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Philately (postage and revenue stamps / postal history): Home

A brief guide to the research of postal and revenue stamps, postal history, and postcards

Introduction

Philately (/fɪˈlætəli/fih-LAT-ə-lee) is the study of postage stamps and postal history.  It also refers to the collection and appreciation of stamps and other philatelic products.

The Walker Library Special Collections has a growing philatelic collection comprised of revenue and postage stamps, First Day Covers, postcards, philatelic literature, journals, and archival materials and ephemera.  Search the catalogue for books and journals, and see our finding aid for archival materials.