collectors, free philatelic library.
We gratefully accept monetary donations that are tax deductible to the fullest extent of the law. The numismatic bibliomania society nbs is an educational association founded in 1979 to support and promote the use and collecting of numismatic literature. They are available as pdf downloads to usss members. Safe provides stamp collecting books, stock pages, stamp mounts and stamp stock books for single stamps, setenants, coil strips, plate blocks, souvenir sheets, fdcs, booklets and mint sheets. The purposes of the american topical association shall be to promote topical stamp collecting by using philately as an educational aid for the broader appreciation of history, culture, and human events. Stamp dealer and publisher george linn created the first firstday cover when he developed a simple text cachet for the harding memorial stamp issue of 1926. Stamp collecting is one of the worlds most popular hobbies, and at our site youll find everything you need, whether youre just beginning a new hobby or youre an experienced philatelist.
Our supplies for stamp collecting come from all the major album companies, including scott, h. And, it is the perfect time to catch up on philatelic reading. Our highquality books educate readers in the rich, colorful history of american and world coinage, paper currency, tokens, and medals, and teach how to build great collections. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. We aim to please, october is national stamp collecting month and we have products that will interest both serious and recreational collectors, said stamp services manager. Gruesome war letters and medal from a heroic 3rd infantry division soldier wwi.
Bnapex 2018 in september, as the british north american philatelic society held its annual conference and stamp show in quebec city, a oneofakind experience took place. This book, which supplements and transcends a catalog, provides the reader with a vast array of information about united states stamps, as well as. Stamp collecting began almost immediately after the issue of the first adhesive postage stamp. Roosevelts little white house 7066555870 401 little white house rd. Stamp collecting blog a collectors philatelic odyssey in. The crawford library of philatelic literature at the british. Many people purchased the 1 penny stamp on the first day of issue, not for the purpose of using it on letters, but for. Stamp compare software, simon cronk the main purpose of this software is to make it easy to perfectly align two images and then toggle between them, to manually compare and identify any differences. Stamp collecting for dummies is great for removing so many of the issues a newcomer to our hobby has, allowing instant enjoyment.
Watermarks can be words, letters or symbols all worked. Top 10 famous stamp collectors freestampmagazine stamp. Fdrstamp collecting president national postal museum. Stamp collecting blog is the premiere source of philatelic information for all stamp collectors, philatelists and postage stamp lovers worldwide. Harris, white ace, minkus, lighthouse, safe, lindner, plus showgard, prinz and more. Just look around and if there is something you cant find. Contributions to the css are deductible under section 170 of the code. Learn about stamps how can i begin stamp collecting. Aug 15, 2001 stamp collecting for dummies is great for removing so many of the issues a newcomer to our hobby has, allowing instant enjoyment.
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So, even if your collection doesnt have any of my indicators of value you still might consider enlisting the help of an expert to assess your collection. Cape cod area philatelic group southeastern stamp expo. A cip catalog record for this book is available from the british library. Its a concise factual guide and an entertaining, revealing, behindthescenes narrative about the reallife world of stamp dealing written by veteran dealer, stephen r. From simple designs featuring the monarch to works of art literally condensed to postage stamp size, hundreds of thousands of different stamps have been issued in the past 164 yearsand the great majority of them remain reasonably priced for collectors. We also have low cost stamp approval stock cards when you are ready to sell your collection. During his presidency he did much to promote philately. The rochester philatelic association is a recognized 501 c3 notforprofit charitable organization by the internal revenue service and. Between 1845, when congress established federally standardized rates for postage and 1847, when the first federal postage stamps were produced, postmasters in counties and cities within the 29 states issued their own provisional stamps.
The pages of certain albums in poor condition were removed and sleeved. To help kick off the celebrations you can read the booklet 50 years of service to thematic philately. May 27, 2006 the encyclopedia of united states stamps and stamp collecting, introduces the collector to the full scope of united states stamps and stamp collecting. It has been one of the worlds most popular hobbies since the late nineteenth century with the rapid growth of the postal service, as a neverending stream of new stamps was produced by countries that sought to advertise their distinctiveness through their stamps. Filter stamps, gifts, and products by the year they were issued or released. You can also visit the post office to look at commemorative stamps available. The china stamp society is exempt from federal income tax under section 501c3 of the internal revenue code. Stamp collecting has often been called the hobby of kings and the king of hobbies. Mystic stamp company is now owned by its employees, with the formation of an employee stock ownership plan. Scb caters over 500 articles, thousand of collector opinions, stamp exchanges and much more. Stamp collector simple english wikipedia, the free. The hobbizine united states stamp value guide provides market prices for stamps in both mint and used condition. About whitman publishing whitman publishing is the leading producer of numismatic reference books, supplies, and products to display and store coins and paper money. Grow your knowledge while you expand our reach for the community of collectors.
