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 ...

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 ...

Those tiny squares of paper we stick on envelopes hold secrets that would surprise even the most curious minds. From the world's first postage stamp that ...

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 ...

(CNN) — Here’s something for serious stamp collectors only. This summer, philatelists will have a chance to snag the rarest US stamp ever: the 1868 one-cent “Z-grill.” Interested? It’ll cost you (more ...

Two of the most coveted items in stamp-collecting and one of the world’s rarest coins could fetch a combined $37 million when they go under the hammer in New York next week. The three collectibles – a ...

It may be hard to believe, but that faded bit of paper you see above is actually the most sought-after and revered stamp in the world. Or at least, it will be this June, which is when it’s poised to ...

Sometimes truth truly does rival fiction, as Charles Deaton describes in his book, “The Great Texas Stamp Collection.” The subtitle helps sum up the tale: “How some stubborn Texas Confederate ...

The Faceless Angel stamp, pictured left of the correct version. (SWNS/JC Auctions) A Christmas stamp over 50 years old could be sold for over £500 thanks to an unusual printing mishap. The three pence ...