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December 14, 2019
Sweden: The Most Expensive and Valuable Stamps
Since 1855, Sweden has been issuing its own postage stamps, and in 1875 it has become a member of the Universal Postal Union. By the 18th century, the postal service was already operating throughout the country.
December 12, 2019
Most Expensive and Rare Stamps of Spain
The history of postal service and postage stamps of this country dates back to the Middle Ages. This beautiful state is located in southwestern Europe (the Iberian Peninsula), which has affected its history quite dramatically and was reflected in the postal affairs as well.
October 25, 2019
H. R. Harmer: Auction House Overview
This auction house is known to every philatelist be it an experienced collector or a newbie. The company was established back in 1918 in England. The auction house bears the name of its founder - Henry R. Harmer.
October 24, 2019
Sandafayre: English Auction House
Sandafayre is an English online postage stamp auction. It is well known to many avid philatelists from around the world. Having visited the company’s website, the user will immediately notice the company’s commitment to the classics, including design, the auction system, the selection of collections, related accessories, stamp-albums, magnifiers, measurements, albums, catalogs.
October 23, 2019
David Feldman SA: Geneva Auction House
This company was founded by a professional philatelist in 1966, and the first auction was held in 1967. In general, David Feldman, who gave his name to this Geneva-based company, certainly belongs to connoisseurs of philately, because he has been engaged in stamp collecting for more than forty years.
October 22, 2019
Heinrich Koehler (Heinrich Köhler): Oldest European Auction House
This is the oldest European philatelic auction house. Since the 1910s, the name of Heinrich Köhler has been associated with outstanding auctions in the world of philately. At present, this auction house is an essential part of the global philatelic network. Its activities and events are characterized by high quality and loyalty to traditions.
October 21, 2019
A. Karamitsos: Greek Philatelic Auction House
It should be noted that A. Karamitsos is a Greek philatelic auction house, which has an international status and is valued by philatelists from around the world. At the online stamp auctions of this house, one can always observe a large number of registered participants and a large number of lots presented.
September 17, 2019
Stanley Gibbons: Auction House Overview
Stanley Gibbons is one of the oldest and largest philatelic houses in Europe. This company has been operating in the market for almost three decades. It sells parts of collections or collection sets of postage stamps through impromptu philatelic auctions.
September 12, 2019
Most Expensive and Valuable Stamps of Israel
The history of the Israeli post dates back to the centuries-old development of postal service in Palestine, beginning with the Bronze Age. Israel began to issue its own postage stamps since the declaration of independence of the country on May 14, 1948.
September 11, 2019
Stamp Souvenir Sheets
A souvenir sheet is a special form of issuing postage stamps in which one or more stamps are printed in a small sheet. As a rule, such sheets are issued in honor of a significant event and their margins contain the corresponding inscription, decoration, or images that continue the design.
September 11, 2019
Categorization of Philatelic and Stamp Rarities
Not every postage stamp can be considered a rarity. Collectors who hunt for rare stamps may search for a rarity for two years on average. However, if a philatelic rarity is something that you have not seen on various online stamp auctions for more than two years, then a unique stamp may be found only once in a lifetime.
August 29, 2019
Top 10 British Guiana Stamps
After the Princess of Philately was sold for 9.5 million dollars, David Feldman decided not to waste time and auctioned the famous collection of postage stamps and envelopes of British Guiana owned by John du Pont. The philatelic auction was held in June 2014 and its results exceeded all expectations.
August 24, 2019
The Eichmann Case and Philately
Philately and collectors have repeatedly helped in the search of bandits. These cases are exhaustively described in various sources. However, it is difficult to imagine a case covered by media more widely than the discovery of one of the most infamous Nazi criminals.
August 17, 2019
Most Expensive and Rare Stamps of Ukraine
One can find postage stamps of Ukraine at almost any philatelic auction these days. They are popular among collectors from all over the world. Although the stamps you will see in this article are not that expensive as pieces shown in our other top 10 reviews.
August 11, 2019
Stamp of Belgium and Guinness World Records
On March 10, 2014, the postal service of Belgium issued a postage stamp showing a portrait of a woman. The release of the stamps was dedicated to International Women's Day. The stamp is intended for franking correspondence sent abroad and has a nominal value of 1.29 euros.
August 11, 2019
Stamp Overprint Types: Brief Info
In most cases, the use of overprints is associated with a change in the denomination of a postage stamp. As a rule, an increase in the value occurs, which is typical for periods of strong inflation and changes in tariffs.
August 08, 2019
Whose Portrait Is Shown on the Very First Postage Stamp
It is worth noting that there are many reviews of the most expensive postage stamps, but almost all of them provide either outdated or unverified information. Nevertheless, in this review, we will indicate the actual prices formed In the course of real deals during the stamp auctions.
17, 2019
10 Most Expensive Stamps of the World Ever Sold at Auctions
It is worth noting that there are many reviews of the most expensive postage stamps, but almost all of them provide either outdated or unverified information. Nevertheless, in this review, we will indicate the actual prices formed In the course of real deals during the stamp auctions.
03, 2019
Postage Savings for Сity Mayors
The tariffs for mayors in Italy are not exactly easy to understand - and this article will not contribute to understanding either. I will show you a document that really "has it". Let's start with the presentation I first saw it.
June 29, 2019
Mafia Stamps
During World War I, the small island "Mafia" at the mouth of the Rufiji River leased by Zanzibar in Germany, was part of the German territory of East Africa. It was occupied by British troops as a base against the Allied raiders.

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