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Why is Babe Ruth’s autograph so valuable?
Spend any time at all in the sports autograph field and you’ll soon find that Babe Ruth’s autograph is as valuable as they come.
Usually.
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The world's rarest stamps
As rarity is the chief driver of value for any collectible, knowing what the world’s rarest stamps are is the quickest way to find the world’s most...
Are watches a good investment?
Watch collecting, or horology if you prefer, is becoming increasingly popular.
Watches are beautiful, intricate devices, handmade from precious an...
Unusual Irish gift idea
Where are you reading this?If you’re in North America, Australasia, the UK, or indeed Ireland……chances are you know someone of Irish descent. After...
Oliver Cromwell: a ghost story
It began just before Christmas, 1642. Three shepherds. Walking the hills late at night. They all heard it. The distant beating of a drum. Growing l...
Fidel Castro autographed baseball
Over a long life, this man signed only a small number of baseballs.
In 2016, one of these baseballs auctioned for $4,300
In 2019, another of these...
6 Most Valuable Pieces of Olympic Memorabilia
This summer you will be offered plenty of chances to collect Olympic memorabilia.
If you travel to Paris for the XXXIII Olympiad you could come ho...
Collecting Olympic medals for beginners
This summer’s Paris Olympics are a powerful echo of the past for many of us.
And while we’re reminiscing, it’s worth remembering that Olympics mem...
What a valuable Penny Black looks like
If you want to own the world's first stamp, you can. Go on eBay right now. There are over 1,000 Penny Blacks on there. All in varying states of dis...
Why did artist Salvador Dali draw dragons?
A moustache and a melting clock. That’s all most people know about Salvador Dali. A sad obituary for one of art’s titans.
But here’s the thing. Y...
5 favourite British commemorative stamps
The centenary year of the British commemorative is the perfect time to celebrate the best of this category of stamp.
Most of us come into stamp co...
How to value a stamp collection: a beginner's guide
Many people inherit stamp collections and want to know how to value them.
Some stamps can be extremely valuable.
However, that is very rare.
Rar...
