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  • united-states-1990-seaplane-coil-stamp-imperf-error-strip
    Sep 7, 2023, 07:45 AM

    Greenwood collection of U.S. imperf coils featured in Sept. 19 Kelleher auction

    by Charles Snee
    The sale opens with imperf coils from the era of the 1954-73 Liberty series.

  • siegel-hires-charles-epting-alison-sullivan-alyssa-baumgardner
    Sep 5, 2023, 12:18 PM

    Siegel hires Epting, Sullivan, Baumgardner in pursuit of ‘totally new collector experience’

    by Charles Snee
    Epting, Sullivan and Baumgardner come from another storied philatelic auction firm, H.R. Harmer, also based in New York City.

  • 1877-italian-offices-abroad-registered-cover-six-color-franking
    Aug 28, 2023, 12:00 PM

    Spectacular 1877 Italian offices abroad registered cover highlights Sept. 12-13 Cherrystone auction

    by Charles Snee
    The eye-catching cover is front and center on the cover of Cherrystone’s catalog for the auction.

  • great-britain-2004-ocean-liners-souvenir-sheet-53-pence-error
    Aug 16, 2023, 13:00 PM

    U.S., worldwide stamps and postal history, philatelic rarities in Aug. 30-31 Raritan auction

    by Charles Snee
    The sale contains 1,383 lots representing the property of 29 owners.

  • china-1888-1-candareen-imperial-dragon-stamp-pane
    Aug 8, 2023, 10:45 AM

    Nylander Washington-Franklins, second part of Kilgas China in Aug. 22-24 Cherrystone auction series

    by Charles Snee
    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.

  • united-states-1851-7r1e-stamp-scott-5-fleischner-collection-kelleher-auction
    Jul 5, 2023, 10:00 AM

    Statesman U.S. essays, proofs, trial colors and specimens, Fleischner U.S. in July 18-19 Kelleher auctions

    by Charles Snee
    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.

  • united-states-1893-blue-columbian-color-error-stamp
    Jun 29, 2023, 08:00 AM

    Rare U.S. 1893 4¢ blue Columbian error of color in July 18-20 Dutch Country auction

    by Charles Snee
    According to Dutch Country, the 4¢ blue Columbian up for bids “was hiding in plain sight” in a collection.

  • china-1956-gate-heavenly-peace-stamp-with-sunrays-kelleher-rogers-auction
    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

    by Charles Snee
    The two-day sale features more than 1,100 lots and is highlighted by the David A. Andow collection of Amoy local posts.

  • united-states-2013-upright-jenny-invert-pane-siegel-2023-rarities-sale
    Jun 20, 2023, 08:30 AM

    June 27 Siegel Rarities sale features 2013 upright Jenny Invert pane

    by Charles Snee
    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.

  • hong-kong-queen-victoria-stamps-kelleher-auction
    Jun 15, 2023, 09:00 AM

    Intact collections and more in June 27-28 Kelleher auction in Danbury, Conn.

    by Charles Snee
    The massive two-day sale will showcase material from more than 100 consignors and more intact collections than Kelleher has ever offered before.

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    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

    by Charles Snee

  • japan-1871-dragons-denomination-inverted-error-stamp
    Jun 12, 2023, 07:45 AM

    Japan 1871 Dragons invert rarity sells for almost $5.8 million in June 3 Feldman auction

    by Charles Snee
    This famous error previously resided in the Meiji Property of Japan.

  • 1888-cover-abergele-england-sikkim-india-arthur-sandbach
    Jun 8, 2023, 08:15 AM

    Asia, PRC and more in June 25-27 John Bull auction series in Hong Kong

    by Charles Snee
    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.

  • 1875-continental-bank-note-special-printing-zachary-taylor-stamp
    Jun 2, 2023, 09:00 AM

    Berman collection of outstanding U.S. stamps in June 22 Siegel auction

    by Charles Snee
    Nelson Berman began collecting in the late 1970s and came within nine issues of having a complete collection of classic-era United States stamps.

  • 1897-registered-cover-shanghai-china-oppeln-germany
    May 31, 2023, 11:00 AM

    Part 1 of extensive Kilgas China collection in June 14 Cherrystone auction

    by Charles Snee
    Highlights of the first part of the collection include Large Dragons, Dowagers and Chinese Imperial Post Coiling Dragons issues.

  • japan-1871-dragon-denomination-inverted-error-stamp
    May 22, 2023, 12:00 PM

    Feldman to auction Japan 1871 Dragons invert rarity June 3 in Geneva, Switzerland

    by Charles Snee
    The stamp is the 1871 500-mon blue green type I Dragon stamp with the vignette showing the Japanese characters of value inverted.

  • great-britain-1840-queen-victoria-official-stamp-block
    May 18, 2023, 08:00 AM

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

    by Charles Snee
    With such an expansive variety of items available, bidders are sure to find something of interest to add to their collections.

  • 1896-nanking-local-post-cover-bavaria-germany
    May 15, 2023, 11:30 AM

    Gaertner specialized sale May 26 during Ibra exhibition in Essen, Germany

    by Charles Snee
    “Be prepared for selected small and large rarities as well as unique items,” Gaertner said in a May 8 press release announcing the sale.

  • united-states-1873-department-state-plate-proof-sheet-india-paper
    May 9, 2023, 09:56 AM

    Scarce U.S. 1873 Official plate proof sheet in May 16-18 Dutch Country auction

    by Charles Snee
    The U.S. offerings include “many nice high quality and desirable stamps along with a host of accumulations and collections,” Dutch Country said.

  • white-river-flour-grocery-house-1885-advertising-cover
    May 2, 2023, 11:30 AM

    Fabulous 1885 White River Flour advertising cover in May 16-18 Kelleher Flagship auction

    by Charles Snee
    Daniel F. Kelleher Auctions describes this massive sale as “a bonanza for collectors of US and foreign alike.”

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