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Carefully curated U.S. and worldwide stamps, evaluated by Michael E. Aldrich. If you’re looking to buy rare stamps online, you’ll find accurately described material you can trust – without guesswork or inflated claims.
Serving collectors since 1986 • APS • ASDA • USSS Member
Buy Rare Stamps Online - Featured Selections
A curated selection of notable and high-interest stamps, chosen for their quality, rarity, and collector appeal. Each item has been individually reviewed and represents some of the most compelling material currently available.
FIRST ISSUE (ID # 155211)
Very light MC, stunning deep dark color and rich proof like impression, four large and perfectly balanced margins all around, quite fresh and Superb Gem, this stamp is considered to be the Finest Known
GERMANY (ID # 96456)
Set/11 in blks/4, NH, VF-XF, quite fresh and certainly quite well centered, a very scarce set of great looking blocks of four
ITALY (ID # 114220)
OG, NH, strong color, quite fresh and Extremely Fine, choice example of this very scarce stamp
FIRST ISSUE CAN. – PRINTED (ID # 117152)
BLK/4, PC, full OG, H, “W. & Co.”, the two L. stamps have the missing “.” variety after the month, there is a slight D.T. at the B. of the B.L. stamp, F-VF, a very interesting piece, the catalog value is from Morrissey
Why Serious Collectors Buy from Aldrich
Every Item Personally Reviewed
Each stamp is evaluated with decades of experience behind it – not bulk-listed or blindly cataloged.
Accurate Descriptions
What you see is what you get. No inflated grading. No surprises.
Established Reputation
Serving collectors since 1986 with thousands of successful transactions.
Built for Collectors
Designed for experienced buyers who want to buy rare stamps online with clarity, accuracy, and confidence.
Latest Collectables
Recently added stamps and postal history, updated directly from our inventory system. These are the newest available items – accurately described, carefully reviewed, and ready for immediate purchase.
FIRST ISSUE (ID # 155208)
SON HC, “B. B. & CO.”, good color for this issue, sm. thin, minor margin nick at R., Very Fine appearing example of this very rare stamp with only 63 recorded of which two thirds have faults
DOCUMENTARY (ID # 119175)
Complete Booklets, includes R679a(complete booklet of 10 panes of four), R680a(10), R681a(10), R682a(10) and R683a(2); all are fresh and all are Very Fine or better, certainly a very rare group
1867 GRILLED ISSUES (ID # 117743)
OG HR’s, strong color, natural SE at R., there are some SP’s, fresh and Very Good appearing example of this very rare mint stamp, backstamps
FIRST ISSUE (ID # 155212)
MC, wonderful strong color, four large and very well balanced margins, all around, the stamp is quite fresh and Extremely Fine and choice, certainly one of the Finest Known and a great Showpiece stamp
FIRST ISSUE (ID # 155189)
MC, deep dark color and rich proof like impression, huge margins all around, quite fresh and Superb Gem, this stamp is considered one of the Finest Known especially with this high grade
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In addition to fixed-price listings, Michael E. Aldrich conducts specialized auctions featuring carefully curated material for advanced collectors. These auctions are hosted externally and offer unique opportunities to acquire rare and specialized items.
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Discover large dealer stocks, estate holdings, accumulations, and unsorted treasures. These auctions are perfect for resellers and collectors who love the thrill of the hunt.
MEA Auction
Targeted offerings of premium U.S. and worldwide stamps, postal history, and U.S. revenues. These carefully curated auctions cater to the refined collector seeking specific additions.
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We work directly with collectors to evaluate and sell stamp collections with accuracy and professionalism. Whether you’re selling a single item or an entire estate, you’ll get clear guidance and honest assessment.
A Trusted Name in Philately Since 1986
Michael E. Aldrich has spent over four decades building a reputation for expertise, fairness, and integrity in the philatelic market. Collectors across the country rely on Aldrich Stamps for accurately described material and a straightforward buying experience.
Why Collectors Trust Aldrich Stamps
Michael E. Aldrich, Inc. has earned the trust of collectors through decades of consistent, knowledgeable, and straightforward dealing. Since 1986, thousands of successful transactions have been built on one principle – accurate descriptions backed by real expertise and a deep understanding of the philatelic market.
Every item is carefully reviewed with attention to detail that serious collectors expect. Nothing is bulk-listed or loosely categorized. What you see is what you get – clearly presented material you can evaluate with confidence, whether you’re acquiring a single stamp or adding to a specialized collection.
Our reputation has been built over time through honesty, consistency, and results. As members of the American Philatelic Society, we adhere to recognized standards within the industry while maintaining a collector-first approach in everything we do.
Whether you’re expanding your collection or exploring new areas of interest, Aldrich Stamps offers a straightforward, dependable buying experience backed by over three decades of proven expertise.
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