Thematics

The collecting of thematic postage stamps, or topicals, as they are more often referred to in the United States, can provide a great deal of enjoyment.  While thematic collectors often tend toward collecting more modern issues, a thematic collection limited to postage stamps issued between 1840 and 1940 is not only a possibility but represents an interesting challenge.  As just one example, the 1896 Greek stamp shown above would fit nicely into a collection devoted to The Olympics, the broader category of Sports, or even Horses on Stamps. 

 

 

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