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The most popular area of stamp collecting Last week I offered you a stamp error from the very top tier of collecting. It was no surprise to see it sell. In fact, we had two buyers but, as always, there...

Unique stamp errors continue to deliver BIG returns Yesterday, a new world record price was set for a stamp error… That price was just shy of $5 million… The unique US “Inverted Jenny” plate number block of four, which sold...

Key stamp rarities at very attractive prices for you today I’m just back from visiting my Mum in Scotland. She may be poorly, but it didn’t stop her still putting me firmly in my place. One evening, I was prattling...

Here are the 10 craziest true stories from the most infamous collector of all, John du Pont, known to some as 'Foxcatcher'. You may have heard of him. Foxcatcher, the new film detailing the life of the eccentric millionaire collector,...

The internet can be a frightening place for collectors. So many differing opinions. So much disorganised information.  It’s easy to feel overwhelmed by it all.  Luckily. There’s one collecting website that turns off all the noise. And gives you only...

1) 1989 Jaguar XJ-S V12 Coupe - $178,500 In August 1998, Christie’s, Los Angeles sold a racing green 1989 Jaguar XJ-S V12 Coupe, which once belonged to Ol’ Blue Eyes, Frank Sinatra, for $178,500. Sinatra registered himself as the owner...

British band Queen are one of the biggest-selling rock bands of all time, with a string of classic albums, singles and legendary live performances throughout their history. Here are five pieces of memorabilia from their remarkable career. Hyde Park ballet...

Let’s be honest with each other. Whether you’ve inherited a stamp collection, or spent years assembling one… …you want to get the best possible price when it’s time to sell. But how? Where do you even begin? Who do you go to?...

Camden Roundhouse poster (Image: Christie's) On July 4, 1976 The Ramones played one of the most influential gigs in punk rock history. The band were in London, supporting The Flamin' Groovies at The Roundhouse in Camden, in front of one...