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the value of your
stamps for a small fee.
Stamp
Collecting Basics - learn about how and what to collect, the condition
and handling of postage stamps, postmarks, stamp albums, soaking
stamps, etc. And at some
time you may need to refer to a stamp
dictionary to find out what some of those often-seen terms mean exactly,
or maybe you need to identify the country
origin of a stamp. Many countries no
longer exist. If you've just inherited a collection, get informed
through this beginner's
corner. Also here is a "catalog"
of all countries that have issued or once issued stamps but now no longer exist.
Albums
and Supplies - Large stamp collecting supply company. Free 90 page
accessory catalog.
Computers
and Stamps - how to use your computer to track and record your postage
stamps.
Country-specific
- find other stamp links within your country of interest.
Philatelic
Periodicals - current publications in print.
Philatelic
Books - catalog of philatelic books listed by topical themes.
Philatelic
Museums and Libraries - listed by country with descriptions of contents.
Philatelic
Clubs and Societies - listed alphabetically.
Postal
Administrations - for direct ordering of new issues of postage stamps
on-line or use postal addresses
for postal administrations that aren't currently on the web. There have also been over 700 stamp
issuing entities
many of which have ceased issuing or no longer exist.
Stamp
Dealers and Traders - many have catalogs available
Stamp
Auctions - auction or buy auctioned stamps internationally. Some of
these sites have on-line bidding and/or are supported by scanned photos.
Stamp
Shows - thousands of shows worldwide can be located by country, state and
province.
Topical
Stamp Collections of various private collectors categorized by theme.
See this explanation of thematic
collecting and exhibiting. Some sites specialize in specialty stamp topics
such as postmarks or an explanation
of watermarks on the back of stamps.
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Please e-mail your suggestions for any of the pages contained within Stamp Link directly to the web master, Roger Pearce, roger@stamplink.com. Site sponsored by Pearce & Associates who provide Financial Consulting and Accounting Services in Southern California.
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