Bibliophilia or bibliophilism is the love of books, and a bibliophile or bookworm is an individual who loves and frequently reads books. The classic bibliophile is one who loves to read, admire and collect books, often amassing a large and specialized collection. Bibliophiles usually possess books they love or that…
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Thematic: Medicine – Ophthalmology
Ophthalmology is a branch of medicine and surgery which deals with the diagnosis and treatment of eye disorders. An ophthalmologist is a specialist in ophthalmology. The credentials include a degree in medicine, followed by additional four to five years of ophthalmology residency training. Articles History of Opthalmology told through postage…
View More Thematic: Medicine – OphthalmologyThematic: Archaeology
Archaeology is the study of human activity through the recovery and analysis of material culture. The archaeological record consists of artifacts, architecture, biofacts or ecofacts and cultural landscapes. Archaeology can be considered both a social science and a branch of the humanities. Blogs Archeologia w filatelistyce Stamp Raider Websites Old…
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Astrophilately tells the story of the exploration of outer space with stamps and postmarked envelopes. It is the intersection of space and postal history. Covers cancelled on the date and at a post office near the controlling agency are used in postal exhibits to share the development and conquest of…
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Aerophilately is the branch of philately that specializes in the study of airmail. Philatelists have observed the development of mail transport by air from its beginning, and all aspects of airmail service have been extensively studied and documented by specialists. Blogs Aero-Philatelist Aerophilately International Civil Aviation Organisation Worldwide Airmail Stamp…
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Exploring Stamps: Top Dead Countries to Collect
Forgotten names of countries that once existed. A dead country in philately is/was an entity that used to issue postage stamps and now no longer does. Exploring Stamps takes a fun top 10 countdown to explore the concept of dead countries in philately.
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Looking At Stamps: Nan Calora (Part 2)
This week, Russ Romano finishes his chat with Nan Calora. They laugh, talk about getting new stamps, laugh, talk about adhesive stamps, laugh, talk about crooked stamps, UN stamps and what to do with our stamps when we are gone. The website for UN stamps is unstamps.org. Listen HERE …
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American Topical Association: Presidential Grab Bag
John Hamman discusses the variety of presidents on stamps and the materials that you can collect related to the topic of Presidents on Stamps. Discover topical collecting with the American Topical Association.
View More American Topical Association: Presidential Grab BagTed Talks Stamps: Episode 13 – Design Errors On Postage Stamps
Ted Talks Stamps looks at design errors on postage stamps, From anachronisms, to nonexistent Olympics sports, to errant anatomy, and more, these stamps will add a touch of humor to your collection. And because they are not rare production errors, they are all quite affordable.
View More Ted Talks Stamps: Episode 13 – Design Errors On Postage StampsThematic: Lighthouses
A lighthouse is a tower, building, or another type of structure designed to emit light from a system of lamps and lenses and to serve as a navigational aid for maritime pilots at sea or on inland waterways. Lighthouses mark dangerous coastlines, hazardous shoals, reefs, rocks, and safe entries to…
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