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"DRAFT" WikiProject Philately importance scale: The article's importance, regardless of its quality, particularly in terms of philately's history, significance in current philately, and interest to stamp collectors.

Rate articles on overall importance in the world of philately. Use the basic descriptions, guided by the general examples when available. Always give the highest rating suggested by general examples at different levels.

Top Subject is a must-have for Category:Philately and is considered a core topic. The article is a likely target for encyclopedic research. Philatelists and other experts in philately will generally be well-versed on the topic, and many non-philatelists will likely have some familiarity with it. Examples: Postage stamp, Penny Black,
High Subject contributes a depth of knowledge to the field of philately. Most experts in philately will be familiar with the topic. The subject can be found in most academic studies of philately, and a significant amount of published research exists for it. Includes articles on the major or classic stamp issuing countries. Examples: Postage stamps and postal history of Great Britain, Postage stamps and postal history of Tuscany
Mid Subject fills in more minor details but is still important to the field of philately. Many philatelists are knowledgeable of the topic. Published research from a variety of sources exists for the subject. Examples: ------
Low Subject is peripheral knowledge to the field of philately and possibly trivial but still notable. There may be limited research on the topic, or most philatelists have not yet taken note of it. Examples: ------
List Article is a list. Lists should not be rated as to importance. Examples:List of birds on stamps