Encyclopedia of united states stamps and stamp collecting this full color, hard bound, 730 page book was written and designed to appeal to a wide spectrum of stamp. Stamp collectors normally keep the stamps in books called stamp albums. After prohibition was repealed, in 1933, the department of the interior established a company to promote economic development in the virgin islands. About the club we are a group of collectors and philatelists who have the good fortune to live on cape cod in massachusetts. The stamp act, passed by british parliament in 1765, often cited as one of the immediate causes of the american revolution, was, in fact, a. Many have suggested that the image of president carnot should be put on a stamp. Melville, president of the junior philatelic society, frederick a. To explore the world of stamp collecting and learn more about it, visit the library to read collecting books. Organization edit the club is administered by a president, vice president, executive secretary, recording secretary, and treasurer. Thats no longer true, as tara murray and larry nix from the american philatelic research library have compiled such a reference list with 56 items. B2, madison, wi 53705 courtesy of jims coins and stamps. A stamp collector or philatelist collects postage stamps as a hobby.
One of the recognized stamp from second series honors united states president john f. The little white house wildlife resources division. The 3c stamp of the united states 18511857 issue revised edition. United states coin checklist jims coins and stamps. The ultimate illustrated reference to over 3000 of the worlds best stamps, and a professional. See more ideas about stamp collecting, postage stamps and stamp. Mailing standards of the united states postal service domestic mail manual.
Collecting chinese stamps is also a great way to have fun. Ask your local postmaster or librarian about stamp clubs in your area and contact information including internet sites. The prexie era edited by louis fiset, is the newletter of the presidential era committee. Black pages are the most popular choice since it makes stamps stand out on the page. More than a simple price list or catalogue, the guides extensive illustrations and commentary make it an invaluable reference tool for stamp identification and united states postal history. Stamp collecting can be a complex hobby, and this cuts right through. Americas stamp collecting president president franklin delano roosevelt had a passion for stamp collecting, a hobby he had cherished since childhood.
Washington from baseball fans to lovers of mother nature to hardcore collectors, the u. Mystic all purpose first day cover album 11 x 9 34 x 3 with 25 black 2pocket pages. Fdrs drawings as president were mostly related to his hobbies. American philatelic research library created list of ebooks. Mystics hingeless american heirloom united states backofthebook stamps album with slipcase. Stamp clubs and stamp shows are other ways you can learn about this hobby. There are many other catalogs of note throughout the world, such as the appropriately named stanley gibbons commonwealth and british empire stamps catalog. Stamp collecting 101 the art form of collecting stamps private label rights from masterkeys. Postal service offers new stamp collecting products. Stamp albums and stock books need to be opened so air can circulate and prevent damage to our stamps. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Skinner originally stored her stamp collection in 3 ring binders. Stamp collecting blog a collectors philatelic odyssey. Our group was organized in 2001 to promote philately, to assist with the exchange of philatelic material and to promote good fellowship among our members.
How ebooks are changing the landscape of philatelic publishing. Linns stamp news estimates that more than 5 million individuals in the united states collect the small pieces of paper that indicate payment of postage. Paper chase, the amenities of stamp collecting, by alvin f. It was in either 1898 or 1899 that he purchased, at sothebys, some arabic and greek manuscripts and the collection of stamps formed by colonel john r m chard vc 18471897 for. The buttonbar section, at the left, contains important information about the various aspects of stamp collecting. A philatelist can study various aspects of definitive stamps and other types of stamps, cancellations, and other philatelic materials. Numismatic literature includes books, periodicals, catalogs and other written or printed material relating to coins, medals, tokens, or paper money, ancient or modern, u. The 26th earl had been interested in stamp collecting as a boy at eton college but had abandoned his interest for his many others, some years before. In 1991, he was honored by mbs with the glasgow cup award, a special president s award for a member whose love of miniature books inspired friendship among others. Offering the most complete website for stamp collectors, including a large inventory of united states stamps, plus world and topical stamps. Skinner stamp collection albany institute of history and art. The postage stamp collector may therefore approach his activity in two ways.
