Benefits of digitally cataloging your stamp collection.
In the past we’ve written about how people are often unaware of the value of their physical assets, especially pieces they may have inherited from a loved one and stored away somewhere. If you found your grandfather’s stamp collection buried in the basement, you’d probably be tempted to pack the box back up and dismiss it as a sentimental relic. However, that might be a mistake, not only because of the potential value of the collection but because you may be missing out on an enjoyable hobby. Stamp collecting came about in England in the 1840s, shortly after the first stamp, “Penny Black,” was printed. Over the years it evolved into an intellectual pursuit and a study of history. Stamps are snapshots of days gone by, capturing images of revered leaders, events and social causes. They can also…