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Philantely

Definition:

(noun) The act or practice of collecting and studying postage stamps and related items.

Senses:

1. (noun) The hobby or interest in collecting and preserving postage stamps.
2. (noun) The systematic study of postage stamps, their history, design, and usage.
3. (noun) The collection or trade of postage stamps as a form of investment.

Sample Sentences:

• 1. As a child, Emma inherited her grandfather's love for philantely and has been collecting stamps ever since.
• 2. The philantely exhibition showcased rare stamps from around the world.
• 3. John has an extensive philantely library consisting of books and catalogs on stamp collecting.
• 4. Philantely has experienced a resurgence in popularity with the introduction of online stamp trading platforms.

Possible Related Products:

• Stamp Collecting Album
• Philatelic Catalog
• Stamp Tweezers
• Stamp Magnifier