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  • 1882-registered-cover-hong-kong-colchester-england
    Oct 2, 2024, 10:00 AM

    Magnolia collection of Hong Kong and treaty ports postal history in Oct. 15 Siegel auction

    by Charles Snee
    Collectors attracted to Hong Kong will have numerous opportunities to add items to their collections.

  • china-1915-hall-classics-gateway-inverted-center-stamp
    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 Snee
    The Oct. 11 general sale consists of almost 600 lots that will “tempt both the general and specialist collector,” Kelleher and Rogers said.

  • 1879-mixed-franking-cover-nicaragua-new-york-city
    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 Snee
    According to Cherrystone, the auction will commence with ample selections of United States, Canada, Great Britain and British Commonwealth.

  • healdsburg-california-union-waving-flag-fancy-cancel
    Sep 5, 2024, 08:30 AM

    Siegel to offer part of Saadi Struck on Stamps collection Sept. 24 in New York

    by Charles Snee
    The 319 lots in the sale focus on postal markings and cancellations on the United States 1851-56 1¢, 2¢ and 3¢ issues.

  • germania-stamps-flandern-trial-overprints
    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 Snee
    Alfred F. Kugel’s expansive holdings were donated to the American Philatelic Society following his death.

  • united-states-1912-george-washington-stamp-lake-shade
    Aug 7, 2024, 10:00 AM

    Cover bearing marvelous strike of Waterbury Pig fancy cancel in Aug. 20-22 Kelleher Flagship auction

    by Charles Snee
    Kelleher describes the auction, which includes 1,500 lots, as “brimming with premium items.”

  • siegel-magnolia-india-collection-stamp-fraud
    Jul 8, 2024, 08:15 AM

    Stamps sold in Siegel auction swept up in massive fraud scheme

    by Allen Abel
    The 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.

  • united-states-1908-washington-type-1-vertical-coil-pair-gross-collection
    Jun 25, 2024, 08:00 AM

    Gross complete collection of classic U.S. stamps sells for record-setting $19.2 million

    by Charles Snee
    The 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.

  • united-states-1918-jenny-invert-stamp-position-69-gross-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 Snee
    The 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.

  • hawaii-1859-2¢-numeral-pair-only-recorded-cover
    Jun 13, 2024, 11:30 AM

    Signed 1795 Thomas Jefferson letter in June 27 Siegel Rarities of the World sale

    by Charles Snee
    The auction emphasizes classic-era United States stamps and postal history from the late 19th through the early 20th centuries.

  • 1901-registered-cover-tientsin-china-kugel-collection
    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 Snee
    Kugel’s expansive holdings were donated to the American Philatelic Society following his death.

  • united-states-1918-jenny-invert-stamp-position-69-gross-collection
    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 Snee
    This remarkable collection is being offered by Charles F. Shreve and Tracy L. Carey in association with Siegel.

  • gross-collection-united-states-1918-jenny-invert-stamp-position-69
    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 Staff
    The 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.

  • united-states-1934-mallards-duck-stamp-plate-number-block
    May 16, 2024, 08:00 AM

    Exceptional mint U.S. 1934 $1 Mallards plate block in June 3-5 Kelleher Flagship auction

    by Charles Snee
    The plate block, which comes with a clean 2002 Professional Stamp Experts certificate, possesses fresh color, and all six stamps are well centered.

  • 1851-canada-queen-victoria-12-penny-stamp-cover-corinphila-erivan
    May 13, 2024, 08:15 AM

    Corinphila June auction series features Besancon, Carnio, Erivan, other name collections

    by Charles Snee
    A 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.

  • 1861-wells-fargo-pony-express-cover-san-francisco-maggia-switzerland
    May 10, 2024, 09:00 AM

    1861 Pony Express cover sells for $885,000 in April 30 H.R. Harmer Erivan sale

    by Charles Snee
    All told, the lots sold during the auction realized a total (with the 18 percent buyer’s premium) of $3,065,935.

  • falkland-islands-1964-hms-glasgow-error-stamp
    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 Snee
    Part 1 of the Evergreen sale will focus on stamps from Great Britain and the British Commonwealth.

  • canada-1929-bluenose-stamp-plate-block-imperforate-horizontally
    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 Snee
    Additional highlights in the Cherrystone sale include China Red Revenue stamps, extensive listings of flight and zeppelin covers, rare booklets and more.

  • canal-zone-1912-balboa-stamp-block-kelleher-larkin-collection
    Apr 22, 2024, 14:00 PM

    Kelleher May 7 auction showcases Larkin collection of U.S. and possessions booklet panes and covers

    by Charles Snee
    One of the more eye-catching U.S. booklet items in the Larkin collection is a used pane of six of the U.S. 1907 1¢ Benjamin Franklin booklet stamp.

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    Apr 15, 2024, 08:15 AM

    Rare China Red Revenue stamp with inverted surcharge in April 23 Kelleher and Rogers auction

    by Charles Snee
    The sale emphasizes China and “offers a number of attractive Shanghai Large Dragons, solid Dowagers and Red Revenues, Coiling Dragons, Junks, etc.,” Kelleher and Rogers said.

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