Category:Maps

Cartophilately is the collection of postage stamps which display maps. Stamp collectors are quite similar to map collectors, in that some are generalists and collect anything and everything, while others choose to specialize in certain areas or certain themes. Cartophilately is one of the more challenging thematic specialities in stamp collecting, although overshadowed in popularity by the more plebeian collections of dogs on stamps, birds on stamps and modes of transportation on stamps. A check of the affiliation of some of the authors contributing to The New CartoPhilatelist indicates many retired academics and professional cartographers are actively engaged in this pastime, explaining the emphasis on research and good writing.