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 ...

Postage stamps have long fascinated collectors, not only for their artistry and history but also for their rarity and immense value. Some stamps have sold for millions at auction, commanding attention ...

A Christmas stamp over 50 years old could be sold for over £500 thanks to an unusual printing mishap. The three pence stamp depicting an angel from Heaven – one of just 24 unused examples in existence ...

The most valuable stamp in the world, the British Guiana One-Cent Black on Magenta, failed to set yet another world record at auction. Despite great expectations, the British Guiana One-Cent Black on ...

An inside look at the obsessive, secretive, and often bizarre world of high-profile stamp collecting, told through the journey of the world's most sought-after stamp. When it was issued in 1856, it ...

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 ...

On June 14 and 15, 2024, Siegel Auction Galleries of New York City will offer the William H. Gross Collection of United States Stamps. This is, without question, the most significant and most valuable ...

The Famous “Buccleuch Block” and other philatelic rarities will be offered at a special auction in Boston on May 28, 2026 We all dream of opening an old book or desk drawer and finding a hidden stamp ...

Five legendary Inverted Jenny stamps with an upside-down airplane error will be exhibited by Kelleher Auctions at the Boston 2026 World Expo, May 23-30 The Inverted ...

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 ...

"Published simultaneously in Canada by Thomas Allen & Son Limited"--Title page verso. Contents Stamp World -- Travels with David -- One cent (1856: printed, sold, and forgotten) -- Six shillings (1873 ...