Postage Stamps

Do not invest in these stamps
Commemorative stamps are fun to own, but aren�t a strong investment proposition, says Paul

1895 China 3ca cover to see $6,000 with Harmer-Schau
A newly-discovered 1895 cover from China bears the 12ca and 3ca stamps

5c Jamestown stamp auctions with 2,964% increase on estimate
The rare 5c Jamestown Exposition issue stamp sold for $9,500 to lead the auction

Femen-inspired French stamp causes controversy on Bastille Day
A newly-released French stamp's design is inspired by Femen member Inna Shevchenko

Mexican war postal history collection to lead Siegel at $15,000
A collection of Mexican war postal history and letters leads among US and CSA covers

1934 re-engraved Seahorse stamps auction for $11,000
A set of three 1934 Seahorse stamps in vertical pairs auction at Sotheby's

Russia 1925 definitives block tops Cherrystone auction at $28,000
A block of four 18k stamps from Russia's 1925 definitives issue led among world rarities

1918 registration sheet stamps auction for $286,000 at Sotheby's
A set of three registration sheets from the 1918-1919 GB stamp issue led the British Postal Museum sale

1869 15c centre invert to see $20,000 in Siegel auction
An 1869 15c centre invert will lead fine US stamps in New York

1891 British Bechuanaland block stars at $38,000 with Spink
The Collector's Series sale has a strong range of British Bechuanaland stamps, led by a rare 1891 block

Russia 1925 18k violet block estimated at $30,000 with Cherrystone
A strong Russia section is led by a block of four 1925 18k violet stamps, each signed 'Roger Calves'

China $1 Red Revenue stamp auctions for $890,000
Interasia's $9.2m three-day auction has been highlighted by China's famous $1 Red Revenue Small