Stamp collecting started around May of 1840 in Great Britain when they issued the first prepaid self adhesive stamp,(the penny black).Stamp collecting got so popular it spread all over the world and stores opened selling only stamps to keep up with the demand.Albums of all kinds were made to fit the needs of the collector as every collector has their own preference on how they collect. Many collectors buy blank albums and pages to create their own collection to fit their likeness.
Coin Collecting has been around for years.
Rare coins or any modern day coin can offer history you can hold in your hand.Coins have been reported to have started over 2000 years ago. ancient Greece, the court of Queen Victoria, the Gold Rush in California and through US coins great people - all are reflected by coins from those times.
In 1792 the federal government established the Philadelphia Mint, which began striking half cents and large cents for circulation in 1793, followed by silver half dimes, half dollars, and silver dollars in 1794, and gold $5 and $10 pieces in 1795.
Outside, and recently the US, many noticed notes are printed in a variety of different colors and sizes.Many say is the reason for collecting banknotes. Honestly, though, it is hard to get a lot thats not colorful. From rarety to colors and values, there are many attractions to collecting banknotes. Grab an atlas, sit with the family and start learning of many country's and their history.
All collectors mostly beginners are in need of supplies as they get more and more into collecting and as their sets grow. Check out these pages and find out what kind of supplies are out for your needs. We carry many folders,books,cases,and many more handy and interesting products for the beginner to the novice collector
Jamestown Stamp Company would like to offer you a FREE copy of our EXCITING stamp and collectibles catalog! Not only will you receive our catalog but as a gift to you we would like to also send a FREE $5 gift certificate good on any purchase. Also enclosed will be other offers on approval. You are under no obligation to purchase from the approvals. You may view them in the privacy of your own home for 20 days, then return the items you don’t wish to purchase.
To order just click on any of our Free Catalog or Approval links. Then you pick your option of U.S Stamps, Foreign Stamps, Coins, Banknotes, or a little of each. Fill out the rest of the form and your on your way of having the pleasure of examining the items before you buy.
This service has many benefits for many collectors such as those who don't have dealers close to them or for those who don't have the time to regularly stop and search for new additions for their sets. Maybe you don't have the option of going to a dealer if so why not have us come to you.
Parents! Looking for more family time? Order the approvals get the family together and have hours of fun and learning looking over the items. Look up it's history its culture and its value and the excitement of watching the collection grow. A great collection could become a very interesting heirloom.
Do you like to see what your buying before paying? Our Popular 20 day free examination approval service allows you to see actual items before you buy. Please Try our no obligation approval service. . Our Approval service is available to all Stamp, Coin, and Bank Note (paper money) collectors. We also have a Picture Post Card Approval service for post card collectors. Our customers love this service, and you will too. Buy what you like, return balance with payment for those you keep. Cancel service anytime. For More Info, Please Click (here).