Covers need to be sorted, described and placed into sleeves or cover albums. Safe stamp stockbooks are available with white or black cardboard pages. Commemorative stamps are special stamps released to honor events, people, and places. Stamps collectors include individuals from all walks of life. You can submit up to 50 envelopes, up to 30 days after the stamps. The booklet can be found on our ata history page, or by clicking here. It has been one of the worlds most popular hobbies since the late nineteenth century with the rapid growth of the postal service, as a neverending stream of new stamps was produced by countries that sought to advertise their distinctiveness through their. It is referred to by philatelists as the penny black see scan below. Encyclopedia of united states stamps and stamp collecting. We have members from 8 to 87, whose interests cover the entire range of stamps and stamp collecting, from. Kennedy 19171963 specialized stamp collection of john f kennedy, 35th president of the united states of america. Stamp collecting played a role in the childhood of bruce wayne, who shared the hobby with his father in the pages of comic books during the 1950s. In addition, now is the perfect time to consider an exhibit for bufpex. Stamp collecting is the collecting of postage stamps and related objects.
It opens the hobby to a new generation of collectors, and serves as a treasured reference for established ones. This booklet provides a detailed look at the first 50 years of the american topical association. Datz, stamp collecting covers the essentials in a series of. Postal services lineup of products for national stamp collecting month has something for everyone. The focus of most of the collecting categories in this website is the classical 18401900 and early modern 1901 to about 1935 philately of europe and north america in the beginning, i had envisioned a worldwide philatelic site, but it quickly became evident that composing and maintaining a site of that scope, for all the countries that have existed since. Filter products by color or colors to narrow down results.
American philatelic research library created list of ebooks i mentioned in my aug. According to the national center for employee ownership, esops can be used to buy the shares of a departing owner, borrow money at a lower aftertax cost, or create an additional employee benefit. Collecting and enjoying his presses and books was his pleasure, but. The most comprehensive introduction and guide to collecting u. Despite great expectations of lower prices and better availability, especially the well established publishers seem to be very reluctant on meeting collector demands. With early united states stamps, a watermark can be the difference between a common stamp and a very valuable one. Stamp collecting new, used and rare books and ephemera. In the united states that is the scott postage stamp catalog. From those humble beginnings, the collecting of firstday covers grew into a market with sales in the millions of dollars. Welcome to the wonderful world of stamp collecting. Boy scouts of america merit badge series stamp collecting, published by the bsa. Linn, publisher of a weekly philatelic newspaper, created seals and envelopes encouraging stamp collectors to vote for a fellow philatelist for president.
Great britain issued the first postage stamp on may 6, 1840. Linns stamp news estimates that more than 5 million people in the u. The rewards of stamp collecting blessed much of fdrs life. These envelopes have a stamp postmarked on the first day that the stamp could be used. These stamps can be collected by subjects dogs, chess, trains, etc. Collecting us stamps brochure siegel auction galleries. Try it for a few weeks and see how many different stamps you can collect.
From the postal stationery of canada to catalog, from scott 1998 standard postage stamp catalogue to the postal service guide to us stamps, we can help you find the stamp collecting books you are looking for. In addition to our extensive array of coin books and coin collecting supplies, wizard coin supply can also fulfill your need for stamp collecting books. As the hobby and study of stamps began to grow, stamp albums and stamp related literature began to. President franklin delano roosevelt was a stamp collector. Oct 11, 2018 todays stamp is one of the bestknown to portray a stamp album. Datz, whose decades of experience include arranging for the sale of president gerald r. Stamp stockbooks are available in 16, 32, or 64 page books with black, blue, green, or wine red covers. The american topical association is turning 70 years young this year. Sometimes a poor collection that was not cared for can have a few stamps in it that do have value potentially hundreds of dollars. Today stamporama has over 2200 members from 49 us states, 9 provinces and territories of canada, 6 states of australia and 66 total countries worldwide. As the worlds largest independent marketplace for new, used and rare books, you always get the best in service and value when you buy from. Roosevelt, was an enthusiastic collector of stamps. Fords collection and making sure he got top dollar for it. It is related to philately, which is the study of stamps.
Stamp collecting contains everything you need to know to get started. Stamp collecting books learn how to collect stamps. Guide to stamp collecting collectors series ebooks free. The gantz cup is awarded to a nonmember who has provided outstanding service to stamp collecting during the past year. Mar 07, 2014 the 32nd president of the united states of america, franklin d.
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