Worldwide Stamp Collections

During the 19th and 20th centuries, the ubiquity of postage stamps turned stamp collecting into an international phenomenon, making stamps the world’s most popular collectible. Today, though, as the interest in philately has waned, more enthusiasts are willing to part with entire collections of stamps from around the world. When global postal service was expanded and standardized in the mid-19th century, many postage systems realized that...Continue Reading