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 ...

Fear of fakes? Get it certified. Counterfeiting was widespread in the Victorian Era. Examples from this period could contain known design flaws, such as a missing line from a scroll. Today, beware of ...

Many collectors today wonder if postage stamps are good investments. While some rare and historical stamps have increased in value over the years, the market can be very unpredictable. Factors like ...

New Zealand's diverse history through postal items is a passion of leading Tauranga collector Brian Ducker. Photo/John Borren The internet has emerged as the ironic lifesaver for the hobby of kings - ...

The seven stamp albums assembled by Dr. Sally Ride (1951-2012), astronaut and scientist, include connections between collecting, hobbies, pastimes, and career. Ride’s interest in philately began at ...

COVID may have breathed new life into this oft-forgotten pastime. Even if you’re quarantining, you can sate a stamp collecting addiction. After all, today, most buying and trading occur online: buying ...