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

No true philatelist would pass up an 1860s stamped Pony Express envelope, now valued at as much as $50,000. No wonder Rita Braver can find dedicated stamp collectors in all sorts of places: Captain ...

In today’s era of rapid digital communication, the fascinating realm of stamp collecting has the enduring appeal of tangible treasures. Embarking on the journey of starting a stamp collection for your ...

From stamps to coins to baseball cards, people collect rare or unique items, at least partly in the hope they will appreciate in value and perhaps one day fetch a handsome sum. One stunning example is ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The United States Postal Service's newest stamp collection is finally here, transforming the iconic children's book Goodnight Moon ...

John Leszak got hooked when he was a little kid, like most stamp collectors. In his case, you might say there was a bit of divine intervention. “The Sisters of Mercy got me started in 1963,” Leszak ...

While tangible investments have their charms in times of market turmoil like today, investors thinking of hedging their portfolios with collectible stamps might just find themselves getting licked.

Several new stamps will be available next year, along with dedication ceremonies for a select few. The United States Postal Service (USPS) announced 19 stamp designs to be unveiled in 2026 back in ...

NEW YORK (Reuters) - When legendary bond investor Bill Gross graduated high school, his mother gave him a stack of U.S. postal stamps that she had purchased over the years and which she hoped he could ...