Today in history... Mongolia gains independence from the Qing Dynasty

Today in history... Mongolia gains independence from the Qing Dynasty

December 29, 1911: China's last ruling dynasty was soon to collapse but, today, it still rules at auction
18th century stamps to sell in Hong Kong

18th century stamps to sell in Hong Kong

Following in the footsteps of the fine wine markets, stamp dealer Spink is heading to Asia
Today in history... Roosevelt changes Thanksgiving

Today in history... Roosevelt changes Thanksgiving

December 26, 1939: the President hatches a clever plan to ease the US's Depression-era woes
$52k Dragon stamps light-up Hong Kong

$52k Dragon stamps light-up Hong Kong

They are among a wealth of philatelic gems that will be showcased at Spink's 2010 Asia sale
Stamps and covers of the world to sell at Spink

Stamps and covers of the world to sell at Spink

The London auctioneer's first 2010 sale could have a few post-Christmas treats for philatelists
The Collections of Colonel E H R Green

The Collections of Colonel E H R Green

The technophile, numismatist and philatelist
1918 US postal stamp is worth $26k

1918 US postal stamp is worth $26k

After three days of online bidding, here's another update on Seigel's marathon stamp sale
$30k Columbian stamp sells online today

$30k Columbian stamp sells online today

This and other rare stamps are selling today and tomorrow in an umissable Internet stamp sale
Zeppelins float above estimate

Zeppelins float above estimate

1930 Graf Zeppelin stamp sheets sell for $92k
£180k for Malta's postal history

£180k for Malta's postal history

The famous Smith collection beats estimates
Inverted Jenny up for auction

Inverted Jenny up for auction

One of the world's rarest stamps is for sale next week
Rhodesian colour errors sell for £36k

Rhodesian colour errors sell for £36k

Two complete sheets tie for top lot at Pierron collection auction

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