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Top Five: Collectibles types you should consider buying in 2012
We pick our Top Five best performing areas in 2011 - with an eye on where the action will be in 2012
Posted: 28 December 2011
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2011 Review: The most valuable postage stamp to sell at auction in 2011
The most valuable postage stamp ever auctioned on British soil sold at Spink in June of this year
Posted: 27 December 2011
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10c black US first issue stamp triples estimate to $120,000 at Siegel Auctions
This exceptionally fine 10c black stamp from the 1847 issue defied all estimates at Siegel's auction
Posted: 17 December 2011
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Postage stamp error sheet - previously undiscovered - sells for '999%' original value
These 'undiscovered' British Motor Cars postage stamps auctioned for 1,000 times their original value
Posted: 16 December 2011
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10 cent black stamp from the first US issue leads Siegel's last auction of the year
The gem example of the 1847 US first issue 10 cent black stamp is a remarkable condition rarity
Posted: 13 December 2011
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Rare stamps of China and the US sold at Cherrystone Auctions
The Santa Fe collection of rare stamps at Cherrystone Auctions included issues from the US and China
Posted: 11 December 2011
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Karpov collection Belgian Congo stamp sets World Record price at Swiss auction
An invert error from Anatoly Karpov's collection has set a World Record for a Belgian Congo stamp
Posted: 10 December 2011
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John Hancock signed lottery ticket set to be the biggest winner at Americana auction
With free franks and rare currency on offer, the John Hancock signed lottery ticket is still the prize
Posted: 9 December 2011
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Dowager small figure inverted overprint stamp delivers HK$3.1m at auction
David Feldman's Chinese stamp auction was topped by the Dowager small figure inverted overprint
Posted: 8 December 2011
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Tangible assets help investors fight high inflation
With inflation at 5.0% in the UK, investors are turning to tangible assets to boost their coffers
Posted: 7 December 2011
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2d Tyrian Plum stamp sold from the Chartwell Collection for $159,500
One of Great Britain's rarest and most coveted stamps, a 2d Tyrian Plum, sold at Spink this week
Posted: 6 December 2011
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Rare stamps of Europe led by the great Greek 'Solferino' at Cherrystone Auctions
A Greek 'Solferino' and the German 'Vinetta' are two of Europe's rare stamps offered this week
Posted: 6 December 2011
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Persian rare stamp collection offered at David Feldman Auctions for $433,900
Based on early varieties including Recumbent Lions, the collection of rare Persian stamps is remarkable
Posted: 5 December 2011
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Rare Balbo Flight Newfoundland stamps swoop into Cherrystone Auctions
Despite a team of checkers a handful of 1933 Balbo Flight inverted surcharge stamps slipped through
Posted: 3 December 2011
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MonacoPhil stamp show 2011 to see ASCAT award given to Prince Albert II
Prince Albert II of Monaco is to receive the ASCAT award at the MonacoPhil stamp show 2011
Posted: 1 December 2011
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Agathon Collection of Russian stamps brings $1.5m at Spink auction
Including two of the finest gems of Russian philately, the Agathon Collection featured early stamp issues
Posted: 30 November 2011
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Dowager inverted overprint Chinese stamp may deliver HK$3.3m at David Feldman
David Feldman Auctions is to sell the Dowager inverted overprint and several Chinese rarities
Posted: 25 November 2011
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'Real Deal' - HISTORY Channel's new auction TV series debuts this weekend
The HISTORY Channel's 'Real Deal' show is billed as 'the most authentic auction-based TV series yet'
Posted: 25 November 2011
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Japanese Tama 6 yo stamp discovered and offered for sale at Postiljonen
The Japanese Tama 6 yo stamp is one of the country's greatest rarities, with only seven known
Posted: 18 November 2011
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CIA invert stamp block sale could light up Cherrystone's New York auction
A block of the famous stamp, with its candle invert error discovered by a CIA worker, will sell in NY
Posted: 15 November 2011
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Sun Yat-sen stamp invert could turn over $200,000 at Cherrystone
Appearing with another great Chinese rarity, the Sun Yat-sen stamp invert is hughly desired
Posted: 14 November 2011
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Anatoly Karpov Belgian stamp collection offered at David Feldman
Celebrated chess champion Anatoly Karpov is putting his famous Belgian stamp collection up for sale
Posted: 6 November 2011
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The Scarsdale Collection of Revenue Stamps - one of the highest quality hoards ever
Part six of the renowned collection will stun collectors, just as the previous five have
Posted: 2 November 2011
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Tete-beche stamp pair could send collectors 'head over heels' at Spink Shreves
Once a part of the Ferrary and Bill Gross collections, this tete-beche stamp pair may make $280,300
Posted: 1 November 2011
