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Auctions Apr 3, 2017, 5 AM
Slew of eye-catching U.S. stamp rarities sold during March 1-2 Siegel sale
by Matthew Healey, New York CorrespondentThe sale offered a plethora of eye candy — beautiful designs, rich colors, and large margins — as well as some interesting lesser-seen items. -
Auctions Apr 3, 2017, 5 AM
Not an invert, but 24¢ Curtiss Jenny airmail stamp still sells high at Schuyler Rumsey sale
by Matthew Healey, New York CorrespondentA spectacular example of the first U.S. airmail stamp, the 24¢ Curtiss Jenny of 1918, went for $9,775 at a recent Schuyler Rumsey sale. -
World Stamps Apr 2, 2017, 3 PM
The tiny African nation with a big stamp footprint
by Henry Gitner and Rick MilllerIn the 1980s, the small land-locked African country issued several series of Bird stamps with great appeal to topical collectors. -
Auctions Apr 2, 2017, 10 AM
11-country composite proof stamp sheet highlights Eastern auction
by Matthew Healey, New York CorrespondentThe sheet was produced as a sales promotion, used by American Bank Note Co. to show off the firm's capabilities. -
World Stamps Apr 2, 2017, 4 AM
France’s 1900 world’s fair touted progress and optimism
by Larry RosenblumThe legacy of France's 1900 world's fair still lives on through these various stamps and postcards. -
Auctions Apr 1, 2017, 3 PM
Rare Australian postage due stamp leads Mossgreen auction
by Matthew Healey, New York CorrespondentInterestingly, the postage dues were the very first stamps issued by Australia as a unified country, in 1902. -
Auctions Apr 1, 2017, 5 AM
Rare Confederate cover brings $31,860 at Siegel auction
by Matthew Healey, New York CorrespondentA rare patriotic cover from Tennessee was the standout Confederate States item to cross the auction block at Siegel's March 3 sale. -
US Stamps Apr 1, 2017, 3 AM
Two new U.S. stamps revealed, unassuming cover carries hidden treasure: Week’s Most Read
by Joe O'DonnellAlso this week, an unassuming 1¢ 1861 cover carries hidden demonetized treasure, and the USPS advocated to lift a 10-year cap on stamp price increases. -
US Stamps Mar 31, 2017, 3 PM
Pre-expertizing? An idea whose time has not come
by John M. HotchnerWhy aren't there individuals or services willing to render nonbinding opinions on items that might be good candidates for expertization? -
Auctions Mar 31, 2017, 1 PM
New Zealand stamp marking canceled 1949 royal visit tops $47,000 in Mowbray sale
by Matthew Healey, New York CorrespondentEvery stamp, they say, tells a story. The most intriguing stories are often told by stamps that never saw the light of day. -
US Stamps Mar 31, 2017, 5 AM
Quality 1919 surcharged Canal Zone sets are worth the hunt
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerThe most difficult part of a Canal Zone collection is the stamps of Panama overprinted for use in the Canal Zone. -
Auctions Mar 30, 2017, 5 PM
Rare 19th-century U.S. provisional overprints highlight Siegel’s Inman sale
by Matthew Healey, New York CorrespondentMany collectors have come across 1¢ and 2¢ stamps from the 1890s bearing the large initials “I.R.” A few, however, are scarce. -
World Stamps Mar 30, 2017, 3 PM
The dual purpose of Geneva’s first cantonal stamp
by Sergio SismondoAfter Great Britain, Zurich was the second entity to issue stamps. Geneva, the most important and most advanced city in Switzerland, wasn't far behind. -
Auctions Mar 30, 2017, 11 AM
Unique unused Australian error stamp in Spink sale expected to top $18,000
by Michael BaadkeThe only other known example of this particular error is used on cover, and described by Spink as defective. -
US Stamps Mar 29, 2017, 3 PM
Supplementary mail and its long history in New York
by Labron HarrisIf 19th century mail being carried by ship between the United States and Great Britain arrived at the ship late, an extra fee was paid by the sender. -
World Stamps Mar 28, 2017, 11 PM
Born March 29: Eric Idle
by Michael BaadkeEric Idle is a member of the British comedy group Monty Python. He was also a member of the parody band the Rutles, and wrote the musical Spamalot. -
World Stamps Mar 28, 2017, 12 PM
Hotchner to sign Roll of Distinguished Philatelists
by Denise McCartyJohn Hotchner and three others to receive one of stamp collecting’s top honors, signing the Roll of Distinguished Philatelists. -
US Stamps Mar 28, 2017, 5 AM
The must-have new catalog for United States postal stationery collectors
by Donna HousemanThe fourth edition of the Catalog of the 20th and 21st Century Stamped Envelopes and Wrappers of the United States is a must have. -
World Stamps Mar 27, 2017, 11 PM
Born March 28: Aristide Briand
by Michael BaadkeFormer French Prime Minister Aristide Briand (1862-1932) was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1926 for his efforts to secure peace in Europe. -
World Stamps Mar 27, 2017, 3 PM
Despite political changes, Norfolk Island’s attractive stamps continue
by Janet KlugNorfolk Island’s first stamps (Scott 1-12) were issued June 10, 1947, and depict the famous Norfolk Island pine trees and a view of Ball Bay.