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Jan 27, 2025, 08:15 AM
Milgram collection of steamboat mail to cross Rumsey auction block Feb. 10-11
by Charles SneeIn the introduction to the sale catalog, Rumsey provides some background on Milgram and his expansive knowledge of steamboats and their postal history. -
Jan 23, 2025, 11:30 AM
Part 3 of expansive Kugel collection of worldwide stamps and postal history in Feb. 11-12 Cherrystone auction
by Charles SneeAccording to Cherrystone, the Feb. 11-12 auction features more material that Kugel “assembled over a multidecade effort to build an expansive collection of philatelic and postal history items focused on military conflicts of the 19th and 20th centuries.” -
Jan 20, 2025, 11:30 AM
Philatelist Alex Haimann joins Cherrystone
by Linn’s StaffHaimann will focus on consignor relations, marketing and expanding Cherrystone’s presence at United States national-level stamp shows and international exhibitions. -
Jan 7, 2025, 08:00 AM
Choice unused U.S. 1901 1¢ Pan-American invert in Jan. 21-23 Kelleher Flagship auction
by Charles SneeThe sale, which contains almost 1,200 lots, opens with two used strips of four (one strip on cover) of the world’s first adhesive postage stamp: the Great Britain 1-penny black Queen Victoria, known to collectors as the Penny Black. -
Dec 23, 2024, 08:30 AM
Cherrystone auction of rare stamps and postal history of the world Jan. 7-8
by Charles SneeAccording to Cherrystone, the auction will open with “United States, featuring a large collection of U.S. sheets and modern errors.” -
Dec 2, 2024, 08:30 AM
1901 Pan-American FDC in Rumsey’s Dec. 11 Gems of Philately auction
by Charles SneeUp for bids will be a broad selection of stamps and postal history spanning all eras of United States philately. The sale will conclude with a number of desirable worldwide stamps and covers. -
Nov 28, 2024, 14:00 PM
Siegel to gavel down Napoleon collection of extraordinary stamps of France during Dec. 16-17 auction
by Charles SneeSiegel’s sale of the collection, assembled with a discerning eye over many years, is being conducted in association with Charles F. Shreve, director of Siegel International in Dallas. -
Nov 6, 2024, 10:45 AM
Rumsey fall auction series Nov. 11-15 in San Francisco features Grassi classic U.S. collection
by Charles SneeOn Nov. 11-12, Rumsey will present its extensive fall sale of United States and worldwide stamps and postal history. The Nov. 15 sale features important Mexico stamps and postal history. -
Oct 28, 2024, 08:30 AM
Siegel to offer trio of name collections during Nov. 12-14 auction series
by Charles SneeFirst to cross the auction block, on Nov. 12, is the George Haikel collection of stamps and covers of exceptional beauty and rarity. -
Oct 14, 2024, 08:30 AM
Oct. 29-30 Cherrystone auctions feature Maitland collection of U.S. stamps and inverted centers of the world
by Charles SneeThe U.S. collection includes most of the stamps (Scott 192-204) from the 1880 American Bank Note Co. special printing of the 1879 regular issue. -
Oct 2, 2024, 10:00 AM
Magnolia collection of Hong Kong and treaty ports postal history in Oct. 15 Siegel auction
by Charles SneeCollectors attracted to Hong Kong will have numerous opportunities to add items to their collections. -
Sep 26, 2024, 12:00 PM
Kelleher and Rogers Oct. 11-13 auction series in Hong Kong to offer classic China, PRC, Japan, more
by Charles SneeThe Oct. 11 general sale consists of almost 600 lots that will “tempt both the general and specialist collector,” Kelleher and Rogers said. -
Sep 12, 2024, 08:15 AM
Key rarity of Bermuda in Sept. 24-25 Cherrystone auction of rare stamps and postal history of the world
by Charles SneeAccording to Cherrystone, the auction will commence with ample selections of United States, Canada, Great Britain and British Commonwealth. -
Sep 5, 2024, 08:30 AM
Siegel to offer part of Saadi Struck on Stamps collection Sept. 24 in New York
by Charles SneeThe 319 lots in the sale focus on postal markings and cancellations on the United States 1851-56 1¢, 2¢ and 3¢ issues. -
Aug 26, 2024, 12:00 PM
Part 2 of expansive Kugel collection of worldwide stamps and postal history in Sept. 10-11 Cherrystone auction
by Charles SneeAlfred F. Kugel’s expansive holdings were donated to the American Philatelic Society following his death. -
Aug 7, 2024, 10:00 AM
Cover bearing marvelous strike of Waterbury Pig fancy cancel in Aug. 20-22 Kelleher Flagship auction
by Charles SneeKelleher describes the auction, which includes 1,500 lots, as “brimming with premium items.” -
Jul 8, 2024, 08:15 AM
Stamps sold in Siegel auction swept up in massive fraud scheme
by Allen AbelThe affected lots are from a Siegel auction of India stamps and postal history that took place in May 2023. The Siegel firm has not been accused of any crime. -
Jun 25, 2024, 08:00 AM
Gross complete collection of classic U.S. stamps sells for record-setting $19.2 million
by Charles SneeThe total realization of $19,201,550, which includes the 18 percent buyer’s premium Siegel charges on all lots sold, is a record for a U.S. collection. -
Jun 14, 2024, 22:06 PM
Top 100 stamps from Gross collection of classic U.S. stamps sell for record $18.1 million
by Charles SneeThe only 1868 1¢ Benjamin Franklin stamp with a Z grill available to collectors was sold for $4.366 million. That price is a record for a single U.S. stamp. -
Jun 13, 2024, 11:30 AM
Signed 1795 Thomas Jefferson letter in June 27 Siegel Rarities of the World sale
by Charles SneeThe auction emphasizes classic-era United States stamps and postal history from the late 19th through the early 20th centuries.
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Auctions Jan 27, 2025, 8 AM
Milgram collection of steamboat mail to cross Rumsey auction block Feb. 10-11
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Part 3 of expansive Kugel collection of worldwide stamps and postal history in Feb. 11-12 Cherrystone auction
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