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How to Save Old Stamps and Envelopes

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1. Start Collecting Collecting postage stamps, or philately, is a classic and affordable hobby. It’s not unlikely that one of your ancestors saved the occasional special stamp or postmark. You also might have old letters with stamps marking historic events. Learn more about the hobby and the history of postage stamps on the Smithsonian National View Website VIP Subscription

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