During my childhood, we were not deeply connected to the digital world. We spent our vacations playing with friends, reading books, and doing things that truly interested us. That is how I discovered postal stamps.
My journey into philately began with a small stamp album that I received from my father. At first, I was simply attracted to the colours and designs of the stamps. Gradually, I started collecting more and more. I exchanged stamps with friends and relatives, and now my collection includes postal stamps from various countries—used stamps, mint stamps, first-day covers, and miniature sheets.
Each stamp tells a story about a country’s history, culture, leaders, wildlife, festivals, and important events. Some stamps even carry the fragrance of flowers, coffee, or spices, which makes them even more unique and special.
I used to eagerly wait for envelopes from abroad. The moment one arrived, I would carefully cut out the stamp, gently soak it in water to remove it from the envelope, and then place it aside to dry. Once it was perfectly dry and smooth, I would arrange it in my album country-wise or theme-wise.
In today’s world, while technology has made communication easier, the charm of traditional letters and stamp collecting is slowly fading. Stamps are not just proof of postage; they are also a window to the past and a treasure for the current generation, many of whom have never even used a postal stamp.
