Keeping a collection of arbitrary objects may be irrational. It is also a way of coping with an unpleasant reality.

Philately, the formal name for stamp collecting, began the moment the Penny Black went on sale in 1840. This beginner's guide covers where the hobby came from, the main types of stamp you will meet, ...

Now ubiquitous in many of Japan's 9,000 stations, the first eki stamp appeared in 1931 at Fukui station near the Sea of Japan coast, where stationmaster Kanichi Tominaga hit upon the idea of a ...

What is a stamp collection actually worth? Not the catalogue total. Dealers weigh five separate figures, from insurance value ...

For those passionate about the history and significance of stamps, investing in stamps can be more than a fulfilling hobby, offering substantial long-term returns. While stamp collecting and investing ...

The take-it-with-you collecting resource! At last, a guide you can really carry along to estate sales, garage sales, and flea markets, containing 1,000 color photographs and current pricing to make on ...