Stamp collecting gained momentum in the late nineteenth century and is still one of the most popular hobbies in the world.
Whilst the number of stamp collectors is still quite large, the average age is a lot higher than it once was.
To combat this, several stamp collectors are trying to reach out to the younger enthusiasts; known as philatelists.
Discovering the history of the world
Keith Jupp, a veteran philatelist who owns over 2 million stamps by his estimate, explains the appeal of stamp collecting as…
‘discovering the history of the world, but late.’
He says stamps are a fantastic way to study history as they reflect the state and time period of the country they are made.
A single stamp can tell a seasoned professional whether the country was under communist or capitalist rule, or whether they were part of a larger empire.
Keith also claims that a lot of people could be sitting on a treasure trove of stamps.
He suggests people look in their attics for their grandparents old stamp collections as they can be very valuable!
Tune in to City News at 3:30pm for the full report….
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Stamp collecting gained momentum in the late nineteenth century and is still one of the most popular hobbies in the world.
Whilst the number of stamp collectors is still quite large, the average age is a lot higher than it once was.
To combat this, several stamp collectors are trying to reach out to the younger enthusiasts; known as philatelists.
Discovering the history of the world
Keith Jupp, a veteran philatelist who owns over 2 million stamps by his estimate, explains the appeal of stamp collecting as…
‘discovering the history of the world, but late.’
He says stamps are a fantastic way to study history as they reflect the state and time period of the country they are made.
A single stamp can tell a seasoned professional whether the country was under communist or capitalist rule, or whether they were part of a larger empire.
Keith also claims that a lot of people could be sitting on a treasure trove of stamps.
He suggests people look in their attics for their grandparents old stamp collections as they can be very valuable!
Tune in to City News at 3:30pm for the full report….
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‘discovering the history of the world, but late.’
‘discovering the history of the world, but late.’
