AUSTRIA – 1858, 2kr Yellow Emperor Franz Josef stamp – worth $2,600
2kr yellow Emperor Franz Josef stamp was issued by Austria Post on November 1, 1858. It features the 28 year old Emperor Franz Josef I who was Emperor of Austria, … Read More
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NORWAY – 1863, 8s rose stamp – worth $1,200
8s rose stamp is an attractive and highly collectible Norwegian philatelic item. This is a definitive stamp that entered a postal circle in 1863. Designed in rose colour, it features … Read More
GREAT BRITAIN – 1840, Penny Black – worth US.$.5 million
The UK’s 1840 issued Penny Black is the first stamp in the world. It was designed by Rowland Hill, who proposed the reform of the British postal system. He was … Read More
U S A – 1851, 1c Benjamin Franklin stamp – worth US.$.375,000
1851 Benjamin Franklin is one of the oldest U.S. stamps. It is designed in blue color and features an imperforate frame. Today, only two mint samples and 100 used Benjamin … Read More
U S A – 1869, 24c Declaration of Independence stamp – worth US.$.625,000
This impressive stamp commemorates the historic proclamation of independence of the United States. On July 4th, 1776, thirteen American colonies that were involved in a bloody war with Great Britain … Read More
ICELAND – 1933, 1k-10k Hopflug Air Post overprint – worth US.$2,600
The first airmail issues that were actually inscribed “FLUGFRIMERKI” or “FLIGHT STAMPS” did not appear until 1934. 1k-10k Hopflug Air Post overprint was released on June 16, 1933. One of … Read More
INDIA – 1968, Triennale Art Exhibition error stamp – worth US.$.10,000
1968 Triennale Art Exhibition is a special Indian stamp issued on March 31, 1968 to mark the First Triennale – an event of major significance to artists in India and … Read More
BELGIUM – 1915, 5fr plum stamp – worth US.$.3,000
1915 5fr plum is a very interesting Belgium stamp that shows a portrait of King Albert I. Belgium 1915 5fr plum is one of the brightest of these issues. It … Read More
BELGIUM – 1916, East Africa occupation stamp – worth US.$.4,500
1916 East Africa occupation is one of the most striking Belgium occupation stamps. Used specimens are extraordinarily rare. In 1916, 5fr ocher & black with “Ruanda” handstamp and only few … Read More