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Tasmanian plate block sets itself apart from the rest at Australian colonies auction
'Stamps continue to perform admirably' with Tasmania the star at Prestige's Australian sale
Posted: 30 October 2011
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Scarsdale United States Revenue stamps bring quality rarely seen to the market
The sale is led by a $70,000 stock transfer adorned by a $5,000 Bright Green Series 1944 overprint
Posted: 26 October 2011
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The Top Five inverted stamp errors: our favourite flips of philately
The Inverted Jenny is the world's most famous stamp - but it's just one of many classic inverts
Posted: 26 October 2011
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Dockwra or 'Murray's post' hand stamp represents a piece of postal history
Pre-dating the Penny Black by 160 years, the Dockwra hand stamp could bring $31,900
Posted: 24 October 2011
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'Crown Jewel' of Saudi Arabian Philately brings $112,700 at Spink
An Egyptian Post Office in Jeddah letter sold as 'many new clients' join the Pearls of Arabia sales
Posted: 21 October 2011
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Mahendra Sagar's Inverted Centre stamp collection is a turn up for the books
Cherrystone held a successful sale of rare stamps in New York from the Mahendra Sagar Collection
Posted: 18 October 2011
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Chartwell Collection £5 Orange stamp block delivers $55,200
Spink's surface printed issues auction sold a block of many collectors' favourite stamp, the £5 Orange
Posted: 16 October 2011
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Chartwell collection watermark error stamp brings $59,000 at Spink
The Chartwell collection's surface printed issues included an 1867 Ten Piece with a watermark error
Posted: 14 October 2011
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Top Five Chartwell collection stamps sold this year at Spink
As more parts of the famous Chartwell collection are sold, here's a look at our favourite five so far
Posted: 12 October 2011
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Used and Done for stamp cancellation returns $60,000 at Siegel
Strong results were recorded for the Artemis collection of US fancy stamp cancellations this week
Posted: 12 October 2011
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Chartwell collection of Great Britain surface printed stamp issues offered at Spink
Led by a $39,100 watermark error, this is the next section of the Chartwell collection of British stamps
Posted: 11 October 2011
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Chinese Golden Monkey stamps - the best investment of 2011?
1980 Golden Monkey stamp sheets seem irresistable to Chinese collectors and investors
Posted: 8 October 2011
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Stanley Gibbons Hong Kong office opens to satisfy Chinese stamp addiction
Hong Kong's power for sales of rare stamps has drawn Stanley Gibbons
Posted: 7 October 2011
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Sinkiang stamp World Record price set at Interasia's $12.6m Chinese stamp auction
The 1915 Sinkiang stamp surcharge error strip of three delivered $383,000 in Hong Kong
Posted: 6 October 2011
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Imperial Large Dragon stamp newspaper cover offers unique chance in California
The only known use of the Large Dragon stamp for the purpose, the rare wrapper may bring $40,000
Posted: 4 October 2011
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Rare 'Grounded Jenny' postage stamp could be set to soar in New York
The positioning error is not as famous as the 'Inverted Jenny', but it will be a highlight at Siegel
Posted: 2 October 2011
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From the heart of Borneo: Spink sells rare postage stamps from Silam and Sarawak
Some of the covers took complicated journeys to the household of philanthropist Lady Burdett-Coutts
Posted: 27 September 2011
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Stamps as art: Artemis collection celebrates America's fancy cancellations
Robert A Siegel Auction Galleries has three upcoming philatelic sales in New York and online
Posted: 26 September 2011
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Penny Blacks and Seahorses ride high at Lord Steinberg's rare postage stamp sale
With a fantastic array of Great Britain and British Empire stamps on offer, the collection brought $4.2m
Posted: 22 September 2011
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Rare Archer Roulette pair hits the target at Spink's British postage stamp auction
The 1848 piece sold ahead of a fine Penny Black block in the London sale which took place today
Posted: 20 September 2011
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Rare Japanese Occupation postage stamps take up the top spot in Spink's auction
Issues from all over South-East Asia, including some from the Stolz collection, are up for grabs
Posted: 17 September 2011
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Two rare Chinese postage stamps make $500,000 at Cherrystone's auction
With an inversion error each, the two rarities excited bidders in the auction, which concludes today
Posted: 15 September 2011
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'Stock Exchange' postage stamp with printing error to be traded at auction
The rare American block will offered in a remarkable US & World postage stamp sale, this week
Posted: 13 September 2011
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Spectacular Jubilee issue error set to stamp its authority on Spink's auction
The unique block was created by a pre-printing paper fold, and will sell alongside a Penny Black block
Posted: 10 September 2011
