Rare Chinese postage stamps up 46% pa in value since March 2009

Rare Chinese postage stamps up 46% pa in value since March 2009

The increasing wealth of the Chinese is behind the country's buoyant rare postage stamp sector
'Deutsch-Neuguinea' postage stamp of ex-German New Guinea brings $21,000

'Deutsch-Neuguinea' postage stamp of ex-German New Guinea brings $21,000

This 'Deutsch-Neuguinea' stamp was produced after Britain captured German New Guinea in 1914
Rare Russia postage stamps auction with Iraq and Indian pieces in Australia

Rare Russia postage stamps auction with Iraq and Indian pieces in Australia

Brazil, Russia, India & China�s collectors could play a big part in 2012�s rare postage stamp markets
Postage stamp error sheet - previously undiscovered - sells for '999%' original value

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
Rare 'Grounded Jenny' postage stamp could be set to soar in New York

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
Rare Japanese Occupation postage stamps take up the top spot in Spink's auction

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
Two rare Chinese postage stamps make $500,000 at Cherrystone's auction

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
'Stock Exchange' postage stamp with printing error to be traded at auction

'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
Stanley Gibbons postage stamp June sale sparks bidding wars and high prices

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
Rare postage stamps: 'These assets get billionaire Bill Gross's stamp of approval'

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...
'First' US postage stamp auctions online next month, priced at $15,000

'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
Stanley Gibbons rare postage stamp sales ride surge in philatelic investments

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

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