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 ...

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 ...

Discover why stamp collecting is known as the king of hobbies. Learn about philately, famous collectors like King George V, ...

Recently donated to the Vigo County History Center was a small collection of U.S. postage stamps. The assemblage belonged to a local student and graduate of Rose-Hulman. Stamps included is a 2-cent ...

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 ...

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