#Stamp collecting
1851 12p Black is to be sold for $180,000 by Eastern Auctions
Eastern Auctions is to hold one of its greatest sales of this year offering a range of interesting lots from The Highlands Collection of British North America. The star of this auction is definitely 1851 12p Black on Handmade Laid Paper that is a highly desirable very fine used example of Canada's iconic stamp. This item is among the most coveted classic stamps of the whole British Empire. The lot
Gross` collection fetched $10 million at New York sale
Bond investor Bill Gross just broke an auction record in the stamp world, raking in $10 million in a single day. Gross collection will be sold in a series of four auctions, and the results of the first one really amazed the collectors from around the world. Moreover the “Bond King” promised that all the proceeds from the auction would be donated to charity. The sale was conducted by Si
1865 Vancouver Island 5с rose stamp is to fetch $125,000 at Eastern Auction
One of the rarest mint pieces in all of British North America philately, an “outstanding” imperforate example of the 1865 Vancouver Island five-cent rose stamp is expected to bring $125,000 at Eastern Auction that will take place on November, 8-10. This is a fabulous mint example of Vancouver Island 5 cent rose issued in 1865 and the finest one the auction house has had the pleasure to
1851 1¢ type I Benjamin Franklin stamp is to fetch $60,000 at Keller auction
In its Oct. 10-12 Flagship sale in Danbury, Daniel F. Kelleher Auctions is offering a used example of the elusive 1851 1¢ type I Benjamin Franklin stamp that is one of the more challenging stamps to obtain when building a collection of United States classics. The Kelleher Flagship sale will offer its visitors a diverse selection of material from various collections of such countries as the US
Washington-Franklin gem is to fetch $27,500 in Bennett's auction
Matthew Bennett International is to hold a public auction on Sept. 23-25 public in Boston that will be followed by an online-only sale. The auction will offer a great variety of United States and worldwide stamps, covers and collections, including a specialized sale of the Golden State collection of gem mint Washington-Franklins. One of the brightest issues that will be offered during this sale is
Rare 1850 'Winterthur' vertical pair fetched $46,485 at Christoph Gärtner
Christoph Gärtner has recently held its “Worldwide Rarities Public Auction” auction that offered a wide variety of remarkable items from all over the world, including unique pieces, world rarities and post-historically important items of all kinds. One of the rarest philatelic items that was sold during this sale is an unused pair of 1850 'Winterthur' 2½ Rp stamps that is o
Spink offers 1840 1d Black, "V.R." Official for $20,000
At its September auction Spink offers to collectors attention a rarity from the world’s first stamp issue - a sound unused example of Great Britain’s 1840 1d black Queen Victoria Official stamp (Scott O1) with original gum. Valued at $35,000 in the Scott Classic Specialized catalog (again, with the value in italics), this stamp featuring marvelous overall freshness and strong unblemish
1851 12d Black on laid paper is to fetch $75,000 at Spink
Spink is going to hold Philatelic Collector’s series auction in New York City on September 12-13. This great sale includes United States, British Commonwealth and worldwide stamps and postal history, with a number of select stamp errors and choice rarities. One of the most interesting philatelic items that will be presented at this auction is Canada’s 1851 12-penny black Queen Victoria
Cherrystone offers Lady McLeod cover with a starting bid of $30,000
On Sept. 5-6 Cherrystone Philatelic Auctioneers will conduct its next auction of stamps and postal history of the world including United States, Great Britain and the British Commonwealth, along with large lots and collections. At this sale collectors will get a unique chance to acquire one of the greatest and most famous philatelic items - Lady McLeod cover. The lot is being offered by an auction
1849 1 franc Vermilion stamp is to be sold for $51,518 at Christoph Gärtner
Auktionshaus Christoph Gaertner will held their 2nd Special Auction on 1st September 2018 featuring some of the greatest world`s rarities. One of the highlights of this sale is 1849 1 franc Vermilion that is considered to be the most popular and thought-after classic stamps of France. The lot featuring the original gum is being offered with a starting price of $51,518. Issued January 1, 184
