Volume 38#23

March 11 – March 24, 2014

Vance Auctions, headquartered in Smithville, Ont., stands out as one of four stamp firms in Canada recognized among the "Most Influential Companies in Philately."

World’s rarest stamp to go on the block

The world’s rarest stamp is expected to fetch a record price when Sotheby’s puts the famous British Guiana one-cent magenta on the auction block June 17. The coin, which Sotheby’s estimates at $10 to $20 US million, will lead off the sale of the world famous collection of John E. Du Pont, millionaire heir of the prominent Du Pont family fortune, and convicted murderer. Continue reading →

Regulars

Are you buying or selling?

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Check out the shows in your area

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Editorial

Big ticket sales make for a fun year

Naysayers like to whine about how the stamp hobby is dying off, that there are no new collectors, and that there aren’t enough kids involved. I suggest that they should take some time and read some old philatelic periodicals. The early issues of CSN are filled with similar comments, dating back more than 30 years. Yes, an entire generation of collectors have entered the market in that time and now they are setting records. I think we have some great years ahead, starting with 2014.

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By Bret Evans