邮票,既是国家统一发行的一种邮政资费凭证,又有“国家名片”之称,它集政治、社会、经济、军事、科技、文化、艺术、体育等方方面面的重大事件和著名人物于一体,纳名山大川,奇异风光,古代文明和现代进步于小小方寸之内,是一种珍贵的袖珍艺术品。同时,又是一部信息容量巨大的“百科全书”。 从1840年5月英国发行世界上第一枚邮票—— The stamps are not only the postage vouchers issued by the state but also the “national business cards,” which include major events and famous personalities such as politics, society, economy, military, science and technology, culture, arts and sports. Na Mingshan Da Chuan, strange scenery, ancient civilization and modern progress within a small size, is a precious pocket art. At the same time, it is a “encyclopedia” with huge information capacity. From May 1840 Britain issued the world’s first stamp -