YEN: A Collector’s Desire Written in Ink and Postage Some words feel as though they were made for stamp collectors. Yen is one of them. According to Merriam-Webster, yen means a strong longing, craving, or desire, often for travel, adventure, or something just beyond reach. It’s not a fleeting wish. A yen carries emotion, curiosity, and movement. And if you think about it… isn’t that exactly what postage stamps and postal history represent? A World Fueled by Longing Long before … Continue reading →