Rare 1851 Vermilion Stamp on Letter to Baden-Baden Fetches €10,000 at Auction
A rare 1 franc vermilion stamp affixed to an 1851 letter destined for Baden-Baden sold for €10,000, highlighting the enduring appeal of philately. The auction, which concluded on September 1, also featured autographed letters from polar explorers Jean-Baptiste Charcot, Paul-Emile Victor, Fridtjof Nansen, Richard Byrd, and Adolf Erik Nordenskiöld, attracting collectors of polar postal history. The sale underscores the market's interest in both classic stamps and historical correspondence linked to exploration.
Key facts
- A 1 franc vermilion stamp on an 1851 letter to Baden-Baden sold for €10,000.
- The auction concluded on September 1.
- Autographed letters by Jean-Baptiste Charcot, Paul-Emile Victor, Fridtjof Nansen, Richard Byrd, and Adolf Erik Nordenskiöld were dispersed.
- The sale attracted philatelists and collectors of polar postal history.
- The stamp is a notable item in the philatelic market.
- The letter's destination was Baden-Baden.
- The auction was reported by Le Monde.
- The sale reflects the ongoing value of rare postal artifacts.
Entities
Artists
- Jean-Baptiste Charcot
- Paul-Emile Victor
- Fridtjof Nansen
- Richard Byrd
- Adolf Erik Nordenskiöld
Institutions
- Le Monde
Locations
- Baden-Baden
- Germany