4/3/2022
The Collecting Basics section on the C3a learning platform provides an insight into some of the "lingo" which is used in stamp collecting. To access the course, go to https://stamps.org/learn/c3a-online-learning and click Enter C3a. The course will be under the my courses section of the menu on the left of the page. Please note that this course is available for members only.
The first part of the section are two courses, an introduction to stamp identification and keeping your collection safe. This is great for collectors who want to learn about different philatelic materials and elements of a stamp such as:
If you want to dive deeper into the other tools used by philatelist, there is a 6-module called Tools of the Hobby.
The next section is a 5-module course about philatelic history, where new collectors can explore more about how the modern postal system was created and learn more about some of the most famous stamps. There is also a video series about stamp and cover anatomy, which gives examples of more philatelic terms such as:
The final part of the section is a series consisting of nine videos about different ways to collect stamps, where beginners can learn about various types of stamps and various areas to collect such as:
and more!
Some additional information about philatelic vocabulary terms can be found here. Make sure to check out this C3a course, especially if you are new to the hobby! Click here to purchase the Stamp Collecting Fundamentals course (totaling 5 and 1/2 hours of content), which includes tips and techniques especially for new collectors.
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