In the 1920s and ’30s, clerks at The Times collected stamps from overseas mail. The postage tells of a fluid world history. By David W. Dunlap In the In Times Past column, David W. Dunlap explores New ...

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 ...

Sark is to issue its first postage stamps, marking a historic milestone. It is the first island to issue British stamps for more than 40 years, after Alderney launched its own stamps in 1983. The ...

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 ...

"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 ...

The United States Postal Service (USPS) will be submitting another proposed hike in the price of postage, including Forever stamps — if the proposal is accepted, the price of Forever stamps will jump ...

The United States Postal Service (USPS) has unveiled its eagerly anticipated lineup of stamp designs for 2025, showcasing a vibrant mix of history, natural beauty and pop culture icons. The ...

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 ...

In a decidedly digital age, the modest postage stamp seems to be slowly vanishing from daily life—no longer ubiquitous in wallets or pocketbooks, useful but maybe not essential. They’re so overlooked ...