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Magnificent Chinese stamp error and surcharge could deliver $500,000
They are two of the highlights from the auctioneer's valuable stamp auction for sale later this month
Posted: 8 September 2011
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'Spink Investphila' merger embraces Russia and South America stamp markets
Leading auction house Spink is joining forces with pioneering Lugano-based auctioneer Investphila
Posted: 7 September 2011
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Lincoln 'Guide Line and Arrow' stamps show the way to go at Regency Superior
An intriguing set of 1908 5¢ Lincoln rare stamp blocks could deliver $20,000 next month
Posted: 6 September 2011
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Imperial Treasures highlight 'largest-ever auction of China and Hong Kong stamps'
Interasia's philatelic sale this month is likely to leave all their previous successes in the shade
Posted: 2 September 2011
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Stamps from Lithuania's war tell their remarkable story at Cherrystone
Hailing from the Matuzas collection, there is a great range of rare varieties and errors on offer
Posted: 30 August 2011
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Rare Bull's Head stamps charge into Essex's auction, this weekend
In a varied collection of Asian and British Empire stamps, the Moldovan stamps stand out
Posted: 25 August 2011
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$25,000 Russian overprint leads spectacular Soviet stamp collection
The Ivanov collection was built up over 50 years and focuses on the great stamps of the USSR
Posted: 23 August 2011
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Too late for the Battle of Little Bighorn: Dead soldier's cover brings $28,000
The missive intended for John Hiley, who died just feet from General Custer, starred at Spink Shreves
Posted: 22 August 2011
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The little monkey that could... A swarm of 1980 stamps set a World Record price
The coveted $184,000 stamp sheet sold in Hong Kong courtesy of Zurich Asia
Posted: 18 August 2011
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One of the great students of Asia's coins and stamps: Tracey Woodward's collection
Woodward collected and catalogued Japanese stamps and Chinese coins from an early age
Posted: 17 August 2011
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Victoria victorious: 12d Canadian stamp brings $40,000 at Regency Superior
One of the most desirable British North American stamps beat its listing to reign supreme in Ohio, US
Posted: 15 August 2011
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Rare kangaroo stamps could leap to great prices at Status International
The Australian auction features other British Empire rarities including a $20,500 Newfoundland stamp
Posted: 12 August 2011
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$162,000 win for Victory of the Cultural Revolution stamp in Hong Kong
It wasn't just Bruce Lee that was flattening the rest at Dynasty, the pairing of Mao and Lin Biao did too
Posted: 9 August 2011
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$65,000 Russian rarity once owned by Ferrary graces Spink Shreves stamp sale
Only five examples of the 10 kopek centrally-inverted brown and blue are known to exist
Posted: 7 August 2011
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Rocket-flown covers aim for the skies again at Harmer-Schau's stamp sale
The space collectibles are appearing in a sale led by $20,000 US and Rhodesian philatelic rarities
Posted: 3 August 2011
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Custer's last stamp... Cover that never reached Little Bighorn soldier is for sale
The historical piece was returned to its sender by the Dead Letter Office as John Hiley fell in battle
Posted: 2 August 2011
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Discover the $244,000 star of Sotheby's Lord Steinberg stamp auction
Only the finest mint blocks are on offer at this once-in-a-lifetime London sale, happening in September
Posted: 29 July 2011
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'Four-of-a-kind' 1850s 1c stamp sheet could bring $20,000 in Massachusetts
Billed as 'very presentable,' this rare specimen is among the bargains in James T McCusker's sale
Posted: 28 July 2011
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Paul Fraser Collectibles' guide to starting your own stamp collection
If you want to get into stamp collecting as a hobby and as an investment, how on earth do you begin...?
Posted: 28 July 2011
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'I worried that I would be jailed': China stamp artist's error could bring $44,900
Two Chinese 8f 'Entire Nation Is Red' stamps, popular among collectors, are selling in Hong Kong
Posted: 26 July 2011
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Great Victory of Cultural Revolution stamps highlights Interasia's sale
The auction has great highlights from both the Imperial and PRC section of Chinese philately
Posted: 24 July 2011
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A gem in Boston: the Spellman Museum of Stamps & Postal History
Boasting collections including material from an ex-President, this is a lively centre for philately
Posted: 20 July 2011
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Grosvenor Philatelic shapes up to deliver a spectacular sale of rare stamps
The auction will feature extraordinary highlights from China, Kuwait, and the British Empire
Posted: 18 July 2011
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$60,000 Labuan $10 brown triples estimate at Spink stamp auction
The Labuan 1904-05 $10 was the highlight in a week of spectacular stamp sales in London
Posted: 16 July 2011
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Our Top Five Rare Stamp Sales of 2011 so far...
