A thematic stamp collection highlighting the “postal history” of Hartford in the 18th and 19th centuries is heading to auction in March after winning several major awards. A result of years of ...

People have many diverse hobbies to amuse themselves during their spare time. I have many hobbies -- model railroading, collecting recorded music, and stamp collecting. Philately, the collection and ...

Stamp collecting — often called philately — is one of the most rewarding and timeless hobbies you can undertake. It allows you to journey through history, geography, art and culture, all within the ...

Those tiny squares of paper we stick on envelopes hold secrets that would surprise even the most curious minds. From the world’s first postage stamp that revolutionized global communication to rare ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — At the campus of CPCC, there's a thirst for knowledge. But it's not just college students ...

Postage stamps dating back over a century capture everything from colonial rule and local communities to wildlife, trade and ...

Today in Ukraine, amid an attempt to break the very existence of the state as well as the national identity of the country where I built my life, stamp collecting is having an unlikely moment. From ...

A freelance reporter in London tries to sell his boyhood stamp collection and takes a journey through memory and vanished nations. Clearing out a closet, roof space or garage can be a chore. Old ...

If you’ve ever come across an old stamp collection and wondered if it might be worth something, you’re not alone. Collecting vintage stamps isn’t just a charming pastime—it can also uncover hidden ...

It occurred to me recently that while I've expended plenty of ink on coins over these last months, I've give short shrift to stamps. In fact, there was a time when stamps nearly rivaled coins in terms ...

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 ...