Anand Philatelic Association

Philately is the study of postage stamps and postal history. It also refers to the collection, appreciation and research activities on stamps and other philatelic products. Philately involves more than just stamp collecting or the study of postage; it is possible to be a philatelist without owning any stamps. For instance, the stamps being studied may be very rare or reside only in museums.

It is therefore necessary to build the knowledge of various postal services, stationery, their price, minting quantity, issuing body, year and rarity. It is also required to identify your collection theme or research subject for which such material is to be acquired or purchased.

Knowledge base is equally important or more as philatelic material possession. These section / pages of the website is designed to cater information that can give better insight to this hobby and the investment you do.