The interesting copy of the world’s first postage stamp was sold today on Ebay. Its a famous Penny Black in mint condition from fifth plate. The stamp have 4 beautifully cut margins perfectly clean front and back. Lettered KI with pin sharp engraved detail. Pristine unused (as seller describe).
The Penny Black was sold for GBP [...]
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1840 1d Penny Black Plate 5 Superb
Author: adminSep 28
SG 135 10 shillings Greenish-Grey
Author: adminMay 5
Another rare British stamp was sold on Ebay for approximately US $2,079.84 (Winning bid: GBP 1,400.00). Its a wonderfully centered used greenish-grey stamp with outstanding full colour and freshness. A crisp LIVERPOOL CDS for AUG 8 1883. Quite without any fault and with premium for this quality.
Catalog #: SG 135, £7000.
1882 5 Pound orange SG #137
Author: adminApr 24
Do you want to know a real current price for this beautyful 1882 year 5 pound British stamp? US $1,582.77 !
This rare stamp was sold with a certificate.
Seller’s description:
1882 5 GBP ORANGE, CN, SUPERB USED-PERFECTLY CENTERED-CANCELLED WITH ALRESFORD CDS DATED 21 NOVEMBER 1889 AND BOXED “C.H.B. G.P.O.” HAS SHORT BLUE STRIKE AT LOWER RIGHT.
THIS [...]
Great Britain Scott 124 1891 £1 green 3 Crowns VF unused OG
Author: adminApr 8
Look at the beautiful rare GB stamp. Winner pays US $2,487.99 for this lot. Its a Britain Scott 124 1891 £1 green 3 Crowns unused with original gum.
Stamp description:
GB SG212(Scott 124) 1891 £1 green wmk 3 Crowns VF unused O.G.
Catalogue value of £6,000.00($8,750.00).
Fabulous example of this Queen Victoria top value.
Centered slightly high, few tiny natural [...]
GB Scott 74 1867 10sh wmk Maltese VF Used
Author: adminApr 8
Another British stamp was sold on Ebay 3 days ago. Its a GB SG128 or Scott 74. Used, in goof codition with Maltese Crosses watermark.
Item description:
GB SG128(Scott 74) 1867-83 10sh gray-green wmk Maltese Cross VF used
Outstanding example with neat double cds cancels
Cat £4,900.00($7,300.00)
Winning bid: US $1,134.36
GB SG183a 1883 10sh pale ultramarine
Author: adminApr 8
Here a famous British stamp I spied this outstanding eBay auction. Its a SG183a 1883-4 10sh pale ultramarine UM.
Item location: United Kingdom. Winner from Britain, too.
Winning bid: GBP 959.11 (approx US $1,419.15).
Item description:
GB SG183a 1883-4 10sh pale ultramarine UM
Deep rich colour.
Beautiful fresh stamp, seldom seen this nice.
Cat value £2,250 for hinged.