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Stamp collecting is a sedate and scholarly world.  Isn’t it?  It can be.  But stamps are political.  They’re about nations, national identity, bord...

It’s probably the most famous stamp in history. Still. After 184 years and counting. These questions will help you understand the world’s most popu...

Postal services and adhesive stamps spread rapidly around the world. As we enter the 20th century many of these dates are for new nations being fou...

Welcome back to our list of the first issues of stamps.  You'll note that history is marching on. Colonial powers are now focused very much on Afri...

First still means a lot. The Penny Black is probably the best-known stamp in philatelic history because it was the first. That’s why people who hav...

All sovereigns have value.  Their gold for starters, so check the latest precious metals prices before you sell up, you'll never struggle to find a...

We return to the history of the sovereign, with a redesign inspired by one of Britain's longest serving monarchs.  Victoria’s accession changed the...

Most countries have an emblematic coin. The US has the silver dollar, the French collect their five franc gold Rooster coin, and the British have t...

If you’ve just started a rare coin collection, congratulations.You’ve embarked on a deeply rewarding passion. It might bring you big financial rewa...

Luxury watches come in all shapes and sizes.  But perhaps preeminent to collectors are the professional types.  These are watches designed around p...

Welcome back to our list of the 10 most valuable coins in history.  If you haven't read PART 1, you'll find it here.  5 - Silver Dollar of 1804 fro...