In the words of Clifton "Kip" Fadiman, American intellectual essayist: “The philatelist will tell you that stamps are educational, that they are valuable, that they are beautiful. This is only part of the truth. My notation is that the collection is a hedge, a comfort, a shelter into which the sorely beset mind can withdraw. It is orderly, it grows towards completion, it is something that can’t be taken away from us.”
To that end, it summarizes the reason so many enjoy the comfort that a simple hobby brings to them. This store is the end result of a life time of pursuing stamp collecting as a hobby as well as enjoying the solace that it has brought to my life. In addition to all the aforementioned benefits, it is fun and a hobby that explores history, geography, culture, art and politics.
Some important information to know regarding shipping and shop policies is found in the notes section of each listed stamp.