There are so many ways of collecting and so many items to collect, that it is wise to make a brief mention of collecting by country. This type of collection can take many forms. Items representing the countries well know sightseeing spots may be a focus, or anything saying the countries’ name or displaying the colors of its flag would be interesting.

An example would be a patriotic collector who just specializes in anything that represents America. It could be mainly red, white and blue items or stick to our more famous landmarks. It could focus on more of a political aspect and that is a whole other collecting field.

A collection about Italy could be fascinating since there are many aspects to collect. Anything that features their flag colors of red, white, and green would be great. You could find many travel posters, touristy items or handmade items that boasted the name of this country. Why not art depicting scenes from the main points of interest such as the Venetian Canal or the Coliseum.
France collections could boast the Eiffel Tower or quaint sins of little bakeries or eateries. Greek collections might include books of the great philosophers and everything referring to the Greek culture and the birthplace of civilization.

Whether you specialize in knickknacks and photos you yourself gathered while visiting the country or you start from being an armchair traveler. There is much to collect and specialize in.