Postage Stamps
Nova Scotia 'cold violet' cover auctions for $85,000
The cover, featuring an 1851 Nova Scotia 'cold violet' pair of stamps, beat its estimate in New York
1863 24c blackish violet to headline Wade Saadi collection at Siegel
The 1863 24c blackish violet is one of only 56 known used examples
Russia 1925 18k violet block estimated at $30,000 with Cherrystone
A strong Russia section is led by a block of four 1925 18k violet stamps, each signed 'Roger Calves'
24 cent violet Washington stamp to lead rarities at $35,000
A rare 24 cent violet Washington stamp will star among world rarities on July 18-19
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