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Apr 30, 2017, 10:00 AMNorth Borneo stamp issued under Japanese occupation tops $9,000 in Raritan sale
The stamp is a scarce survivor of Japan’s World War II occupation of the British colony of North Borneo, now part of Malaysia. -
Apr 29, 2017, 15:00 PMWhat a pair of rare China covers sold for at Interasia Hong Kong auction
One of the more intriguing lots in the April 1-4 Interasia sale in Hong Kong was an early cover from the nascent British postal agency in Shanghai. -
Apr 29, 2017, 04:00 AMUnited States 3¢ 1851-57 plate studies shine at Fusco sale
The firm of Fusco Auctions, in Willoughby, Ohio, held a sale of stamps and collections on March 26 that featured plenty of fun with the 3¢ Washington. -
Apr 28, 2017, 17:00 PMThe trio of classic Queen Victoria covers headlining Cavendish’s London sale
Cavendish served up some marvelous Queen Victoria covers during its March auction in London, including one sent against the backdrop of the Crimean War. -
Apr 27, 2017, 09:00 AMGem U.S. 1852 combo cover sells for $455 in Auction Galleries Hamburg sale
Between the red-white-and-blue color combo, and other features, this might just be one of the most eye-appealing items in all of philately. -
Apr 25, 2017, 05:00 AMPan-American invert among eye-catching stamps in Harmer-Schau’s Pipex sale
Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries will conduct a public auction May 14 at the Pipex stamp show in Portland, Ore. -
Apr 24, 2017, 05:00 AMTreasures up for sale during six Robert Siegel auctions include Position 76 Jenny Invert
Among the six sales is a single-lot offering of the Position 76 Jenny Invert error, the single U.S. 1918 24¢ airmail stamp with inverted center. -
Apr 17, 2017, 09:30 AMRare 1858 5¢ Jefferson highlights May 2-4 Kelleher sale
Kelleher is set to kick off its Flagship sales during the next seven weeks. The May 2-4 sale also features a set of intriguing Machin trial color printings. -
Apr 15, 2017, 05:00 AMHarmers International May 12 auction in New York City
Harmer's approach to collecting forged stamps is an intriguing one. The upcoming sale features some international pieces that are worth a collectors time. -
Apr 12, 2017, 15:00 PMPreviewing Cherrystone’s next auction of U.S. and worldwide stamps and covers
Cherrystone's two-day sale will begin April 25. An array of stamps will be available, including an 1875 15¢ black Abraham Lincoln stamp. -
Apr 12, 2017, 13:49 PMWATCH: Charles F. Shreve previews the Siegel Auction 1152 - Worldwide Stamps and Postal History
Charles F. Shreve, the director of Siegel International Auctions previews the upcoming Robert A. Siegel sale and all of it's magnificent offerings. -
Apr 11, 2017, 04:00 AMThe important U.S. stamp rarities in Rumsey’s Westpex auction
A key item among the U.S. stamp offerings is the rare 1923 1¢ green Benjamin Franklin stamp created from rotary sheet waste, perforated gauge 11. -
Apr 10, 2017, 04:00 AMDouble Geneva, British rarities among upcoming Siegel offerings
The sale will begin in New York on Tuesday, April 25, and features several rarities of Britain from a variety of time periods. -
Apr 4, 2017, 05:00 AMCherrystone boasts more strong Russian material in latest auction
The Feb. 28-March 1 sale in New York showcased Cherrystone’s traditional strength in Russian-area material. -
Apr 3, 2017, 15:00 PMGaertner’s 31,000-lot auction yields $8 million in prices realized
Among the leading items was an early cover from the Indian Ocean colony of Mauritius to Bordeaux, France. -
Apr 3, 2017, 05:00 AMSlew of eye-catching U.S. stamp rarities sold during March 1-2 Siegel sale
The sale offered a plethora of eye candy — beautiful designs, rich colors, and large margins — as well as some interesting lesser-seen items. -
Apr 3, 2017, 05:00 AMNot an invert, but 24¢ Curtiss Jenny airmail stamp still sells high at Schuyler Rumsey sale
A 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. -
Apr 2, 2017, 10:00 AM11-country composite proof stamp sheet highlights Eastern auction
The sheet was produced as a sales promotion, used by American Bank Note Co. to show off the firm's capabilities. -
Apr 1, 2017, 15:00 PMRare Australian postage due stamp leads Mossgreen auction
Interestingly, the postage dues were the very first stamps issued by Australia as a unified country, in 1902. -
Apr 1, 2017, 05:00 AMRare Confederate cover brings $31,860 at Siegel auction
A rare patriotic cover from Tennessee was the standout Confederate States item to cross the auction block at Siegel's March 3 sale.
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