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 ...

Postage stamps have long fascinated collectors, not only for their artistry and history but also for their rarity and immense value. Some stamps have sold for millions at auction, commanding attention ...

This series consists of forty-six letters ranging in date from 1847 to 1851. Much of the correspondence consists of letters between Rawdon, Wright, Hatch and Edson and the Post Office Department, and ...