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 ...

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 2026 program, with its mix of historic commemorations, is expected to draw interest from regular collectors and new audiences.

A Christmas stamp over 50 years old could be sold for over £500 thanks to an unusual printing mishap. The three pence stamp ...

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 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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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