The 10 Most Valuable U.S. Stamps - HISTORY
Jun 14, 2018 · As philately readies itself for a major reveal, we look back at 10 of the rarest stamps in American history. 1. The Inverted Jenny. Courtesy of Siegel Auction Gallery. Debatably the rarest stamp ...
The Most Valuable US Stamps Wanted by Collectors
Apr 6, 2024 · In 2018, a block of four 1918 Inverted Jenny stamps sold for nearly $5 million. The 1 cent Benjamin Franklin Z Grill, with only two known surviving examples, is valued at around $3 million. The allure of owning these tiny pieces of history has given rise to a robust market for rare US stamps. Many collectors now view high-end stamps as an ...
10 Rare U.S. Stamps That Are Worth Serious Money - Nerdable
Aug 20, 2024 · This stamp had a red background color and a profile of Queen Victoria in black ink. It also featured the words “Postage” and “One Penny” in the corners. The stamp’s plate number, “77,” was printed in the bottom margin. This stamp sold for $806,822 in an auction. CHECK OUT: 5 Most Valuable Nickels From U.S. History
13 Most Valuable Postage Stamps in the U.S. and the World
Nov 15, 2022 · Inverted Pair Dr. Sun Yat Sen (1941) $707,000. The Whole Country is Red (1968) $2 million. If you're American, you may be partial to stamps featuring historical motifs like Ben Franklin and George Washington. But, if you're interested in making the most money, turn your eyes to the rest of the world.
Top 100 stamps from Gross collection of classic U.S. stamps ...
Jun 14, 2024 · By Charles Snee. William H. Gross’ phenomenal three-decade run building a complete collection of classic-era United States stamps came to a partial end on June 14 when Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries sold the top 100 most valuable stamps for $18.1 million, a record sum for a collection of U.S. material.
The Most Valuable US Stamps: Tiny Treasures Worth Millions
Sep 1, 2024 · The world‘s most famous stamp error, the Inverted Jenny shows a blue Curtiss JN-4 biplane printed upside down in the center of a 24¢ red airmail stamp. Only one sheet of 100 errors survived, instantly becoming the stuff of philatelic legend. As of market values from January 2022, a single Inverted Jenny is valued at $1.593 million.
Rarest Stamps: Most Valuable U.S. Stamps – Philatelicly
Nov 21, 2023 · United States - 1867/08/13. $1,000,000 (Siegel Auction, July 2019) The number 5 on the list of the most valuable United States stamps is a George Washington, 10c, 1867 stamp. The value of this stamp comes from the fact that it’s one of the major U.S. philatelic rarities with only six known copies. Alexandria “Blue Boy”.
Is your 1¢ green Franklin stamp Scott 594 or 596? If it is ...
Jan 30, 2015 · Flat-plate prints of the 1¢ Franklin stamp with gauge 11 perforations issued in panes of 100 are listed as Scott 552, with a minimum current catalog value of 25¢ either used or unused. Five single Scott 596 stamps are recorded with ordinary postal cancellations. In that condition the catalog value in the grade of fine is $150,000.
Why a 1-Cent Postage Stamp Could Sell for $5 Million
Mar 12, 2024 · Siegel Auction Galleries has priced the 1-cent Z-grill at $4 to $5 million. If all goes well it will become the most expensive U.S. postage stamp in history. The current record holder is an ...
The Top 10 Most Rare US Stamps
Jul 21, 2021 · Auctioned for $1,180,000. One of the most coveted stamps in philately is the Alexandria “Blue Boy” stamp. According to experts, only seven of these rare U.S. stamps have been preserved. Over time, most “Blue Boy” stamps have turned a brownish-yellow color due to aging and exposure to elements.
The most rare, expensive and valuable US stamps - Stamp ...
Here is the top 20 of the most rare, expensive and valuable US stamps, sold on public actions and ranged by price. $345,000.00. Inverted jenny, 24c carmine rose and blue. 1. $345,000.00, December 2010, Cherrystone. Inverted jenny, 24c carmine rose and blue, center inverted, position 22 (C3a)
25 of the Most Rare and Valuable US Postage Stamps Issued ...
A look at some of the most rare and valuable postage stamps issued by the United States in the last 40 years. You may even find one in your own stamp collect...
10 Most Valuable US Stamps - Future Art Fair
May 5, 2023 · There are two varieties of stamps, one with “Hawaiian Missionary” and the other with “Postage Paid.”. The “Hawaiian Missionary” variety is the most valuable, with a single stamp selling for over $619500. 7. Almanac Stamp of 1765 or 1766. The Almanac Stamp of 1765 or 1766 is among the most valuable U.S. stamps.
US stamp sells for a record-breaking $2m - BBC
Nov 13, 2023 · A rare US postage stamp has sold for $2m (£1.63m) in a New York auction, setting the record for the most expensive single US stamp sold. The famous red, white and blue "Inverted Jenny" stamp ...
21 Most Valuable Stamps: Rare Stamps Wanted By Collectors
Nov 8, 2023 · 4. Swedish Treskilling Yellow: $4,248,000. Another top spot in the list of the most valuable stamps to look out for is held by a misprinted example. The 1855 Swedish Treskilling Yellow was part of Sweden’s first postage stamps ever produced and should have been printed in …
Most valuable stamps in the United States - Stamp Guider
Since then, philatelists have tried to track down these mysterious stamps. To get an idea of the value of this stamp, one of the last “Inverted Jenny” stamps we know of was sold for $ 625,000 at an auction. So while “Inverted Jenny” is important, that is not the answer most people hear when asking this question.
Top 10 most expensive stamps in the world and the US: rating ...
May 1, 2024 · On 8th November 2023, Robert A Siegel auctioned the Jenny Invert Position 49 stamp (illustrated above) once again. The stamp was knocked down to an anonymous buyer for $2,006,000, including an 18% auction premium. $1,475,000. 2c George Washington carmine vertical coil pair of stamps, 1908.
The 10 Most Valuable Stamps In the World - Invaluable
Sep 14, 2020 · 1c Benjamin Franklin Z Grill, 1868. Price: $935,000. The former Postmaster general of the United States is a popular figure to feature on many US postage stamps. The most valuable of all Benjamin Franklin stamps is the 1c Benjamin Franklin Z Grill, sometimes just referred to as the Z Grill.
The six most valuable US postal stamps that sell for up to $203
Jun 18, 2022 · 1. 1916 stamp - $202.51. 7. Even in used condition, these one cent stamps sell for hundreds of dollars. This red stamp was produced in 1916, and given the catalog number J59. The stamp was initially listed for sale at $9.99, and the price more than doubled to $202.51 before the winning bidder claimed their prize.
Most Valuable US Stamps: Philately Is Back! - VIP Art Fair
Apr 2, 2024 · All we can tell you is that a block of four stamps was sold in June of 2023 for an amount between $5 and $7 million, while in 2016 a single stam was sold for almost $1.6 million. 2. Benjamin Franklin Z Grill 1868 1c stamp. Year: 1868.