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What is the collector and dealer of stamps called?

  1. Numismatist

  2. Philatelist

  3. Horologist

  4. Lapidary

The correct answer is: Philatelist

The correct answer is B. Philatelist. A philatelist is someone who collects and/or deals in stamps. The term specifically refers to someone with an interest in studying, collecting, and selling postage stamps. The other options are incorrect: A. Numismatist: This term refers to a person who collects and studies coins and currency, not stamps. C. Horologist: A horologist is someone who specializes in the study and measurement of time, particularly in clocks and watches. D. Lapidary: A lapidary is someone who works with gemstones and semi-precious stones, not stamps.