Lagos — Charity Yusuf is a graduate of economics and the Bauchi Representative of a high brow multinational company. When asked if she knew that the Philately Society was meeting in Bauchi, she ...

The first stamp was issued in 1840, the penny black. The penny red replaced it in 1841. In 1864 Georges Herpin coined the the term "philately" which replaced previous terms for a collector of stamps.

The charm of letter writing is fading away, but philately, once perceived as a hobby, no longer remains just a collectors’ delight. Stamps known for their antique value and history are now being ...

I read that individuals seeking investment alternatives are turning more and more to collectibles and other tangible, portable assets. This is driven by a number of financial realities such as stock ...

The meeting hall at Poorna Hotel located at Palayam, Thiruvananthapuram, is booked for the evening on the first Sunday of every month since April 2012. It is here that the members of Ananthapuri ...

Gary Haas squeezes between a pair of ceiling-high book cases, arranged to create a small office area and a central location for his stamp collecting hobby. Haas” passion for collecting is evident.

Stamps, far beyond being postage tools, serve as miniature canvases reflecting art, history, and tales of rarity. These small, adhesive pieces of paper hold immense value for collectors and investors, ...

To sell or buy stamps, you can go through the traditional route of dealers you trust or you can take advantage of some of the auction houses that are coming up. CHENNAI: Imagine your nearby post ...

ANYONE WHO THINKS that a philatelic library is full of stamps neatly tucked inside small envelopes would be wrong. The Western Philatelic Library, located in an industrial neighborhood in Redwood City ...

SINGAPORE, Oct. 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Singapore Post Limited (SingPost) proudly announces the SG60 and World Post Day Philately Showcase, a landmark three-day event commemorating Singapore's 60th ...