Scouts on Stamps Society International
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Since the advent of Scouting
in 1907, Scouts have been depicted on the postage stamps of almost every nation during different times of their political development.
The Scouts on Stamps Society International, or SOSSI was created as a response to stamp collectors who want to specialize in the field of Scouting
in their collections in particular.
Individual nations have organizations for Scout philatelists as well.
Scouting
Scouting, also known as the Scout Movement, is a worldwide youth movement with the stated aim of supporting young people in their physical, mental and spiritual development, that they may play constructive roles in society....
in 1907, Scouts have been depicted on the postage stamps of almost every nation during different times of their political development.
The Scouts on Stamps Society International, or SOSSI was created as a response to stamp collectors who want to specialize in the field of Scouting
Scouting memorabilia collecting
Scouting memorabilia collecting is the hobby of preserving and cataloguing Boy Scouting and Girl Guiding items for their historic, aesthetic and monetary value. Since collecting depends on the interests of the individual collector, the depth and breadth of each collection varies...
in their collections in particular.
Individual nations have organizations for Scout philatelists as well.
See also
- Scouting memorabilia collectingScouting memorabilia collectingScouting memorabilia collecting is the hobby of preserving and cataloguing Boy Scouting and Girl Guiding items for their historic, aesthetic and monetary value. Since collecting depends on the interests of the individual collector, the depth and breadth of each collection varies...