I loved collecting stamps as a kid. Each one a tiny piece of period art. I learned quite a bit about history, art, mythology, national parks, political leaders, birds and animals, holidays, you name it. Traveling I don't buy souvenirs, except interesting stamps, postcards, etc I run across - inexpensive, lightweight, easy to store and carry.
Ahh! A fellow philatelist!
@PB Well, at least I used to be. I haven't been into it in over 20 years. Nonetheless, everything you stated is how I feel about stamps; especially "Each one a tiny piece of period art." I too learned a lot from the hobby. I can't say for sure how I got started but I do know my Grandmother encouraged me. It could've been when I was a little boy we'd walk up the street to get stamps at the post office or self service machine. I'd ask if I could carry them home. So I'd put them in my pocket or hold them in my hand as if my life depended on it...always fascinated by the look of the stamp. I was probably 10 or 11 years old. It felt like they were important in some sense, and I liked the art work, design, etc.
Anyway, my album of stamps has laid dormant for years. It's time to pull it out.
Do you still have your stamps, or are they long gone?
