Stamp collection or Philately is an extensively practiced hobby among people of all nations throughout the world since many years. Colorful, beautifully designed postage stamps having historic value are a matter of attraction for all stamp collectors. Rare postage stamps are bought and sold in the philatelic societies at excessive high prices. This hobby can be inculcated among young people as they have high educational value. It throws light on the social, political and economical history of the period during which it was printed. Several societies have been established in different countries, like the American Philatelic Society, Cinderella Stamp Club (UK) etc., to cultivate this beautiful hobby of Philately.
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