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Postage due stamps PDF Print E-mail
In the era of stampless letters, it was generally accepted that the recipient would pay the postage on a letter at the time that it was delivered.

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The first postage stamp of Brazil PDF Print E-mail
The first issue of Brazil - the Bullseye, so nicknamed from the design's resemblance - comes fourth chronologically in order of issue of adhesive postage stamps. First, in 1840, came the Penny Black and two-pence Blue of Great Britain; in 1842 came the New York Dispatch; and, in March 1843, came the Fours and Sixes of Zurich. The Bullseyes first appeared on August 1, 1843.

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Stamp Collecting Software PDF Print E-mail
If you’re a stamp collector, then you may be seeking a more high-tech way to find, identify and organize your stamps. How about using the power of computers? There are lots of great software programs out there dedicated to stamp collecting. Most of them are easy to set up and learn how to use. There are so many different programs out there, it can be hard to decide which program is right for you. Here are some great titles to get you started:

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Stamp Collecting Basics PDF Print E-mail
Philately, or stamp collecting, is a time-honored hobby enjoyed by collectors all over the world. This can be an enjoyable way to spend your free time, and it doesn’t have to cost a fortune. There are stamps out there for sale that range in price from fifteen cents to a million dollars! Some people collect stamps for fun, and some go into business. If you’re new to the world of stamp collecting, start slow and learn as much as you can!

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Coin Auctions PDF Print E-mail
In a coin collection, the most difficult part is how to find the coins for the collection. A collector’s main method of acquiring coins is by buying them. The most common alternative in acquiring a coin is through purchase in auction sales.

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Miniature sheets PDF Print E-mail
A souvenir sheet or miniature sheet is a small group of postage stamps still attached to the sheet on which they were printed.

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Investing in postage stamps PDF Print E-mail
Investment Versus Speculation on Postage Stamps.

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