Philately

Philately
Author: John Sundararaj
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Total Pages: 206
Release: 2015-08-15
Genre:
ISBN: 9781517014650
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I have been collecting stamps for about thirty years and I could not find a handbook, which can help me to understand how I must collect and what I must collect and how it should be presented in an exhibition etc. Since I have been involving myself with the department of posts in conducting workshops for the school children I thought it is of paramount importance to have a handbook on philately, which could help everyone who collects, may get some preliminary idea of stamp collecting. If not for anything else the Internet has encouraged many new people to pursue this fascinating hobby. It is a well-known fact that philately has attracted millions of people of all ages who take keen interest in collecting stamps of various countries of the world. Unlike other sports, interestingly there is no age of retirement in philately! Many newcomers to this hobby especially school children, request a lot of information regarding stamps and how to go about it the right way. To all those who have inundated me for information, I am adding some basic thoughts to further their knowledge. Some of the information exists already on the net and some books are also available. I have just gleaned it from there and presented it here in the manner I thought fit so that even a child can understand. For all those facing a similar predicament I have tried to incorporate soaking tips, types of stamps, types of cancellations, types of post offices, a few websites, glossary of philatelic terms and all such information into these pages. The book achieves its predicament if this book inspire many young minds to emerge as philatelists and thus enjoy this wonderful hobby and contribute to the world of history, culture and above all to overall knowledgebase for the betterment of humanity.

Philately Stamp Collectors Log Book

Philately Stamp Collectors Log Book
Author: Stamp Swan
Publisher:
Total Pages: 102
Release: 2019-08-06
Genre:
ISBN: 9781088593561
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Philately Stamp Collectors Log Book This collectors journal is the perfect gift for the young philatelist all the way to mature collector. Keep track of all the essential information used to record and value your stamp collection, and have all this information in one handy place. With over 2000 entry spots no collection will be to big to begin with. Many collectors have chosen to digitalise their collection, however we believe there is nothing more personal than a handwritten collection. Eventually, your collection will have to be passed on, and there is nothing more sentimental than a hand written log of your collection. It is also excellent for when you're passing it on to your kids, or ready to sell, as far as value conditions & hidden rarities or intricate information regarding the collection. You wouldn't want all of years of collecting thrown away on a 7 day auction starting at .99 cents This logbook saves hours of studying & classifying & makes the collecting hobby much more enjoyable. Weather you are a serious collector; or just beginning, this book will make the process a much smoother one. Book Details: Inputs for 2000 individual stamps 8.5 x 11 inch - Adequate space for inputs High Quality, white paper perfect for all ink types Professional quality perfect bound cover Soft cover, matte finish Beautiful, unique cover design

Dorothy Knapp

Dorothy Knapp
Author: Douglas S. Weisz
Publisher:
Total Pages: 312
Release: 2015-03-05
Genre: Cachets (Philately)
ISBN: 9780692243435
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Dorothy Knapp: Philately and Family is the definitive biography and complete works of the most famous cachet artist in the history of philately. Envelope art has been utilized for over a century to communicate a public message through the mail system. Every stamp and event tells a story and Dorothy illustrated this in her legendary style within the limited canvas of an envelope. Over 1600 full color images tell the story of her work of nearly 20 years. The collection of these works uncovered unsolved mysteries about her relationships with others in the industry and identification of her unsigned work. Journals, letters, interviews and family photos tell her personal story and how her life translated into this remarkable body of work.

Stamping American Memory

Stamping American Memory
Author: Sheila Brennan
Publisher: University of Michigan Press
Total Pages: 237
Release: 2018-06-15
Genre: History
ISBN: 0472123947
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Winner of the University of Michigan Press / Humanities, Arts, Science, and Technology Alliance and Collaboratory (HASTAC) Prize for Notable Work in the Digital Humanities In the age of digital communications, it can be difficult to imagine a time when the meaning and imagery of stamps was politically volatile. While millions of Americans collected stamps from the 1880s to the 1940s, Stamping American Memory is the first scholarly examination of stamp collecting culture and how stamps enabled citizens to engage their federal government in conversations about national life in early-twentieth-century America. By examining the civic conversations that emerged around stamp subjects and imagery, this work brings to light the role that these underexamined historical artifacts have played in carrying political messages. Sheila A. Brennan crafts a fresh synthesis that explores how the US postal service shaped Americans’ concepts of national belonging, citizenship, and race through its commemorative stamp program. Designed to be saved as souvenirs, commemoratives circulated widely and stood as miniature memorials to carefully selected snapshots from the American past that also served the political needs of small interest groups. Stamping American Memory brings together the histories of the US postal service and the federal government, collecting, and philately through the lenses of material culture and memory to make a significant contribution to our understanding of this period in American history.

The American Philatelist

The American Philatelist
Author:
Publisher:
Total Pages: 272
Release: 1908
Genre: Postage stamps
ISBN:
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Stamp Collecting For Dummies

Stamp Collecting For Dummies
Author: Richard L. Sine
Publisher: For Dummies
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2001-08-15
Genre: Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN: 9780764553790
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Postage stamps have evolved quite a bit since Great Britain’s 1840 Penny Black, the world’s first adhesive postage stamp. 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 years—and the great majority of them remain reasonably priced for collectors. With so many stamps to collect from so many countries, a philatelist’s choices are virtually unlimited--which can be both a blessing and a curse, especially if you’re a newcomer to the art of stamp collecting. Interested in starting a stamp collection, but not sure where to begin? This is the guide for you. Expert Richard Sine fills you in on everything you need to know about selecting, finding, buying, presenting and caring for stamps. An internationally recognized collector and author on stamp collecting (he used to write the New York Times stamp column) he also has much wisdom to impart to collectors who’ve been at it for a while. A gold mine of expert advice and guidance, Stamp Collecting For Dummies is on how to: Start or diversify your collection Decide what to collect Catalog and organize your collection Handle, protect, store, and display stamps Identify rare and valuable stamps Buy stamps online and through auction houses Unlike most authors on the subject who tend to be pretty stuffy—to put it politely—expert Richard Sine focuses on the side of stamp collecting that’s enjoyable, educational, and fun. With humor, tons of interesting anecdotes about stamps and the men and women who love them, and loads of insider tips, he covers all the bases, including: Getting the biggest bang for you stamp-collecting buck Researching, locating and buying stamps through traditional sources and online Showing off your collection at exhibits Customizing your collection Housing your stamps and protecting them against the elements The ten keys to identifying and authenticating stamps Stamp Collecting For Dummies is your total guide to starting and building on a really cool stamp collection.

Every Stamp Tells a Story

Every Stamp Tells a Story
Author: Cheryl Ganz
Publisher: Smithsonian Institution
Total Pages: 415
Release: 2014-12-02
Genre: Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN: 1935623540
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Every stamp and piece of mail tells a story. In fact, each often tells multiple stories, ranging from concept to art design to production to usage, often with tales of politics, history, technology, biography, genealogy, economics, geography, disaster, and triumph. The lens of philately offers a fresh and engaging story of American history, culture, and identity, and it can also help deepen the understanding of world cultures. The William H. Gross Stamp Gallery, opened at the Smithsonian National Postal Museum in September 2013, has many such stories to tell. Chief philately curator Cheryl R. Ganz guides readers through some of the gallery's nearly 20,000 objects that together illustrate the history of our nation's postal operations and postage stamps.