The Story of Ruben’s Heritage Stamps
Ruben Rodgers began collecting stamps as a young boy, captivated by the stories each stamp told about distant lands and historical moments. His passion for philately grew throughout his life, becoming more than just a hobby—it became a window to the world.
During World War II, Ruben served in the United States Navy, stationed in the Atlantic and Caribbean theaters. Even during his service, he continued collecting, trading stamps and adding unique wartime pieces to his growing collection.
After the war, Ruben joined Westinghouse’s research department, where his work brought him into contact with correspondence from around the globe. Each international letter that crossed his desk was an opportunity to add to his collection. He developed a particular expertise in stamps from Great Britain, Germany, and the fascinating “dead countries”—nations that no longer exist but whose postal history lives on.
Ruben’s collection focuses on the golden age of philately, from the mid-19th century through the 1970s. He was meticulous in his curation, seeking out stamps that represented significant historical periods, technological advances, and artistic achievements. His collection stops at 1985, representing what he considered the classic era of stamp collecting—before modern printing techniques changed the nature of philately.
Today, we’ve chosen to continue the tradition by focusing solely on stamps, albums, postcards, and letters that were all made prior to 1985.
Eager to pass on his passion for philately, Ruben began teaching his grandson about how to collect stamps. Since his passing, Ruben (aka Grand Pap)’s collection has passed to his grandson and great-grandson, who together, have decide to share their passion by starting Ruben’s Heritage Stamps.
Today, we’re honored to share Ruben’s lifelong passion with fellow collectors. Each stamp in our collection has been preserved with the same care and attention to detail that Ruben himself maintained. Whether you’re drawn to the early American issues, the complex history of German states, or the romantic notion of countries that exist only in memory, you’ll find pieces here that tell remarkable stories of our shared global heritage.
From our family to yours, we appreciate you visiting Ruben’s Heritage Stamps! We hope you’ll find some interesting pieces to add to your philatelic collection.
Thanks for stopping by!
– The Rodgers