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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 

Illuminated Manuscripts

Illuminated Manuscripts

Illuminated Manuscripts from the Gothic era are well represented in 16 different lots, mostly 15th century including on vellum, a page from the book of hours, a 15th century Psalter, and a gorgeous diploma in Latin from 1618.A direct link to each lot is provided below 

Treaty of Paris Passport

Treaty of Paris Passport

In our Otto O. Fisher Auction we have a unique piece of history. In 1783 the United States was negotiating a treaty with Great Britain to end the Revolutionary War and create a new country. During these negotiations, the principals from the United States, and 

Dr. Otto O. Fisher Collection

Dr. Otto O. Fisher Collection

At one point in his early life, Otto Orren Fisher had a goal to own one rare item in his lifetime. By the time of his death in 1961, Dr. Fisher had collected and owned over 80,000 items. These items included everything from Egyptian artifacts, 

Auctions Are Back Up

Auctions Are Back Up

Hopefully this is the end of what has been an incredibly stressful weekend. Our auctions are back online as of this afternoon. All auctions from October 10th on will go on as scheduled. As far as the October 3rd auction, we are in the process 

10/3 Auction is Being Delayed

10/3 Auction is Being Delayed

Fellow stamp enthusiasts,Unfortunately, we are going to delay our auction originally scheduled for this Sunday Oct. 3rd.  We are hopeful to have a positive update soon with a new date and time.  The server provider (Sandhills Global) that is used by our auction software company (Auctionflex – 

Hibid.com is Currently Down

Hibid.com is Currently Down

The Hibid.com website is currently down, this is affecting ours and thousands of other auction houses. We have not had any word from the company on what is happening, so for right now our October 3rd Auction will be delayed at least a week. We 

Mint Penny Black This Sunday

Mint Penny Black This Sunday

After surviving 180 years, this Great Britain #1 lands in our auction this Sunday. Cut in at the right, but still bold and stunning, this mint, original gum stamp will be the highlight of any collection. This stamp, along with hundreds more, is available this 

US #2 on Cover

US #2 on Cover

Bid now on 201 lots of stamps and more!Lots of lots this week, a beautiful #2 on Cover, Hazard Power Cover, US Face Value, Worldwide Revenues and more all beginning at 6 PM EST this Sunday. While in our auction section check out our upcoming