This is a list of the highest known prices paid for philatelic items, including stamps and covers. The current record price for a single stamp is US$ 9,480,000 paid for the British Guiana 1c magenta .

May 1, 2024 · In 1993, a cover bearing two of these stamps was auctioned for a whopping $3.8 million, the highest price ever paid for any philatelic item. This was a famous 'Bordeaux' cover of Mauritius that contains both a Mauritius one penny orange-red and a two pence deep blue.

Nov 21, 2023 · The most valuable U.S. stamp is the Abraham Lincoln, 1867, 15c, Z Grill with points down stamp. This stamp achieved the stunning $1,400,000.00 at Cherrystone, July 2019. Abraham Lincoln (1809-1865), 16th President of the U.S.A.

Nov 8, 2023 · Stamps are most valuable if they are rare, misprinted, or have an interesting history. It’s not easy to identify what stamps are valuable compared to the many that are not, so take a look at our round-up of the most expensive stamps to see exactly which ones are valuable.

Sold in 2009 for 120 million yuan ($18.8 million USD), this block of four of the rarest Red Revenue China has to offer is considered the “Crown Jewel” of Chinese Philately. Arguably the most famous stamp of all time, every time this rarity is hammered down at auction, it breaks the world record for most valuable single stamp.

Below are some of the rarest and most valuable stamps in the world. Please take note that thanks to the ever-available demand, the prices have increased. Also, keep in mind that there could be new philatelic rarities being discovered, so it pays to double check your stamp albums. Country: Mauritius. Estimated Value: About US$1.67 million.

Jan 16, 2021 · Postage stamps are some of the most widely collected items in the world. The seemingly ordinary objects can be worth millions of dollars and generate lots of buzz among the philately (stamp collecting and study of postage stamps) community. Most of the rarest stamps were errors or were issued under very unique/special circumstances.

Sep 14, 2020 · In the below list of some of the most valuable stamps in the world, you’ll see many colorful errors that bring whimsy and humor to the field of philately. Let’s dive in. Browse and bid on collectible stamps coming to auction. Price: $9.48 Million. The British Guiana 1c Magenta is the most valuable rare stamp in the world.

The inverted center errors on the 1869 Pictorials are considered some of the most valuable and collectible stamps in the world of philately. Their scarcity and unique appearance make them the holy grail for stamp collectors around the globe.