tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6982924932060917225.post3143930884131823865..comments2023-10-09T20:40:53.980-04:00Comments on Kovels Komments | Weekly eNewsletter about Antiques and Collectibles: COLLECTING AROUND THE WORLDAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09315614751727976326noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6982924932060917225.post-2037795032996395082009-03-26T11:37:00.000-04:002009-03-26T11:37:00.000-04:00Before his untimely death in August 2007 I was a c...Before his untimely death in August 2007 I was a close friend of James Mackay of Glasgow, Scotland. Jim began collecting stamps at the age of 6 and at the time of his passing he was acknowledged as having the world's largest collection held by an individual. His knowledge of philately was phenomenal and he made a lifetime career of writing about stamps. At the time of his death he wrote for 5 magazines and his last book on the aubject The Encyclopedia of Stamps for Anness Publishing was on its third printing in less than 2 years. So don't put down "stamp collecting" as a fun thing for prepubescent boys. it is for big boys also especially ones who have the funds to enjoy it. Stamp auctions are a fun place to go even if you don't buy.mensa63https://www.blogger.com/profile/10916356651082623411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6982924932060917225.post-61332598592826020622009-03-26T02:18:00.000-04:002009-03-26T02:18:00.000-04:00aPre-pubescent boys???? Most of the stamp collect...aPre-pubescent boys???? Most of the stamp collectors I know who are really serious about it are in their 60s!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6982924932060917225.post-46891256907791923632009-03-25T22:50:00.000-04:002009-03-25T22:50:00.000-04:00prepubescent boys??????? Stamp collecting is a hor...prepubescent boys??????? Stamp collecting is a horizon-expanding hobby worthy of anyone at any age. As a child, it put me way ahead of my classmates in history, geography, natural sciences, etc.. As an adult, my collection has increased significantly in value and continues to be a learning experience.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com