Stamps feel almost novel today, but they aren't that old of an invention. The first American stamps weren't issued until 1847, but it wasn't long before people grew fascinated by the different colors ...

An inside look at the obsessive, secretive, and often bizarre world of high-profile stamp collecting, told through the journey of the world's most sought-after stamp. When it was issued in 1856, it ...

Blemished, battered and cut, the "British Guiana One-Cent Black on Magenta" is a stamp with a twisty tale to tell, one that begins in the hands of a young Scottish boy and passes through the hands of ...

Postage stamps have long fascinated collectors, not only for their artistry and history but also for their rarity and immense value. Some stamps have sold for millions at auction, commanding attention ...

"In 1867 and 1868, the United States produced some of the most expensive postage stamps in the world - the grills. Based on a patent by Charles Steel, they were an attempt to produce stamps that could ...