An inside look at the obsessive, secretive, and often bizarre world of high-profile stamp collecting, told through the journey of the world's most sought-after stamp. When it was issued in 1856, it ...

Stamp collecting has been a popular hobby since the 1850s. Because of this, you'll find stacks of stamps in stellar condition at estate sales, in thrift shops, and elsewhere. This is great, because ...

Stamps feel almost novel today, but they aren't that old of an invention. The first American stamps weren't issued until 1847, but it wasn't long before people grew fascinated by the different colors ...