Rarest US coil stamp for sale at $11k

Rarest US coil stamp for sale at $11k

A stamp from the famous Orangeburg coil is to make an appearance in New York
Today in History... Franklin D Roosevelt is sworn in as 32nd US President

Today in History... Franklin D Roosevelt is sworn in as 32nd US President

March 4, 1933: Confronting a miserable economy, FDR enters the White House
Unusual 1c blue stamp pair could realise $26k

Unusual 1c blue stamp pair could realise $26k

An exceptionally rare block with two variants of this classic American stamp will auction, next week
The Story of... Aviation and postage stamps

The Story of... Aviation and postage stamps

This vintage 1957 film looks at the history linking the Wright brothers with the Inverted Jenny stamp
Rare Canadian stamp valued at $20k

Rare Canadian stamp valued at $20k

An early example of a 6 pence stamp featuring Prince Albert will sell tomorrow
Today in History... China joins the Universal Postal Union

Today in History... China joins the Universal Postal Union

March 1, 1914: the People's Republic, with its exceptional stamps, joins the worldwide postal system
2c Black Jackson D Grill brings $4.75k

2c Black Jackson D Grill brings $4.75k

The rare stamp was the star at a Michael E Aldrich auction this week
The Royal Mail celebrates the Royal Society

The Royal Mail celebrates the Royal Society

A collection of stamps celebrating 350 years of pioneering thinkers has been released
$55k for an exceptional Abraham Lincoln stamp

$55k for an exceptional Abraham Lincoln stamp

This especially attractive example of the 1869 90c Carmine & Black has quadrupled its estimate
South Africa comes to Stampex

South Africa comes to Stampex

The twice-yearly UK show features a wealth of rarely seen stamps, unmissable for philatelists
How to... Mount and hinge your stamps

How to... Mount and hinge your stamps

Here's a video to help you make sure that your stamps are well displayed, and stay well looked-after
Exceptionally fine 30 cent Red-Orange stamp arrives in New York

Exceptionally fine 30 cent Red-Orange stamp arrives in New York

One of the best examples of an extremely rare piece goes under the hammer this week

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