by bidz | Oct 26, 2010 | Auctions, Coins, Sports Collectibles, Stamps
A collection of stories from Paul Fraser Collectibles: Only block to feature the rare US ‘Type 1b stamp’ sells for $50,000 Sold for comfortably above its pre-sale estimate was this US one cent blue block of four, with a fifth stamp attached. Dated to 1851,...
by bidz | Jan 30, 2010 | Auctions, Autographs, Collectibles, Rock Memorabilia, Sports Collectibles, Stamps
ORIGINAL MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE ISSUED TO MICHAEL JACKSON AND LISA MARIE PRESLEY IN 1994 SELLS FOR $70,800 AT PHILIP WEISS SALE, JAN. 22-24 (OCEANSIDE, N.Y.) – The original marriage certificate issued to pop legend Michael Jackson and Lisa Marie Presley, the...
by bidz | Dec 16, 2008 | Collectibles, Stamps
Stamps & Coins: What’s that stamp worth? Ask Scott – Home and Garden – sacbee.com Published: Saturday, Dec. 13, 2008 “Your grandfather may have had an old stamp collection that’s been in a drawer or on a closet shelf. None of the kids...
by bidz | Sep 10, 2008 | Auctions, Collectibles, Stamps
News Release (September 10, 2008): PIMCO Founder Bill Gross Selling More of His Acclaimed Stamp Collection for Charity (New York, NY) – Renowned Wall Street money manager, Bill Gross, will offer another portion of his extensive, international stamp collection in a...
by bidz | Mar 2, 2008 | Auctions, Collectibles, Stamps
Philip Weiss Auctions: The Newport Collection, February 9, 2008 An unused 1869 24-cent inverted center U.S. stamp, # 120b, certified Fine and one of only four unused examples known to exist, soared to $1.271 million at a sale of The Newport Collection held February 9,...
by bidz | Mar 2, 2008 | Auctions, Collectibles, Stamps
Philip Weiss Auctions: The Newport Collection, February 9, 2008 In second place, behind the 1869 24-cent stamp, was an 1869 15-cent inverted center stamp, # 119b, unused. It hammered for $757,100. The 1869 15-cent invert (# 119b, unused, no gum) was expected to be the...