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

1.9K Views|Posted 2011-07-02 08:19:49

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Veerappan | Beginner-Level 5

2011-07-11 18:19:22

Count the number of countries. Start philately

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Veerappan | Beginner-Level 5

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 | Beginner-Level 5

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 | Beginner-Level 5

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 | Beginner-Level 4

2011-07-03 12:39:14

Philately is definitely more than a hobby. It should be promoted and encouraged.

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Veerappan | Beginner-Level 5

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 | Beginner-Level 5

2011-07-03 12:08:24

Philately introduces personalities and events to stamp collectors

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