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Explore the World Through Stamp Collecting

Stamp collecting is a captivating hobby which offers a gateway to art, history, and comradery. More than simply an indication that the postage rate has been paid, stamps often reflect our diverse culture, values, and traditions.
Philately Linking Wisdom Through The Ages

Knowledge of the past and understanding what has happened in the past is crucial to the wellbeing of us all, our communities, and our future. Stamps, by providing a link between past and present, allow us a better understanding of being human.
Discover The Joy Of Stamps

Stamp collecting satisfies our emotional, aesthetic and intellectual needs. Whether it is an occasional pastime or an consuming passion, stamp collecting is a hobby that opens doors to new worlds.

This site is dedicated to helping hobbyists acquire knowledge free of cost. We feel that one of the greatest attributes of philately is the thrill of identifying your stamps and the learning opportunities uncovered along the way.

We believe that the marriage of technology and philately is a blessing and is helping philately move forward into the future. In many ways the internet is actually the 'next generation' postal system; representing the next step in the evolution of the ways humans communicate with each other.

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1847usa

Excellent resource for identifying and learning US stamps. Has many tools for finding and distinguish varieties.

Online Library

Incredible library of free online books, articles, videos, and presentations.

This Day In Philatelic History Calendar

Interactive Calendar with notable philatelic events
throughout history

Illustrated Glossary

The largest, most complete online illustrated philatelic glossary. Free, simple and easy to use.

Community Supported

Collectors across the world are committed to keeping this website and its resources available to all without costs. The site uses a team approach for maintaining much of the content and other hobbyists are kind enough to donate to the development and monthly hosting overhead. If you find this site useful, please consider helping.

Community Projects

'Pointing Finger'
Database

The largest online census of these interesting 'Return To Sender' auxillary markings; hundreds of high resolution markings and cover images.

US 'Fancy' Cancels
Database

This new exciting ‘Fancy Cancels’ database for US 1895-To Present cancels is a great community project with thousands and thousands of full color cancels listed.

US 'Fancy' Cancels
Database

The ‘fancy cancels’ of 1870-1894 is a fun and fascinating part of US stamp collecting.
This growing community project currently has over 5000 cancels.