Question

Did you know? The study of postage stamps and postal history is called philately. It is possible to be a philatelist without owning any stamps. The stamps that you study may be rare ones and found only in museums.

Answer 1

Philately is the study of postage stamps and postal history. A person who studies stamps is called a philatelist. A philatelist does not necessarily have to own stamps. They may study rare stamps that are preserved in museums.