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philatelist

[ UK /fɪlˈætɪlˌɪst/ ]
[ US /fɪˈɫætəɫɪst/ ]
NOUN
  1. a collector and student of postage stamps

How To Use philatelist In A Sentence

  • It is one of the most commonly collected artefacts, where its market worth is arbitrarily unhinged from its clearly marked original face value, in the philatelist's eye.
  • I found the idea that locals use stamps with the pictures of world champions to get their mail from Brazzaville to N'Djamena quite appealing, though the reality is that these stamps are published primarily for philatelists.
  • We understand that there are only 40 of these signed covers in existence, and most of them have already gone to novelty-hungry philatelists worldwide.
  • The history of the post office is rarely of interest to anyone but the uniquely eager philatelist. Marc Hartzman: A Touch of Knowledge: Missile Mail
  • Gustave chose art from the outset, not only joining the Impressionists but buying their works and often supporting them with loans; on the side, he was a philatelist, a yachtsman and boat designer, and, like his friend Monet, a passionate gardener. A Delightful Window Into Caillebotte Brothers' Private World
  • Many philatelists have recorded history through their exhibits on such topics as ‘national leaders, birds, animals, sports, occupation, currency and important events.’
  • One of a few philatelists who founded Steveston Stamp Auctions Ltd. 12 years ago, Worley began collecting stamps when he was 10.
  • Mr. G. Sethuraman, an active philatelist who has been collecting stamps since 1974, says this hobby has a high knowledge-gaining potential.
  • Apart from the bankers, there was Charlotte de Rothschild (1819-1884) who founded the Home for Aged Incurables and the Jews' Emigration Society; Nathaniel de Rothschild (1812-1870), who bought the land near Bordeaux that became the Château Mouton Rothschild vineyards; and Arthur de Rothschild (1851-1903), a philatelist. Great dynasties of the world: The Rothschilds
  • For the growing tribe of philatelists in the city, stamp collection provides a window to the world with all the thrills and pleasures of an educative and fascinating hobby.
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