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Old 02-10-2008, 12:57 PM   #1 (permalink)

Collecting People
People who collect things are called by many names. Some of their names are as unusual as the items they collect.

Collector ----------- Collection
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Archtophilist---- Teddy Bears
Bestiarist------- Medieval Books on Animals
Bibliophilist----- Books
Brandophilist---- Cigar Bands
Conchologist ----- Shells
Copoclephilist ---- Key Rings
Deltiologist ------ Postcards
Dologist------ Bird's Eggs
Lepidopterist ------ Butterflies
Numismatist------- Coins
Philatelist----------- Stamps
Philographist ------Autographs
Phonophile --------Phonograph Records
Plangonologist ---- Dolls
Receptarist ------- Recipes
Vecturist ----------Subway Tokens
Vexillologist ----- Banners or Flags

I got this at: http://www.factmonster.com/ipka/A0769637.html

Some of these I had heard of, but others I hadn't. Anyone know any others?
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Old 02-22-2008, 11:56 PM   #2 (permalink)

I'm a deltiologist and didn't even know it! Great info KarenW!
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Old 02-23-2008, 06:56 AM   #3 (permalink)

I found this very interesting......I collect thimbles, coins and postcards.
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Old 02-23-2008, 09:20 AM   #4 (permalink)

I am a conchologist!!! lol thanks for sharing
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