Gardening Guide


eg: UK or Brides UK or Classical Art or Buy Music or Spirituality

Business & Money

Technology

Women

Health

Education

Family

Travel

Cars

Entertainment

Featured Sites

Encyclopedia Of United States Stamps And Stamp Collecting

View:

The first stamp ever to be issued was of a portrait of a young Queen Victoria in 1840 Britain, called "One Penny Black". By the 1860s, the activity of collecting stamps was already beginning to become a popular pursuit, particularly for children.

Further on into the 1800's, it was named "timbromania", that is, "stamp madness". The activity gained a huge following in Britain and eventually all over Europe and its colonies, so much so that businesses with the sole purpose of providing services for stamp collectors began to come about. These companies often sold stamps as well as supplies related to stamp collecting, such as stamp albums, in which the collected postage stamps are neatly stored.

In the United States, it was the rise in value of the postage stamps issued in the 1920s that provided much publicity and heightened interest on stamp collecting. By the 1930s numerous stamp collectors began to collect postage stamp issues of that decade by the hundreds, in the hope that, similar to the stamps of the previous decade, these too would become of great value in the future. But perhaps because of the high availability of such stamps, the "rarity" factor was lost and to this day, stamps from the 30's are still available at very affordable rates.

The hobby of stamp collecting has also evolved into a much serious and organized activity regarding postage stamps, called philately, which is the study of postage stamps.

Rare postage stamps are perhaps one of the easiest to store and the most transferable investments, and are hence an ideal substitute to collecting artwork or precious jewelry.

With the advent of numerous technological advances such as email and SMS that are gradually making postal service rather obsolete, the creation and use of postage stamps have naturally also decreased dramatically, making it seem as if the hobby of stamp collecting might soon become obsolete as well. This may not be entirely true, however. To begin with, most stamp collectors are often interested in rare, old postage stamps, as opposed to new ones, so the decrease in the usage of postage stamps won't affect the hobby too much. Perhaps some things never change, and stamp collecting, it seems, is, for now at least, here to stay.

Encyclopedia Of United States Stamps And Stamp Collecting

Due to the massive, albeit apparently dwindling popularity of stamp collecting, numerous organizations have been formed concerning this activity. From local community stamp collecting clubs, to stamp collectors' online communities and forums over the internet, to other special-interest groups and national organizations, stamp collectors definitely find even more joy and satisfaction in their passion for postage stamps when they are able to share this passion with other individuals of the same interest.

Are there Stamp Collecting Organizations in the US? If so, Which Among Them are the Most Credible and where Can I Get a Hold of Them?

In the United States, one of the largest and most well-known as well as respected stamp collecting organizations is the American Philatelic Society, a non-profit organization that has their own site over the internet. The organization boosts of thousands of members and are serious about their interest and passion for stamp collecting.

What Happens if You're a Member of a Stamp Collecting Organization?

Stamp collecting organizations not only provide its members the opportunity to meet and mingle with individuals who have the same interest as they do, it is also an important venue in which avid and serious stamp collectors obtain valuable resources and links to hard-to-find collectible postage stamps. Through exhibits and auctions, stamp collectors are able to make deals and trades with fellow stamp collectors.

Do Stamp Collecting Organizations Cater to the Needs of Stamp Collectors and Dealers alike?

Stamp collecting organizations are also a venue for stamp dealers and companies to advertise and market their items and goods to a very interested and niched audience. Stamp collecting organizations may form links and affiliations with trusted and credible companies or dealers. They may also organize events where stamp dealers can show off their items to very eager and interested prospective buyers. And because stamp collectors trust the judgment and standards of the stamp collecting organization they belong to, they will also see stamp dealers and companies that their organizations advertise as credible and trustworthy as well.

How Can I Join a Stamp Collecting Organization?

You may coordinate with your local stamp collecting club and check if it is affiliated with a larger stamp collecting organization. If so, inquire with your club president or leader on how you may join the stamp collecting organizations that your stamp collecting club is connected to. You can also research over the internet, by visiting the official sites of stamp collecting organizations.

Related Articles
Author
Most Popular

•	A Brief History Of The United States Of America, by Trish Haill
•	Brief History Of The United States Of America, by Nikolas Veddkish
•	Brief History Of United States, by Roberto Sedycias
•	Development Of The United States, by Daniel Millions
•	Encyclopedia Of United States Stamps And Stamp Collecting, by Jerald Shin Shapiro

Jerald Shin Shapiro has sinced written about articles on various topics from Cooking Tips, Home Improvement and Fitness. Learn about quotes on lying and. Jerald Shin Shapiro's top article generates over 8100 views. Bookmark Jerald Shin Shapiro to your Favourites.

A Blank Birth Certificate
I will choose blank birth announcements for our next child so we can be ready for just about anything