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 ...

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, ...

The Inverted Jenny is a famous misprint stamp from 1918 that features the Jenny plane—or the Curtiss JN-4, used to carry mail ...

The valuation of any item is subject to a variety of factors some of which appear universal and others which are unique to the product. This is true for investment grade postage stamps but, to make a ...

Stamp investments refer to the practice of purchasing and holding postage stamps and other philatelic materials with the intention of selling them at a profit in the future. As an alternative ...

Major stamp auctions are stellar events and none more so than the June 14-15 sale in New York of the key items from the Bill Gross collection, the most complete of United States postage stamp ...

For those passionate about the history and significance of stamps, investing in stamps can be more than a fulfilling hobby, offering substantial long-term returns. While stamp collecting and investing ...

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 ...

Clearing out a closet, attic or garage can be a chore. Old photographs, clothes and books can create clutter, or take up space that's sometimes needed for something else. But every so often, the ...

COVID may have breathed new life into this oft-forgotten pastime. Even if you’re quarantining, you can sate a stamp collecting addiction. After all, today, most buying and trading occur online: buying ...