From India, America, China and the British Empire, this is turning out to be a huge year for stamps
Posted: 13 July 2011
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Rare Indian stamp block used in Singapore posts $19,000 bid at Spink
Highlighting the increasing Indian interest in philately, it sold for nearly five times its estimate
Posted: 13 July 2011
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Fascinating Gibraltar collection led by atlas showing the way 'to the River Amazones'
The $47,900 work is going under the hammer in London this week alongside other books and stamps
Posted: 12 July 2011
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Well-preserved St Louis bear could be a strong investment for stamp collector
A fresh and attractive example of an early US stamp has sold for $13,000 at Daniel F Kelleher
Posted: 11 July 2011
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'Handsome' British North American stamp could post $30,000
A nice example of the Canadian Victoria 12d Black is just one of many highlights at Regency Superior
Posted: 8 July 2011
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Spink's Summer Series boasts a 'gem and great rarity' from Austrian philately
It will appear with a British Post Offices Abroad cover from Bolivia, which could fetch $64,300
Posted: 6 July 2011
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The first franked mail to France from the USA could deliver $29,100 next week
The piece is the likely star of David Feldman's Trans-Atlantic Mail Express auction
Posted: 5 July 2011
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Meshed issue delivers $50,000 at the sale of the Pasha collection of Islamic stamps
Following on from its British Empire spectacular, Spink offered rarities from Turkey and Iran
Posted: 4 July 2011
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'String of pearls' buyers take collecting to the next level
With two of the world's rarest stamps going to one bidder, this is a good thing...
Posted: 3 July 2011
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Rare Asian stamps conquer Australia in $500,000 Prestige Philately sale
Prestige sold a large number of unique stamps and covers in this great auction
Posted: 2 July 2011
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Stanley Gibbons postage stamp June sale sparks bidding wars and high prices
Proving the growing interest in Asian stamps, Stanley Gibbons' postage stamp auction was a big hit
Posted: 30 June 2011
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$479,300 for 'one of the finest Penny Black plate number stamp pieces'
This gorgeous mint plate block of four sold for a bargain price at today's Spink Chartwell auction
Posted: 29 June 2011
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'Finest and most attractive Penny Black cover in existence' brings $0.56m
The Chartwell sale's second day boasted a landmark appearance by the world's first-ever postage stamp
Posted: 29 June 2011
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Penny Black 'earliest registration' stamp brings $345,100 in Chartwell sale
This Plate One imprimatur and its $287,609 Plate Two sibling each exceeded their estimates at Spink
Posted: 29 June 2011
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'Spink's biggest auction: 'the greatest postage stamp auction of a lifetime''
It isn't everyday that I get to witness and take part in 'the greatest stamp auction of a lifetime'...
Posted: 29 June 2011
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Chartwell sale scores $1.7m record price for 'world's most famous stamp'
A collector has joined the likes of Thomas Tapling in buying this legendary Mauritius stamp
Posted: 28 June 2011
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It's a Chartwell World Record price for this $229,700 Missing Virgin stamp
The most valuable British Virgin Islands stamp ever auctioned has emerged at today's Chartwell sale
Posted: 28 June 2011
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Leading light of 'this generation's greatest stamp sale' brings $181,900 at Spink
Dated to 1853, this incredibly rare and iconic Bermuda stamp has smashed its estimate in London
Posted: 28 June 2011
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Perot's two-of-a-kind cover delivers $210,630 at Spink's 'stamp sale of century'
Of the auction's many important philatelic lots, here's another from Bermuda's famous postmaster...
Posted: 28 June 2011
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This week's top news stories... Monroe, Capone and a rare Hawaiian stamp
Collectors have seen some of the most famous items ever go on sale during the last few days...
Posted: 24 June 2011
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Interasia set to stamp their authority on philatelic market in September
The specialist auctioneers, who have already broken records this year, could do so again...
Posted: 23 June 2011
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David Feldman sells unique collection of European and British stamp rarities
A number of rarities will star among the 400 lots being sold - including an unusual cover from Bolivia
Posted: 22 June 2011
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The Story of... George V, the quiet pioneer of stamp collecting
We look at how George V helped shape today's monarchy - and today's global stamp markets
Posted: 22 June 2011
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Sun, sea and stamps... Hawaiian rarities shine brightly at Siegel
An amazing collection of postage stamps sold for many thousands in Saturday's auction
Posted: 20 June 2011
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Islamic stamp sale boasts 'one of the most important items of Turkish Philately'
Following hot on the heels of the Chartwell collection, the Pasha collection will turn heads at Spink...
Posted: 19 June 2011
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New Rarities Index launches to track China's growing interest on stamps
What's more, Stanley Gibbons' new Index shows growth of 200% over the last four and a half years
Posted: 14 June 2011
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Slow boat from China... Delayed Hong Kong cover makes four times its estimate
This $16,400 piece was one of the two highlights of the Robert Towers collection at Spink
Posted: 11 June 2011
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Stamp collectors are on a mission to own a $250,000 Hawaiian rarity
This extremely rare Hawaiian Missionary 2c blue is going under the hammer in the Big Apple, next week
Posted: 9 June 2011
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The most famous stamp in the world: Who will own the $820,000 Mauritius 2d blue?
