AUCTION UPDATES
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Dec 4, 2016, 12:00 PM
Why a block of 2¢ Queen Victoria stamps topped $10K at Eastern sale
by By Matthew Healey, New York CorrespondentThe imperforate block (Scott 77e) is believed to be the only one surviving with the plate imprint from the top of the sheet still attached. -
Dec 4, 2016, 03:00 AM
The set of Bavarian mint sheets that brought $1.68 million at Gaertner sale
by By Matthew Healey, New York CorrespondentMany of the sheets in the set, which were described as “museum-quality,” were unique or one of just two surviving. -
Dec 4, 2016, 02:00 AM
Inverted Jenny tops Siegel sale of Irwin Weinberg collection
by By Matthew Healey, New York CorrespondentThough his days as caretaker of the 1¢ Magenta were behind him, Weinberg's inventory included many other rare and important stamps. -
Nov 23, 2016, 14:00 PM
The U.S. stamps that highlight Siegel’s three auctions in three days
by By Michael BaadkeThe proceeds from the first sale will benefit the Smithsonian National Postal Museum in Washington, D.C. -
Nov 18, 2016, 08:00 AM
One-of-a-kind auction showcased the stellar philately of Nova Scotia
by By Fred BaumannThe 427-lot Skywalk sale was a showing not likely to be matched in either completeness or quality again in our lifetimes. -
Nov 14, 2016, 09:00 AM
1851 1¢ blue Benjamin Franklin stamp carries six-figure estimate into Kelleher sale
by By Michael BaadkeThe stamp in the Kelleher sale is described as an “extraordinary example of this renowned position, in a quality rarely encountered.” -
Nov 13, 2016, 12:00 PM
Two philatelic treasures of Mauritius will be sold by David Feldman
by By Michael BaadkeThe earliest stamps of Mauritius are among the most legendary philatelic items, and these are two prominent ones. -
Nov 8, 2016, 14:00 PM
The high-price lots that topped the recent Zanaria sale
by By Matthew Healey, New York CorrespondentLeading the pack was the famous, rare King Edward VII 6d with an “I.R. Official” overprint for the Inland Revenue department. -
Nov 8, 2016, 09:00 AM
Bougainville collection sold by Grosvenor gives philatelic history of Falkland Islands
by By Matthew Healey, New York CorrespondentAn impressive pair of bottom-margin imprint blocks from an early Queen Victoria issue told a poignant tale. -
Nov 8, 2016, 04:00 AM
The colorful plate proof set that sold at H.R. Harmer’s three-day auction
by By Matthew Healey, New York CorrespondentThese mimic the three actual inverted-color errors from the issued 1869 Pictorial set, along with an unissued 90¢ Lincoln invert. -
Nov 7, 2016, 14:00 PM
What the two feathers in a folded letter sold by Postiljonen signify
by By Matthew Healey, New York CorrespondentThis dramatic embellishment had a clear message. And it bumped the price of the letter up to $4,560. -
Nov 7, 2016, 09:00 AM
The classic British rarities that highlighted recent Kelleher sale
by By Matthew Healey, New York CorrespondentA King Edward VII 5d stamp, overprinted “Board of Education” for use by that official department, went for $41,300. -
Nov 7, 2016, 04:00 AM
Pan-Am inverts surge past $100,000 level in latest Siegel sale
by By Matthew Healey, New York CorrespondentThe Hanover collection of superb U.S. stamps included a trio of classic inverted-center errors. -
Nov 6, 2016, 14:00 PM
Noteworthy Washington-Franklin 2¢ carmine-rose stamp highlights Regency-Superior sale
by By Matthew Healey, New York CorrespondentThe Sept. 29-Oct. 1 sale was also strong on classics such as postmasters’ provisionals and 19th-century U.S. issues. -
Nov 6, 2016, 12:00 PM
What makes a Swiss 5-rappen blue stamp sold by Koehler unusual?
by By Matthew Healey, New York CorrespondentCollectors of Switzerland know that the imperforate Strubels are one of the most complex areas of classic philately. -
Nov 6, 2016, 04:00 AM
This U.S. stamp looks ordinary, so why did it top $41,000 at Kelleher’s sale?
by By Matthew Healey, New York CorrespondentThe Washington-Franklin series stamp's precise dimensions and perforations reveal it to be something other than ordinary. -
Nov 5, 2016, 13:00 PM
Stamps of partitioned Poland highlight Cherrystone auction’s worldwide offerings
by By Matthew Healey, New York CorrespondentFrom 1795 to 1914, Poland was partitioned among Austria, Russia and Prussia. -
Nov 5, 2016, 10:00 AM
Stunning block of Washington-Franklin stamps sold by Cherrystone
by By Matthew Healey, New York CorrespondentRead about the notable lots of Cherrystone Auctions' Sept. 20-21 sale of worldwide rare stamps and postal history. -
Nov 5, 2016, 03:00 AM
Schuyler Rumsey offers Skywalk collection of Nova Scotia
by By Matthew Healey, New York CorrespondentThe collection featured some of the classic rarities from the British North American colony, which joined Canada in 1867. -
Oct 31, 2016, 05:00 AM
Regency-Superior’s Chicagopex auction is expected to top $2 million: What’s for sale?
by By Michael BaadkeThe sale includes material from the estate of Marvin Frey, who for many years was a leading error stamp dealer.