Stamps feel almost novel today, but they aren't that old of an invention. The first American stamps weren't issued until 1847, but it wasn't long before people grew fascinated by the different colors ...

Collecting vintage stamps isn't just a hobby; it can double as a treasure hunt. Like rare coins, vintage watches, and cookbooks, stamps can be worth serious money, especially when they're rare, ...

On May 30, 2024, America’s most valuable postage stamp will be on public display for the first time in 11 years. This is an extraordinary opportunity to view all the rarest and most sought-after ...

Stamp collecting has been a popular hobby since the 1850s. Because of this,you'll find stacks of stamps in stellar condition at estate sales, in thriftshops, and elsewhere. This is great, because the ...

The “king of hobbies” is changing. Once the domain of hobbyists trying to complete their collections, stamp collecting has shifted to investors seeking individual collectible stamps worth money. With ...

NEW YORK -- A 1-cent postage stamp from a 19th century British colony in South America has become the world's most valuable stamp - again. The 1856 British Guiana One-Cent Magenta sold Tuesday at ...

The rare find was made by Soham Joshi, a history and politics student at the University of Aberdeen, who had only recently ...

A block of rare postage stamps, found hidden in a cupboard, could be worth up to £200,000 when it is sold at auction. The Penny Blacks, the world's first type of adhesive postage stamp, were ...

A freelance reporter in London tries to sell his boyhood stamp collection and takes a journey through memory and vanished nations. Clearing out a closet, roof space or garage can be a chore. Old ...

“Stamp collecting is fun - if you stick with it,” says Mark Oakley, of the Okanagan Stamp Club, which co-ordinates the ...