philately
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Philately is the study and collection of postage stamps and related postal materials, with enthusiasts examining details like variations in design, printing, and historical usage. Philatelists engage in detailed research of stamps and postal artifacts to understand their history, rarity, and significance.
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- Etymology
- History
- Nineteenth century
- Twentieth century
- Twenty-first century
- Types
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- Tools
- Organizations
- See also
- References
- Further reading
- External links
thumb|The Penny Red was used in the UK for many years (1841–1879), and comes in hundreds of variations which are subject to detailed study by philatelists. thumb|Zeppelin mail from [[Gibraltar to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil via Berlin on the Christmas flight (12th South American flight) of 1934]]
Philately (; ) is the study of postage stamps and postal history. It also refers to the collection and appreciation of stamps and other philatelic products. While closely associated with stamp collecting and the study of postage, it is possible to be a philatelist without owning any stamps. For instance, the stamps being studied may be very rare or reside only in museums.