The 5 Most Famous Stamp Collectors from the Past 100 Years

U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt
U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt

One of the wonderful things about stamp collecting is that anyone can do it. It is a hobby that appeals to a wide range of age groups, nationalities, and personalities. In fact, you would be surprised to learn just how diverse some of the world’s most famous stamp collectors really are.

U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt

Franklin Delano Roosevelt, or FDR, is best known as the only

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The Stamp Collecting Explosion in China and Its Effect on Prices Around the World

Chinese stamps
Chinese stamps

Stamp collecting has been around for a long time. The first known stamp collector is recorded as early as 1774 in Ireland. The concept began to catch on over the next century, spreading through Britain, the United States and the rest of the world. Perhaps it comes as no surprise that China has discovered a fascination with the hobby.

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