A guide to embarking on, and getting the very most out, the world's most popular hobby, with examples of and stories about rare, vivid and historical stamps spanning almost two centuries, and advice on price and guidance about acquisition.

"When it was issued in 1856, it cost a penny. In 2014, this tiny square of faded red paper sold at Sotheby's for nearly $9.5 million, the largest amount ever paid for a postage stamp at auction. Through the stories of the eccentric characters who have bought, owned, and sold the one-cent magenta in the years in between, James Barron delivers a fascinating tale of global history and immense wealth, and of the human desire to collect"--

When a body is found curiously displayed on "Sister" Jane Arnold's foxhunting grounds, members of her hunt club realize someone is sending them a dire message, in this exciting mystery from New York Times bestselling author Rita Mae Brown. Early fall in Virginia means shorter days, cooler temperatures, the blooming milkweeds of summer giving way to fields of fluffy seeds--and of course, the start of fox hunting season. It's "Sister" Jane Arnold's...

Presents tips for collecting, organizing, and displaying postage stamps.

Provides information on the history of stamps and postal services and gives advice on identifying, handling, displaying, buying, and trading stamps.

Introduces readers to the history and great variety of postage stamps and examines some of the techniques used in identifying and collecting them.