Philately - Stamp Collecting

Philately is the study of postage stamps and postal history. It also refers to the collection and appreciation of stamps and other philatelic products. As a collection field, philately appeared after the introduction of the postage stamps in 1840, but did not gain large attraction until the mid-1850s. 

 

SIPEX (Sixth International Philatelic Exhibition, Washington, D.C., 21–30 May 1966)[57]

 

National Air Mail Week : 1938

National Air Mail Week—May 15-21,1938

Postmaster General James A. Farley and President Franklin Roosevelt created and proclaimed a week-long event to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the inauguration of US airmail service.  They saw the event as an opportunity to gain wider support and usage of the Post Office Department’s airmail service.  The celebration week was preceded by the issue of a new 6c airmail stamp, the attractive bicolored eagle.  Farley asked that every US citizen send an airmail letter during the week.  The slogan was “Receive To-morrow’s mail today.”

The Stamp Bug Club - Royal Mail : 1980s

The Stamp Club Bug – Royal Mail 1980s – Join me in my club and, along with your membership card, 6 time a year you will receive a copy of Stamp Bug News. This colourful newspaper will keep you up-to-date with British Stamps. New issues are described in detail. Famous people who collect stamps are interviewed. Experts help members build their collections.....Stamp Bug Club brochure

Royal Mail Collectors Club - 1990s 2-inch (5.5cm)

St Louis Stamp Expo - Bridgeton MO 1999

The St Louis Stamp Expo '99 is once again pleased to bring the hobby of philately to the many stamp collectors in the St Louis area

World Columbian Stamp Expo - Chicago IL - 1992

The 1992 World Columbian Stamp Expo was an international philatelic event held in Rosemont, Illinois (a suburb of Chicago) from May 22–31, 1992

World Stamp Expo - Washington DC - 1989

WORLD STAMP EXPO '89, the first international stamp show ever directly sponsored by the United States Postal Service, received its own commemorative stamp on March 16, 1989.