#Stamp Auctions
Large Dragons 1882 Wide Setting was sold at Spink. The sheet fetched US$499,000
FindYourStampsValue.com hurries to let our readers know that the 1882 Large Dragon 1ca green was sold at Spink auction on Jan. 21. This is the unique green complete sheet of twenty five from Setting III, with margins on three sides and with much of the original gum. The 1882 Large Dragon 1ca green is a highly important and historic sheet from this sought-after setting and one of the great treasur
Rare St Christopher stamp is to be sold for US$13,000. Latest stamp auction news to your attention
FindYourStampsValue.com is excited to let you know that one of the rarest St Christopher stamps in existence is to be sold at Spink auction on January 23. This is the used 1888 (May) “one/penny” on 2½d ultramarine is lightly cancelled and declared by auctioneer Spink to be in “fine” condition. The strong perforations of this unique stamp boost its value. The lot is to make US$13,000. St Christoph
1914 Russian Empire stamp issue is to be sold for US$52,000
FindYourStampsValue.com is excited to let our readers know that a rare 1914 Russian Empire stamp is to be auctioned in Krasnoyarsk, Russia. This unique item is estimated at 3 million RUB (US$52,000). The stamp is now in Krasnoyarsk, in the safe of one of the banks. The seller promises to show the original item to a potential buyer. At the moment only some photos of the stamp were unveiled to the p
The most unusual postage stamp sale of 2017. What is “Cottonreel” issue and why is it so special?
2017 saw many interesting stamps auction but in this piece of news we decided to concentrate on the most unusual stamp sale of 2017. You’ve probably heard of the 1c British Guiana stamp, which set a US$9,400,000 record for a stamp at Sotheby’s in 2014, but only few of stamp enthusiasts are aware of the existence of the 2c Guiana “Cottonreel” stamp. This special item was named so due to the fact t
George Washington free franking cover auctioned at Siegel. The lot was sold for US$25,000
FindYourStampsValue.com hurries to let stamp collectors know that George Washington free franked cover was auctioned at Siegel for US$25,000. This is a very rare franked cover that was sent from George Washington to Benjamin Franklin circa 1785-1786. The cover contains Washington franking as well as the address written by Washington himself. This lot was auctioned during Siegel’s “A Postal Histor
Russian 1858 20k Blue and orange auctioned at Spink. The item was sold for US$125,000
FindYourStampsValue.com is excited to let our readers know that Spink has auctioned the only recorded mixed franking on cover of the “Number One” and Second Issue 20k for US$125,000. This is one of the most important items of Russian philately that attracts attention of many collectors. So, let’s congratulate the lucky new owner of this unique philatelic item! The sale comprised a significant po
1847 Trinidad Lady McLeod cover sold for $40,000 at Spink. Latest stamp auction news
FindYourStampsValue.com is excited to share the latest auction news with our readers. This piece of info is devoted to 1847 Trinidad Lady Mcleod cover that was sold for US$40,000 at Spink. The lot stared in an auction of the David Pitts collection of Carribean stamps in London on September 19. This cover carried on the Lady McLeod, a steamship that operated on the island of Trinidad in the Caribb
‘Magnificent’ China stamps star at the Eastern fall sale. 18-stamp set from Mei Lan-fang issue is to fetch US$117,000
FindYourStampsValue.com would like to share the latest auction news with our readers. New Brunswick’s Eastern Auctions will offer a complete set of imperforate corner blocks from the 1962 Stage Art of Mei Lan-fang issue on its Nov. 3-4 sale. The block was issued by the People’s Republic of China and has a catalogue value of US$117,000. This “magnificent and very fine set” is expected to bring big
Unused block of six 1956 Melbourne Olympic stamps are to fetch US$25,000. Latest auction news to your attention
FindYourStampsValue.com is glad to let our readers know that an unused block of six 1956 Melbourne Olympic 3½ pence stamps, plus booklet covers, is to be sold for US$25,000 at the next Mossgreen philatelic sale on October 3. You may be wondering why these average philatelic items are to fetch such a considerable sum of money. Let’s get to know the answer to this question in this piece of news! Th
Chicago’s Rasdale Stamp Co. celebrates its anniversary. One of the most famous auction house marks its 85th birthday
Rasdale Stamp Company, a long-running philatelic auction house located in the Chicago metropolitan area, is celebrating its 85th anniversary this year. Rasdale began operations as a family-owned company in 1932 and remains a family business today. FindYourStampsValue.com invites everyone to congratulate this famous auction house with its 85th anniversary! The company continues to run live stamp a
