Dear Fellow Stamp Collector, Welcome to the fun and relaxing world of stamp collecting. Although Mystic’s business is selling stamps, First Day Covers, and supplies, all of us really enjoy helping you with your collection! I feel like I’ve made a new friend now that you’ve joined our Mystic family. Maybe that’s because I come from a family of stamp collectors myself – and I learned at a very young age all the fun and rewards stamps have to offer. As I got older, I realized the part relaxation played in collecting… it was soothing to spend time unwinding over my collection. And stamp collecting is a real “armchair” Don Sundman President Mystic Stamp Company hobby – especially with a full-service company like Mystic. There are no hassles, because you never have to leave the comfort of your home. Our huge inventory is just an order away, and you get delivery right to your door. This booklet gives you valuable basic information every stamp collector should have. It will give you some good ideas for building your own collection. Relax, have fun and enjoy yourself. You’re in good company. Contact Mystic for all your collecting needs – we’re waiting to serve you! Sincerely, Donald Sundman P.S. If you see terms you don’t understand, check the Philatelic Glossary on pages 24-27. And, for your convenience, we invite you to visit our website at MysticStamp.com for even more fun information about stamp collecting. Highlights Best Reasons to Collect Stamps. 4-5 Stories of World-Famous Stamps . 6-8 Major Categories of US Stamps . 9-10 Starting Your Stamp Collection.11 Foreign Stamps .12 First Day Covers .12 How to Identify Your Stamps . 13-14 Organizing Your Collection and Choosing an Album.15 Basic Tools of the Stamp Collector .16 How to Soak Your Stamps.17 Hinges, Mounts, and Selvage – What You Need to Know. 18-19 How Mystic Can Help Your Collection Grow . 20-22 Approvals . 21 Website and “This Day in History” Emails .23 Glossary of Stamp Collecting Terms. 24-27 Foreign Stamp Identifier . 27-32 Mystic Rewards .32 Copyright 2021 by Mystic Stamp Company
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