You’ve heard of the Penny black, you might even have one in your collection… but did you know that a plate block of Penny Blacks sold for a staggering £300,000 at auction!?
But why did it sell for so much? Find out everything you need to know in your latest video…
A rare Penny Red stamp has recently become the UK's second most valuable stamp, selling for £495,000 to an unnamed British collector. The Penny Red stamp dutifully served the Victorian public for almost 40 years. But only a few knowledgeable collectors are aware of the full significance of the plate numbers…
https://youtu.be/OxZzy_SC_EM Few stamps hold as much historical significance and charm as the Penny Red. First issued in 1841, the Penny Red succeeded the world-famous Penny Black, taking its place as the United Kingdom's standard postage stamp for over three decades. With its distinct red hue and intricate design featuring the…
It started – as all ‘great’ ideas do – down the pub. There I was, sipping on my *ahem* first pint of amber nectar, when an interesting point came up. A good friend of mine, Billy, is turning 70 this year, and I was asked by my mates what I…
I have a Penny Black with what appears to be our Queen in one corner and the edgings missing just a little on both sides of the stamp.
I need to stop the issue of a collection. But your website doesn’t give me an option to do this. Please help.
Hi Phil, you can edit collection details via the help section on our website: https://www.westminstercollection.com/help.aspx
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Hello
It is interesting to know that such interesting stamps exist for their uniqueness. I just wanted to know if
you value the stamps as well?