Even a quick look at the bidorbuy South African stamps section reveals that starting a South African stamp collection can be a challenging proposition. That is because South African stamps closely mirror the history of the country.
Stamp collecting also known as philately, to give it the correct name is a hobby indulged in by millions of people worldwide. Ever since the introduction of a postal service in England in 1840, people have been fascinated by the wide variety of postage stamps issued by countries all over the world.