Franklin D. Roosevelt’s secret hobby: stamp collecting
Franklin D. Roosevelt began collecting stamps at eight and never stopped, sorting new arrivals in the Oval Office and personally approving roughly 200 US stamps as president. His work with postmaster general James Farley produced Farley’s Follies, one of philately’s great scandals, and his 1946 estate sale made headlines. Here is his story, and how to collect this history today.
2026-09-02
The best stamps to collect if you’re just starting out
New to philately? This guide to the best stamps to collect if you’re just starting out shows where a beginner’s money goes further than fame suggests. A genuine Penny Black can be found from £375, catalogue numbers are not catalogue values, and cheap routes into the hobby, from kiloware to a specialist society, teach more than a shelf of expensive stock ever will.
