Philately Intro: Stamp collecting, known as philately, involves collecting and studying postage stamps and related items.
Collecting Motivation: People collect stamps for their historical, artistic, geographic, and cultural significance.
Choose a Focus: Decide on a collecting theme—country, era, topic, or type (e.g., airmail, commemorative).
Find Stamps: Collect from various sources like mail, dealers, post offices, online auctions, and philatelic events.
Handle with Care: Use stamp tongs to avoid damaging stamps with oils and dirt from your fingers.
Sort and Organize: Organize stamps by category in your album with protective sleeves.
Catalog and Identify: Use catalogs or online resources to identify and catalog stamps, learning about their history and value.