From century-old misprints to culturally significant designs, rare stamps are capturing the attention of both passionate philatelists and savvy investors. With values driven by rarity, condition, ...

Known as the world’s most valuable and rare stamp, this unique piece was produced during a stamp shortage in British Guiana. Only one copy is known to exist, discovered by a 12-year-old Scottish boy ...

Undoubtedly, the rarest and most expensive German stamp ever sold at auction is the Baden 9 Kreuzer error stamp. The nitty-gritty of stamp collecting can be as ...

As interest grows in alternative investments, it's likewise growing in tangible assets, such as rare coins and stamps. But does one need to be a collector in order to invest in these assets? "This is ...

An ultra-rare U.S. postage stamp is going under the hammer this summer — and it may fetch as much as $5 million. Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries in New York recently announced that it will be ...

A Christmas stamp over 50 years old could be sold for over £500 thanks to an unusual printing mishap. The three pence stamp depicting an angel from Heaven – one of just 24 unused examples in existence ...

There are only 100 “Inverted Jenny” stamps in existence. So when one goes on sale, it’s a big deal. The stamps are known for the printing error that created ...

HONG KONG, Aug 31 (Reuters Life!) - A rare Chinese 19th century stamp valued at around $258,000 is the star lot of a philatelic auction in Hong Kong next month which will feature offerings from ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The Faceless Angel stamp, pictured left of the correct version. (SWNS/JC Auctions) (JC Auctions / SWNS) A Christmas stamp over 50 ...