Rare $258k Chinese stamp could set world auction record

It is expected to fetch six figures in Hong Kong this month. We look at why stamp collecting is a growing craze in Asia

British Commonwealth stamps and others for sale

150th sale of world-class Australian stamp auctioneers promises some gems

One of the world's rarest stamps...

A UK investment company is advising clients to buy this stamp

Stamp banned in Egypt

The subject for an Iranian stamp has caused offence

A very rare chance to own stamp proofs

Prototypes worth �0.5m produced on an island are up for grabs

Stamps designed by US president to be displayed

President Roosevelt's stamp collection, including his own designs, will appear at the Smithsonian

'Inverted Jenny' stamp to make star appearance...

The celebrated stamp will be among highlights at one of the largest US collector gatherings

A $1m postage stamp...

One of the world's rarest stamps is set to be auctioned on August 7th

Library's stamp collection worth $20 million

The Brown University Special Collections combine vast collections of stamps: errors, standard US and international

Stamps to celebrate Mark Webber's F1 win

Special stamps are being printed in Australia in honour of the Red Bull driver's win in the German Gran Prix.

When the correctible isn't collectible

Hawaiian stamp error gives a good example of a principle in stamp collecting

Precocious philatelist of India

A young man's stamp collection has put him in the record books

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