Perhaps the most beautiful example of the rare and historic Mauritius Post Office stamps is to sell
Posted: 8 June 2011
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Robert Towers's British Empire stamps could reach great heights at Spink
A forerunner to the exciting Chartwell collection, it includes at $16,400 New Zealand bisect cover
Posted: 6 June 2011
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Collectors are expected to go loopy for this legendary Inverted Jenny stamp
Siegel is offering an exciting opportunity for collectors to own one of philately's rarest errors
Posted: 3 June 2011
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$20,000 St Louis Bear looms large at Regency Superior's rare stamps auction
Featuring Columbians, Trans-Mississippis, Plate Blocks and Revenues, the sale is not to be missed
Posted: 2 June 2011
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Three small signatures by man... One valuable '$7,000' asset for collectors
What if the Apollo 11 crew had died in space? This three-of-a-kind collectible holds the answer...
Posted: 31 May 2011
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'Certainly the finest we've offered' says Spink Shreves of $190,000 stamp album
The lot totalled tens of thousands of philatelic items in mounts, housed within eight well-filled albums...
Posted: 29 May 2011
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One of China's 'Treasures of the Republic' now has $150,000 auction listing
Building on past successes, auctioneer Cherrystone is now offering two highly coveted invert stamps
Posted: 26 May 2011
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'The finest assemblage of French Colonies' stamps sells at Spink Shreves
An early highlight of the auction was a rare black surcharge on an Offices in China stamp
Posted: 26 May 2011
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Japan's Philanippon 2011 set to attract stamp investors to Yokohama
The world's third largest economy is full of high worth individuals looking to invest in stamps
Posted: 24 May 2011
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Anything but dethspicable... Daffy Duck stamp pane could fly high at Raritan
The 1999 multicoloured stamp lot is thought to be unique, and will attract investors this week
Posted: 23 May 2011
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Gandhi overprint makes $205,000 World Record price for any modern stamp
The 1948 stamp is thought to be a World Record price for a modern stamp from any country
Posted: 20 May 2011
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$19,000 'dodgy' lamp shows the way at Harmer's stamp auction
A rare CIA invert was among the best performing lots at HR Harmer's spring sale
Posted: 19 May 2011
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'Unique' sheet showing Gambian Imperium stamp colours is to auction
Grosvenor Auctions will be offering the collection of John F Rose in an exceptional sale, later this month
Posted: 17 May 2011
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$84,700 Romanian Bull charges into Geneva stamp auction
The last known use of the rare and famous stamp will go under the hammer this week
Posted: 16 May 2011
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$16,000 New Zealand 'bisect' to unite collectors at Spink's stamp auction
A halved 1850's one-shilling stamp is among the top lots at the June sale
Posted: 15 May 2011
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Monkeys, horses and dragons... David Feldman's Hong Kong stamp sale has it all
A great range of Chinese stamps, both Imperial and PRC, will sell alongside Hong Kong rarities
Posted: 13 May 2011
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The novice's guide to... Stamp Collecting (Part One)
Potentially daunting, stamp collecting can be a profitable investment of time and money
Posted: 12 May 2011
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The whole team together... Rare sheet of baseball stamps could bring $40,000
Featuring a well-known colour error, the pane will be offered at H R Harmer this week
Posted: 10 May 2011
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Unique Double Geneva cover could deliver $45,000 at David Feldman
The company's first ever Hong Kong sale is offering a wide range of exciting philatelic rarities
Posted: 9 May 2011
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Historic stampless covers for sale at James T McCusker's $1m auction
With a broad selection of material to suit all collectors, the Massachusetts sale is not to be missed
Posted: 6 May 2011
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Generous sellers offer complete stamp collections in $577,462 sale
The markets are looking positive for whole-collection sales, judging by the success of this auction...
Posted: 5 May 2011
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'Finest assemblage of French Colonies stamps in recent memory' is up for sale
Rolfe E Wyer's collection is to go under the hammer at Spink Shreves later this month
Posted: 4 May 2011
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The legacy of a film star and philanthropist: Audrey Hepburn and her memorabilia
A Hollywood icon was born today in 1929, and her influence is still felt on the collectibles markets
Posted: 4 May 2011
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'Luxury' stamp sells with an entry-level reserve in Stockholm
This exemplary 55 cents light blue stamp is auctioning online with a low guide price of $3,550
Posted: 3 May 2011
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Spink's sale offers stamps 'you couldn't imagine in your wildest dreams'
Boasting a Tyrian Plum among its many highlights, here's another look at the Chartwell Collection...
Posted: 2 May 2011
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Spink sells ‘1d black plates’ from one of philately’s most important books
The long schedule of Chartwell Collection sales includes treasures linked to Charles Nissen...
Posted: 30 April 2011
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Great collections... the Royal Philatelic Collection of British and Commonwealth stamps
The astonishing Royal Philatelic Collection is testament to the Royal family's love of stamps
Posted: 27 April 2011
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The Story of… Royal romance on the collectibles markets
Memorabilia connected with Royal affairs and marriages has long been a major draw for collectors
Posted: 27 April 2011
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‘First US perforated stamp’ could bring collectors Down East for $10,000
One of the earliest US perforated stamps is going under the hammer at Downeast's sale in May
Posted: 26 April 2011
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Confederate free-franked Civil War cover recalls a doomed Missouri cavalry unit
The piece will sell as part of the Monroe collection at Schuyler Rumsey next week
Posted: 21 April 2011
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'Happy Birthday, Ma'am!' - Queen Elizabeth II marks her 85th year
Elizabeth II has appeared on coins and other collectibles - and is herself no stranger to collecting...
