Stamp Collecting

c.arsenault asked:


An envelope stamped, by the post office to commemorate an event. The cancellation stamp? By the way - what do you call stamp collecting?

Stinky Feet asked:


I have been collecting stamps but want input from stamp collectors on how to…

How should I store them?
Also, does it matter what kind to buy?

Uncut Press Sheet left, uncut press sheet right, or cut press sheet
postmarked or not,
full pane
first day

I know any stamp can be collected…but what is the best kind and way to collect. Thanks!
I know I can go to the library and read up, but just wanted some advice from a person. What are the uncut ones and they seem pretty big. Will they fit into a standard stamp collecting book?