Stamp Auctions Heat Up as Year-End Deadlines Loom

The stamp market is set to surge with a flurry of auctions wrapping up before the new year. On the earliest deadline, Weiss Auctions offers a mixed lot of stamps and postcards, inviting bidders to explore a relaxed setting with a modest buyers premium. The same day, Archives International Auctions presents a catalog that blends worldwide stamps with postal history, providing a broad spectrum of issues for enthusiasts. Also concluding on that date, Sparks Auctions launches its "Postal History of the World" sale, featuring over 500 lots that trace global mail routes from the sixteenth to twentieth centuries, with notable British Commonwealth and Asian material.

The following day, Premier Auction House's Collectibles Countdown includes a curated selection of stamps, while Weiss runs a second event focusing on stamps and postcards, both scheduled for Wednesday. Moving to mid‑December, Gary J. Lyon highlights a distinguished array of exceptional stamps, ranging from early Canadian issues to specialized literature, while Argyll Etkin showcases classic stamps and postal history alongside royalty memorabilia. Later in the month, Kelleher & Rogers hosts a dedicated stamp auction, offering a varied mix of worldwide issues and postal artifacts. By month’s end, Harmers Stamp Auctions plans a live sale featuring a substantial assortment of stamps, promising opportunities for both seasoned enthusiasts and newcomers.

Looking ahead to 2026, the calendar remains busy. Raritan Stamps will conduct a live bidding event in February, presenting roughly 1,500 lots that include Russian, British Commonwealth, and Asian stamps, as well as European material. In January, Warwick & Warwick’s webcast Philatelic Auction will deliver a diverse range of stamps, while Mowbray Collectables schedules a dedicated stamp auction later in the year, reinforcing its reputation as a major venue in the southern hemisphere. Ace Stamp Auctions’ No. 37 weekend event promises a relaxed atmosphere with single stamp lots and thematic groups, and Grosvenor Philatelic Auctions will feature the Christopher Podger Cyprus collection alongside Gibraltar and South African issues. Centennial Auctions, Leski Auctions, Rasdale Stamp Company, and Philas Auctions each announce upcoming sales, ensuring a steady flow of stamp opportunities throughout the year. Collectors are encouraged to review catalogs early, register for online bidding where available, and stay tuned to auction house websites for the latest updates.

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Charterhouse Auction

December 11, 2025 —

Charterhouse Auction is preparing for a series of upcoming auctions in January 2026. Highlights include a specialist auction of pictures, prints, and books on January 2, featuring a collection of original oil paintings by Berrisford Hill, amassed by a West Country collector. On January 5, a rare Royal Doulton vase is expected to attract attention, with estimates around £1,000. Additionally, the auction house will host a jewellery and watches auction on January 29, followed by a diverse auction covering militaria, coins, stamps, medals, musical instruments, toys, and collectors' items on February 26 and 27. For those interested in unique antiques and collectibles, Charterhouse Auction offers a wide range of items. Readers are encouraged to check their website for more details on upcoming auctions and featured lots.

Taylor Auction Company

December 11, 2025 —

Taylor Auction Company has several upcoming auctions that may interest collectors and enthusiasts. On Thursday, December 11, 2025, at 6:00 PM, Barnyard Auctions LLC will host an estate auction in Ottawa, KS, featuring a large collection of Budweiser memorabilia, including over 150 Budweiser steins, as well as a selection of silver and coin items. Following that, Yoder Auction Service will conduct a public auction on Saturday, December 13, 2025, at 10:00 AM in Garnett, KS. This auction will include furniture, appliances, outdoor and garage items, a large stamp collection, and various artworks. For those interested in farm equipment, Armitage Equipment will hold an auction on Monday, December 15, 2025, at 10:00 AM in Meeker, OK, focusing on end-of-year inventory reduction. These events present a great opportunity to discover unique items and collectibles. For more details and future auction dates, please visit Taylor Auction Company's website.

Archives International Auctions

December 4, 2025 —

Archives International Auctions will hold Auction 109 on December 16, 2025. This event features an extensive collection of U.S., Chinese, and worldwide banknotes, scripophily, coins, historic ephemera, and security printing ephemera. The auction will be conducted in two sessions, with the first session starting at 11:00 AM , showcasing lots 1 to 300, primarily focusing on Chinese and world banknotes. The second session will begin no earlier than 2:00 PM , covering lots 301 to 684, which includes a diverse range of items such as U.S. colonial banknotes, fiscal documents, and worldwide stamps. Highlighted items include a 1919 specimen banknote from the American-Oriental Banking Corp. in Shanghai and a rare $1000 banknote from the U.S. Federal Reserve. Collectors and enthusiasts are encouraged to explore this unique opportunity to acquire historical financial artifacts. For more details and to view the complete catalog, please visit the Archives International Auctions website.

Dorotheum Salzburg @dorotheum

December 11, 2025 —

Dorotheum Salzburg is hosting several online auctions in the coming days, offering a diverse range of items for collectors and enthusiasts. On December 11, 2025, the "Tischlein deck dich!" auction will commence at 2:00 PM, followed by an auction for watches and men's accessories at 3:00 PM. The next day, December 12, features a series of auctions including a stamp auction at 10:00 AM, a "Diamonds Only" auction at 1:00 PM, and a silver auction at 2:00 PM. Further auctions will take place on December 15, showcasing photographic treasures, jewelry, art, and antiques across various locations, including Salzburg and Graz. The auction schedule continues with additional events on December 16 and 17, featuring a range of artworks and decorative items. For those interested in unique collectibles, Dorotheum offers a wide selection of furniture, jewelry, paintings, and more. Readers are encouraged to check the Dorotheum website for more details and upcoming auction dates.