Stanley Gibbons postage stamp June sale sparks bidding wars and high prices

Stanley Gibbons postage stamp June sale sparks bidding wars and high prices

Proving the growing interest in Asian stamps, Stanley Gibbons' postage stamp auction was a big hit
Penny Black 'earliest registration' stamp brings $345,100 in Chartwell sale

Penny Black 'earliest registration' stamp brings $345,100 in Chartwell sale

This Plate One imprimatur and its $287,609 Plate Two sibling each exceeded their estimates at Spink
'Finest and most attractive Penny Black cover in existence' brings $0.56m

'Finest and most attractive Penny Black cover in existence' brings $0.56m

The Chartwell sale's second day boasted a landmark appearance by the world's first-ever postage stamp
'Spink's biggest auction: 'the greatest postage stamp auction of a lifetime''

'Spink's biggest auction: 'the greatest postage stamp auction of a lifetime''

It isn't everyday that I get to witness and take part in 'the greatest stamp auction of a lifetime'...
$479,300 for 'one of the finest Penny Black plate number stamp pieces'

$479,300 for 'one of the finest Penny Black plate number stamp pieces'

This gorgeous mint plate block of four sold for a bargain price at today's Spink Chartwell auction
Perot's two-of-a-kind cover delivers $210,630 at Spink's 'stamp sale of century'

Perot's two-of-a-kind cover delivers $210,630 at Spink's 'stamp sale of century'

Of the auction's many important philatelic lots, here's another from Bermuda's famous postmaster...
Leading light of 'this generation's greatest stamp sale' brings $181,900 at Spink

Leading light of 'this generation's greatest stamp sale' brings $181,900 at Spink

Dated to 1853, this incredibly rare and iconic Bermuda stamp has smashed its estimate in London
It's a Chartwell World Record price for this $229,700 Missing Virgin stamp

It's a Chartwell World Record price for this $229,700 Missing Virgin stamp

The most valuable British Virgin Islands stamp ever auctioned has emerged at today's Chartwell sale
Chartwell sale scores $1.7m record price for 'world's most famous stamp'

Chartwell sale scores $1.7m record price for 'world's most famous stamp'

A collector has joined the likes of Thomas Tapling in buying this legendary Mauritius stamp
Interasia set to stamp their authority on philatelic market in September

Interasia set to stamp their authority on philatelic market in September

The specialist auctioneers, who have already broken records this year, could do so again...
David Feldman sells unique collection of European and British stamp rarities

David Feldman sells unique collection of European and British stamp rarities

A number of rarities will star among the 400 lots being sold - including an unusual cover from Bolivia
The Story of... George V, the quiet pioneer of stamp collecting

The Story of... George V, the quiet pioneer of stamp collecting

We look at how George V helped shape today's monarchy - and today's global stamp markets

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