Just about everything can be found in a 'bulk lot.' (dangers of buying bulk lots of postage stamps for a collection sight unseen)

Article Abstract:

An anecdote is recounted about a collector who bought a bulk lots of postage stamps without first looking at them. From this bad experience, advice is given that one must be careful. Excellent finds can be made in bulk lots, but prudence is needed.

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The "neglected" postage dues

Article Abstract:

Postage-due stamps and labels have increasingly been attracting the attention of collectors. The stamps and labels would not only be an interesting addition to any collection, they offer a collecting field by themselves.

Postal service

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Postage stamps encourage a child's growing understanding of his country

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A child can develop a sense of history from stamp collecting. A father recounts his experiences with his son of learning about Nathan Hale and Abraham Lincoln as well as about the American Indian and racism.

Social aspects, Hobbies

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