“Philately” is a:

“Philately” is a:

  • (A) Science of drugs
  • (B) Stamp collection
  • (C) The study of written record
  • (D) The study of animal behaviour
  • Philately is all about the world of postage: stamps, stamped envelopes, postmarks, postcards, and other items associated with the transportation of mail from sender to receiver. The term philately itself was coined in 1864 by Georges Herpin, combining Greek roots philos (love) and ateleia (tax exemption) to convey the notion that a postage stamp indicated the recipient was exempt from paying for the delivery of the letter.
  • Science of drugs: This is known as Pharmacology, which focuses on the study of drugs and their effects on living organisms.
  • The study of written record: This is often referred to as Philology (the study of language in written historical sources) or Palaeography (the study of ancient writing systems and manuscripts).
  • The study of animal behaviour: This is known as Ethology, the scientific.
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