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 ...

This column answers questions sent in by Tribune readers. Q: What is the best way to store stamps? Can I use plastic bags or paper envelopes? Do you stack stamps together on top of one another? A: ...

In today’s era of rapid digital communication, the fascinating realm of stamp collecting has the enduring appeal of tangible treasures. Embarking on the journey of starting a stamp collection for your ...

Stamps often boast intricate illustrations on their tiny surfaces. Take advantage of their beauty by turning them into decorations for the walls of your home.

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 ...

The United States Postal Service's newest stamp collection is finally here, transforming the iconic children's book Goodnight Moon into tiny illustrated works of art months after the postage ...

Bond guru Bill Gross is exiting one of his long-standing investments and is giving all the proceeds to charity. That investment is rare U.S. stamps, which Gross has been collecting since 1993. "It's ...

Q: I want to find a good home for the stamp collection I started as a kid. I took it to a stamp show, but serious collectors didn't find it sophisticated enough for them. The guy at a local stamp ...

Route 66, Muhammad Ali, Phillis Wheatley and the Declaration of Independence will all be honored on United States Postal Service stamps in 2026. On Wednesday, Oct. 29, the USPS announced 19 stamp ...