Rare stamps
Discover rare stamps from around the world with our rare stamp guides
Rare stamps can command huge prices at auction and often grab news headlines. Discover more about these philatelic treasures with our growing library of stamp guides. You never know, perhaps you have a rare stamp in your album!
Classic British Stamps - 1904 6d Pale Dull Purple (I.R. Official overprint)
Described in 2010 as ‘Britain’s rarest stamp’, an example of the 1904 Edward VII 6d pale dull purple was sold in ‘a deal…
21 July 2020
Classic British Stamps - the 1910 Tyrian Plum
Planned to be issued in 1910, the Tyrian Plum 2d stamp was withdrawn due to the death of King Edward VII in May of that…
25 February 2013
Rare stamps - Penny Red Plate 77 Stamp
Find out more about the fascinating story of the Penny Red Plate 77 Stamp with collector Abed Najjar's controversial…
06 November 2012