Posted: 21 April 2011
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Surf's up! Extremely rare Hawaiian stamp blocks could ride to $50,000
Once owned by great collectors such as Caspary, the piece is part of the David Golden collection
Posted: 20 April 2011
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'The pursuit of... Las Vegas?’ Stamp error shows wrong Lady Liberty
A less-than-American mistake by the US Postal Service could make this stamp a coveted rarity...
Posted: 20 April 2011
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Extraordinary collection of British Empire rare stamps could deliver over $32.6m
The stunning Chartwell Collection has left Spink's experts 'with sparkles in their eyes'
Posted: 18 April 2011
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$20,000 faulty lamp has stamp collectors falling over themselves
A rare 1979 CIA Invert is expected to light up Harmer's stamp auction next month
Posted: 16 April 2011
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Collectors battle over Groten collection of Civil War labels at Spink Shreves
The world-class accumulation brought $23,000 in the New York sale on Tuesday
Posted: 15 April 2011
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No post for the wicked: Puzzling cover sent to a Bible verse is to sell at Siegel
The piece is a highlight of the Andromeda collection of banknote issues, soon to sell in New York
Posted: 13 April 2011
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$200,000 2c Harding Memorial strip of three comes to auction
A Harding Memorial perforated 11 Scott 613 strip of three will lead the way at Michael I Casper
Posted: 12 April 2011
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Showing their breeding... Two 'aristocrats' of Columbian philately bring $100,000
The se-tenant and tete-beche blocks sold alongside a rare Argentine cover at Cherrystone
Posted: 11 April 2011
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Stamps return east as Chinese investors buy back country’s philatelic history
China's 'expanding middle class' and wealthy elite are responsible for a shift in philately
Posted: 10 April 2011
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Unique Argentine cover delivers $37,500 at Cherrystone's rare stamp sale
Previously part of a series of notable collections, the piece easily outdid expectations in New York
Posted: 8 April 2011
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Classic American stamps come to Sam Houston Philatelics
The 1,000 lot auction features something for every collector, including an interesting range of errors
Posted: 6 April 2011
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Extraordinary US Civil War shirt collar letter auctions at Spink Shreves
A soldier resorted to an unusual method of sending news of Union victories back home
Posted: 5 April 2011
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Mostly unharmed: unusually well-kept 1861 5c brown stamp comes to Harmers
A very rare opportunity is presented for bidders to obtain the $30,000 American stamp in New York
Posted: 4 April 2011
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Spink Shreves Civil War sale offers Groten collection of Union Patriotic Labels
Commemorating the attack on Fort Sumpter, the auction also includes banknotes, autographs and coins
Posted: 3 April 2011
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Heroic stamp collectors will fight for the Andromeda collection in New York
Siegel Auction Galleries will offer the collection which includes a unique South American cover
Posted: 31 March 2011
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Swedish stamp sketch draws $84,500 from collectors in Postiljonen's auction
Rare stamps of the world were on offer in the Scandinavian sale - but the best were close to home
Posted: 31 March 2011
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Great Collections: The 'action man' and philatelist Charles Nissen
Charles Nissen was a notable stamp dealer, trusted advisor to the king and also a forgery sleuth...
