6-7-2021 NobleSpirit Newsletter: Have an Exclusive In-Depth Look at the World's Most Valuable Stamp
Last Thursday, Michael and Charles were extended a special invitation by philatelic consultant Robert Scott to visit Sotheby's and view the world's most valuable stamp in person - The British Guiana One-Cent Black on Magenta. Michael and Charles had the immense privilege of examining the stamp free of its protective plating, and a full day earlier than the general public's viewing.
The stamp, currently owned by Stuart Weitzman, is set to go to auction at Sotheby's tomorrow, Tuesday June 8th, 2021, alongside two of Weitzman's other rare treasures: the Inverted Jenny Plate Block and the 1933 Double Eagle coin. The British Guiana One-Cent Magenta was last sold in 2014 to Weitzman for $9.4 million via Sotheby's auction, and is estimated to fetch $10-15 million this time around.
Mr. Scott's generous hospitality in providing Michael and Charles this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see the stamp in the flesh exemplifies the level of inclusivity that is required to engage the next generation of philatelists in enlivening and enriching the hobby.
In this incredibly special episode of Conversations with Philatelists, join Michael and Charles as they closely examine the most valuable stamp in the world, in addition to the Inverted Jenny Plate block. They discuss the history and condition of the stamps, and are also joined by numismatic consultant David Tripp to discuss the fascinating history behind the 1933 Double Eagle.