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Auctions Nov 8, 2016, 2 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. -
Auctions Nov 8, 2016, 9 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. -
Auctions Nov 8, 2016, 4 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. -
World Stamps Nov 7, 2016, 10 PM
Born Nov. 8: Edmond Halley
by By Michael BaadkeBritish astronomer Edmond Halley predicted the 1758 return of the comet that now bears his name, and his calculations proved to be correct. -
Auctions Nov 7, 2016, 2 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. -
US Stamps Nov 7, 2016, 11 AM
2016 U.S. stamps honoring several holidays now have Scott numbers
by CMS AdminHaving these numbers handy will allow you to easily locate these stamps in Scott catalogs and learn about their production and values. -
Auctions Nov 7, 2016, 9 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. -
US Stamps Nov 7, 2016, 5 AM
Thirty upright Jenny panes reported to USPS
by By Michael BaadkeRoughly 75 percent of the $2 Jenny Invert panes have been sold, but only 30 percent of the 100 upright variety panes have been reported. -
US Stamps Nov 7, 2016, 4 AM
New imperforate error discovered on 2016 Quilled Paper Heart stamp
by By Wayne L. YoungbloodAn imperforate error of the United States Quilled Paper Heart forever stamp was found in mid-October by a collector at a small Pennsylvania post office. -
Auctions Nov 7, 2016, 4 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. -
Auctions Nov 6, 2016, 2 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. -
Auctions Nov 6, 2016, 12 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. -
World Stamps Nov 6, 2016, 9 AM
How stamps helped fund a Swedish explorer’s Central Asia expedition
by By Christer BrunstromChinese stamps were issued in support of the Northwest Scientific Expedition, and the arrangement was rather peculiar. -
Auctions Nov 6, 2016, 4 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. -
World Stamps Nov 5, 2016, 3 PM
The active market for stamps issued in Pakistan’s Bahawalpur province: Tip of the Week
by By Henry Gitner and Rick MillerThe market for stamps of Bahawalpur and those of Pakistan issued up to about 1955 has become quite active. -
Auctions Nov 5, 2016, 1 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. -
Auctions Nov 5, 2016, 10 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. -
World Stamps Nov 5, 2016, 5 AM
What to do with ‘stamps’ that might not be stamps: Stamp Collecting Basics
by By Janet KlugPerhaps while examining your collection you notice an item that resembles a stamp, but doesn’t have quite “the right look.” -
Auctions Nov 5, 2016, 3 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. -
US Stamps Nov 4, 2016, 11 PM
Born Nov. 5: Ida M. Tarbell
by By Michael BaadkeIda M. Tarbell's investigative magazine reports led to the end of Standard Oil's industry domination in the early years of the 20th century.