Posted: 30 March 2011
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'7r1ends' of a Fox... Famous stamp pair from a great collection reaches $180,000
The multiple was an extraordinary highlight from the range of early American stamps on offer
Posted: 28 March 2011
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Red letter day: Leipzig cover with two three-penny red stamps could deliver $35,000
Heinrich Koehler Auctions is about to offer a spectacular collection of the Kingdom of Saxony
Posted: 25 March 2011
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Revealing the great stamp collection of Alfred H Caspary
We look at the collection of stock exchange broker, philanthropist and philatelist Alfred H Caspary
Posted: 23 March 2011
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$40,000 stamp block leads the Italian States into Cherrystone's next auction
The 1852 rarity will go under the hammer alongside some of the great philatelic prizes of Columbia
Posted: 22 March 2011
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'Spectacular showpiece' pane of rare Washington 2c rose stamps top auction
Bidders found the beautiful piece sweet-smelling at Regency Superior over the weekend
Posted: 21 March 2011
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Grand variety of British Commonwealth rare stamps go up for sale in New Jersey
Victorian Stampco's auction next week will include a very striking Labuan invert error
Posted: 19 March 2011
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$50,000 Columbian 'Aristocrats' lead Cherrystone's rare stamps of the world sale
The se-tenant and tete-beche blocks have been the centrepieces of the country's greatest collections
Posted: 17 March 2011
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Steaming ahead: Collection of steamboat covers could make waves, this weekend
They will sell alongside a rare set of 1908 Lincoln stamp blocks at Regency Superior
Posted: 16 March 2011
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$500,000 collection of Mexican University stamps goes up for sale in New York
The extraordinary hoard of the coveted issue will be a leading draw at Spink Shreves
Posted: 15 March 2011
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Single lot Hong Kong stamp collection could bring $128,000, this month
Including an extremely rare olive-bistre 96c stamp amongst others, the whole set is offered at Dynasty
Posted: 14 March 2011
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'Guideline and arrow' Lincoln blocks show the way forward at rare stamp auction
The Special Printing 1908 Lincoln 5c stamps are set to star in Regency Superior's upcoming sale
Posted: 10 March 2011
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The best of 7R1Ends - exceptional 1c blue stamp pair could bring $150,000
Spink Shreves prepares to auction a stamp multiple which includes the hugely coveted 7R1E position
Posted: 9 March 2011
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Unique block of City Despatch Post stamps delivers $35,000 in New York
The set of America's first stamps once belonged to the famous collections of Hawkins and Caspary
Posted: 8 March 2011
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$47,500 Red Revenue surcharge block rules at Raritan's stamp auction
The Chinese rarity sold ahead of lots from around the world including a se-tenant Moscow Jubilee sheet
Posted: 7 March 2011
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Inverted surcharge stamp block brings $700,000 in Interasia's record-breaking sale
The set of three attached Red Revenue stamps impressed bidders in the $12m auction
Posted: 5 March 2011
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Exceptionally rare Marine Sorter cover finds its way to $85,000 at Siegel
The piece was one of the highlights of the Gordon Eubanks collection which sold in New York
Posted: 4 March 2011
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How To... Get the best out of investing in rare stamps
Buying stamps can be an exhilarating experience - when done right. Here's what you need to know:
Posted: 2 March 2011
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Stamp block that 'made Japan see red' sells for $1.15m World Record price
Chairman Mao's Inscription to Japanese Worker Friends led Interasia's spectacular sale, this week
Posted: 2 March 2011
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Learned bidders spot the worth of $30,000 Board of Education stamp
The rare British collectible sold at Spink, alongside an excellent Mafia Island overprint
Posted: 1 March 2011
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Extremely rare Hong Kong Marine Sorter cover could deliver $20,000
Siegel's New York sale of the Gordon Eubanks collection is offering more than one exceptional lot
Posted: 28 February 2011
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'Extremely fine' $85,000 1c blue stamp leads Matthew Bennett's US auction
This fresh and bright issue, with great colour and large margins, should prove irresistable to collectors
Posted: 23 February 2011
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Great collections... Revealing the stamp collection of Maurice Burrus
Here's a look back at the magnificent stamp collection of the legendary French philatelist
Posted: 23 February 2011
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Siegel’s rare stamps sale offers near-unique block of a great American classic
The final part of Jerry Wagshal's collection, the Perforated 1c 1857-60 issue, is up for sale
Posted: 21 February 2011
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How this little Monkey stamp sold for nearly three times its estimate...
China's Year of the Monkey stamps bring six figure sums - but that doesn't mean you can't own one
Posted: 18 February 2011
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The sky really is the limit: Our top five rare airmail stamps
On the day the first airmail delivery was made in 1918, we look at some classics of airborne philately
Posted: 18 February 2011
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Stamps auction boasts ‘one of the greatest’ Nova Scotian covers
A $60,000 bid is expected for this rare and sought-after 1858 one shilling purple quadrisect
Posted: 17 February 2011
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British £5 Orange rarity leads Essex Stamp Auctions' first sale of 2011
Issues from China, Brazil, Russia and the Commonwealth will also star in this month's auction
Posted: 16 February 2011
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This $400,000 cover from Mauritius could be David Feldman's latest triumph
The 'Crown Jewel of Philately' will go under the hammer in New York in three weeks' time
Posted: 15 February 2011
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'Freaks' and rarities of the world descend on Raritan's rare stamps auction
This telephone and internet sale will be led by the Oddbjoern Iglebaek Collection of Ukraine...
