Strips of three red-brown and green stamps. During a Cherrystone auction, one of such blocks was sold for $97,750. At present, only 3 intact blocks of these stamps are known.
US AIRMAIL STAMPS VALUE SERIES
Collectors know it as the CIA Invert because the series was a printing error. This block of four stamps was printed in 1979. Siegel auction house.įour inverted stamps of 1979. The stamp shown above was sold for $150,000 at Robert A. At present, there are only 5 known stamps (all canceled). Unlike the original release, the reprinted version was issued on white thick paper. Meanwhile, the reprinted version of this stamp issued in 1875 is a true rarity. It is known that this stamp of blue color was created in 1861 and used until 1867 however, it is not regarded as a philatelic rarity. Nonetheless, only a few blocks have survived.Ī rare US stamp of the 19th century. During their production, a wrong ink was used, and it is believed that multiple sheets were printed using the wrong color. The specimens shown above are considered an error of color, which has affected their price greatly. The stamp was originally created in 1893. This block of 4 stamps was sold for $165,000 at Cherrystone. A set of 16 stamps was offered at their 2018 October event. For instance, a block of ten copies was sold for $75,000 at a Robert Siegel auction. It has been the highlight of many US stamp auctions. This stamp showing Benjamin Franklin is known to almost any experienced philatelist. Robert Siegel Auction House offers a unique unused copy of this stamp at their auction in October 2018, and its estimated price was from $500,000 to $750,000. The stamp was not actively used nonetheless, it has particular historical significance for the nation. Many years ago, the Kingdom of Hawaii was sovereign, and many people were sent there on a religious mission. The 2¢ blue stamp shown above is another US rarity. The final cost was also affected by the fact that the stamp was not glued but attached to the envelope with wax. It is notable that the item was resold several times before the event in 2013. The envelope dates back to 1846 as well as the postal stamp itself. In 2013, this stamp on the envelope was sold at a Siegel Auction Gallery event. The piece was sold at a Siegel Auctions event for as much as $800,000. At present, it is known about the existence of 3 such stamps with no cancellation mark. The specimen shown above has an inverted center. This stamp series is dedicated to the discovery of America by Christopher Columbus. In addition, you will learn which of them will be put up for auction next month at Siegel Auction Gallery. In this review, you will find information about some of the rarest and most expensive US stamps. As a rule, you can find rare stamps of USA almost at any online stamp auction but not all of them will necessarily be valuable. D.C.US stamps are highly appreciated by collectors from all over the world because they often have remarkable provenance. Martin 2-0-2 over Pan American Union Building, Wash. Reference: 1940–1949 Date Issedįollowing are shared among the 1941 issues: Reference: 1920–1929 Date Issedĭe Havilland Airplane Propeller and Radiator Rather, the Postal Service stated that this "stamp offers a single price for any First-Class Mail International 1-ounce letter to any country in the world." Thus a regular series Scott number, 4740, was designated. However, with the January, 2013 issue of the $1.10 Global Forever Stamp no specific airmail purpose was shown in the design. Designated for international mail, and showing a small airplane, the January, 2012 $1.05 Scenic America series issue was designated C150. Scott cataloged stamps received a "C" designation for airmail issues beginning in 1940. All post-1977 United States stamp images are copyright of USPS. Domestic air mail became obsolete in 1975, and international air mail in 1995, when the USPS began transporting First Class mail by air on a routine basis. Special postage stamps were issued for use with this service. Air Mail was established as a new class of mail service by the United States Post Office Department (POD) on May 15, 1918, with the inauguration of the Washington–Philadelphia–New York route.
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