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 ...

CHICAGO — When a bout of measles kept 6-year-old Charles Berg home from school, his grandfather did the one thing medicine can’t do for a sick kid: distract him. He shared his personal stamp ...

The American Topical Association is a resource for people who collect stamps. The American Topical Association is a terrific resource that helps people learn about an easy an fun way to become ...

No true philatelist would pass up an 1860s stamped Pony Express envelope, now valued at as much as $50,000. No wonder Rita Braver can find dedicated stamp collectors in all sorts of places. Originally ...

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 ...

What keeps somebody glued to a hobby for 70 years? For Steve Reinhard, 78, who has been happily stuck on stamp collecting for seven decades, the pastime delivers first-class delight. Every tiny sticky ...