#Stamp collecting
The US Stamps Counterfeits of 2023: Can Such Stamps Have a High Collectible Value?
Recently, the 48¢ Sailboats stamps have been reported to possess some fakes in the coil. The deal is that some of them are quickly noticeable due to an incorrect number of the plate. It occurs multiple times in the sheets having more than three stamps. Bear in mind that the non-original Sailboats are produced with a fake number P1111 under the stamps in the coil. It appears in every altern
New Stamps of 2024 from the US: Design and Background
Recently, the USPS formally revealed the designs and release dates for the new stamps for 2024. These eagerly awaited stamps will go on sale from January to March next year. Let's take a closer look at some of them. The Dungeons and Dragons game will celebrate its Semicentennial. Due to this, the USPS plans to commemorate this iconic game by releasing 10 special edition stamps. Every one of
Schuyler Rumsey Philatelic Auctions: December 11-14
Featuring a 4-day series auction, Schuyler and Rumsey will showcase stamps from around the world, such as Great Britain, the British Commonwealth, United States, Europe, Asia, postal history, collections, and literature on philately. Many items are from special collections, including American cancellations made by machines and the seals from various post offices. A featured item below is a postca
WESTPEX 2024: World Philatelic Exhibition in San Francisco
Westpex is an annual stamp show and exhibition held in San Francisco, California. The show is organized by the Western Philatelic Exposition, a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting stamp collecting and philately. Westpex offers a wide range of activities for stamp collectors, including a competitive philatelic exhibition, seminars, and a busy dealer bourse. This show attracts colle
The 41st Limited Sale of Kelleher and Rogers: Asian Stamps and Postal Items
This sale will give the buyers a chance to purchase various Chinese postal items (Classic period of China and People's Republic). Moreover, some exemplaires presented will be from other Asian countries. Whether you're an experienced stamp collector or just starting out, this auction is truly worth visiting. The event is planned on December 6 of this year. It's going to start at 9 am (PCT). The sa
November 21-22, Stanley Gibbons Auction: Stamps and Covers of the World
Stanley Gibbons is hosting an exciting auction featuring a diverse collection of stamps and covers from Great Britain, the British Commonwealth countries, Europe, and other notable nations such as Brazil, France, and Hong Kong. With a total of 1896 lots available, we have carefully selected some of the most precious items that are definitely worth highlighting. 1920, a striking 2½ d post
Jenny Invert 1918 Has Been Sold for $2 Million at Siegel Auction
Just a few minutes after the auction commenced, the renowned US 1918 24¢ airmail stamp, also known as the Jenny Invert - most famous U.S. error stamp (Scott C3a), was successfully sold at the Robert A. Siegel Auction, fetching slightly over $2 mln. This exceptional stamp was originally acquired in Washington, D.C. for its face value of only $24, in pristine mint condition with no hinge marks
November 8, 2023: Upcoming Robert A. Siegel stamp auction
Robert A. Siegel is organizing an upcoming auction for the Nathanael Greene Collection, which will feature a captivating selection of stamps. This assortment includes stamps from both the United States and China, and we have come across some particularly fascinating pieces that will be available for sale. The unique Curtiss Jenny Grounded Plane stamps, featuring airplanes with wheels in error g
Stampex Exhibition in London with the World's Most Valuable Stamp
Recently, London Stampex attracted different philatelists from around the globe. They gathered to engage in trading, lectures, and so on. The spotlight of this event became the world's most valuable stamp—the British Guiana One Cent Magenta, which drew long queues of enthusiastic philatelists eager to catch a glimpse of it firsthand. Stanley Gibbons acquired this sought-after stamp for a st
Topical Philatelists Award 2024 by the American Topical Association
Every year, the philatelists who provided an extraordinary service to this domain as a whole, especially by their big sets of stamps, are awarded by the American Topical Association. Anyone who has a thrilling topical stamp collection that can be regarded as a great story for the world of philately can apply and get nominated until December 31, 2023. The winner will be chosen by a special committ
