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Few hobbies match the flexibility of stamp collecting. It is suitable for nearly all ages. You can collect stamps all 12 months of the year regardless of the climate where you are located. It does not require any special skills or great wealth. Some individuals begin as young as age 4 and many collect until the day they die.
Getting started in the hobby? You may have a few questions. Here we have provided some general information to get you started.
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Resources for classroom teachers, club leaders, and scout merit badge counselors to promote an understanding of philately.
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Stamp collecting is a wonderful hobby that reflects your interests, does not need to cost a lot of money, and most of all is FUN!
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The APRL has one of the world's largest collections of philatelic literature containing more than 23,000 book titles and 5,700 journal titles.
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The APS will not be holding a Summer Seminar in 2024. Please stay tuned for announcements of future educational opportunities.