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New York reporter will be at our Show to dish the quest for The One-Cent Magenta
The New York reporter who investigated and authored a book on the intriguing story surrounding the world’s most famous stamp – the British Guiana one-cent magenta – will be speaking at the National Postage Stamp and Coin Show on April 7. James Barron is author of The One-Cent Magenta: Inside the Quest to Own the... Continue reading →
‘Spectacular’ lathework to highlight February Eastern Auctions sale
Lot 226 is a single 1923 50-cent stamp (SC #120ii) with a catalogue value of $12,000.
The John Smallman Collection of the Admiral Issue of Canada will be offered in a 646-lot sale by New Brunswick’s Eastern Auctions this February. Described by auctioneers as “spectacular,” the Smallman Collection was assembled throughout four decades and includes extensive examples of strong lathework and imprint multiples. “Looking at famous Admiral collections of the past... Continue reading →