Stamp Collecting
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*3: [http://www.scotstamps.co.uk/Philatelic%20Terms.htm Philatelic Terms] | *3: [http://www.scotstamps.co.uk/Philatelic%20Terms.htm Philatelic Terms] | ||
*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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+ | *1a, 4a, 7d, 8: [http://www.1847usa.com/ 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. | ||
+ | *4a, 8: [http://www.allworldstamps.com/] Catalogue similar to 1847usa, but provides information on stamps from all over the world. Not as in-depth, but good for identifying stamps from foreign countries. | ||
Revision as of 18:30, January 26, 2009
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Stamp Collecting is one of the rareest Merit Badges with only 1,057 earned in 2007!
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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Stamp Collecting requirements | ![]() | ||
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Requirement resources
- 1b: The History of Stamp Collecting in America
- 2: Topical Stamp Collecting From the Collectors' Club of Chicago
- 3: Philatelic Terms
- 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.
- 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.
- 4a, 8: [1] Catalogue similar to 1847usa, but provides information on stamps from all over the world. Not as in-depth, but good for identifying stamps from foreign countries.
Related awards
- Hobby 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