| This 3 Cents Has Come a Long Way A pink 3-cent stamp issued in 1868 and depicting George Washington was bought by an anonymous bidder for $1,035,000, including commission. nytimes.com |
$431,000 Paid for Envelope and Its Stamp An envelope from an 1873 letter bearing a scarce 90-cent stamp picturing Abraham Lincoln fetched more than $431,000 at an auction in New York City on Saturday. nytimes.com |
Treasury Auctions Set for This Week The Treasury’s schedule of financing this week included Monday’s regular weekly auction of new three- and six-month bills and an auction of four-week bills on Tuesday. nytimes.com |
An Auction Brings to Light a French Collector With an Eye for Ignored Beauty The unique antique bronze and iron objects of Michel Rullier went on sale in Paris. Mr. Rullier was born into a family with a long tradition of collecting art in the private manner of the French bourgeoisie. nytimes.com |
Tracking the Elusive Masters As rarity increases in the art auction world, buyers focus more on names than the art they're purchasing. nytimes.com |