I’m a lifelong photographer who recently returned to stamp collecting.

Knowing I needed to narrow my stamp collecting focus (pardon the pun), I started a topical collection of stamps featuring cameras, photographers and photography inventors, and famous photographs.

Out of that initial effort, I expanded my collection to include an exploration of stamps, postcards, ephemera, and postal history that celebrate photography.

I’ve been enjoying researching the topic, searching for items, writing about my collection, and beginning to build out an online presence devoted to my new hobby.

If you’re interested in photo philately, too, and want to share your collection or trade items, please let me know.

Hello! I am just wondering how long will it take for stamps to become truly valuable? Is it worth investing in stamps buying them or it's more a hobby? Thanks for your opinions and answers in advance

Just sharing.

Probably nothing 😐

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Hi all,

I am interested in finding if there are any stamps featuring LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender) people. I know there are a few pride-themed stamps in various countries, as well as a couple marking marriage equality - but these typically are just illustrations and rainbows.

Here in the UK there was an Alan Turing stamp, but it does not feature his face.

Do others know of any stamps featuring LGBT+ people anywhere in the world?

Thanks in advance

Are there any national cachet makers creating covers for the 2025 inauguration? Also, does anyone know where I can send the request to have a cover cancellation made? I have skipped that last few inaugurations but I am considering it for 2025.

Its fountain pen too and not a pencil so i cant even erase it.

I recently posted a video talking about the future of stamp collecting as a hobby, it would be greatly appreciated if you could check it out and leave a comment on the video of your own experiences!

If yes, do you put them in folder sheets? Or how do you hold them?