Building a stamp collection can be both a fun hobby and a profitable investment

Stamp collecting, also known as philately, involves collecting and studying postage stamps and related materials⁵. You can build a collection around a theme, such as animals, famous people, or landmarks¹². In addition to the enjoyment of building a collection, stamp collecting can also be a valuable investment. Rare and highly sought-after stamps can be worth significant amounts of money¹².

Examples of rare world stamps:

British Guiana 1856 1 Cent Magenta: Known as the rarest stamp in the world¹.
Mauritius 1847 Post Office Stamps: These stamps are considered one of the most valuable stamps in the world³.
Swedish Treskilling Yellow: This stamp is one of the rarest and most valuable stamps in the world².

Examples of rare United States stamps:

Inverted Jenny: Debatably the rarest stamp error in U.S. history⁹.
1c Benjamin Franklin Vertical Pair (1908-1909): The value of this stamp is due to its double-line paper and watermark from the U.S. Postal Service[^10^].
30c Shield, Eagle, and Flags Stamp (1869): This stamp is part of the 1869 series of pictorial stamps[^10^].

Where to purchase stamps and stamp collecting supplies:

Jamestown Stamp Company: They offer a no-obligation, personalized, stamps on approval service and a brand new Stamp Collecting Club plan.
Kenmore Stamp: They have been helping millions of stamp collectors find value and enjoyment from postage stamp collecting for over 80 years.
iHobb: They offer a complete online source for stamp albums, catalogs, and stamp collecting supplies.

Stamp Collection Guide

Building a stamp collection can be both a fun hobby and a profitable investment

Examples of rare world stamps:

Examples of rare United States stamps:

Where to purchase stamps and stamp collecting supplies:

Further reading and references about philately: