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Great Britain SG266a Tyrian Plum (PF6) one Britain's rarest postage stamps
Only 12 examples of the Tyrian Plum postage stamp are known to exist
Posted: 8 July 2011
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Foreign Office in China classics lead Netherlands rare stamps sale
The collection is starring in a special philatelic sale, ahead of a set of sought-after Red Revenue rarities
Posted: 31 December 2010
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Interasia prepares for more World Record prices at its next stamps sale
The Hong Kong auction will be led by rarities from Imperial China and the People's Republic...
Posted: 29 December 2010
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Signed, sealed and delivered... Our Top Five stamp sales of 2010
This week, we take a look back at some of last year's most spectacular philatelic auctions
Posted: 29 December 2010
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$29,000 'sepcimen' stars in Robert A Seigel's final stamps sale of 2010
From War Department errors to a cover that survived a siege, this sale included many rare issues
Posted: 21 December 2010
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Chinese stamp markets are going strong as sale doubles $86,900 estimate
It starred a 1968 Chinese stamp, which doubled its estimate despite being described as 'repaired'
Posted: 21 December 2010
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One of 'Four Treasures of the Republic' stamp brings $240,000
One of greatest rarities of 20th Century Chinese philately starred alongside an Inverted Jenny in NY
Posted: 18 December 2010
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'America's favourite stamp' the Inverted Jenny sells for $300,000
Once a part of the famous Keith Wagner collection, this beautifully preserved stamp enchanted bidders
Posted: 16 December 2010
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The rare stamp collections of Chess champion Anatoly Karpov
One of the greatest players ever, Karpov owns a hugely valuable collection led by Belgian stamps
Posted: 15 December 2010
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The Story of... Murderer John DuPont and the 'world's rarest' stamp
Following the 72-year-old's death in a US jail, what will become of the British Guiana 1c stamp?
Posted: 15 December 2010
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Two 'icons of Official Philately' lead Robert A Siegel's last rare stamp auction of 2010
The War Department covers sent to Benjamin Smith Lyman in Japan were part of the Lobdell collection
Posted: 13 December 2010
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Not feeling the blues... Extremely rare 90c blue re-issue heads Siegel's stamp sale
The single used stamp brought $190,000 in the company's landmark 1,000th auction
Posted: 12 December 2010
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Mauritius 'Post Paid' classic and Gambian rarities star at Spink's rare stamps auction
The sale included part of the great Vestey collection of British Africa, together with the Wilkin collection
Posted: 9 December 2010
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Lenin could rule New York as great Russian stamp collection goes up for sale
The well-known Patrick Eppel Collection is going under the hammer at Cherrystone, next week
Posted: 8 December 2010
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$100,000 quartet of Lincoln covers stars at Robert A Siegel's 1,000th stamps auction
At a landmark event for the famous auction house, a great President takes centre stage once more
Posted: 7 December 2010
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They didn't just win the World Cup... Russian $40,000 stamp stars at auction
Days after its winning World Cup bid, Raritan's New Jersey stamps sale also spelled victory for Russia
Posted: 7 December 2010
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Stamps fit for Royalty lead the way at Spink's British African auction
Next week's sale is led by an early Mauritius classic and a stamp block from the Royal Collection
Posted: 2 December 2010
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David Feldman ends its 2010 stamp auctions with a $250,000 Tete-Beche pair
The French carmine piece taken from one of six catalogues attracted frenzied bidding
Posted: 1 December 2010
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British stamps collection of 'the finest lady philatelist' makes $4.7m
The collection of Lady Mairi Bury sold last week at Sotheby's, with very impressive results...
Posted: 29 November 2010
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Early Christmas presents for stamp collectors sell at Vance Auctions
Led by a sheet of WWII stamps with an invert error, the auction will close at the start of next month
Posted: 28 November 2010
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Mint piece of history: the $50,000 one-of-a-kind 1870 Carmine stamp
The only stamp of its kind to have an 'NH' grading will star among 40 'finest knowns' in New York
Posted: 26 November 2010
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Come fire, flood or acts of God: the collection of stamps that never made it
Grosvenor Auctions is offering a selection of philatelic rarities including some interrupted mail
Posted: 24 November 2010
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Frank Sinatra's Fabergé stamps box could fly to $67,600 in Russian Art sale
Once owned by the Come Fly With Me singer, this box combines Fabergé's love of art and stamps
Posted: 24 November 2010
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Fabergé and Bill Gross's 'most important' Russian stamps could bring $75,000
This 1k orange pair was formerly owned by the House of Fabergé and the billionaire 'bond king'
Posted: 23 November 2010
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America's first stamps appear for sale in extraordinary $300,000 collection
Alexander M Greig's City Despatch Post was the second stamp issue in the world, following Britain's
Posted: 22 November 2010
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'Hong Kong's most important stamp' is set to auction in 2011
The '96c Olive-Bistre Block of Four' is regarded as the most sought-after item in Hong Kong philately
Posted: 22 November 2010
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Spot the missing Jaguar... Revealing the $63,800 rare 'technology' stamp
When it comes to rare stamp auctions, this 1966 great rarity proved that less is sometimes more...
Posted: 20 November 2010
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Cherrystone auctions 'most famous stamp in the world' the Inverted Jenny
In 1918, a pressing plant error produced one of the world's greatest and most valuable collectibles...
Posted: 19 November 2010
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Rare Russian and Chinese stamps lead $700,000 auction at Raritan
A total of over 1,500 lots are going under the hammer including rarities from all over the world
Posted: 18 November 2010
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Stamps to turn your world upside-down... Classic invert errors star at Spink Shreves
The upcoming rare stamps auction in New York is led by Greek, Jamaican and Australian beauties
Posted: 15 November 2010
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From a King's collection: $50,000 stamp sells in Cherrystone's New York auction
Though it boasted rare stamps and covers from around the world, the sale was clearly led by China
Posted: 12 November 2010
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German auction estimates 'near mint piece of luxury' Austrian stamp at €80,000
This military post philatelic rarity from 1919 is the only known mint example of its kind in the world...
Posted: 11 November 2010
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Headless kangaroo takes centre stage at David Feldman's rare stamps auction
Philatelic rarities from around the world are on offer, including one from Count Ferrary's collection
Posted: 10 November 2010
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Sotheby's auctions a stamp worthy of Queen Elizabeth II's collection
A rare two-of-a-kind printed envelope, the other one of which is owned by the Queen, is up for sale
Posted: 8 November 2010
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Great collections: The classic Mauritian rare stamp collections of Vikram Chand
The Singapore businessman's collection is displayed at the British Library and he funds fellow philatelists
Posted: 3 November 2010
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Ceylon-to-Liverpool cover from Hackmey collection brings four times its estimate
Spink Shreves followed up their New York auction of Indian stamps with another from the Commonwealth
Posted: 30 October 2010
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US auction sells $40,000 'finest of three known' British India stamp sheet
An extremely rare complete sheet of 80 2a anna green stamps highlighted the Dallas, Texas, sale
Posted: 28 October 2010
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A 'unique rarity', a never-hinged 1847 brown-orange 5c stamp stars at Kelleher
The only known example of its kind sold alongside a grand variety of stamps and free franks
Posted: 25 October 2010
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$400,000 Russian overprint leads New York sale of stamps from around the world
Cherrystone Auctions may top their remarkable result from selling the Alexander collection
Posted: 23 October 2010
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Outstanding United States and Hawaiian mixed cover delivers $50,000 at stamp sale
The unique examples and fine condition of the Vogel collection proved very popular in New York
Posted: 21 October 2010
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'An Extraordinary Achievement In Philately' - the Chase-Card Imperforate Plating Study
The third section of the celebrated Wagshal rare stamp collection gets underway tomorrow
Posted: 20 October 2010
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Smokin'! €403,000 for a sheet of stamps showing Audrey Hepburn with a cigarette
The exceptionally rare stamps, created less than 10 years ago, went under the hammer for charity
Posted: 18 October 2010
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Rare stamps showing film icon Audrey Hepburn smoking will fire up bidders
Her son, who had the controversial stamp design cancelled, is selling the sheet for charity
Posted: 15 October 2010
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Invert error from Vestey collection brings World Record price for an Indian stamp
Spink's auction of British Empire stamps brought frenetic bidding for several rare stamps and covers
Posted: 14 October 2010
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Scarce inverted Pan-American stamp could bring $12,500 in Canada sale
This error printing could sell for five figures in Vance's online auction, with bids opening tomorrow...
Posted: 13 October 2010
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The Top Five... Oldest stamp issues in the world
An uncountable number of stamps have been issued around the world - but which were the first?
Posted: 13 October 2010
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Charles Dickens joins the great and the good of US politics for autograph sale
Appearing in a special section of a stamp auction, the novelist stands alongside President John Adams
Posted: 12 October 2010
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'Unique' never-hinged 1847 stamp could deliver $20,000 in Kelleher auction
Three collections of British, Commonwealth and United States stamps are going under the hammer
Posted: 11 October 2010
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$40,000 cover to India leads the Vogel collection at Siegel's next stamps auction
An impressive range of materials from American and Samoan philately is going under the hammer
Posted: 10 October 2010
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Stampless post to the Falklands and an Indian invert error lead London stamp sale
Spink's upcoming auction continues a series of rare stamp events based on the Commonwealth
Posted: 7 October 2010
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Earliest design for the World Record priced Treskilling stamp could bring €20,000
Worthy of a museum, the 'mother die' of the world's most valuable commodity by weight is up for sale
Posted: 5 October 2010
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Illustrated contemporary book of Captain Cook's voyage sails past expectations
The text on the exploration of Australia and New Zealand led a British books and stamps sale
Posted: 5 October 2010
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Vast collection of valuable rare stamps, essays and errors to sell in New York
The enormous Nathan Liberman collection is soon to go under the hammer at Spink Shreves
Posted: 3 October 2010
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Only block to feature the rare US 'Type 1b stamp' sells for $50,000
Formerly part of a number of top collections, this 1851 stamp sold from the Wagshal Collection
Posted: 2 October 2010
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The earliest St Louis Bear looms large in the first Wagshal rare stamp auction
Jerome Wagshal's great collection scores an early hit with two $65,000 sales in New York
Posted: 30 September 2010
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World's second-oldest stamp could bring $41,850 at auction
Selling in the US with the Penny Black is its rarer and more valuable sibling: the Two Penny Blue
Posted: 29 September 2010
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Rare tiger stamp leaps to £34,000 in Singapore collectors’ sale
Torn in half, but rejoined into an attractive whole, the 5 cent blue is one of the great rarities of Pahang
Posted: 28 September 2010
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£96,000 cover from the famous Heard correspondence tops Singapore stamps sale
New England businessman Mr Heard made use of adhesive stamps as soon as they were available...
Posted: 27 September 2010
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'Mint' Penny Black stamp appears at auction, valued at $15,500
It's uncommon to find Britain's first-ever postage stamp in this condition - and it's a great investment
Posted: 26 September 2010
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Queen Victoria's historic stamps could bring five figures at auction
Two philatelic rarities from the late 19th century are up for sale at Vance Auctions in October
Posted: 23 September 2010
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Gems are on offer in the 'Sapphire' Holding of British India Stamps
Led by an exceptionally rare overprint, the auction is unmissable for British Commonwealth collectors
Posted: 22 September 2010
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The Top Five... Controversial World Leaders' collectibles
From British Royalty to Communist dictators, collectibles can shed light on dubious rulers
Posted: 22 September 2010
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Columbus discovers two exceptional rare stamps in New York
A $2 Red Brown and a 50c Slate Blue Columbian head Michael I Caspar's US stamp auction
Posted: 21 September 2010
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$200,000 for a stamp and cover from the finest collection of Ceylon philately
The two exceptional pieces are being offered by collector Joseph Hackmey
Posted: 20 September 2010
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Imperial Russian stamp rarity from the Alexander Collection reaches $230,000 at US auction
A unique example of the first and only imperforate stamp of Russia ruled over the sale
Posted: 17 September 2010
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$155,000 British Commonwealth stamp beats Russian rarity at auction
Highlights of Cherrystone's sale came from Russia, Argentina & Canada to name but a few...
Posted: 16 September 2010
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$55,000 Special Printing stamp may be the finest of its kind in the world
Matthew Bennett International auctions is offering gems from the Golden State Collection
Posted: 14 September 2010
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Stamp collection featuring pieces from Great Britain to Hong Kong almost trebles its estimated price
Collectors at a German auction engaged in a bidding war over a unique collection
Posted: 13 September 2010
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'First' US postage stamp auctions online next month, priced at $15,000
Issued in July 1887 and bearing George Washington's likeness, this stamp heralded a new era
Posted: 12 September 2010
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Unique British cover sells for £30,000 at Spink's rare stamp auction
The Twopenny Blue and Penny Black combination impressed bidders, as did a one shilling proof
Posted: 11 September 2010
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The rare American stamp collections of Jerome S Wagshal
With a passion for philately, Wagshal devoted his time to understanding details others had overlooked
Posted: 8 September 2010
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'Freshest set of Columbian proof blocks' kicks off Maryland sales of rare stamps
Matthew Bennett's first auction of the season also includes an exceptional Confederate cover
Posted: 7 September 2010
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Bidders can own ‘New Zealand’s tallest mountain’ in stamps sale
An early-20th century specimen is among the philatelic rarities in Ashford’s upcoming Postal Auction
Posted: 3 September 2010
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How much? A denomination error leads Regency Superior's rare stamps auction
The inconsistent block leads the way ahead of a colour trial of the sought-after 'Persian Rug'
Posted: 2 September 2010
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$250,000 for 'The most important piece in Russian Philately' at rare stamps sale
Cherrystone auctions is offering the small but perfectly formed Alexander collection
Posted: 31 August 2010
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'Marvellous mint block' of historic Turkish stamps could sell for €7,000
From the 19th century, this unique philatelic specimen will turn heads at Christoph Gärtner's auction
Posted: 30 August 2010
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Kangeroo stamp bounds to A$10,000 in rare philately sale
Status International's vast sale centred on Australian and British Imperial pieces
Posted: 28 August 2010
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'One of the most important gems of Argentine philately' leads stamps auction
Cherrystone auctions is looking to sell a vast number of philatelic rarities to collectors in New York
Posted: 27 August 2010
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$75,000 'double-bear' cover looms large in New York stamps auction
The first stage of the auctioning of the grand Wagshal collection of rare US stamps is near...
Posted: 25 August 2010
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Untouched collection of 1851-1940 rare US stamps auctions at Eastern
Estimated at $9,500, this very fine collection could be a great investment and study piece
Posted: 24 August 2010
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London Festival of Stamps-winning collection auctions priced at €25,000
Charting the development of overseas mail from sail to steam, this sale is umissable for philatelists
Posted: 22 August 2010
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Rare Twopenny Blue and Penny Black multiples lead British rare stamp sale
Appearing at Spink next month, the only combination of its kind known goes under the hammer
Posted: 21 August 2010
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Stamp rarity posted to St Petersburg stars in Swiss philately sale
This very scarce cover proved an excellent entry-level investment in Platinum Philately's online sale
Posted: 19 August 2010
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China economy boosts collectibles: 'The 'World #2 economy' is at your fingertips'
China is now the world's #2 economy - but it could soon also become the world's #1 for collectibles
Posted: 18 August 2010
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The Stamp and Art collections of Kerby Confer
The Pennsylvania-born DJ broke the world record for a rare stamp sale - but his first love was Donald Duck
Posted: 18 August 2010
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Canadian stamp collecting is as easy as ABC auctions...
A sale of collections from the US and the rest of the world is being led by a Commonwealth selection
Posted: 17 August 2010
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With 18m philatelists and 870,000 new millionaires... China is world's #2 economy
What's more, collectible investments could see China become the world's #1 as early as 2030...
Posted: 16 August 2010
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Russian 'House of Fabergé' great rarity stamps could bring $200,000
Once owned by Agathon Fabergé, this strip of three is among Russia's greatest stamp specimens
Posted: 15 August 2010
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From Dorking to Leipzig... 'Perfect' Swiss Hotel Post cover auctions online
One of the best Swiss hotel post issues has a €8,000 price tag - and a fascinating story behind it...
Posted: 14 August 2010
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Indian cover from 1854 could deliver $110,000 in rare stamps sale
The extraordinary Peter Stolz collection will sell at Spink's Singapore auction, next month
Posted: 12 August 2010
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Not so unlucky... A rare 13p Christmas stamp goes under the hammer
The Post Office tried to destroy the 1988 stamp as the rate had been raised, but a few were missed
Posted: 11 August 2010
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'Greatest classic rarity' of Bulgarian philately is auctioning online
This historic three-of-kind bisected Bulgarian 1890 50c stamp, with cover, is currently for sale
Posted: 10 August 2010
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Fine Ultramarine & Carmine 30c leads Michael E Aldrich's rare stamps sale
Priced at $12,000, the stamp is auctioning online alongside a proprietary $5 Green and Black piece
Posted: 9 August 2010
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Stanley Gibbons rare postage stamp sales ride surge in philatelic investments
Stanley Gibbons, the world's oldest stamp dealer, saw profits rise as investors turn to philatelic alternatives
Posted: 6 August 2010
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World Record prices at $8m 'largest ever' Chinese and Asian stamp sale
'Stamps are important cultural icons and treasures - just like art,' says Interasia after its massive sale
Posted: 6 August 2010
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Siegel Auctions to sell collection of Classic United States Stamps
In September the first of a series of auctions will offer exceptional rarities from a philatelist's estate
Posted: 4 August 2010
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How the American Dream is alive and well... in the Collectibles markets
Collectors can help avoid a double-dip recession - by dipping into rare and historic US collectibles
Posted: 3 August 2010
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Emerald Ladies charm bidders to HK$3m in exceptional rare stamps sale
Alongside Red Revenue surcharges, the unique cover led another triumph for Chinese collectibles
Posted: 2 August 2010
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Rare 1857 Newfoundland stamp cover leads Virginia auction
It will appear alongside two singles from special printings 1879-80 and a spectacular multiple
Posted: 2 August 2010
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Postcard arrives 83 years late... with a memento from the 'golden age' of stamps
An Ipswich, UK, woman has discovered an 83-year-old post card, thanks to a George V stamp
Posted: 31 July 2010
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India's thriving rich are set to invade the collectibles markets
The number of India's millionaires is up 51% in 12 months - and they're investing in art, stamps and even ancient swords
Posted: 29 July 2010
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Stampless $10,000 letter brings ten-times its estimate at Spink Shreves
Marked 'Navy Department/Texas', this letter from man to wife dated 1838 was a big hit at auction
Posted: 28 July 2010
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Historic stamp from the earliest days of US philately sells for $12,000
Formerly of two legendary collections, this 1847 5 cents Orange Brown starred at David Feldman
Posted: 27 July 2010
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Revealing the $64,000 unused 'Elephant' design for China's first-ever postal stamp
Before the Chinese dragon was chosen, a very different animal adorned China's first stamp...
Posted: 26 July 2010
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Luxury collectibles markets are continuing to boom in 2010
A new RICS survey has reported a rise in prices during the second quarter of the year
Posted: 25 July 2010
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Two-of-kind Panama-Pacific stamp set sells for $23,000
It's said only two sets of these Regular issue small die proofs exist - and one's in the Smithsonian
Posted: 25 July 2010
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Nashville stamp 'of the greatest rarity' auctions at Spink Shreves
With a low estimate of $10,000-15,000, the sale of this historic US postal cover is a must-see
Posted: 22 July 2010
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Paul Fraser Collectibles unveils its 'awesome' new iPhone app for collectors
Now you can have the world's best collecting opportunities at your fingertips, like never before
Posted: 22 July 2010
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'Owning the $2.9m Inverted Jenny stamp is, like, 'Whoopee' - but this is... different'
Multi-million stamps are no match for owning original Disney art, says collector Kerby Confer
Posted: 20 July 2010
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£7,500 for a letter tracking Scott & Shackleton's Antarctic expedition
A letter and cover marking the expedition which launched the British explorers' careers has sold
Posted: 18 July 2010
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Historic Pony Express stamp cover canters to $6,750 in Florida
A rare cover posted eastwards in the run-up to the American Civil War has been sold at auction
Posted: 13 July 2010
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Rare stamps investments are now 'better than the stock market'
We look at why collectible stamps offer a level of reliability the traditional financial markets can't match
Posted: 12 July 2010
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The Story of... The Apollo 15 postage stamp scandal
A look at the controversial deal between Apollo 15's crew and a German philatelist named Hermann
Posted: 7 July 2010
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Why investors are increasingly turning to Collectible Investments
Capgemini & Merrill Lynch report that high net worth individuals are returning to 'investments of passion'
Posted: 7 July 2010
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Special Printing of the 1879 Jefferson deep brown stamp could deliver $30,000
An auction next month is offering a range of philatelic rarities, especially from 19th century America
Posted: 6 July 2010
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'Inverted Jenny' and $1.3m Chinese stamp to auction in Hong Kong
America's most famous stamp and China's most valuable are selling side-by-side at Interasia
Posted: 5 July 2010
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Pony Express jostles for second place in rare stamps auction
The 1860 classic trailed behind a spectacular error stamp: the 1861 3c Rose, a very rare specimen
Posted: 3 July 2010
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£50,000 block of Penny Black stamps goes under the hammer at Spink
An unused set-of-four of the world's first-ever postage stamp will sell with a great French rarity
Posted: 1 July 2010
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An exclusive look at Hong Kong's love affair with collectibles...
A new report has found that Hong Kong's investors are confident - especially about tangible assets
Posted: 29 June 2010
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'Utterly spectacular' 1887 Benjamin Franklin stamp is priced $25,000
Bearing an image of the US Founding Father, this 1887 1c Ultramarine will auction in New York
Posted: 29 June 2010
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Europe's third-oldest postage stamp auctions next month, priced $40,000
The Double Geneva rarely appears on the market in any condition - and this one is 'exceptional'
Posted: 28 June 2010
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New Zealand 1d Claret leads important stamp sale
Ashford Stamps Limited is holding a postal auction of Commonwealth rarities
Posted: 26 June 2010
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Extremely rare $28,080 stamp reprint leads Regency Superior's auction
This 90c Dull Carmine Perry Reprint was the star lot in last weekend's sale, amongst other rarities...
Posted: 24 June 2010
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The Top 10 rare Great British stamp investments of the last five years
According to expert research, the GB30 stamp Rarities index has risen 6,403% in four decades...
Posted: 23 June 2010
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Two Pan-American invert stamps bring $250,000 at Siegel Auction Galleries
The 1c strip and 2c gem central inverts led the way in the World Rarities stamp sale
Posted: 23 June 2010
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Siegel auctions one-of-a-kind 'Capt Cornick' stamp cover
This important artefact of 18th century translatlantic mail will auction in New York, tomorrow
Posted: 17 June 2010
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One of the US's rarest stamp issues auctions online
A 1867 Washington Z Grill 3¢ Rose stamp is selling alongside Babe Ruth's autograph in St Louis...
Posted: 13 June 2010
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'Paid at New York' stampless cover to sell at Robert A Siegel auction
One of just three examples of the handstamp is to head a rare stamp sale in the city it was issued
Posted: 11 June 2010
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Rare stamp reprints lead the way at Regency Superior
Two 1880 re-issues and 1909 rarities are to head a Stamps, Sports and Coins auction
Posted: 10 June 2010
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'Lost' $252,000 Neuchâtel stamp cover leads Peter Rapp's auction
The sale included the near-mythical Ticino collection, and Europe's third-oldest postage stamp
Posted: 8 June 2010
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'Britain's rarest stamp,' the 6d Pale Dull Purple, sells for £400,000
Stanley Gibbons' sale of this Edwardian rarity proves stamps increasing power as an investment
Posted: 7 June 2010
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Three-of-a-kind Canadian stamp rarity priced at almost $6,000
This rare 6p yellow green cover, posted from Canada to New York, will sell at Eastern Auctions
Posted: 4 June 2010
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Stanley Gibbons, Pickles the Dog and the missing World Cup trophy
The stamp dealer got more than it bargained for when it agreed to display the World Cup trophy...
Posted: 2 June 2010
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Unique Columbian cover leads rare stamp auction
It will go up for sale alongside fine pieces from the British Commonwealth and Rest of the World
Posted: 1 June 2010
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'Extremely rare and colourful' Sydney-Bologna stamp cover sells for £13,000
Dated to 1860, this well-travelled envelope sold for way above its £3,500 pre-sale estimate at Spink
Posted: 27 May 2010
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One of Europe's oldest stamps priced at $129,000 in 'sale of the Century'
Here is your once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to buy one of the great Zurich rarities of Swiss philately
Posted: 25 May 2010
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Two-of-a-kind Civil War stamp cover could sell for $100,000
One of just two known US Civil War 'mixed frank' Nashville 10c stamps will auction in New York
Posted: 23 May 2010
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New Zealand cover brings $28,000 at auction
One of just three bearing a carmine 1d pair, the 1855 envelope starred in New York
Posted: 22 May 2010
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Rare tête-bêche stamp pair achieves $190,000 at Spink Shreves
The light carmine on yellowish horizontal pair from the French Republic led Bill Gross's sale
Posted: 20 May 2010
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Rarest stamp may sell for World Record price at auction
The famous Treskilling Yellow goes under the hammer at David Feldman
Posted: 19 May 2010
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The stamp and art collections of Joseph Hackmey
The businessman who owns a van Gogh and the most expensive newspaper in the world
Posted: 19 May 2010
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World class New Zealand rare stamp collection to sell
The second section of Joseph Hackmey's assembly of Commonwealth stamps goes under the hammer
Posted: 18 May 2010
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Jamaican 1 shilling invert could bring £10,000 in Newcastle
The spectacular example of a frame inversion error heads Corbitts' rare stamps sale
Posted: 15 May 2010
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Two penny stamp 'error sheet' to sell for £20,000
A set of proofs used to illustrate the points on a printing in need of repair heads a London auction
Posted: 13 May 2010
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Rare Norwegian letter with foreign postage is priced $24,000
This rare and exceptional fyraskilling stamp cover from 1857 will auction in Sweden on Saturday
Posted: 12 May 2010
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The Story of... The world's first ever postage stamp, the Penny Black
An English teacher named Rowland Hill invented the Victorian equivalent of the internet, 170 years ago...
Posted: 12 May 2010
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Early stamps of Parma and Geneva for £95,000
The 1843 and 1853 rarities are highlights of a London sale, alongside a Hong Kong surcharge double
Posted: 10 May 2010
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£35,075 for one of the rarest Polish stamp covers
The only known cover bearing a Poland No 1 10 Kop block of four starred at Warwick & Warwick
Posted: 8 May 2010
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World record breaking envelope is revealed for London 2010 Stamp Show
Stamp dealer Stanley Gibbons breaks a Guinness World Record with the world’s largest envelope
Posted: 7 May 2010
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The Penny Black stamp celebrates its Birthday
The catalyst for the booming rare stamp investment market celebrates its 170th birthday today
Posted: 6 May 2010
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£50,000 for one of the Penny Black stamp's competitors
An entry to the Treasury competition to find Britain's first stamp leads a London auction
Posted: 5 May 2010
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Crimean Diplomatic cover negotiates 11 times its estimate
With a large number of stamps to ensure safe passage, the Belgian cover brought €45,000
Posted: 4 May 2010
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‘Bond King’ Bill Gross auctions the 'rarest' German/Chinese cover, priced $82,500
The extremely scarce 1900 10pf Carmine stamp will feature in Gross's latest collection sale
Posted: 3 May 2010
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Two US Post Office in China stamps deliver $18,000
The 1922 double surcharge rarities led a New York rare stamp sale
Posted: 2 May 2010
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Rare Barnabas Bates cover quadruples estimate
The early American propaganda cover brought $13,500 in New York
Posted: 29 April 2010
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Lawrence of Arabia stamp design to appear at exhibition
The stamps, designed for a short-lived kingdom, were found in the Queen's collection
Posted: 28 April 2010
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Two double surcharge stamps could sell for up to $16,500
The US Post Office in China error, allowed to sell by a retiring postmaster, heads a New York sale
Posted: 27 April 2010
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Exceptional Swiss 'Neuchâtel' stamps could sell for $232,000
The most important Swiss stamp collection from 1843-1854 is auctioning for the first time in 50 years...
Posted: 26 April 2010
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'Europe's third oldest stamp' the Double Geneva could bring $185,700
Affixed to one of Switzerland’s most important-ever letters, this is the finest example in the world
Posted: 23 April 2010
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Bill Gross's 'tête-bêche' stamp pairs could deliver $420,000
The 'Bond King' is selling another of his legendary stamp collections, including classic European inverts
Posted: 22 April 2010
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Signed Apollo 11 'insurance' stamp cover could net $8,000
So dangerous was man's first mission to the Moon, the crew left behind their valuable autographs...
Posted: 20 April 2010
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Penny Black first day cover sells for £44,000
Once owned by Bill Gross, this example of the world's first postage stamp on cover sells at Spink
Posted: 19 April 2010
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Valentine Cover with Penny Black could bring $7,500
The 1841 piece is the first possible combination of a valentine with Britain's first stamp
Posted: 17 April 2010
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World’s first-ever postage stamp sells for £85,000 at Spink
Of major importance, this pair of 1840 Penny Black stamps were the star lot at Spink’s London sale
Posted: 16 April 2010
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1867 Brown-lilac stamp could bring £18,000
The £1 rarity will auction alongside a Penny Black pair in London tomorrow
Posted: 14 April 2010
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1894 Pale Blue stamp delivers $24,000
This six dollar piece, never used for its purpose of paying for newspapers or periodicals, sold in New York
Posted: 13 April 2010
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'Don't be afraid to purchase expensive things - these will probably be your best buys'
InterAsia Auctions' principal Rob Schneider chats exclusively about stamps to Paul Fraser Collectibles
Posted: 12 April 2010
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‘One of the great surcharge stamp rarities’ will auction priced £5,000
A great piece of philatelic history from British colonised Sri Lanka will sell in London, next week
Posted: 9 April 2010
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Imperforate Franklin 1c blue brings $11,250
The piece was the top lot of the first day of a collectible stamp auction at Robert A Siegel
Posted: 7 April 2010
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1912 Violet Brown $1 stamp block could bring $15,000
It will sell alongside a joint-line pair of 2c coil stamps at Siegel Auctions
Posted: 6 April 2010
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World's best collection of Kingdom of Poland stamps to auction
The collection of the renowned philatelist, Vladimir von Rachmanoff, will be sold by Warwick & Warwick
Posted: 2 April 2010
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World's most valuable stamp destroyed in live TV interview
Watch in horror as a hapless TV journalist accidentally destroys a $5m postage stamp
Posted: 1 April 2010
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The most valuable commodity on earth by weight
Believe it or not, this prized collectible weighs in at $71 billion per kilo...
Posted: 29 March 2010
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Deep claret stamp block could bring $4,340
The US rarity will star at auction this month, for sale alongside a coveted Chinese piece
Posted: 26 March 2010
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The Collections of Hiroyuki Kanai
The businessman, writer and legendary stamp collector
Posted: 24 March 2010
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The Story of... the most famous stamp in the world?
The 1c Magenta of Guiana is one of the world's most famous stamps, worth millions. And here's why...
Posted: 23 March 2010
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Rare 1875 reprinted stamp brings $13.5k
A valuable example of the 15 cent bright orange was a key lot in a Spink Shreves philatelic sale
Posted: 22 March 2010
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Mint stamp collection brings seven times estimate
The mixed selection, strongest on Columbian and Trans-Mississippi gems, brought $230k
Posted: 18 March 2010
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Female aviation pioneer flies into stamp exhibition
Harriet Quimby, the first woman to fly across the English Channel, is a star at the Smithsonian
Posted: 17 March 2010
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Smithsonian honours the 'Women on Stamps'
Historic females from Marilyn Monroe to novelist Ida Tarbell are featured in a philately exhibition
Posted: 16 March 2010
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Spectacular sale of Cayman Island stamps
Three key lots smashed their estimates at Spink's sale of the Alexander Reid collection
Posted: 15 March 2010
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Today in History... Mauritius becomes independent
March 12 1968: The tiny island loses the British monarch from its stamps
Posted: 12 March 2010
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One of just eight of its kind in the world...
A rare shade variety stamp will head a Swedish auction, alongside a Tre Skilling Green
Posted: 11 March 2010
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'Build a £1m collection - proof that you, or anyone else, can do it'
Paul explains how to build your own £1m collection - whether it's wine, teddy bears or banknotes
Posted: 10 March 2010
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Near-complete George VI stamp album auctions today
This large collection of British Commonwealth stamps can belong to one lucky collector...
Posted: 10 March 2010
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'2010 is the year to make people sit up and notice stamps!'
London 2010: Festival of Stamps' Jennifer Flippance talks exclusively to Paul Fraser Collectibles
Posted: 8 March 2010
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Today in History... The colony of Gold Coast ceases to exist
March 6 1957: As Ghana gains its independence, a source for collectors and philatelists is closed off
Posted: 6 March 2010
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Rarest US coil stamp for sale at $11k
A stamp from the famous Orangeburg coil is to make an appearance in New York
Posted: 5 March 2010
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Today in History... Franklin D Roosevelt is sworn in as 32nd US President
March 4, 1933: Confronting a miserable economy, FDR enters the White House
Posted: 4 March 2010
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Unusual 1c blue stamp pair could realise $26k
An exceptionally rare block with two variants of this classic American stamp will auction, next week
Posted: 4 March 2010
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Rare Canadian stamp valued at $20k
An early example of a 6 pence stamp featuring Prince Albert will sell tomorrow
Posted: 2 March 2010
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The Story of... Aviation and postage stamps
This vintage 1957 film looks at the history linking the Wright brothers with the Inverted Jenny stamp
Posted: 2 March 2010
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Today in History... China joins the Universal Postal Union
March 1, 1914: the People's Republic, with its exceptional stamps, joins the worldwide postal system
Posted: 1 March 2010
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2c Black Jackson D Grill brings $4.75k
The rare stamp was the star at a Michael E Aldrich auction this week
Posted: 26 February 2010
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The Royal Mail celebrates the Royal Society
A collection of stamps celebrating 350 years of pioneering thinkers has been released
Posted: 25 February 2010
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$55k for an exceptional Abraham Lincoln stamp
This especially attractive example of the 1869 90c Carmine & Black has quadrupled its estimate
Posted: 24 February 2010
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How to... Mount and hinge your stamps
Here's a video to help you make sure that your stamps are well displayed, and stay well looked-after
Posted: 23 February 2010
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South Africa comes to Stampex
The twice-yearly UK show features a wealth of rarely seen stamps, unmissable for philatelists
Posted: 23 February 2010
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Exceptionally fine 30 cent Red-Orange stamp arrives in New York
One of the best examples of an extremely rare piece goes under the hammer this week
Posted: 22 February 2010
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Beautifully preserved 10 Cent Black stamp could bring $35k
The 1847 rarity bearing George Washington's image is being offered by Robert A Siegel
Posted: 19 February 2010
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Tre Skilling stamp still available to collectors
A cousin of the stamp known as 'the most precious item in the world' still awaits a buyer in Sweden
Posted: 18 February 2010
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$70k Bright Red-Brown stamp available in New York
An extremely rare variant of the famous 1856 five cent stamp is to go under the hammer
Posted: 17 February 2010
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The Collections of Thomas Tapling
The businessman, cricketer and Founding Father of Philately
Posted: 17 February 2010
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Rare Ceylon stamp should bring up to £12k
The mint 1000 Rupee stamp, depicting a very famous Royal collector, will auction in March
Posted: 16 February 2010
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Brazilian Bullseyes are on target
Some of the earliest stamps created will be available at Warwick & Warwick
Posted: 15 February 2010
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'Occupied Japan' is #1 for collectors
A leading price guide has compiled the top internet searches by 100,000s of collectors, last month
Posted: 15 February 2010
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Extremely rare stamps on show in London
The British Library presents some special pieces from its world class collection
Posted: 12 February 2010
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The first-ever Postal Order sells for almost £5k
Over a century on, a shrewd investor's hunch has been proved right
Posted: 11 February 2010
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Early bids on 1857 1c blue stamp cover near $1k
The piece, which resembles a world famous rarity, is attracting early interest in Heritage's sale
Posted: 9 February 2010
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Tre Skilling stamp to sell in Stockholm
A turquoise cousin of the most valuable stamp in the world surfaces in Sweden
Posted: 8 February 2010
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13p stamp error sells for £85k
It was billed as 'the most important stamp error of the 20th Century'...
Posted: 5 February 2010
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Slow boat to China sails to six times its estimate
The best example of a postmark on a Chinese stampless cover has brought $62.5k
Posted: 4 February 2010
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Cook's Snowshoe Express speeds to $36k in New York
A Californian cover with a unique postmark climbs past expectations
Posted: 3 February 2010
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Treasure of China's Cultural Revolution sells for World Record
An $859k corner block of stamps has become the most expensive philatelic item from the People's Republic
Posted: 2 February 2010
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1897 Chinese stamp brings World Record
The overprint of a Red Revenue stamp brought $711k, the most ever paid for a single Chinese stamp at auction
Posted: 1 February 2010
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Looking forward to the London 2010 Festival of Stamps
Running throughout the year, the world's largest philatelic festival is dedicated to King George V
Posted: 29 January 2010
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Near-unique Caribbean stamp block could bring £15k
The Antiguan 1d pair, one of only two examples known to exist, will auction in seven weeks
Posted: 28 January 2010
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Rising bids on a stampless Florida cover reach $14k
The only known cover handstamped in Spanish-ruled colonial Florida is selling in New York
Posted: 27 January 2010
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Chinese Year of the Monkey stamps clamber past their estimate
Spink have sold a rare sheet of Chinese Year of the Monkey stamps in their Hong Kong auction
Posted: 26 January 2010
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Chinese Goose stamps soar past estimates
A 9-block of century old stamps has sold for $28k in a Hong Kong auction
Posted: 25 January 2010
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Monkey see, monkey do...
Two complete, but different, sheets of Chinese Year of the Monkey stamps have been put up to sell on the same day
Posted: 23 January 2010
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Today in History... the first Windsor ascends the throne
January 22, 1901: Following the death of Queen Victoria, her only son is proclaimed King Edward VII
Posted: 22 January 2010
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Worth more than its weight in gold
A rare $15k 'Nugget Express' cover is waiting to be picked up in New York
Posted: 21 January 2010
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Rare 'Snowshoe Express' Cover to fetch up to $15k
A cover bearing legend John Thompson's handstamp goes under the hammer
Posted: 19 January 2010
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The story of America in stamps, autographs and other collectibles
The extraordinary Floyd E Risvold Collection visits London before its sale in New York
Posted: 17 January 2010
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Barbados stamp block sells for £7,500
A set of 12 1861 stamps made for the West Indian island has sailed past its predicted value
Posted: 15 January 2010
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£23k for a 20th century stamp collection
A seven volume philatelic set featuring stamps from Aden to Zanzibar has beaten its estimate
Posted: 14 January 2010
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Video of the Week
President Roosevelt, the 'Stamp Collector-in-Chief', brings philately to the Oval office
Posted: 13 January 2010
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'We'll see the strongest stamp markets in 2010' says Spink
Spink's Philatelic Specialist, Dominic Savastano, chats exclusively to Paul Fraser Collectibles
Posted: 13 January 2010
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Beautiful £5 Orange stamp lights up auction
It will be sold alongside a unique William Bell design, on Thursday
Posted: 12 January 2010
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Stamps released with classic Rock album designs
Led Zeppelin, Blur, The Clash and The Rolling Stones are amongst those to feature
Posted: 7 January 2010
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A £50k stamp to match the Queen’s
This Cayman Islands stamp overprint is one of four known examples. The Royal Philatelic Collection is home to one of the others.
Posted: 6 January 2010
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2009's final stamp sale raises $1.8m
A 1946 $1 Redhead Ducks, Bright Rose Pink shade (RW13a) was the star lot, bringing over $32k
Posted: 4 January 2010
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No monkeying around with these stamps...
A $52k Year of the Monkey stamp sheet is the joint leader in Spink's Hong Kong auction
Posted: 4 January 2010
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Forget about 'geezers with tweezers'
Ten fun facts about Stamp Collecting
Posted: 2 January 2010
Last updated: 9 January 2013
