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New 0 EUR Souvenir Banknote Featuring the World’s First Postage Stamp.What are 0 EUR souvenir banknotes? 0 EUR souvenir banknotes are unique collectible items that originated in France in 2015. Although they are…Read more
Rare, Unique, and Valuable Stamps That Many Collectors Can Afford.Yes, it's true! Those who regularly watch my videos on YouTube know that rare stamps, which would be the highlight of any collection, don't have to…Read more
Bavaria 1 – The first-day cover was auctioned for a record-breaking sum!In September, another stamp auction took place in Wiesbaden at the Heinrich Köhler auction house. And there was plenty to marvel at once again. The…Read more
Germania 10 Pfg – A Common Stamp or a Rarity Worth Over 60.000 EUR?Every collector probably owns numerous stamps like this one. The red/crimson Germania from 1905 with watermark number 1, known as "Rauten," is very…Read more
A must-have book for everyone who has Hradčany stamps at homeEveryone who collects stamps of Czechoslovakia knows the first stamps of this country - Hradčany. And everyone who knows Hradčany has probably heard…Read more
Collector Fair and Trading Expo & Alternative Investments Conference 6 - 7 September 2024?As every year, the first weekend in September, this time 6 - 7 September 2024, belongs to the Collector Fair, alongside which the Trading Expo &…Read more
Övebria 24 is already knocking on the door. Will I see you there?In the picturesque Upper Austrian town of Gmunden, on the shores of Lake Traun, overlooked by the majestic Traunstein mountain, the "phila"-Toscana…Read more
Why do Czechs and Slovaks love the Pošta Československá 1919 issue?In June 2024, an auction was held in New York, USA, which included the sale of several Austrian-Hungarian stamps with the overprint Pošta…Read more
Revolutionary stamps and overprints of Czechoslovakia 1944/1945.As it happens, when political situation changed in the past, many countries overprinted the stamps of the time with overprints to draw attention to…Read more
Czechoslovak Post 1918-1919: Postal Operations in the Post-revolutionary Era.Earlier this year, a must-have publication for any collector of Czechoslovakia, who is interested in this period, was published. Nothing even…Read more
The Show is over!This month saw the eleventh and final auction at the Heinrich Köhler auction house in Wiesbaden, Germany, in which the huge stamp collection of…Read more
Incredible results in the Dr. Reinhard Fischer auction.In February, the traditional stamp auction took place at the Dr. Reinhard Fischer auction house in Bonn, Germany, and many interesting stamps were…Read more
New Facebook group to present fakes and scams on the internet.The fact that there are fakes and forgeries for sale on the internet is well known to everyone. And the fact that a large number of them are sold…Read more
Friedrich Puschmann and Thomas Juranek - Österreichs Postgeschichte 1468 - 1867. Book review.The very creation of this work begins as a fairy tale. Thomas Juranek was a great support to Fritz Puschmann not only in the last years of his life,…Read more
Auction record for "inverted Jenny"!The legendary Inverted Jenny stamp was auctioned in the United States on November 8, 2023. It was the finest surviving example of all, originally…Read more
Exhibition Treasures of World Philately II.The Prestige Philately Club Prague, together with the Vindobona Club of Vienna and the Club de Monte-Carlo of Monaco, is organizing the second…Read more
Videos about rare and valuable postage stamps.Many people think that stamps are either worthless pieces of paper, or that rarities, which are few in number, must cost an awful lot. However,…Read more
Review of the bookRichard Schäfer: Jean de Sperati. Rubens of philatelic forgers 1884-1957 In his latest work, the author of excellent books, well known among the…Read more
The success of the bookMany philatelists present their collections at professional philatelic exhibitions held at many levels. The exhibition can be regional, national,…Read more
The rarest stamp of Japan and Asia after many years at auction!The Japanese stamp in greyish yellow-green and with a face value of 500 mon was issued in 1871. In this case it is an example with an inverted centre…Read more
Rare stamp from 1980 - Olympic Games Moscow - sold for 232 800 EUR!In 1980 the Olympic Games were held in Moscow and the German Post Office prepared a commemorative stamp for the occasion, but it was subsequently not…Read more
Rare and valuable stamps of Great Britain.Today we look at three British stamps that almost every beginner has in his or her collection, as their financial value in used condition is (with…Read more
A unique book not only for collectors of Slovak stamps.After more than twenty years of preparation, the book " SLOVENSKO 1938-1945 Poštová história ( SLOVAKIA 1938-1945: Postal History)" by author…Read more
Two major investment conferences in one month.In January 2023, I was invited as a speaker at 2 conferences focusing on investing. The first of these www.valueclub.cz/investice2023/#about was…Read more
Record prices in the December Auction of Filatelie Flaška.Today we will show you 3 rare items from Czechoslovak philately. Among the very popular stamps have long been the overprints "Czechoslovak Post…Read more
Copies, forgeries, artwork, or something else?Jean de Sperati (1884 to 1957) created with his own hands what is undoubtedly the largest collection of fake classic stamps ever seen. For many…Read more
The first stamp of the British coloniesThis stamp is hardly known among the general public. Nevertheless, it bears several firsts and is one of the rarities not only of the British…Read more
G.R.I. overprints on German colonial stampsDeutsch Neu Guinea - German New Guinea When the 1914-18 Great War broke out, the Commonwealth was asked to equip an expeditionary force to capture…Read more
Another record price in philately!In July I wrote here about the record price for a rarity stamp of Czechoslovakia, in this September post we will take a look at a rarity from Germany…Read more
Traditional fair Sběratel / Collector Prague 2022.As every year, the largest collector's fair in Central Europe will take place in Prague on September 9-10. And as always, you will find me in Hall 2…Read more
