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  • 1851-george-washington-stamp-interpane-selvage
    Sep 12, 2022, 11:30 AM

    Kramer, Rose, Allen collections in Sept. 28-29 Siegel auction series

    by Charles Snee
    Separate catalogs have been prepared for the Kramer and Rose collections and for the classic U.S. stamps and covers sale featuring the Allen and Houdon collections.

  • canal-zone-1962-thatcher-ferry-bridge-silver-omitted-error-stamp
    Sep 2, 2022, 13:00 PM

    Sept. 20 Kelleher sale features Bates Canal Zone collection

    by Charles Snee
    A highlight is a mint example of the well-known 1962 4¢ Thatcher Ferry Bridge stamp with silver omitted.

  • united-states-1992-stock-exchange-stamp-black-inverted-error-block
    Aug 24, 2022, 14:00 PM

    U.S. 1992 Stock Exchange Invert block up for bids in Sept. 13-14 Cherrystone sale

    by Charles Snee
    Highlights of the sale include graded U.S. stamps, proofs and essays of the popular U.S. 1869 Pictorial issue, a collection of rare plate blocks, flight covers and U.S. possessions.

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    Aug 16, 2022, 11:00 AM

    Kelleher launches club sale for budget-minded collectors

    by Jay Bigalke
    According to the auction house, the sales will be conducted quarterly with the next one tentatively planned for October.

  • united-states-1982-americas-libraries-stamp-vertically-imperforate-horizontal-pair
    Aug 5, 2022, 12:30 PM

    Aug. 25-28 Rumsey auction series features new U.S. imperforate error

    by Charles Snee
    The production miscue is a vertically imperforate horizontal pair of the 1982 20¢ America’s Library stamp.

  • united-states-1977-talking-pictures-color-omitted-error-strip
    Jun 28, 2022, 08:00 AM

    New U.S. 13¢ Talking Pictures color-omitted error in July 12-14 Cherrystone auction

    by Charles Snee
    Linn’s Stamp News was made aware of the 13¢ Talking Pictures color-omitted error pane at the April 22-24 Westpex show.

  • china-1968-great-victory-cultural-revolution-chairman-mao-lin-bin-piao-stamp
    Jun 23, 2022, 09:35 AM

    Trio of PRC rarities in June 29 Kelleher and Rogers auction

    by Charles Snee
    “The three stamps offered here are not only treasured by collectors, but also stand out as important cultural icons of modern China, embodying its sociopolitical history and mirroring its economic development,” Kelleher and Rogers said.

  • united-states-1869-miro-cover
    Jun 13, 2022, 09:40 AM

    1918 Jenny Invert error, iconic 1869 Miro cover in June 28-29 Siegel auctions

    by Charles Snee
    The June 28 Rarities of the World sale will be followed by the June 29 auction of part 3 of the Magnolia collection of U.S. mail in China and Japan.

  • waterbury-1869-running-chicken-fancy-cancel-cover
    Jun 7, 2022, 08:15 AM

    Famed 1869 Waterbury Running Chicken cover in June 22-24 H.R. Harmer auction series

    by Charles Snee
    The Running Chicken and numerous other well-known cancels were the creation of Waterbury, Conn., postmaster John W. Hill.

  • united-states-1971-cinnamon-teal-duck-stamp-gem-100-grade
    May 30, 2022, 08:30 AM

    Prager duck stamp collection in June 14 Siegel auction

    by Charles Snee
    The 218-lot auction includes duck stamp prints from winning artists, artist remarques and signed stamps, essays and proofs, and much more.

  • canada-1884-registered-cover-large-queen-stamp
    May 24, 2022, 11:15 AM

    Fred Fawn Large Queens collection in June 10 Maresch sale at Capex 2022

    by Charles Snee
    Fawn specialized in and exhibited the Large Queen issues for many years, winning gold awards at numerous shows from 1999 to 2019.

  • great-britain-1840-queen-victoria-penny-black-cover
    May 17, 2022, 08:00 AM

    Corinphila May-June auction series features Besancon, Erivan, other name collections

    by Charles Snee
    The seven-day auction series will feature seven separate catalogs offering an extensive array of stamps and postal history.

  • doyle-auction-house-new-york-city
    May 11, 2022, 15:00 PM

    New York City rescinds regulations on auction firms

    by Matthew Healey
    The city included the changes as part of a sweeping package aimed at reinvigorating small businesses in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.

  • united-states-1847-red-orange-Benjamin-Franklin-stamp
    Apr 28, 2022, 15:15 PM

    Gorham collection of superb used U.S. stamps in May 17-20 Siegel sale

    by Charles Snee
    The collection, which David W. Gorham assembled over many years with a keen appreciation for quality, will be offered in more than 1,200 lots.

  • new-zealand-1855-dull-carmine-queen-victoria-stamp-white-paper-large-star-watermark
    Apr 21, 2022, 08:00 AM

    Desirable U.S., worldwide stamps and postal history in May 3-4 Cherrystone sale

    by Charles Snee
    The auction will conclude with a substantial selection of large lots and collections.

  • canada-1959-st-lawrence-seaway-stamp-invert
    Apr 13, 2022, 14:15 PM

    Canada 1959 St. Lawrence Seaway invert in May 5 Doyle sale

    by Charles Snee
    Featured in the auction will be the collection of 1851-1999 Canadian postage stamps formed by Robert J. Barish.

  • hawaii-1851-52-missionary-stamp
    Apr 4, 2022, 08:30 AM

    Rumsey April 21-24 auction series features U.S., worldwide; Munson Hawaii collection

    by Charles Snee
    Specialized U.S. holdings that will be up for bids are the John Drew collection of Arizona postal history and the Manwood collection of express company labels.

  • united-states-1908-grant-stamp-schermack-type-iii- perforations-guideline-pair
    Mar 21, 2022, 08:00 AM

    April 5 Siegel auction features part 1 of Getlan collection of U.S. machine perforations

    by Charles Snee
    Stamps with vending- and affixing-machine perforations are listed and valued in the Scott Specialized Catalogue of United States Stamps and Covers.

  • canada-1964-supreme-court-king-george-federal-law-stamp
    Mar 3, 2022, 14:30 PM

    Eastern Auctions to offer desirable Newfoundland, Canada, revenues March 24-26

    by Charles Snee
    Both collections up for bids offer collectors numerous opportunities to add desirable stamps in exceptional condition to their holdings.

  • uganda-1897-parcel-piece-500-cowrie-franking-missionary typewritten-stamps
    Feb 28, 2022, 08:30 AM

    Uganda Missionary typewritten and typeset issues in March 15 Siegel auction

    by Charles Snee
    The typewritten Uganda Missionary stamps are the creation of the Rev. Ernest Millar of the Church Missionary Society.

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