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Stamp collecting, for the uninitiated, is the collection of stamps from around the globe. Technically, it is called a philatelic collection (funny way of naming things, these scientists have). And if you think it's a hobby for kids and weird ones, you'll be surprised at how many people, great and small have been indulging in this hobby for years. It has become serious enough that people are setting up and maintaining organizations that study these postal artifacts with care and respect.

Stamps have a certain amount of history and culture attached to them, and that makes them so fascinating to collect. You are brought face to face with different cultures and different time periods. Browsing though a stamp album is pretty much like browsing through history itself.

And while many hobbies require very expensive equipment, stamp collecting requires inexpensive and readily available equipment to enjoy. You'll be surprised at how easy it is to set up you collection, not to mention straightforward and engaging.

So you've started your own stamp collection, huh? You've invested in tools and albums and are ready and raring to start you stamp collecting career. The only bummer is that you don't know where to get your stamps.

For starting collectors, here are a few sources of collecting stamps to help you build up your stash of postal wonders.

1. Mail - Yes, the oldest and cheapest means of getting stamps is the mail that gets to your mailbox. And while the amount of mail you are receiving may be affected by the advent of the internet and email, mailboxes are still a great way to get stamps. However, you will have to take great care in handling such stamps as you have to learn how to properly soak and mount these stamps for you collection.

Your friends and neighbor are also a good source of stamps. You can tell them of your hobby, and more often than not, they'd be happy to give their unused stamps to you. You may have to instruct them to give you the envelope as it is so that you can properly process the stamps out. Or you may have them cut out the stamp from the envelope - while, of course, leaving a lot of leeway around the stamp.

2. Trading - during your stamp collecting career, you will definitely come across a glut of same stamps. Well, if you have two of the same kind, why not find another stamp enthusiast and swap stamps. Trading stamps is one of the most exciting activities in stamp collecting. It's a great way to meet fellow enthusiasts and a great way to land your hands - I mean stamp tongs (never handle your stamps without them!) on a unique stamp.

But before you consider trading a stamp, you have to examine them if they truly are alike. Some stamps may look alike, but may actually be different. Try looking at the perforation count using a perforation gauge, or at watermarks and fine detail. And to top that, look at every minutiae, including wear, tear, and damage. This will help you assess whether the stamp you are trading is worth trading after all.

You may also trade some of the unique ones in your collection for unique ones that you like better. But that is a trickier and more complicated story.

3. Sellers - there are some that sell stamps either as a collector's item or in bulk. Many collectors have duplicate stamps - just like you. You may be able to get good deals on these stamps especially if they are not rare.

In the case of rare stamps, you will find that they will cost a greater deal of money. If you are starting out in your hobby, you may want to focus on the easier ones to procure before going after the bigger fish.

Some will sell bulk orders of assorted stamps. This is a great way to beef up your collection, especially if you are starting out.

Conclusion

There is a multitude of ways to get your hands on stamps - everyone as exciting as the other. The trick here is to be consistent in your collecting efforts. Try not to pass up on opportunities to get new stamps for your collection. In terms of value and enjoyment, they definitely become more fulfilling as time goes by.

Different Type Of Fish

A) Granite : It is the most exclusive of all building stones, Indian granite stone and natural granite occupy a prominent place among dimensional stones. Its fascinating colors, heavy gloss mirror polish and textural patterns make granite slabs and granite tiles extremely popular.

Different types of Granite found in India -:

1. Absolute Black Description : There are variations from light to dark color.Dark Black base with or without dark brown and white specks.

Alternative Names / Variants : Jet Black, Black Absoluto

Mines at : Khammam, Warangal in Andhra Pradesh and Chamrajnagar in Karnataka

2. Black Galaxy Description : A random array of golden specks sprinkled over a dark black base.

Alternative Names / Variants : Star Galaxy, Gold Galaxy

Mines at : Ongole (Prakasam) and Tadapatri in AndhraPradesh

3. Colombo Juprana Description : A Wavy zig - zag movement of a mixture of light pink, brown and black vein over a light yellow base.

Alternative Names / Variants : Indian Juprana, Yellow Juprana Mines at : Thoogumalai (Trichy) in Tamil Nadu.

4. Gem Red Description : Reddish brown base flaked with red, brown, black grains.

Alternative Names / Variants : Chatarpur Red, Fortune Red.

Mines at : Chatarpur (Jhansi) in Madhya Pradesh.

5. Ivory Silk Description : Beige background with pink, orange, grey liner and parallel bands. The base may vary from Beige to pink

Alternative Names / Variants : Raw Silk, Ivory Pink

Mines at : Melur (Madurai) in Tamil Nadu

6. Jhansi Red Description : Dark Red base spotted with light blue / black quartz

Alternative Names / Variants : Red Ruben, Indian Red

Mines at : Lalitpur (Jhansi) in Madhya Pradesh

7. Kashmir Gold Description : A golden base with orange and black specks. A rusty version of Kashmir white

Alternative Names / Variants : Grey waves ,Yellow Gold, Merry Wood, Casmere Gold and Spell Bianco

Mines at : Melur (Madurai) In Tamil Nadu

8. Kashmir White Description : grey waves on a wheatish background spotted with black dots

Alternative Names / Variants : Bianca Kashmir, Cashmere White Mines at : Melur (Madurai) in Tamil Nadu.