Another financial crisis? Stamp prices are not affected again!The 50/50 DOPLATIT stamp was for a long time the rarest Czechoslovak stamp and it is known as the most famous Czechoslovak misprint. The original 50…Read more
Record price at auction for Oil Rivers rarities - Niger Coast Protectorate!An auction of rare postage stamps has just taken place in Switzerland, with dozens of them reaching new record prices. Among them, for example, are 3…Read more
There is still much to discover!This sheet from 1938 has a catalogue value of €4,- (Michel) in ** condition. However, just a few people collect it in detail according to the…Read more
How to make money during the war?On April 12, 2022, the Ukrainian Post issued a stamp and a sheet depicting the current war motif with the title "Russian warship, f***k you...!". The…Read more
The greatest rarity of the Protectorate of Bohemia and MoraviaHeydrich Souvenir Sheet was distributed to participants of the commemorative ceremony on the 1st anniversary of the death of this Nazi tyrant (7.…Read more
Podcast - An interview on the topic of postage stamps as an investmentThe February post is a little different - I was invited to the Port Gallery, where we made a podcast on alternative investments, stamp investments,…Read more
A record year 2021 in philately?Several very important purchases took place last year. In Germany, for example, the most expensive cover in the world was bought – so called Ball…Read more
Philatelic magazines in the Czech Republic.In the Czech Republic, there are two philatelic magazines with a general focus: Merkur Revue and Filatelie . Both magazines have been on the market…Read more
A drawing bought for a few dollars is worth over $50 million.In 2012, the American architect Jean-Paul Carlhian died in the city of Concord near Boston, USA, followed by his wife Elizabeth in 2015. The heirs…Read more
News on my website.I prepared the first article for the Czech issue of Forbes magazine in 2018, and I have written something time to time since then. I have recently…Read more
A new website for everyone who is interested in collectibles as alternative investments.As a collector who is also interested in the long-term evaluation of his collections, people have asked me many times what I buy and what…Read more
The Fair trade for collectors Sběratel 2021 Prague - Letňany is just around the corner!The Collector Fair is the largest event of its kind in the whole of Central and Eastern Europe and belongs among the top events of its kind in the…Read more
Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone sold for 139 000 USD!The book Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone is in many children's libraries around the world. Many adults know the stories of this wizard boy.…Read more
Mauritius POST OFFICE one penny stamp on cover auctioned for a record amount!It was no different on June 26, 2021 in the southern German town of Bietigheim-Bissingen. Christoph Gärtner GmbH auction house auctioned several very…Read more
Appreciation of rare postage stampsYes, you read that right! And they don't have to be world class rarities, or stamps of big collecting nations like the United Kingdom, Germany, the…Read more
World rarities of the highest range after a long time again at auction!It's been a long 7 years since the world record was set for the most expensive postage stamp. Renowned shoe-designer Stuart Weitzman then bought the…Read more
Specialized stamp catalogue of the Protectorate of Bohemia and MoraviaJak drahý koníček sbírání známek je (nebo může být)? Zde je odpověď velmi jednoduchá. Sbírka může být drahá bez omezení a vše záleží na finančních…Read more
Professional literature for collectors - is it important or not?Many collectors claim that the literature is too expensive and that there is no point in buying it. If you collect just for fun to kill boredom and…Read more
The most famous stamp collectors - who among the world's leaders and celebrities collects and invests in postage stamps?Most people believe that collecting stamps and other items is a hobby for a very limited number of young children and fellow citizens 80+. How far…Read more
The unique book on philately has finally come outAfter 2 years of intensive work (sometimes up to 12 hours a day) and a total of approx. 3,000 hours of research, study and writing, is my book called…Read more
Does it make sense to hold cash or invest in stocks?Many centuries ago, precious metals, especially gold and silver, became the safest means of exchanging goods. The monarchs secured for themselves the…Read more
Another record at Christie‘sThe collection is named Mr. William Shakespeares Comedies, Histories, & Tragedies , contains a total of 36 of his plays and was printed seven years…Read more
Example of ideal investment stamps from the island of ZanzibarZanzibar. This former British colony is famous not only for its beautiful beaches and luxury tourist resorts, but also for its rare stamps. You might…Read more
False clichés about collectables and investments in collectablesMost of the collecting fields are entwined with various clichés and nonsense, which are very deeply rooted in the minds of lay people. Let's refute…Read more
Where do the rarities come from?There are millions of common stamps on the market. But some common stamps may become rare due to certain changes. One such example is the…Read more
Unique miniature sheet Bratislava 1937 with inverted overprint "Wir sind frei!"The June auction of the Schlegel auction house in Berlin brought one nice surprise for collectors of Czechoslovak stamps and stamps of the German…Read more
Art InvestmentRich people invest in art for decades already. In this month’s newsletter I will present you a video, which describes the art market very well.…Read more
Record prices of Czechoslovak stamps at auction in the USAOn February 28, a very interesting auction took place in the USA. The Matthew Bennett International Auction House held an auction of the estate of…Read more
New Facebook ProfileNo, you don't really stop the progress, so I've decided (although I'd successfully resisted it for years) to set up a FB profile so that I could be…Read more
What can you expect here?Everything possible. I will inform here not only about auction records or interesting portfolios, but also about other interesting news and…Read more