stamp display

[/stæmp dɪˈspleɪ/]
nounpl: stamp displays
exposição de selos
1. an exhibition or presentation of postage stamps, often organized by collectors, postal services, or museums to showcase rare, historical, or thematic stamp collections
The philatelic society organized a stamp display featuring stamps from the colonial era.
A sociedade filatélica organizou uma exposição de selos apresentando selos da era colonial.
2. a visual arrangement or showcase of stamps in cases, frames, or albums for public viewing or educational purposes
The museum's stamp display attracted collectors from around the world.
A exposição de selos do museu atraiu colecionadores de todo o mundo.
Stamp collecting (philately) is a popular hobby in both Brazil and the United States, with stamp displays being common at museums, postal services, and collector conventions. In Brazil, the national postal service (Correios) frequently organizes stamp exhibitions, while in the USA, stamp displays are often featured at American Philatelic Society events and the National Postal Museum in Washington, D.C.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
stamp exhibitionstamp collection displayphilatelic exhibitionstamp showcase

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
exposição de selos
most common and standard term in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
mostra de selos
alternative term used in cultural contexts
Portugal
exposição de selos
same as Brazilian Portuguese, standard European Portuguese term

Related Words

philatelypostage stampcollectornumismaticexhibitioncommemorative stamp

Related Idioms & Phrases

a collector's item
rare find
hidden gem in a collection
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