AUCTION UPDATES
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Oct 28, 2024, 08:30 AM
Siegel to offer trio of name collections during Nov. 12-14 auction series
by Charles SneeFirst to cross the auction block, on Nov. 12, is the George Haikel collection of stamps and covers of exceptional beauty and rarity. -
Oct 14, 2024, 08:30 AM
Oct. 29-30 Cherrystone auctions feature Maitland collection of U.S. stamps and inverted centers of the world
by Charles SneeThe U.S. collection includes most of the stamps (Scott 192-204) from the 1880 American Bank Note Co. special printing of the 1879 regular issue. -
Oct 2, 2024, 10:00 AM
Magnolia collection of Hong Kong and treaty ports postal history in Oct. 15 Siegel auction
by Charles SneeCollectors attracted to Hong Kong will have numerous opportunities to add items to their collections. -
Sep 26, 2024, 12:00 PM
Kelleher and Rogers Oct. 11-13 auction series in Hong Kong to offer classic China, PRC, Japan, more
by Charles SneeThe Oct. 11 general sale consists of almost 600 lots that will “tempt both the general and specialist collector,” Kelleher and Rogers said. -
Sep 12, 2024, 08:15 AM
Key rarity of Bermuda in Sept. 24-25 Cherrystone auction of rare stamps and postal history of the world
by Charles SneeAccording to Cherrystone, the auction will commence with ample selections of United States, Canada, Great Britain and British Commonwealth. -
Sep 5, 2024, 08:30 AM
Siegel to offer part of Saadi Struck on Stamps collection Sept. 24 in New York
by Charles SneeThe 319 lots in the sale focus on postal markings and cancellations on the United States 1851-56 1¢, 2¢ and 3¢ issues. -
Aug 26, 2024, 12:00 PM
Part 2 of expansive Kugel collection of worldwide stamps and postal history in Sept. 10-11 Cherrystone auction
by Charles SneeAlfred F. Kugel’s expansive holdings were donated to the American Philatelic Society following his death. -
Aug 7, 2024, 10:00 AM
Cover bearing marvelous strike of Waterbury Pig fancy cancel in Aug. 20-22 Kelleher Flagship auction
by Charles SneeKelleher describes the auction, which includes 1,500 lots, as “brimming with premium items.” -
Jul 8, 2024, 08:15 AM
Stamps sold in Siegel auction swept up in massive fraud scheme
by Allen AbelThe affected lots are from a Siegel auction of India stamps and postal history that took place in May 2023. The Siegel firm has not been accused of any crime. -
Jun 25, 2024, 08:00 AM
Gross complete collection of classic U.S. stamps sells for record-setting $19.2 million
by Charles SneeThe total realization of $19,201,550, which includes the 18 percent buyer’s premium Siegel charges on all lots sold, is a record for a U.S. collection. -
Jun 14, 2024, 22:06 PM
Top 100 stamps from Gross collection of classic U.S. stamps sell for record $18.1 million
by Charles SneeThe only 1868 1¢ Benjamin Franklin stamp with a Z grill available to collectors was sold for $4.366 million. That price is a record for a single U.S. stamp. -
Jun 13, 2024, 11:30 AM
Signed 1795 Thomas Jefferson letter in June 27 Siegel Rarities of the World sale
by Charles SneeThe auction emphasizes classic-era United States stamps and postal history from the late 19th through the early 20th centuries. -
May 30, 2024, 09:00 AM
Cherrystone to sell part 1 of expansive Kugel collection of worldwide stamps and postal history June 18-19
by Charles SneeKugel’s expansive holdings were donated to the American Philatelic Society following his death. -
May 27, 2024, 08:00 AM
Bill Gross’ finest achievement, a complete collection of classic United States stamps, to cross Siegel auction block June 14-15
by Charles SneeThis remarkable collection is being offered by Charles F. Shreve and Tracy L. Carey in association with Siegel. -
May 23, 2024, 08:53 AM
Siegel to host May 30 media event for June 14-15 auction of Gross classic United States collection
by Linn’s StaffThe press gathering will be held May 30 from noon to 4 p.m. Eastern Time at the Collectors Club, 58 W. 40th St., in New York City. -
May 16, 2024, 08:00 AM
Exceptional mint U.S. 1934 $1 Mallards plate block in June 3-5 Kelleher Flagship auction
by Charles SneeThe plate block, which comes with a clean 2002 Professional Stamp Experts certificate, possesses fresh color, and all six stamps are well centered. -
May 13, 2024, 08:15 AM
Corinphila June auction series features Besancon, Carnio, Erivan, other name collections
by Charles SneeA standout item from the June 7 sale of the Erivan collection of worldwide rarities is described by Corinphila as the earliest recorded use of the Canada 1851 12-penny black Queen Victoria to the United States. -
May 10, 2024, 09:00 AM
1861 Pony Express cover sells for $885,000 in April 30 H.R. Harmer Erivan sale
by Charles SneeAll told, the lots sold during the auction realized a total (with the 18 percent buyer’s premium) of $3,065,935. -
Apr 30, 2024, 08:00 AM
Falkland Islands ‘HMS Glasgow’ error in May 14-15 Siegel auction of part 1 of Evergreen collection of mint worldwide stamps
by Charles SneePart 1 of the Evergreen sale will focus on stamps from Great Britain and the British Commonwealth. -
Apr 29, 2024, 07:45 AM
U.S. 1923 Franklin coil waste sheet stamp in May 7-8 Cherrystone auction of rare worldwide stamps and postal history
by Charles SneeAdditional highlights in the Cherrystone sale include China Red Revenue stamps, extensive listings of flight and zeppelin covers, rare booklets and more.