How to Start a Stamp Collection
Stamp collecting, or "philately," is an interesting way to chronicle the history of the world. Here's how to begin your collection. Take used stamps off your old mail. Note that it's sometimes more valuable to collect the entire envelope rather [... more]
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How to Care for Stamps
Stamp collecting (or philately, as it's called) can be interesting and enjoyable. Here's how to take good care of your collection so you can preserve your stamps and participate in your hobby for many years. Have fun! Keep food, drinks and ... [... more]
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How to Peel Used Postage Stamps Off Envelopes
If you are a postage stamp collector then you will want to know how to peel used postage stamps off of envelopes as it is a good way to add some cool stamps to your collection. Using the scissors, cut the stamps out of the envelope leaving about ... [... more]
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How to Store Mint Sheets of Stamps
After reading this article, you will know how to store your mint sheets of stamps and feel relatively certain they will not be damaged by heat, damaging light or moisture. Mint stamps are those stamps which have never been used and look the way ... [... more]
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How to Frame a Stamp Collection
A framed stamp collection is a selection of stamps that have been mounted, matted and framed like artwork. Framing a stamp collection is a great way to display your stamps creatively and beautifully. Choose the theme you would like to have for ... [... more]
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How to Make a Custom Postage Stamp
PhotoStamps launched the first custom postage stamp service in 2004 and has sold millions of personalized stamps since. They are now one of several custom postage stamp business approved by the United States Postal Service. Whether announcing a ... [... more]
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How to Organize a Stamp Collection
Stamp collecting is one of the most popular hobbies in the world. In order to display and present your stamps to their best advantage, you must properly organize your stamp collection. Start to organize your stamp collection by deciding which ... [... more]
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How to start stamp collecting
Are you looking for a low cost hobby to start your children learning? Stamp collecting can be inexpensive way to teach them. You can follow the history of our country and any other country through the progression of stamps. Start by finding ... [... more]
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How to Collect Used Stamps
Used stamps are ones that have already been stamped by the post office and can't be used again to mail letters. Sometimes, a used stamp with a post office stamp can be more valuable than brand new stamps. Collecting used stamps can also be more ... [... more]
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How to Identify Stamps
The hobby of stamp collecting can be enriching and educational if you learn to identify stamps. With proper identification of stamps, you will learn which specific stamps you have as well as their history, characteristics and value. Once have ... [... more]
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How to Learn More About Stamps
Stamp collecting is the most popular hobby in the world. It may seem simple, but once you become involved in the philatelic world, you will quickly learn that there's much more to the world of stamps than mailing letters. To learn more about ... [... more]
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How to Recycle Old Post Marked Stamps
This a a fun craft for adults and children. It can be used to help celebrate "Reading Month" in public schools, to encourage children to read more, and be given as gifts, party favors or included in a thank you card. To make your bookmarks last [... more]
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