Geographic Philately

That Philately is more than a fad is already proven by its years of existence; a "fad" lives but a short time then dies and is unheard of until the next season.

But whether it is a "science" or just a "hobby" is all according to the individual collector. It is his viewpoint. In any event it provides a nice wide field for research. It is here that we can forget our petty troubles and find things curious, instructive and interesting to ponder over.

From the instructive angle: It brings us in close touch with each country's history, thru its commemorative issues; currency, by the expressions of values on the face, surcharged values, etc.; languages, by inscriptions; art, science, customs, industry, botany natural history, architecture and mythology, by the designs and geography by "map stamp issues".

Philately is indeed a fine school, it teaches the careless, etc. In order to place issues in correct order some idea must be formed of preceding and following issues.

Concerning the geographical knowledge philatelically imparted, this paper is penned.

- Mrs. Nagalakshmi Tadakaluri, Philatelist.

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