The first German stamp "Schwarzer Einser" on a first day cover dated November 1, 1849 from Bavaria can be seen through a magnifying glass. The letter was sold for €440,000 ($492,660) at the Heinrich ...

Undoubtedly, the rarest and most expensive German stamp ever sold at auction is the Baden 9 Kreuzer error stamp. The nitty-gritty of stamp collecting can be as ...

A recent visit to Germany included a visit to the Michel catalog company to discuss the German and European stamp markets. My discussion with Hans Hohenester, the owner of Schwanberger Verlag GmbH ...

For those passionate about the history and significance of stamps, investing in stamps can be more than a fulfilling hobby, offering substantial long-term returns. While stamp collecting and investing ...

As I have previously noted, stamp pricing in the US for USA material has been weak over the last three years both in volume and pricing. This condition can be largely attributed to a weak economy and ...