B) Sandstone : It is an excellent building stone. Sandstone slabs and tiles are used as flooring or paving material,in both interior and exterior Applications. It is ideal for carving and architectural uses such as pillars, arches, garden furniture, fountains, landscaping products and stone arts and crafts.

Different types of Sandstone found in India-:

1) Desert Fire Description : Light Brown veins wavering beautifully over a lighter grey base. Best for commercial landscape project.

Alternative Names / Variants : York stone, High moor, Brown Buff, Desert Camel

Mines at : Budhpura (Bhilwara) in Rajasthan

2) Gold Leaf Description : Light plain yellow Sandstone with or without light orange lines. Uniform in color and texture. Alternative Names / Variants : Lalitpur Yellow, Camel Dust Mines at : :Lalitpur (Jhansi) in Madhya Pradesh

3) Mint Fossil Description : Light creamish base textured with fossil plant patterns, Highly interesting shade

Alternative Names / Variants : Tint Mint, Gwalior Mint, Shivpuri Green

Mines at : Shivpuri (Gwalior) in Madhya Pradesh.

4) Pink Description : Very subtle and soothing light uniform pinkish stone, very attractive both in natural and honed finishes, extremely well - suited for hand - crafting and sculptures.

Alternative Names / Variants : Bansi Pink, Dholpur Pink

Mines at : Bansi Pahadpur ( Karauli) in Rajasthan

5) Rainbow Description : A Multi colored (Yellow, Orange, Purple) wave pattern over a light yellow base, very attractive in honed finish.

Alternative Names / Variants : Purple wave

Mines at : Khatu (Nagaur) in Rajasthan

6) Raj Green Description : Uniform light or dark green textured stone, widely used in form of exterior pavements. Hard stone hence suited for all climates. Alternative Names / Variants : Rajpura Green

Mines at : Rajpura (Bundi) in Rajasthan.

7)Red Description : Hard stone, suitable in all temperatures.

Alternative Names / Variants : Agra Red, Dholpur Red

Mines at : Dholpur in Rajasthan.

8) Teak Description : Wood textured stone with pattern of dark orange / gold pattern over golden yellow base. Brilliant for cobbles, window sills, fountains.

Alternative Names / Variants : Teakwood, Khatu Teak, Gold wave Mines at : Khatu (Nagaur) in Rajasthan

C) Marble : Since time immemorial, natural marble stones have been used in temples, mosques, palaces, and homes. Indian Marble Stone is the most popular ornamental and decorative stone because of its pleasing colors, attractive patterns and designs.

Different types of Marble found in India -:

1) Emerald Green Description : A intermingled black and dark green mesh uniformly spread over a green base

Alternative Names / Variants : NH Green, JP Green

Mines at : Keshariyaji (Udaipur) in Rajasthan.

2) Forest Green Description : A light green tree - like structure (forest) with or without black and white veins over a dark green base

Alternative Names / Variants : Fantasy Green, Plain Green, Crocodile green, Serpentine Green

Mines at : Keshariyaji (Udaipur) in Rajasthan.

3) Onyx White Description : A Magnificent and dazzling Kaleidoscope of Pink, Green and Grey quartz over a Pinkish white pure serene background

Alternative Names / Variants : Crystal white, Onyx Pink, Indian Onyx, Aravali White

Mines at : Salumbar (Udaipur) in Rajasthan

4) Rain Forest Brown Description : An intermesh of Black, Gold and Orange lines over a brown base speckled with black dots Alternative Names / Variants : Bidasar Brown

Mines at : Vidhasar (Bikaner) in Rajasthan

5) Rain Forest Green Description : An amazing matrix pattern of light green and brown floral structure over dark green back drop.

Alternative Names / Variants : Bidasar Green

Mines at : Vidasar (Bikaner) in Rajasthan

6) Rain Forest Yellow Description : A criss - cross of Dark Green, Black and White veins over Yellowish Orange base Alternative Names / Variants : Bidasar Yellow

Mines at : Vidhasar (Bikaner) in Rajasthan

7) Taj Beige Description : A refreshing scheme of light pink and white veins over a subtle beige base

Alternative Names / Variants : Katni Beige, Perlato Beige

Mines at : Ritwa (Katni) in Madhya Pradesh

8) Black Gold Description : Brilliant gold lines criss - crossed over a dark greenish black base with superior gloss polish.

Alternative Names / Variants : Maharaja Black, Perlato Green Mines at : Gogunda in Rajasthan.

D) Limestone : It has a very good polishing effect. Limestone are typically used for floorings, wall cladding, and vanity tops. Limestone slabs and tiles are available in both, natural and polished surfaces.

Different types of Limestone found in India-:

1) Jaisalmer Yellow Description : Bright Yellowish Orange uniform plain texture with dots and minor black veins. Versatile stone, takes good polish, used for flooring, Cladding, Article, Pillars and Bricks.

Alternative Names / Variants : Jai Gold

Mines at : Jaisalmer in Rajasthan.

2) Kota Blue Description : Plain bluish grey tone with greyish and white speckled. Available in natural, honed, polished and calibrated finish used extensively due to competitive pricing.

Alternative Names / Variants : Kota Brown, Kota Honey, Khotah Stone

Mines at : Ramganj Mandi (Jalawad ) in Rajasthan.

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