What type of collection includes all the varieties of a single stamp or stamps used for a specific purpose? Thematic collecting General collecting Specialized collecting
What instrument should you use in handling stamps to avoid damaging them? Gloves Tongs with sharp ends Tongs with round ends
What country issued the first Christmas stamp? Canada Great Britain The North Pole
In 1990, how much did the "Three Skilling Yellow Banco" sell for? US $19.99 on sale US $1,375,140 US $0.45
What do we call the mark put over a stamp by the post office to show that the stamp has been used? A postmark A freak An overprint
What country does this stamp come from? Switzerland Austria Helvetica
What do we call the holes punched between stamps so that they can be torn apart? Perforations Hinges Little holes
This mark is stamped on a piece of mail to indicate that it requires greater security in transport. What is it called? Registered postmark Regis postmark Overprint
When did stamp collecting as a hobby begin? In 1240 In 1954 In 1840
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