Stamp Collecting
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'''5, 6, 7'''. [http://www.stamps.org Amer. Philatelic Society] has information on tools and preservation. <br> | '''5, 6, 7'''. [http://www.stamps.org Amer. Philatelic Society] has information on tools and preservation. <br> | ||
'''7a.''' [http://www.kid-at-art.com/htdoc/lesson43.html Design a Postage Stamp] Intended as a lesson plan for Black History Month, but the information is useful for all designs. Includes criteria for USPS selection. | '''7a.''' [http://www.kid-at-art.com/htdoc/lesson43.html Design a Postage Stamp] Intended as a lesson plan for Black History Month, but the information is useful for all designs. Includes criteria for USPS selection. | ||
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* [http://www.sossi.org/index.shtml Scouts on Stamps Society International] | * [http://www.sossi.org/index.shtml Scouts on Stamps Society International] | ||
* [http://www.usps.com/household/stampcollecting/welcome.htm Stamp Collecting] From the United States Postal Service | * [http://www.usps.com/household/stampcollecting/welcome.htm Stamp Collecting] From the United States Postal Service | ||
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![]() | Boy Scouts can earn the Collections, Coin Collecting, and Stamp Collecting Merit badges. Cub Scouts & Webelos Scouts can earn the Cub Scout Collecting Belt Loop & Pin |
Stamp Collecting merit badge | ||
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Status: | Elective | |
Created: | 1932 | |
Discontinued: | no | |
BSA Advancement ID: | 108 | |
Requirements revision: | 2007 | |
Latest pamphlet revision: | 2007 |
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“ | The world's most popular hobby, stamp collecting is enjoyed by millions throughout the world. Through this hobby. you can experience history: postage stamps are like tiny windows that introduce the people of the world to the country's leaders, customs, history, products, and environment. | ” |
Stamp Collecting requirements | ![]() | ||
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Requirement resources
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1a, 4a, 7d, 8 1847usa.com Provides a detailed description of all stamps issued by the United States. Extremely useful as a catalogue and for identifying individual stamps. Also describes the differences between stamps of certain issues/manufacturing techniques.
1b. The History of Stamp Collecting in America- Amer. Philatelic Society - Museum of Postal History
2. Topical Stamp Collecting - - Amer. Topical Assn
3. Philatelic Terms - Amer. Air Mail Society - Amer. First Day Cover Society - Int. Machine Cancel Society
4, 8. World Stamp Catalogue - Philatelic Terms
5, 6, 7. Amer. Philatelic Society has information on tools and preservation.
7a. Design a Postage Stamp Intended as a lesson plan for Black History Month, but the information is useful for all designs. Includes criteria for USPS selection.
Related awards
Hobby-related awards
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See also
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General Merit Badge information
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External links
- Scouts on Stamps Society International
- Stamp Collecting From the United States Postal Service