History of Philately
Stamp Collecting has a long history full of unknown, famous and infamous personalities and fascinating stories. Here you find those people and stories as well as a look at how stamps and stamp collecting have changed over the years.
Blue Mauritius - The Hunt for the World's Most Valuable Stamp
Blue Mauritius: The Hunt for the World's Most Valuable Stamps by Helen Morgan a history of how a stamp becomes one of the rarest and well known stamps in the world.
Blue Mauritius: The Hunt for the World's Most Valuable Stamps by Helen Morgan a history of how a stamp becomes one of the rarest and well known stamps in the world.
Online Stamp Galleries, Museums and Displays
Take advantage of the many opportunities to see stamps you might not ever see and learn more about philately and postal history. The sites listed below are those of online galleries, museums and stamp exhibits. While some are parts of museums or other large organizations, many are done by ordinary stamp collectors.
Take advantage of the many opportunities to see stamps you might not ever see and learn more about philately and postal history. The sites listed below are those of online galleries, museums and stamp exhibits. While some are parts of museums or other large organizations, many are done by ordinary stamp collectors.
Dag Hammarskjold Invert Issue
Dag Hammarskjold Invert Issue
Dag Hammarskjold Invert Issue
Veterans Day - Stamps that Honor Veterans
Veterans Day Gallery - U.S. philately that honors those who served
Veterans Day Gallery - U.S. philately that honors those who served
U.S. 1893 Columbian Exposition Stamps
U.S. 1893 Columbian Exposition Stamps
U.S. 1893 Columbian Exposition Stamps
The History of the US Post Office
A detailed look at the history of the United States Postal Service, from the earliest days of the nation to modern times.
A detailed look at the history of the United States Postal Service, from the earliest days of the nation to modern times.
U.S. Olympic Games Stamp Gallery
The U.S. Postal Service has a long tradition of celebrating the Olympic Games on stamps. These issues cover a wide variety of sports but have in common unique designs and lots of color.
The U.S. Postal Service has a long tradition of celebrating the Olympic Games on stamps. These issues cover a wide variety of sports but have in common unique designs and lots of color.
What Is Stamp Collecting?
An introduction to the hobby of stamp collecting
An introduction to the hobby of stamp collecting
Christmas Seals
Non-postage stamps that are a holiday tradition
Non-postage stamps that are a holiday tradition
Penny Black
The first postage stamp
The first postage stamp
Duck Stamps
Special stamps used by duck hunters
Special stamps used by duck hunters