Stamp collecting — often called philately — is one of the most rewarding and timeless hobbies you can undertake. It allows you to journey through history, geography, art and culture, all within the ...

Collecting stamps can be as easy as pulling a stamp off an envelope delivered by mail or as complicated as studying historical events to find a particularly rare or coveted one. Whatever the interest, ...

In 1967, the cost for a gallon of gas was near 35 cents and a first-class stamp was 6 cents. About that time several well-known New York City stamp collectors retired to South Florida. With their ...

Many collectors today wonder if postage stamps are good investments. While some rare and historical stamps have increased in value over the years, the market can be very unpredictable. Factors like ...

Though unable to meet for the past year due to COVID-19, the Poway Stamp Club is looking forward to getting together again to share its members’ passion for stamps, said President Arthur Berg. The ...

Jennifer Nelson writes about all things money--personal finance, investing, saving, credit cards and insurance for numerous publications including AARP, Next Avenue, Credit Karma, Real SImple, Citi ...

Imagine carrying the universe in your pocket before sending it halfway across the world. Of course, you can’t actually carry the entirety of the universe, but you can carry a small, weightless ...

Living along a remote stretch of Northern California's redwood coast, Oliver Seeler painstakingly tracks down stamps from around the world. But not just any stamps. He collects only those with images ...

One small piece of paper once played a huge role in connecting people around the world. It is the humble postage stamp; a tiny, colourful item that narrates big stories. Before stamps existed, sending ...