Category
Stamps
Penny Blacks and Penny Reds, inherited albums, first day covers and the gap between catalogue value and what a dealer pays.
All guides
More on stamps
3 guides in this category so far.
GuideHow to value an inherited stamp collectionStamp collection valuation starts from one fact: catalogue price is not selling price. How dealers and auction houses read an album, and what they pay for.ExplainerFirst day covers: are they worth anything?Most first day covers are worth pounds, a few are worth hundreds, and the date is the difference. What a valuation looks at, and how to sell a box.
Objects
- Penny Black16 records
- Line-engraved issues21 records
- Collections in albums19 records
- First day covers8 records
Sale prices
Recent stamps sale prices
Hammer, excluding premium.
| Date | Object | Saleroom | Estimate | Hammer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Jul 2026 | Penny Black, plate 5, four margins, red Maltese cross Lot 118 | Surrey | £150 to £250 | £190 |
| 31 Jul 2026 | Great Britain 1840 to 1970 collection in six albums Lot 140 | Surrey | £400 to £600 | £520 |
| 26 Jun 2026 | Queen Victoria 1887 to 1892 Jubilee issue, mint set to 1s Lot 77 | Surrey | £120 to £180 | £160 |
| 22 May 2026 | Penny Red, plate 225, the last plate, used Lot 5 | London | £1,500 to £2,500 | £2,100 |
Hammer is the winning bid before the buyer's premium. Figures are illustrative until partner salerooms supply live results.All price records →