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 2026 stamp collections honor the natural world, celebrate the United States' 250th anniversary and reflect on America's ...

Harry Potter, the British boy wizard created by author J.K. Rowling in her famous series of books, is known for casting a spell. But can his powers over young people magically revive the lost hobby of ...

The image of the late “Golden Girls” actress Betty White will be featured on a new postage stamp next year, the U.S. Postal Service has announced. The new stamp is part of the U.S. Postal Services ...

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 ...

The United States Postal Service (USPS) is set to release 19 new stamp designs in 2026, commemorating the nation's 250th ...

As the newly-launched Bombay Gymkhana postal stamp joins an elite list of big events and sporting greats in the world of ...

Royal Mail has unveiled a new set of stamps to celebrate the release of the 25th James Bond film, No Time to Die. Rare £5 notes: which ones are the most valuable? Could your rare 50p coin be worth ...

TimesMachine is an exclusive benefit for home delivery and digital subscribers. Full text is unavailable for this digitized archive article. Subscribers may view the full text of this article in its ...