Posted: 14 February 2011
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Complete sheet of USA's first stamps, the City Despatch Post, goes up for sale
Second only to the Penny Black, the City Despatch Post issue could deliver $35,000 at Siegel
Posted: 13 February 2011
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From China to Columbia: stamps from opposite sides of the globe star in the USA
An extremely rare pair of pairs (tete-beche and se-tenant) achieved $72,500 this week
Posted: 10 February 2011
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'King of Philately' George V's Seahorses ride into Spink's rare stamps auction
The block of four stamps leads the sale in London later this month, ahead of an East African rarity
Posted: 8 February 2011
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Large and Small Dragons heat up Interasia's auction of rare Chinese stamps
Unique examples of 19th century stamps will go under the hammer alongside later PRC rarities
Posted: 7 February 2011
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Amelia Earhart cover could soar at Ron Leith's vast Canadian stamp sale
The piece, once part of the Donald Rogan Railroad Collection, will head the 3,000 lot Canadian auction
Posted: 6 February 2011
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Bill Gross's stamp expert Charles Shreve on 'the famous Inverted Jenny and Z-Grill swap'
Part Two of our interview: Charles Shreve tells the story behind the $2.79m ‘greatest ever’ stamp swap
Posted: 4 February 2011
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Block of People's Republic stamps could reach World Record price at Interasia
The corner block of four stamps showing an Inscription from Chairman Mao could reach $1m
Posted: 2 February 2011
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Around the world in 57 days: ‘a postal history rarity of the highest order’
This $100,000 highlight of the Gordon Eubanks Collection will sell alongside a rare 30c pictorial invert
Posted: 1 February 2011
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Jamaican businessman's rare stamp error brings $22,000 in New York
Joseph M Mahfood's world-class collection of the island's stamps has been sold by Spink Shreves
Posted: 31 January 2011
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The 'Black Empress' commands $425,000 in Spink Shreves' stamp auction
One of the choicest examples of British North American stamps in existence has a new home
Posted: 30 January 2011
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Classic American rarity, the 90c Carmine & Black six-block, could bring $300,000
The finer of two in the world, the rare stamp was the centrepiece of the greatest 1869 issue collections
Posted: 28 January 2011
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Exclusive Charles Shreve interview: 'Give me an hour with anybody – I can get them to collect stamps!'
In 2005, Gross executed the $2.97m most famous stamp swap of all time. Yet he didn't do it alone...
Posted: 27 January 2011
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'Unknown' Columbian Blue Error plate block sells in US stamp auction
Mistakenly printed with blue ink, this is the largest known multiple and only plate block of its kind...
Posted: 27 January 2011
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The ‘Crown Jewel’ of Hong Kong philately brings a World Record price at Spink
A unique 96c olive-bistre stamp block brought $821,000 this last weekend in a major auction series
Posted: 25 January 2011
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Chinese and Russian covers from Mongolia deliver six-figure sums at Spink
The Mizhuhara Collection of Mongolian stamps and covers brought some amazing results in Hong Kong
Posted: 24 January 2011
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First cover bearing Shanghai stamps could deliver $231,000 in Hong Kong
It will sell alongside the 'crown jewel' of Hong Kong philately and a beautiful unissued Chinese stamp
Posted: 22 January 2011
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Rare postage stamps: ‘These assets get billionaire Bill Gross’s stamp of approval’
Here's why everyone from Bill Gross to Queen Elizabeth II is taking part in this investment market...
Posted: 19 January 2011
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St Louis Bear Provisional rises up at Daniel F Kelleher's rare stamps sale
An elusive rarity, interest in one of the USA's earliest stamps has been enhanced by recent auctions
Posted: 18 January 2011
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‘Crown jewel’ of Hong Kong stamp collections could bring $1.5m at Spink
The unique 96c olive-bistre block has been the centrepiece of all the great collections of the country
Posted: 17 January 2011
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Cherrystone's first auction of the year stars a $75,000 classic tete-beche stamp block
Given its fantastic sale of errors and rarities of the world in 2010, collectors should note the date
Posted: 14 January 2011
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$183,000 cover sent 'via Bombay' shows the power of Indian stamp markets
Spink's Winter auction yesterday saw the sale of classic rarities from the British Commonwealth
Posted: 13 January 2011
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'Radiant and vivid' Scarlet Vermillion stamp could deliver $35,000
Many British North American stamps will sell with the $500,000 Black Empress of Canada in New York
Posted: 12 January 2011
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Stamp 'that doesn't officially exist' leads unique rarities at Apex's auction
This week's sale features classics from all round the world, including Asia and the Commonwealth
Posted: 11 January 2011
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Spink Shreves offers the $500,000 'Black Empress of Canada' for sale
It is regarded as the finest mint example of a classic rarity: the 1851 12d black Canadian stamp
Posted: 10 January 2011
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Can Spink match its World Record price for an Indian stamp?
Another inverted head variation of an 1854 issue is to auction with other Commonwealth rarities
Posted: 7 January 2011
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Abolition of Slavery stamps deemed 'too risky to issue' come to auction
Spink Shreves is offering the fascinating errors and rarities of the Mahfood Collection of Jamaica
Posted: 6 January 2011
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'First Moon artist’ Paul Calle's legacy lives on in the collectors' markets
The artist's recent death will likely renew interest in his artworks - including a legendary space stamp
Posted: 4 January 2011
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'One of British philately's greatest rarities': an IR Official overprint sells at Spink
The auctioneer's great winter auction of rare stamps and covers will include some classic British pieces
Posted: 4 January 2011
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The Story of... America's 1898 issue Trans-Mississippi stamps
At first unpopular with collectors, these stamps won through as a great example of engravers' art
Posted: 2 January 2011
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