Stamps are small self adhesive paper cut outs having amazing art works printed on them and are used as a means for paying postage. These are miniature icons and memento of major national events and achievements. Stamp collecting is known as Philately and is a very rewarding hobby because it immensely enhances the general knowledge of the collector. The hobby is popular throughout the world. Old and young alike enjoy collecting, reminiscing, and exploring foreign countries through the hobby of stamp collecting. Through stamp collecting, one finds information about currency, science, history, architecture, politics, arts, sports, customs and rituals of different peoples and countries of the world. It is also a very relaxing pastime. The stamp collectors usually start their collecting of stamps early in their life. There are two ways of collecting stamps – one is collecting used stamps and the other is to collect unused or mint stamps. Stamp collecting is my hobby. I use to gather stamps from all possible areas and then sort them by country, great people, animals, important national events, etc.