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Museums and libraries

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Stamp museums and libraries provide excellent information resources for stamp collectors. These include the new National Postal Museum in Washington, DC, and the American Philatelic Research Library. Other philatelic museums and libraries are presented.

Column, Postal museums

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Ultraviolet lamp as collecting tool

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Use of a UV light can help the stamp collector discover repairs, errors, oddities, damage and alterations. Techniques for using the light to examine stamps and for protecting eyes from damage are discussed.

Ultraviolet radiation, Inspection

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Topical collecting offers fun and challenges

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Stamp collections that are based on a particular topic have become more popular with collectors. A guide to starting and maintaining a collection is presented.

Methods, Hobbies

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