We would like to present to you a short February digest of the philatelic auctions with valuable stamps. By the way, we have an article about the most famous philatelic auction houses here.
Cherrystone Auction, February 7-8th, 2023: Rare Stamps and Postal History
Cherrystone Philatelic Auctioneers is a leading auction house specializing in rare stamps, coins and other collectibles. Founded in 1967, Cherrystone is widely known in the philatelic world and offers a variety of services for collectors. Cherrystone's staff is also available to advise on buying, selling and investing in philatelic material.
We've studied the lots on this auction and found the most interesting ones:
For example, a stamp with the first US President George Washington, issued in 1847, with a denomination of 10c, black, red grid cancel, full margins all around. It was eventually sold for $1,000.
This George Washington 10 cents stamp and its varieties can be found in our catalog of US stamps.
Or, a stamp from Air post France, issued in 1928, with a denomination of 10 francs on 90с surcharged. It has a vertical lower left sheet corner and was eventually sold for $4,250. This Marcelin Berthelot stamp and its varieties can also be found in our catalog of France stamps.
Sam Houston Philatelics
Sam Houston Philatelics is currently holding an auction which will close on February 15th, 2023 Sam Houston Philatelics offers auctions of rare and valuable postage stamps from all over the world. Their auctions are held both online and in person, making it easy for collectors to participate from anywhere. Sam Houston Philatelics is one of the leading auction houses for postage stamps in the United States.
The mentioned auction has a total of 583 lots. The sale is sure to have something for everyone: from novice collectors to experts dealers. Here some interesting lots we've discovered:
Canada stamp, Queen Victoria Jubilee, with a short perforation at the top, denomination 50c, starting price $1,500.
This Queen Victoria Jubilee Canada 1837-1897 stamp series and its varieties can be found in our catalog of Canada stamps.
Canada stamp, King George V, denomination 10 cents, issued in 1931, starting price $1,250.
This King George V Canada postage 10c stamp and its varieties can be found in our catalog of Canada stamps.
Daniel F. Kelleher: Flagship Public Auction sale on February 21-23, 2023.
This is the premier auction house for stamps and coins in the US, founded in 1928 by Daniel F. Kelleher. Since then, it has grown to become one of the largest and most respected auction houses in the world.
Here are some interesting lots that are going to be sold on February 21-23.
Pan-American series: Automobile stamp, 4c, issued in 1901, with an inverted center error. Estimated price: $6,000 - $8,000.
Entire series of PAN-AMERICAN EXPOSITION Center Inverted Error stamps and its varieties can be found in our catalog of US stamps.
A collection of inverted centers, issued in 1910, with denominations of 1/2, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 12 and 50 cents. Estimated price $6,200.
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