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 ...

Those tiny squares of paper we stick on envelopes hold secrets that would surprise even the most curious minds. From the world's first postage stamp that ...

If you’ve ever come across an old stamp collection and wondered if it might be worth something, you’re not alone. Collecting vintage stamps isn’t just a charming pastime—it can also uncover hidden ...

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 ...

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 thrift shops, and elsewhere. This is great, because ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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

Stamp collecting feels like something your grandpa would wax poetic about, but it's cooler than you think. While the odds that you'll come across one of these record-breakingly rare and valuable ...