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