Benefits of Philately

Philately is the study of stamps and postal history and other related items. Philately involves more than just stamp collecting, which does not necessarily involve the study of stamps. It is possible to be a philatelist without owning any stamps. For instance, the stamps being studied may be very ra... View More

0 1.8k Views | Posted 2011-07-02 08:19:49
Started by Suni K

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    veerappan

    2011-07-11 18:19:22
    Count the number of countries. Start philately
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    veerappan

    2011-07-08 18:43:08
    Of course, Philately will also let you know different cultures and countries, their currencies and life habits and so on
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    Suni K | Guide-Level 14

    2011-07-08 18:32:40
    Is Philately some sort of learning?
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    Suni K | Guide-Level 14

    2011-07-04 18:16:04
    What value will philately bring to a student?
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    veerappan

    2011-07-04 18:04:07
    When you are plenty in stamps philately is very good, if short of stamps, philately is a boring hobby
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    veerappan

    2011-07-03 14:03:10
    Exchange of redundant stamps can bring new stamps into your pocket
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    Suni K | Guide-Level 14

    2011-07-03 12:42:18
    What do you think other than a hobby is the X factor behind the popularity of Philately world wide?
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    Liji Jacob

    2011-07-03 12:39:14
    Philately is definitely more than a hobby. It should be promoted and encouraged.
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    veerappan

    2011-07-03 12:20:43
    Yes, Philately must become a part of life of every student who intend to learn and develop himself. Knowledge of countries, famous personalities, events and festivals, flora and fauna and every thing under earth must be known to a prospective student.
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    Suni K | Guide-Level 14

    2011-07-03 12:14:07
    Philately means educating self. Do you agree?
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    veerappan

    2011-07-03 12:08:24
    Philately introduces personalities and events to stamp collectors
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    Suni K | Guide-Level 14

    2011-07-03 11:53:46
    Does philately bring money by exchange of stamps?
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    Suni K | Guide-Level 14

    2011-07-03 08:56:10
    You think philately is more than a hobby?
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    Commented by

    Liji Jacob

    2011-07-02 16:52:08
    Philately brings back nostralgia of history and historical events. It lets students know personalities
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    veerappan

    2011-07-02 08:20:56
    More than any thing students consider it as a hobby !!

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