AUCTION UPDATES
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Sep 22, 2023, 09:00 AM
Trio of ‘Hindenburg’ crash covers in Oct. 11-13 Kelleher auction of Commander’s collection of zeppelin flights
The three Hindenburg crash covers will be offered one after the other on the third day of the auction, Friday, Oct. 13. -
Sep 7, 2023, 07:45 AM
Greenwood collection of U.S. imperf coils featured in Sept. 19 Kelleher auction
The sale opens with imperf coils from the era of the 1954-73 Liberty series. -
Sep 5, 2023, 12:18 PM
Siegel hires Epting, Sullivan, Baumgardner in pursuit of ‘totally new collector experience’
Epting, Sullivan and Baumgardner come from another storied philatelic auction firm, H.R. Harmer, also based in New York City. -
Aug 28, 2023, 12:00 PM
Spectacular 1877 Italian offices abroad registered cover highlights Sept. 12-13 Cherrystone auction
The eye-catching cover is front and center on the cover of Cherrystone’s catalog for the auction. -
Aug 16, 2023, 13:00 PM
U.S., worldwide stamps and postal history, philatelic rarities in Aug. 30-31 Raritan auction
The sale contains 1,383 lots representing the property of 29 owners. -
Aug 8, 2023, 10:45 AM
Nylander Washington-Franklins, second part of Kilgas China in Aug. 22-24 Cherrystone auction series
A scarce perforation variety from the Nylander Washington-Franklin holdings is a used example of the 1914 2¢ rose red type I George Washington stamp with gauge 12-by-10 perforations. -
Jul 5, 2023, 10:00 AM
Statesman U.S. essays, proofs, trial colors and specimens, Fleischner U.S. in July 18-19 Kelleher auctions
One of the more visually stunning items from the Statesman collection is a set of the so-called Atlanta trial color proofs of the 1869 issue, including all but the scarce green-and-black version of the 90¢ Abraham Lincoln. -
Jun 29, 2023, 08:00 AM
Rare U.S. 1893 4¢ blue Columbian error of color in July 18-20 Dutch Country auction
According to Dutch Country, the 4¢ blue Columbian up for bids “was hiding in plain sight” in a collection. -
Jun 27, 2023, 08:15 AM
Rare unissued PRC 1956 Gate of Heavenly Peace with sun rays in July 11-12 Kelleher and Rogers auction in Connecticut
The two-day sale features more than 1,100 lots and is highlighted by the David A. Andow collection of Amoy local posts. -
Jun 20, 2023, 08:30 AM
June 27 Siegel Rarities sale features 2013 upright Jenny Invert pane
Shortly after the 2013 $2 Jenny Invert was issued, it was revealed that the USPS had intentionally printed 100 panes showing the biplane flying right side up. -
Jun 15, 2023, 09:00 AM
Intact collections and more in June 27-28 Kelleher auction in Danbury, Conn.
The massive two-day sale will showcase material from more than 100 consignors and more intact collections than Kelleher has ever offered before. -
Jun 12, 2023, 13:30 PM
Famous Canal Zone error, unique St. Louis Bears cover in June 20-21 H.R. Harmer auction in New York City
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Jun 12, 2023, 07:45 AM
Japan 1871 Dragons invert rarity sells for almost $5.8 million in June 3 Feldman auction
This famous error previously resided in the Meiji Property of Japan. -
Jun 8, 2023, 08:15 AM
Asia, PRC and more in June 25-27 John Bull auction series in Hong Kong
Among the PRC items are numerous sets and collections, many of which offer affordable opportunities for a collector interested in one of the world’s most fascinating countries. -
Jun 2, 2023, 09:00 AM
Berman collection of outstanding U.S. stamps in June 22 Siegel auction
Nelson Berman began collecting in the late 1970s and came within nine issues of having a complete collection of classic-era United States stamps. -
May 31, 2023, 11:00 AM
Part 1 of extensive Kilgas China collection in June 14 Cherrystone auction
Highlights of the first part of the collection include Large Dragons, Dowagers and Chinese Imperial Post Coiling Dragons issues. -
May 22, 2023, 12:00 PM
Feldman to auction Japan 1871 Dragons invert rarity June 3 in Geneva, Switzerland
The stamp is the 1871 500-mon blue green type I Dragon stamp with the vignette showing the Japanese characters of value inverted. -
May 18, 2023, 08:00 AM
Corinphila June auction series features Besancon, DuBois, Erivan, other name collections
With such an expansive variety of items available, bidders are sure to find something of interest to add to their collections. -
May 15, 2023, 11:30 AM
Gaertner specialized sale May 26 during Ibra exhibition in Essen, Germany
“Be prepared for selected small and large rarities as well as unique items,” Gaertner said in a May 8 press release announcing the sale. -
May 9, 2023, 09:56 AM
Scarce U.S. 1873 Official plate proof sheet in May 16-18 Dutch Country auction
The U.S. offerings include “many nice high quality and desirable stamps along with a host of accumulations and collections,” Dutch Country said.