aerophilately

/ˌɛroʊfɪˈlætəli/
noun
  1. The collection and study of airmail stamps, postal history, and related items.
    • My grandfather has been involved in aerophilately since he first flew on a plane in the 1950s.
    • She joined a club dedicated to aerophilately to learn more about the history of airmail.
    • The museum's aerophilately exhibit features rare stamps from early transatlantic flights.
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