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A Nation, Stamped: Postmarks, Postcards and India's Census
A look at how India turned everyday mail into a tool for counting its population, and what these census stamps and postmarks mean for collectors.
Boston 2026 World Expo: The Stamp Show That Only Comes Around Once a Decade
Boston 2026 World Expo opens on 23 May, the once-a-decade US stamp show. Here's what it is, its history, and what to expect this year.
Stamp Fairs Across the UK: Your Guide to Buying, Selling and Valuing Stamps in 2026
A comprehensive guide to stamp fairs taking place across the UK in 2026, with advice on why they are an excellent option for collectors of all levels.
Rare Penny Black Block of 12 Expected to Fetch Up to £200,000 at Auction
A remarkable block of 12 Penny Black stamps, hidden in a cupboard since 1840 and rediscovered during renovations in Dublin, is up for auction with estimates of £150,000 to £200,000.
The Robert Jenkins Collection: 19th-Century British, French and Italian Stamps Head to Auction
A 1,171-lot auction of rare 19th-century unused stamps from the Robert Jenkins collection, spanning British, French and Italian areas, is set to go under the hammer at Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries in New York City this March.
A Look Back at 1979: Why Collect Stamps?
We take a nostalgic look at a 1979 BBC programme about stamp collecting and consider how the hobby has evolved in the decades since.