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How Much is My Stamp Collection Worth?

How Much is My Stamp Collection Worth?

Many people inherit or rediscover a stamp collection and immediately wonder how much it might be worth. At Emerald Ventures LLC, we speak with collectors and families every week who are curious about the value of a collection they found in an attic, a desk 

Common Mistakes People Make With Stamp Collections

Common Mistakes People Make With Stamp Collections

Stamp collections can last for generations if they are handled properly, but we often see several common mistakes when people try to manage them without experience. At Emerald Ventures LLC, many of the collections we review have been stored for decades, and in most cases 

What to Do When You Inherit a Stamp Collection

What to Do When You Inherit a Stamp Collection

Inheriting a stamp collection can be both exciting and confusing. Many people suddenly find themselves responsible for albums and boxes filled with stamps but have no idea what they might be worth. At Emerald Ventures LLC, we help families navigate this situation on a regular 

Should I Sell My Stamp Collection or Keep It?

Should I Sell My Stamp Collection or Keep It?

Many people who inherit or rediscover a stamp collection eventually ask the same question: should I keep it or sell it? At Emerald Ventures LLC, this is one of the most common conversations we have with families and collectors. The answer depends on a few 

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First Appearance of Ant-Man Sells for $5,200

First Appearance of Ant-Man Sells for $5,200

A large group of raw comics came in and after going through them we decided to list a good number as individual lots. Among those was a copy of Tales to Astonish #27, which ended up selling for over $5,000, a huge price for a 

Chapel Hill Postmaster Provisional Sells for $7,590

Chapel Hill Postmaster Provisional Sells for $7,590

As part of our incredible Frank Raysor Collection of Confederate States Covers sale, a Chapel Hill Postmaster Provisional, Scott # 15UX1 sold for $7,590 having last sold in a Siegel sale for $2,800. This sale shows that the Confederate market remains strong. Please check out 

Edward III Gold Noble Sells for $10,800

Edward III Gold Noble Sells for $10,800

A beautiful set of Edward the Third coins came into our shop a few months ago, after breaking it down we listed each coin individually. The Noble in this set sold for an astounding $10,800. Look each month for more great coins, or consign your 

Confederate States Cover Collection

Confederate States Cover Collection

Emerald Ventures, LLC is proud to present the Frank Raysor Collection of Confederate Covers.  On Saturday, March 11th, we will be selling one of the finest cover collections ever assembled of the Confederate States of America. This collection starts with 70+ Postmaster Provisionals, both adhesive 

Interesting World War I Group

Interesting World War I Group

During World War I a call went out to every American to help with the war effort. Part of that call was asking for Binoculars, Telescopes, and Spy-Glasses. This weekend we have an incredible lot that includes a letter signed by Franklin D Roosevelt when