From stamps to coins to baseball cards, people collect rare or unique items, at least partly in the hope they will appreciate in value and perhaps one day fetch a handsome sum. One stunning example is ...

While stamps can be exotic, informative or just plain pretty, determining whether they`re a good investment has become a sticky issue in the 1980s. After soaring to record heights, the value of stamps ...

Discover why NIPOST considers stamp collection assets, similar to property or shares. Learn how philately can be a valuable tool for wealth creation.

Clearing out a closet, attic or garage can be a chore. Old photographs, clothes and books can create clutter, or take up space that's sometimes needed for something else. But every so often, the ...

Q: I own “The Ivory Stamp Club With Captain Tim,” a soft-cover pamphlet measuring 7 by 91/2 inches. Capt. Tim is pictured on the navy blue cover; the back cover has images of Ivory Soap bars. The ...

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 ...

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 ...