The first two stamps issued were surprisingly expensive, including a five-cent stamp (almost $2 in today's money) that ...

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 ...

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 ...

Philately, or stamp collecting, is referred to as the king of hobbies as it is a combination of gathering activity and ...

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 ...

Philately, or stamp collecting, is widely known as the “King of Hobbies” due to its rich history, educational value, and ...

Discover why NIPOST considers stamp collection assets, similar to property or shares. Learn how philately can be a valuable tool for wealth creation.

A one-cent postage stamp from 1868 is expected to become the most expensive U.S. stamp ever sold when it heads to auction in June. Known as the “Z-grill,” the stamp is the most-valued piece of what ...

A U.S. postage stamp commemorating John Lennon‘s legacy was unveiled at a Friday ceremony at New York’s Central Park, with the late Beatles legend’s widow Yoko Ono and son Sean Lennon in attendance.

Music fans in the U.K. will be able to spice up their mail next week when Royal Mail unveils a collection of 15 new postage stamps in celebration of the Spice Girls. Released for the British girl ...