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 ...

A Christmas stamp over 50 years old could be sold for over £500 thanks to an unusual printing mishap. The three pence stamp depicting an angel from Heaven – one of just 24 unused examples in existence ...

Known as the world’s most valuable and rare stamp, this unique piece was produced during a stamp shortage in British Guiana. Only one copy is known to exist, discovered by a 12-year-old Scottish boy ...

The Famous “Buccleuch Block” and other philatelic rarities will be offered at a special auction in Boston on May 28, 2026 We all dream of opening an old book or desk drawer and finding a hidden stamp ...

Rare stamp auctions are where history, art, and investment meet. From identifying valuable pieces to understanding bidding strategies, knowing the process can make all the difference. Whether you’re ...

NEW YORK -- A 1-cent postage stamp from a 19th century British colony in South America has become the world's most valuable stamp - again. The 1856 British Guiana One-Cent Magenta sold Tuesday at ...

Only once in a dog's age is a real "find" of valuable old stamps and "covers" (envelopes or wrappers) unearthed. Such "finds" are becoming more and more rare as time goes on, but, for this reason, ...

A book of stamps with one rare mistake is being auctioned – and is set to fetch up to £6,000. The Royal Mail stamp booklet is one of just three featuring no perforations between the stamps ever known ...