WHAT IS TOPICAL STAMP COLLECTING?
Topical or thematic stamp collecting is a fast-growing area in the philatelic world. It offers the collector an opportunity to expand beyond the country collecting experience. Topical or thematic collecting can bring countless hours of pleasure to the beginning stamp collector or experienced philatelist. You can devote as little or as much time or money to your collection as you wish. In addition, as your collection evolves and grows you will be thrilled by he many twists and turns it can lead you to. If you have n interest or hobby it is available on postage stamps, covers, cancellations or other philatelic-related material. A philatelist can start a collection for the sure enjoyment of the topic, to learn more about a topic (educational) or stumble onto an interest by accident. it is always a personal choice. For instance, I am a collector of four themes: windmills on stamps (I fell in love with them while I was an exchange student in the Netherlands in the computer), and lighthouses
