Arranging Stamps
Stamp collection is not just about finding new stamps for your collection. A stamp collection is more about organization and management. Philately deals with finding ways on the basis of which different stamps stand different and unique.
There are a lot of ways by which one can arrange the stamps. Let’s figure out the most popular ones!
For example, stamps with world renowned people on them, stamps with world famous monuments, stamps with animals, stamps with birds etc.
Rare and vintage stamps could have a very high market value.
Different types of stamp settings are special releases, first day covers and blocks.
Organize it the best way!
These tools are inexpensive and can be bought from stamp dealers or mail order dealers. These can also be obtained from shopping websites. Just Google and you can buy them online.
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There are a lot of ways by which one can arrange the stamps. Let’s figure out the most popular ones!Country-wise
This is the easiest way to arrange the stamps. This also makes the cataloging process easy along with simplified future references.Release date
Arranging stamps on the basis of the year in which they were issued is another simple way to arrange the stamps and make a catalog for them.Theme based
Another widespread method of arranging the stamps in a collection is to arrange them according to the theme on the stamps.For example, stamps with world renowned people on them, stamps with world famous monuments, stamps with animals, stamps with birds etc.
Denomination
You can also arrange the stamp in your collection based on the value that is printed on the stamp.Current value
If you are aware of the present market value of the stamps in your collection then you can also arrange the stamps according to their current market value. But it should be kept in mind that the denomination which is written on the stamp is not necessarily its current value.Rare and vintage stamps could have a very high market value.
Quality
Arrange the stamps according to the condition they are in. A stamp in good condition has more market value than a stamp which is damaged or worn.Color
You can also arrange your stamps based on their colors.Stamp setting
Arrange your stamps on the basis of the stamp setting.Different types of stamp settings are special releases, first day covers and blocks.
Shape and dimension
Last but not the least; stamps can be classified according to their sizes and shapes. Though most of the stamps are rectangular or square, there are also stamps in other shapes like triangles.Organize it the best way!
Equipments for Handling Stamps
Stamp collection is an interesting hobby and doesn’t need much of equipments, but yes there exist few which can make stamp collection easier and a wonderful experience. Let’s see what all should be there in your equipment box for this exciting hobby!Stamp tongs
It’s a tool which looks like a tweezers but is round and polished so that you can pick up and hold your delicate stamps in it, as holding them in your hand can crease them or give them stains.A magnifying glass
It’s one of the very useful tools as you can read and see all the intricacies and related features in a stamp which can make it easy for you to put it in a particular category. You can also pick a magnifying glass with a battery operated light attached to it.Perforation Gauge
It’s a tool which is required and comes handy while measuring the size of perforations on each stamp which in turn is useful to compare and get detailed information about a stamp. Metal perforation gauges are better and long lasting.Watermark detector
Generally no two same looking stamps are same as there is a watermark on the back of the image of the stamp which makes it different from others. Watermark detector can be used to see that watermark on a stamp.Stamp lifting fluids
These fluids are used to remove a stamp without damaging it.These tools are inexpensive and can be bought from stamp dealers or mail order dealers. These can also be obtained from shopping websites. Just Google and you can buy them online.
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