History can be a fascinating subject. A little knowledge of history stretched too far can make a guy think he knows something he doesn’t. Case in point: I heard mention about the first U.S. postage ...

"Postage stamps serve a purpose far greater than their practical use. These miniature works of art masterfully depict images of a country's disasters and triumphs, its people and politics, its ...

Rainer Gerlach, owner of Sooner Stamps, shares his unique perspective on postal history as USPS celebrates 250 years of ...

As 1975 ended, it was a holiday gift from the U.S. Postal Service. The 3-cent increase took effect on Dec. 31 that year. "Bid ...

A postage stamp is a small but mighty canvas, sealing history onto every envelope with a historic image, vibrant ink and adhesive. When these miniature tributes bring to our everyday lives the leaders ...

The United States Postal Service has announced their stamp selection for 2024. The list covers a wide range of subjects and designs featuring original illustrations, photographs and art. The first U.S ...

For nearly a decade LGBTQ advocates have been calling on the U.S. Postal Service to issue a stamp honoring the deceased gay Black civil rights leader Bayard Rustin. But just as a resolution in support ...

The recent sale of a 1-cent Ben Franklin stamp for $4.4 million, the most expensive U.S. stamp ever sold, again raises for consideration the question, “Are postage stamps good investments?” Certainly ...

Ten years after his death, the U.S. Postal Service is putting a well-deserved focus on New Orleans music legend Allen Toussaint by honoring him with a postage stamp in its 2025 Black Heritage series.