The “king of hobbies” is changing. Once the domain of hobbyists trying to complete their collections, stamp collecting has shifted to investors seeking individual collectible stamps worth money.
It has such a rich history that it has been owned by many of the world's most famous collectors. In 2021, it was sold for $8.3 million, making it the most valuable stamp by size and weight.
The quality collections consigned to Halls Fine Art’s books, coins and stamps auction in Shrewsbury on November 6 include one contained within 15 albums which is valued at up to £4,000. This ...
It’s not always cheap, though. Some collections, like rare stamps or antique jewelry, can get pretty expensive. However, most people don’t collect to make money. It’s more about the thrill ...
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 ...
Why is it precisely the flawed specimens that get stamp collectors so excited? And what has an uncle from Saxony got to do with all this? Our Havana-based colleague and author Michael Thoss has been ...
An $8.3m (£6.2m) stamp is returning to the UK for the first time in 143 years, after being sold at auction to a British rare stamp dealer ... the stamp available to collectors through a shared ...
The rare stamp will be sold ... the following day. “For collectors who have patiently waited for this to happen, it is an opportunity to buy what they wanted for a very long time,” said ...
Of course, if you think you have any rare or high-value coins in your possession, your best bet is to take them to a professional collector to get them evaluated. And there are some coins that ...