How to start a stamp collection - Test
  • 1. What is the most basic supply needed to start a stamp collection?
A) Tongs
B) Stamps
C) Magnifying glass
D) Stock book
  • 2. Where is a good place to find stamps to start your collection?
A) Used envelopes
B) Museums
C) Art galleries
D) Antique stores
  • 3. What is the purpose of stamp tongs?
A) To clean stamps
B) To measure stamps
C) To stick stamps to pages
D) To handle stamps without damaging them
  • 4. What does 'MNH' stand for in stamp collecting?
A) Maximum Number Handled
B) Mostly Not Hurt
C) Mint Never Hinged
D) Museum National Heritage
  • 5. What is a stock book used for?
A) Selling stamps
B) Storing and displaying stamps
C) Sorting letters
D) Cleaning stamps
  • 6. What is 'philately'?
A) The study of art
B) The study of stamps
C) The study of money
D) The study of history
  • 7. What is 'canceling' on a stamp?
A) A stamp's expiration date
B) The act of printing a stamp
C) A special design on a stamp
D) A mark indicating the stamp has been used
  • 8. Which of these is a common way to categorize stamps?
A) By weight
B) By size
C) By country
D) By color
  • 9. What should you do before soaking a stamp off an envelope?
A) Check for water-soluble ink
B) Eat a snack
C) Iron the envelope
D) Call a stamp expert
  • 10. What type of water is best for soaking stamps?
A) Salty water
B) Boiling water
C) Cool water
D) Soapy water
  • 11. Why is it important to dry stamps properly after soaking?
A) To make them stick better
B) To prevent mildew
C) To change their color
D) To increase their value
  • 12. What is a perforation gauge used for?
A) Determining stamp color
B) Cleaning stamps
C) Measuring stamp size
D) Measuring the number of perforations
  • 13. What is a commemorative stamp?
A) A stamp with a picture of a bird
B) A stamp that is very old
C) A stamp with no monetary value
D) A stamp issued to celebrate an event
  • 14. What does 'face value' mean on a stamp?
A) The price printed on the stamp
B) The weight of the stamp
C) The actual worth of the stamp
D) The age of the stamp
  • 15. What is a topical collection?
A) A collection focused on a specific theme
B) A collection of very expensive stamps
C) A collection of stamps from different countries
D) A collection of damaged stamps
  • 16. What is the purpose of hinges?
A) To mount stamps in an album
B) To measure stamp size
C) To clean stamps
D) To repair damaged stamps
  • 17. What is an album used for?
A) Soaking stamps
B) Selling stamps
C) Cleaning stamps
D) Storing and protecting stamps
  • 18. Which of the following is NOT a good place to store stamps?
A) A stock book
B) A stamp album
C) A damp basement
D) A cool, dry closet
  • 19. Why is it important to research the stamps you collect?
A) To change their color
B) To learn about their history and value
C) To make them look more beautiful
D) To make them sticky
  • 20. What is the best way to remove a stamp hinge?
A) Soak the stamp gently
B) Use a sharp knife
C) Rip it off
D) Iron it
  • 21. What is a first day cover?
A) An envelope with stamps from the first day of the month.
B) An envelope for international letters.
C) An envelope with a stamp canceled on its first day of issue.
D) An envelope used only on holidays.
  • 22. What does 'CTO' mean in stamp collecting?
A) Complete Topical Overview
B) Cancelled-to-Order
C) Current Treasury Output
D) Certified Trading Organization
  • 23. What is overprinting?
A) Adding extra text or designs on a stamp after its original printing
B) Removing the original print from a stamp
C) Printing multiple stamps on one sheet
D) A method to destroy stamps
  • 24. What is the Stanley Gibbons catalog?
A) A catalog of birds.
B) A comprehensive catalog of stamps worldwide.
C) A catalog of antique furniture.
D) A catalog of cars.
  • 25. What is a se-tenant pair?
A) A stamp that is self-adhesive.
B) A stamp printed upside down.
C) A set of identically-printed stamps.
D) Two or more stamps joined together.
  • 26. What is a watermark?
A) A serial number on the back of the stamp.
B) A faint design in the paper used to make stamps.
C) A mark made by water damage.
D) A design on the stamp's surface.
  • 27. What kind of light is best for examining stamps?
A) Infrared light
B) Natural daylight
C) Ultraviolet light
D) Black light
  • 28. What is a perforation variety?
A) An unusual or error in the stamp's perforations.
B) A stamp printed on special paper.
C) A variety of flowers pictured on the stamp.
D) An error in stamp color.
  • 29. What does 'gutter' mean in stamp collecting?
A) A deep scratch on a stamp.
B) The sticky side of the stamp.
C) The blank space between stamps on a sheet.
D) The perforated edge of a stamp.
  • 30. What does 'gum' refer to on a stamp?
A) The adhesive on the back of the stamp.
B) The perforations on the stamp.
C) The color of the stamp.
D) The design on the front of the stamp.
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