Aerophilatelist

/ˌɛərəfɪˈlætəlɪst/ noun

Definition

A person who collects stamps, envelopes, and artifacts related to air mail and aviation history.

Etymology

From aerophilately + -ist (collector). This hobby designation reflects the overlapping interests in both aviation and philately that emerged together in early aviation.

Kelly Says

Aerophilatelists are time-travelers with a hobby—they own the actual envelopes that flew on the world's first air mail routes, making them guardians of aviation's most fragile memories.

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