Stamp Collecting

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A) Discuss how you can better understand people, places, institutions, history, and geography as a result of collecting stamps. …

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Requirements Last Revised: 1/1/07 Stamp Collecting - Page 1 of 8
STAMP COLLECTING Merit Badge Requirements 1) Do the following: A) Discuss how you can better understand people, places, institutions, history, and geography as a result of collecting stamps. B) Briefly describe some aspects of the history, growth, and development of the United States postal system. Tell how it is different from postal systems in other countries. 2) Define topical stamp collecting. Name and describe three other types of stamp collections. 3) Show at least ONE example of each of the following:
A. Perforated and imperforate stamps
B. Mint and used stamps
C. Sheet, booklet, and coil stamps
D. Numbers on plate block, booklet, coil, or marginal markings
E. Overprint and surcharge
F. Metered mail
G. Definitive, commemorative, semipostal, and airmail stamps
H. Cancellation and postmark
I. First day cover
J. Postal stationery (aerogramme, stamped envelope, and postal card)
4) Do the following:
A. Demonstrate the use of ONE standard catalog for several different stamp issues. Explain why catalog value can vary from the corresponding purchase price.
B. Explain the meaning of the term condition as used to describe…