| How to Collect Stamps |
We want stamp collecting to reward you with many years of pleasure and relaxation. It all began in 1840 when Great
Britain issued the Penny Black, the world’s very first postage stamp. Since that time millions
upon millions of hobbyists have experienced the joys of stamp collecting. Kenmore helps bring the FUN of collecting to
you by offering hundreds of unusual and affordable stamp offers on this site.
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| Where to Begin |
If you are uncertain what stamps to collect, simply follow your heart to what appeals to your curiosity and captures
your interest. One way to see a broad variety of material is to receive Stamps-on-Approval. Kenmore
will send you colorful, exciting selections for you to conveniently preview in your home on 15-day Free Examination.
(Learn more about Stamps-on-Approval)
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| Stamp Collecting Supplies |
Compared to many hobbies, Stamp Collecting Supplies are very affordable. You have many storage options
to display and protect your stamps.
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| Stamp Collecting Basics |
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Watch our brief online videos or print out our guides on using stamp hinges, stamp mounts, how to use a perforation gauge
and how to detect watermarks.
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| U.S. Identifier |
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Get the inside scoop on how to distinguish the valuable from the common varieties with our
U.S. Stamp Identifier
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| Famous Stamps |
| Fascinating stories about some of the world's most desirable and interesting stamps.
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| Foreign Country Indentifier |
Find out what country your stamp came from with this handy identifier.
Since the world's first postage stamp appeared in 1840, hundreds and hundreds of countries have been born,
undergone name changes or disappeared into history as "Lost Nations".
Kenmore's Worldwide Stamp Identifier
allows you easily find the country that issued your stamp.
Click here to start a new search. Simply key in the characters exactly as they appear on
the front of the stamp and press find.
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