Category Archives: Say It With Stamps

YEN: A Collector’s Desire

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YEN: A Collector’s Desire Written in Ink and Postage Some words feel as though they were made for stamp collectors. Yen is one of them. According to Merriam-Webster, yen means a strong longing, craving, or desire, often for travel, adventure, or something just beyond reach. It’s not a fleeting wish. A yen carries emotion, curiosity, and movement. And if you think about it… isn’t that exactly what postage stamps and postal history represent? A World Fueled by Longing Long before … Continue reading →

The Future of Stamp Collecting

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The Future of Stamp Collecting: Global Growth Outlook to 2033 It’s refreshing and exciting to see the enduring, global passion for stamp collecting not only holding strong, but expanding. A new report released by DataHorizzon Research shows that the worldwide stamp collecting market is projected to grow steadily. That means today’s philatelic enthusiasts, whether traditional collectors or newcomers entering through digital platforms, are participating in one of the most resilient and quietly expanding hobbies in the world. This study confirms … Continue reading →

Aeolipile – The Steam Engine’s Role in Postal History

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Aeolipile: The Unexpected Connection Between Steam Power and Stamp Collecting When we think about stamp collecting, our minds often drift to the intricate designs, historical snapshots, and cultural narratives each tiny adhesive square contains. But today, let’s explore a surprising parallel between stamps and an ancient invention you may not know about—the aeolipile. What Is an Aeolipile? The aeolipile, or Hero’s engine, was an ancient steam-powered device invented by Hero of Alexandria in the first century AD. It’s considered the … Continue reading →

Knowledge And Fun With Topical Stamp Collecting at Philpex 2012

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Id like to share with you today an article featured in the Philippine Daily Inquirer, written by Jeannette I Andrade, about storytelling with thematic postage stamps. Enjoy!   Hobbyists offer view of the personal, plus history through stamps By Jeannette I. Andrade Philippine Daily Inquirer Before children of the new generation forget how a stamp looks like, postage stamp collectors and the Philippine Postal Corp. (Philpost) have teamed up and brought out their treasured compilations for the public to see … Continue reading →

Famous Quotes From Mark Twain aka Samuel L Clemens in Stamp Collecting

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It was Mark Twain who said, “Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you did not do than by the ones you did. So throw off the bow lines, sail away from the safe harbor, catch the trade winds in your sails, explore, dream and discover.” That’s not something we do in the future. It’s something we do in the now. So, today — Explore. Dream. Discover. To a Day of Discovery, Mary Morrissey … Continue reading →

Saying it with Stamps; Albert Einstein’s Relativity Theory…

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. Sometimes our lives can get so busy that we think that we don’t have time to get everything done and certainly don’t have time to pray or meditate. That is exactly the time when we do need to pause, even for just twenty or thirty seconds. Take a deep breath. Gather yourself together and realize some appreciation for this life and you will see that your thinking is clear, your choices are stronger and you really do have the … Continue reading →