AUCTION UPDATES
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May 28, 2017, 05:00 AM
Rare stamps, postal history headline June 13-14 Cherrystone auction
by Charles SneeAlmost 1,500 lots will be up for sale, beginning with United States issues, followed by Austria, France and Colonies. -
May 23, 2017, 15:00 PM
British North America classics, postal history in June 17 Eastern Auctions sale
by Michael BaadkeEastern Auctions is offering a sale of worldwide and British North America stamps and postal history during their June 17 sale. -
May 14, 2017, 10:00 AM
H.R. Harmer to auction signed Farley gift sheets
by Michael BaadkeSeveral lots among the United States issues bring together material from the original imperforate stamp sheets presented as gifts in 1934. -
May 12, 2017, 05:44 AM
Regency-Superior closes its doors, market tips dominate: Week’s Most Read
by Colin SalleeAfter 25 years, the well-known shop is closing it's doors. Also this week, we learned what collectors need to keep an eye out for. -
May 9, 2017, 15:00 PM
Private courier post blocks in May 26-27 Kelleher and Rogers auction in Hong Kong
by Michael BaadkeThe May 26-27 sale featuring almost 900 lots will take place at the Kelleher and Rogers offices in Hong Kong. -
May 5, 2017, 15:00 PM
A storied philatelic era comes to an end: Regency-Superior closes its doors
by David Kols“It is with great sadness that I must retire from this industry that has brought me such joy over the years,” Kols said. -
May 2, 2017, 10:00 AM
The subtle feature that drove Thuringia sheet past $22,000 at Schlegel auction
by Matthew Healey, New York CorrespondentOne of the top items in Schlegel's April 3-4 sale in Berlin was a postwar souvenir sheet from the eastern state of Thuringia with a rare watermark variety. -
May 2, 2017, 04:00 AM
The rare 1923 Benjamin Franklin stamp headlining May 20-21 Rasdale auction
by Michael BaadkeThe rare 1¢ green Franklin stamp is postally used. The Rasdale auction also includes other U.S. and worldwide stamps, postal history, and collections. -
May 1, 2017, 05:00 AM
What attracted Stanley Gibbons bidders to this Malta John F. Kennedy stamp?
by Matthew Healey, New York CorrespondentOne of the eye-catching items in the Gibbons sale was a dead ringer for a United States commemorative honoring President John F. Kennedy issued Feb. 20. -
Apr 30, 2017, 10:00 AM
North Borneo stamp issued under Japanese occupation tops $9,000 in Raritan sale
by Matthew Healey, New York CorrespondentThe stamp is a scarce survivor of Japan’s World War II occupation of the British colony of North Borneo, now part of Malaysia. -
Apr 29, 2017, 15:00 PM
What a pair of rare China covers sold for at Interasia Hong Kong auction
by Matthew Healey, New York CorrespondentOne of the more intriguing lots in the April 1-4 Interasia sale in Hong Kong was an early cover from the nascent British postal agency in Shanghai. -
Apr 29, 2017, 04:00 AM
United States 3¢ 1851-57 plate studies shine at Fusco sale
by Matthew Healey, New York CorrespondentThe firm of Fusco Auctions, in Willoughby, Ohio, held a sale of stamps and collections on March 26 that featured plenty of fun with the 3¢ Washington. -
Apr 28, 2017, 17:00 PM
The trio of classic Queen Victoria covers headlining Cavendish’s London sale
by Matthew Healey, New York CorrespondentCavendish served up some marvelous Queen Victoria covers during its March auction in London, including one sent against the backdrop of the Crimean War. -
Apr 27, 2017, 09:00 AM
Gem U.S. 1852 combo cover sells for $455 in Auction Galleries Hamburg sale
by Matthew Healey, New York CorrespondentBetween the red-white-and-blue color combo, and other features, this might just be one of the most eye-appealing items in all of philately. -
Apr 25, 2017, 05:00 AM
Pan-American invert among eye-catching stamps in Harmer-Schau’s Pipex sale
by Michael BaadkeHarmer-Schau Auction Galleries will conduct a public auction May 14 at the Pipex stamp show in Portland, Ore. -
Apr 24, 2017, 05:00 AM
Treasures up for sale during six Robert Siegel auctions include Position 76 Jenny Invert
by Michael BaadkeAmong the six sales is a single-lot offering of the Position 76 Jenny Invert error, the single U.S. 1918 24¢ airmail stamp with inverted center. -
Apr 17, 2017, 09:30 AM
Rare 1858 5¢ Jefferson highlights May 2-4 Kelleher sale
by Michael BaadkeKelleher is set to kick off its Flagship sales during the next seven weeks. The May 2-4 sale also features a set of intriguing Machin trial color printings. -
Apr 15, 2017, 05:00 AM
Harmers International May 12 auction in New York City
by Matthew Healey – New York CorrespondentHarmer's approach to collecting forged stamps is an intriguing one. The upcoming sale features some international pieces that are worth a collectors time. -
Apr 12, 2017, 15:00 PM
Previewing Cherrystone’s next auction of U.S. and worldwide stamps and covers
by Michael BaadkeCherrystone's two-day sale will begin April 25. An array of stamps will be available, including an 1875 15¢ black Abraham Lincoln stamp. -
Apr 12, 2017, 13:49 PM
WATCH: Charles F. Shreve previews the Siegel Auction 1152 - Worldwide Stamps and Postal History
by Staff, Robert A. Siegel AuctionsCharles F. Shreve, the director of Siegel International Auctions previews the upcoming Robert A. Siegel sale and all of it's magnificent offerings.