Category Archives: Rare and Valuable Stamps

Rare Specimens of Stamps at Jampex 2025 Exhibition

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​The recent “Jampex 2025” exhibition in Jamshedpur offered philately enthusiasts a remarkable journey through India’s postal history. Held at Tulsi Bhawan and organized by the Jamshedpur Philatelic Society alongside the local postal department, the two-day event showcased over 100 frames of stamps, including several rare specimens. Noteworthy exhibits featured the world’s first adhesive postage stamp, the Penny Black, and Independent India’s inaugural postage stamp. The display also included valuable lithograph one anna and four anna Indian postage stamps. Visitors were … Continue reading →

Stamps as Carracks Vessels of History

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Philately: Setting Sail on the Carrack of Discovery In the vast sea of hobbies, philately is a noble vessel, charting courses through history and culture with the precision of a seasoned navigator. For centuries, collectors have embarked on journeys of discovery, much like the mighty carracks of old, exploring uncharted waters and bringing back treasures that tell the stories of far-off lands. Stamps may be small, but they carry with them the weight of empires, the artistry of nations, and … Continue reading →

Factors behind the rising prices of collectibles such as Rare Stamps

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In a recent article on ThinkAdvisor’s website, Keith Heddle, global head of investment with Stanley Gibbons, talks about several forces supporting the demand for rare stamps, at least for the foreseeable future. ” (…) The first—no surprise here—is demand from wealthy Chinese collectors and investors. Speaking simplistically, he says, many of them have accumulated sufficient “bling” assets and are seeking something “a bit more considered and less flashy.” One reason for this cohort’s interest in stamps was Chairman Mao’s ban … Continue reading →

John du Pont’s Extraordinary Collection of Falkland Islands Stamps

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In the Philatelic News   The Falkland Islands collection of notorious philatelist John E du Pont features extraordinary rarities Source: Paul Fraser Collectibles, Dec 2012 Ahead of a film about his life starring Steve Carell, the John E du Pont Collection of Falkland Islands stamps will be offered at a special March 7, 2013 auction in London. 1c British Guiana stamp The 1c British Guiana stamp is often mistaken for an altered 4c magenta Du Pont is renowned throughout the … Continue reading →

Want to Invest in Rare Postage Stamps?

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Then you need to read Paul Fraser’s article about investing in rare postage stamps – and how you can beat stocks with a stamp investment! Investing in rare postage stamps A guide to investing in rare postage stamps – and how you can beat stocks with a stamp investment Investment-grade stamps – those rarest, most valuable examples – have put the stock markets to shame in the past decade, posting double digit annual returns. And the world’s sharpest investment minds … Continue reading →

Stamp Values: Investing In Rare Asian Stamps?

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. If so, this article is of interest to you! I stumbled upon it while reading Paul Fraser Collectibles newsletter and the headline caught my attention: “I worried that I would be jailed”: China stamp artist’s error could bring $44,900.Two Chinese 8f ‘Entire Nation Is Red’ stamps, popular among collectors, are selling in Hong Kong.   (…) Expectations for the sale are high, as the rarest and finest-quality Chinese Cultural Revolution stamps are among the most sought-after on the markets. … Continue reading →

John E. du Pont, owner of the Rare 1856 British Guiana Magenta Stamp Dies in Prison at 72…

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John E. du Pont, famous stamp collector and philatelist, owner of the rare 1856 British Guiana One Cent Magenta Stamp (bought at auction for US$ 935,000) sentenced to prison in 1997 for the irrational murder of an Olympic wrestler, David Schultz, died in prison Thursday morning, December 8th, at the age of 72. “Mr. du Pont was found unresponsive in his cell at Laurel Highlands State Prison near Somerset, Pa., a prison spokeswoman told The Associated Press. “He had had some … Continue reading →

Scotland on Stamps: “The Vanguard” by Scottish Painter J.A. MacWhirter Adorns 1898 USA “Cattle In The Storm” Postage Stamp

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Topical stamp collecting is such a thrilling and fascinating hobby! As an example, let me tell you what happened yesterday. Being a topical stamp collector of many subjects, but primarily of  ‘Unicorns on Stamps’ and ‘Scotland on Stamps’, I performed  the indian “rain dance” ! following my view of the video (see below) taped during the AM Northwest TV Show hosted by Helen Raptis and Dave Anderson. Why? Read on… The show was about stamp collecting and featured rare and valuable … Continue reading →