March 9th, 2010 by Francis
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This stamp was sold in the recently concluded 2-6 March 2010 Auction by Corinphila. The pre-sale estimate was CHF100,00 but it was eventually sod at the hammer price of CHF200,00
This is the sale description:
1851: (June 14) 12 d. black, imperforate on the original 1851 vertically laid paper manufactured by the Ivy Mills of Chester, Pennsylvania and clearly showing the laid lines on the reverse; the legendary mint example with enormous margins all round, of outstanding colour and freshness, with minor vertical bend mentioned for utmost accuracy, full unmounted original gum. This marvellous classic stamp was sold by Corinphila (sale 51, lot 4222, March 1966) and then graced the Josiah K. Lilly collection (Siegel, lot 336, March 1967) and was again sold by Corinphila (sale 63, lot 2331, March 1980). The stamp is accompanied by 1965 J. N. Sissons photo certificate showing obverse and reverse of stamp, stating “genuine and flawless, brilliant original gum, never hinged and immaculate in all respects. I believe it to be the finest existing copy”. A wonderful and famous stamp for the philatelic connoisseur. Ex collection Fritz Kirchner (Scott 3 = $ 110′000/Gi = £ 150′000).
February 16th, 2010 by Francis
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Canada Post will pay tribute to the country’s first Olympic gold medal on home soil by issuing a stamp to commemorate Alexandre Bilodeau’s victory in the men’s moguls at the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games on Sunday.
The government-owned postal service had preprinted and distributed 5 million, 57 Canadian cent stamps commemorating the event. By betting that Canada would not again be shutout, Canada Post was able to offer the special stamp for sale in Vancouver on Monday, the day after the win. It becomes available nationwide on Tuesday.
Read complete articles at CTVOlympics.ca site and NYTimes Blog site.
February 9th, 2010 by Francis
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When Halloween trick-or-treaters come to Bill Britton’s door in Dublin, he gives them a choice: candy or a packet of stamps.
A basic knowledge of children might lead one to think that every kid would choose a Snickers bar over a Soviet Union stamp, but Britton said that about two-thirds of children choose the stamps.
Read complete article here.
February 9th, 2010 by Francis
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Philippines Post plans to issue 70,000 Valentine’s stamps this year.
This year, buyers can choose from 2 different stamp designs. Both stamps are P7 values. One has a pink background with a blonde Cupid smiling amidst a swirl of hearts and the words “Mahal Kita.”
The other is printed with “I Love You” messages in 7 international languages, with the words “Shower the World With Love.”
Both stamps have the message “Happy Valentine’s Day 2010″ at the bottom.
February 6th, 2010 by Francis
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A copy of the 13p stamp of the 1973 Centenary of the Royal National Rose Society issue with missing value was sold for £85,000.
Three copies known to exist of which two are in the Royal Philatelic Collection of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
February 4th, 2010 by Francis
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From admiral to mess attendant, four sailors who distinguished themselves are being honored with new U.S. postage stamps. Ceremonies to dedicate the new 44-cent stamps were set for Thursday at the U.S. Navy Memorial.
Available nationwide on Thursday, the 44-cent stamps immortalize four sailors who served with bravery and distinction during the 20th Century: William S. Sims, Arleigh A. Burke, John McCloy and Doris “Dorie” Miller. The stamps, designed by Phil Jordan of Falls Church, VA, are based on photographs from Navy archives. Text along the top of the stamp sheet identifies the four sailors, the approximate date of each photograph, and a ship named in honor of each sailor.
February 3rd, 2010 by Francis
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The theme of this year’s Europa stamps is Children’s books, and the Åland Post has decided to let the artist Kristine Digman illustrate the author Åsa Lind’s well-known fairy tale character the Sand Wolf and his friend Zackarina.
The Sand Wolf series has been a great success for Åsa Lind. The books have been translated into 10 languages, and now the Sand Wolf and his friend Zackarina are featured on an Åland stamp.
Date of issue: April 19, 2010
February 1st, 2010 by Francis
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A rare Chinese stamp from 1897 sold for HK$4.8 million ($617,959) to an Asian bidder, setting a record price for a single Chinese stamp at auction.
The “Small One Dollar” is one of only 32 recorded copies featuring a one-dollar overprint on a stamp with a face value of three cents. The 15 percent commission paid to the auction house raised the price to about $710,600.
Read complete article at BusinessWeek site.
Note:
ONLY 32 EXAMPLES HAVE BEEN RECORDED OF THIS ICONIC STAMP, WHICH IS ACKNOWLEDGED AS THE RAREST REGULARLY ISSUED STAMP OF CHINA, AND RANKS AMONG THE GREAT WORLD RARITIES.
This is type A with the “1 Dollar” of the surcharge partly covering the word “Revenue”. The type A and B (“1 dollar” completely covering the word “Revenue”) stamps all come from the right surcharge plate. The type C (“1 dollar” above the word “Revenue”) comes from the other surcharge plate.
January 26th, 2010 by Francis
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A complete sheet of eighty 1980 Year of the Monkey (T46) 8f. stamps in unmounted mint condition and showing some of the usual light offsets on reverse; was sold in a Spink Hong Kong auction on 24 January 2010.
The second highest item sold in the same auction is a complete sheet of twenty-five of the China Large Dragons 1878 Thin Paper 5ca. orange. This item realised US$31,900.
January 8th, 2010 by Francis
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Singapore’s Year of the Tiger stamps officially went on sale today. The set of three stamps feature stylised tigers in denomination of 1st Local, 65c and $1.10.
A special collector’s sheet printed with a high reflective hologram described as having a morphing effect. The sheet contain 2 stamps with the values of $5 and $10.
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