What do the Rolling Stones' Ronnie Wood, the Queen and tennis player Maria Sharapova have in common? Along with an increasing number of British investors, they collect stamps. With uncertainty hanging ...

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 ...

CHILDREN are missing out on the educational benefits of stamp collecting as traditional postage stamps vanish from everyday use. CHILDREN are missing out on the educational benefits of stamp ...

The first stamp was issued in 1840, the penny black. The penny red replaced it in 1841. In 1864 Georges Herpin coined the the term "philately" which replaced previous terms for a collector of stamps.

Last November, when the current price record-holder for a single stamp changed hands, true believers could view the news only one way – with joy. "The Treskilling Yellow is back in the hands of a ...

It might be second only to trainspotting when it comes to nerd value, but Sarah Freeman meets the men determined to inject a little cool into the art of stamp collecting. Did you know with a Digital ...

Stamp collecting is enjoying an unexpected boom – thanks to the millennial generation. While some hobbyists have never posted a letter, younger people have helped to fuel a boom in stamp collecting.

Stamps celebrating the 50 years of Doctor Who are the latest in a series of special anniversary stamps. For some, the ultimate must-have is the first day cover. But who collects them? Not everyone ...

There has been a huge surge of interest in stamps from collectors and investors across Asia, with iconic British stamps the most sought-after type. A reunited block of twelve 2d (two penny) blues from ...

Counterfeiting was widespread in the Victorian Era. Examples from this period could contain known design flaws, such as a missing line from a scroll. Today, beware of repairs. Colour touchups and ...