AUCTION UPDATES
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Jul 15, 2021, 15:59 PM
Western Australia color error in Aug. 5-6 Abacus auction
by Michael BaadkeTwo different examples of a classic error from Western Australia are offered in the Abascus Auctions Aug. 5-6 public sale near Melbourne. -
Jul 14, 2021, 08:15 AM
Rumsey July 29-Aug. 1 auction series features U.S., worldwide; Ballon Monte and railroad postal history
by Charles SneeAmong the highlights of the British offerings is the specialized collection of Great Britain King George V Seahorse issues formed by Steve Pacetti. -
Jul 5, 2021, 11:00 AM
Jenny Invert rescued from vacuum cleaner offered in Siegel auction
by Charles SneeAmong the 104 lots of essays, proofs and specimen stamps in the July 20-21 auction is a handsome complete set of 1881 Atlanta trial color proofs. -
Jun 30, 2021, 15:58 PM
Mauritius Ball cover sells for almost $12 million, an all-time record price
by Matthew HealeyAs well as setting a new world record, it marks the first time any philatelic item has fetched more than $10 million. -
Jun 29, 2021, 14:15 PM
Scarce U.S. variety in July 13-14 auction from Stanley Gibbons
by Michael BaadkeThe sale offers worldwide stamps, postal history and collections, including individual lots from the Redcentre and Kimberley collections of Great Britain. -
Jun 24, 2021, 14:00 PM
Stamp Out Cancer auction raises close to $9,000
by Steven J. BahnsenPrevious Stamp Out Cancer auctions have raised almost $300,000 for cancer research. -
Jun 24, 2021, 08:52 AM
Part 2 of Dubois Jamaica in July 14 Spink auction in London
by Charles SneeThe 685-lot sale opens with an impressive selection of early stampless covers sent from Jamaica to various destinations. -
Jun 21, 2021, 08:30 AM
U.S. CIA Invert, Basel Dove and more in June 29-30 Cherrystone auction
by Charles SneeThe auction offers strength in United States, Austria, Egypt, Estonia, France, Germany and colonies, Italy and Italian areas, and Poland. -
Jun 17, 2021, 10:00 AM
Asia, PRC and more in June 26-28 John Bull auction series in Hong Kong
by Charles SneeLeading off the series on June 26 is a sale of stamps and postal history from the People’s Republic of China and liberated areas. -
Jun 8, 2021, 13:15 PM
Siegel June 22-24 auction series offers Jenny Invert, postal history rarities
by Michael BaadkeThe upcoming Rarities of the World auction from Siegel Auction Galleries contains mostly United States and related material. -
Jun 4, 2021, 08:36 AM
Mauritius 1847 Ball cover, unique in private hands, in June 26 Gaertner auction
by Matthew HealeyThe other two surviving Mauritius Ball covers reside in the Royal Philatelic Collection owned by Queen Elizabeth II and the Thomas Keay Tapling collection held at the British Library. -
Jun 3, 2021, 08:30 AM
U.S., Canada, worldwide in June 11-12 Bennett auction
by Charles SneeAmong the rarities in the June 12 session is a used pair of Canada’s iconic 1851 12-penny Black Queen Victoria on laid paper. -
Jun 2, 2021, 10:00 AM
June 14-19 David Feldman auctions offering the world
by Michael BaadkeThe auction series begins Monday with part 4 of the J. Chalhoub collection of Egypt. -
Jun 1, 2021, 09:09 AM
Three name collections, U.S., worldwide in June 21-25 H.R. Harmer auction series
by Charles SneePart 5 of the massive Erivan collection of U.S. and Confederate States postal history will cross the H.R. Harmer auction block June 24. -
May 24, 2021, 09:00 AM
Crimson collection of U.S. and possessions stamps in June 15-17 Kelleher auction
by Charles SneeHighlights of the auction include inverted center errors, Bank Note special printings, scarce coils, Official and newspaper stamps, and more. -
May 24, 2021, 08:49 AM
Spink June 2-3 auctions offer Tyrian Plum color trial
by Michael BaadkeA color trial in red-purple of the rare unissued British stamp known as the Tyrian Plum will be offered for bidding in the June 2-3 auctions by Spink London. -
May 20, 2021, 10:00 AM
Corinphila June 7-12 auction series features Besancon Great Britain, Erivan Austria, other name collections
by Charles SneeWith such an expansive variety of items available, bidders are sure to find something of interest to add to their collections. -
May 18, 2021, 09:30 AM
Jenny Invert block, 1¢ Magenta share same display case
by Jay BigalkeIt will be interesting to see the commentary from the general press as well as from the stamp community after the June 8 sale. -
May 11, 2021, 09:30 AM
Cherrystone May 25-26 auction features U.S., worldwide stamps and covers
by Charles SneeOther notable items in the auction include Italian offices in China, Krakow issues from Poland and more than 300 lots of Russian zemstvo stamps. -
May 6, 2021, 10:00 AM
Two Siegel auctions in May feature choice U.S. stamps, worldwide stamps and postal history
by Charles SneeCollectors in pursuit of graded stamps will find almost 200 scattered throughout the catalog for the May 19-20 sale.