On September 20, the U.S. Postal Service released a new semipostal stamp, the Save Vanishing Species stamp, to help fund efforts to save vanishing species like elephants, tigers, rhinos and great apes. The semipostal stamp was issued pursuant to the Multinational Species Conservation Funds Semipostal Stamp Act of 2010, passed and signed into law in [...]

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If you are one of many beginner stamp collectors, you will be able to learn a vast supply of information as you delve into this exciting hobby that offers countless hours of fun.

One of the most important parts of stamp collecting is the necessary materials that you will need to use for the care of your prized collection.

Great care should always be taken when you are handling each one of your stamps so they will not suffer from any type of damage. Any type of damage to the stamp could greatly affect the value of the stamps.

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Determining a stamp’s value is a multi-step process. Like anything, many factors go into figuring the final value of the stamp. One of things every stamp collector must look at is centering. This isn’t a scientific or set process, so the stamp’s centering value will vary from collector to collector.

As with anything, if you’re unsure about a stamp’s value, seek the help of a philatelist pro.

There are seven ‘conditions’ when assigning value to a stamp for centering.

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If you’re a stamp collector, then you may be seeking a more high-tech way to find, identify and organize your stamps. How about using the power of computers? There are lots of great software programs out there dedicated to stamp collecting. Most of them are easy to set up and learn how to use. There are so many different programs out there, it can be hard to decide which program is right for you. Here are some great titles to get you started:

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Are you new to the world of stamp collecting? Stamp collecting is a treasured hobby that people around the world have enjoyed for centuries. If you’re just starting out, there are some things you should know before spending your hard-earned money on collectible stamps.

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If you’re a stamp collector, then there may be stamps of different values in your collection. There are probably rare and valuable stamps that you’d like to own. But if you’re new to the world of stamp collecting, you may not be aware of the rarest and most valuable stamps. There are lots of them, however here is a list of some of the best:

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If you’re a beginner to the world of stamp collecting, it’s important to understand the right way to care for your stamps. By caring for your stamps the wrong way, you can damage or even destroy them, and no collector wants that to happen! Here are some tips to help you take care of your collectible stamps and keep them in perfect condition for years to come.

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Philately, or stamp collecting, is a time-honored hobby enjoyed by collectors all over the world. This can be an enjoyable way to spend your free time, and it doesn’t have to cost a fortune. There are stamps out there for sale that range in price from fifteen cents to half a million dollars! Some people collect stamps for fun, and some go into business. If you’re new to the world of stamp collecting, start slow and learn as much as you can!

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