Pennsylvania Auctioneer Practice Exam 2026 – The All-in-One Guide to Master Your Certification!

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.