Conversations with Philatelists

Michael and Charles continue their weekly philatelic news livestream every week at 11AM EST. 

Join Michael and Charles as they invite Westpex board members Gordon Eubanks, Vesma Grinfelds, Edie Eggen, Behruz Nassre to discuss the upcoming Westpex 2021 show. They discuss what the show's precautions will look like as we slowly exit the pandemic, the excitement from philatelists as we return to physical shows, and numerous talks from well known philatelists on a varieties of subjects. Westpex 2021 takes place from July 30th to August 1st at The San Francisco Airport Marriott Waterfront.

In their latest weekly livestream every Friday at 11AM EST, Michael and Charles discuss the latest philatelic news, including the Spellman Postal Museum's exhibits in New England Baptist Hospital and the Weston Public Library, recent auction sales, the latest update on the Stanley Gibbon's purchase of the 1c Magenta, and a Show and Tell of some unique fancy cancels on cover from Charles.

Michael Cortese and Charles Epting of Conversations With Philatelists discuss all of the latest news of the philatelic world on their weekly livestream, Fridays at 9 a.m. Eastern.

This week topics discussed were prices realized for sales at Robert Siegel's Rarity sale, and HR Harmer's sale this week. 

The Yogi Berra First Day event. 

The Cardinal Spellman Museum's open house turnout. 

Karl Rove, Former Deputy Chief of Staff to President George W. Bush, discusses his family's history with stamp collecting, his favorite items in his collection, and the historical lessons that can be taught when diving into campaign covers.

Michael Cortese and Charles Epting of Conversations With Philatelists discuss all of the latest news of the philatelic world on their weekly livestream, Fridays at 9 a.m. Eastern.

This week topics discussed were prices realized for sales at Robert Siegal, Kelleher's "Crimson" sale, Spark, and Eastern. 

Prices realized for Canadian material. 

HR Harmer's upcoming auction.

USPS New Issues. 

Victoria Lajer, Managing Director of Stanley Gibbons, discusses the company’s recent purchase of the rare British Guiana 1c Magenta, and their intentions for the stamp going forward.

In this incredibly special episode, Micheal and Charles visit Sotheby's in New York City to examine the British Guiana 1-Cent Black on Magenta and the Inverted Jenny Plate Block, alongside philatelic consultant Robert Scott. They also speak to numismatic consultant David Tripp about the history behind the 1933 Double Eagle coin. These three treasures owned by Stuart Weitzman are scheduled to go to auction at Sotheby's on Tuesday, June 8th, 2021.

In this special, hands-on episode, Michael and Charles sort through a large, 55-carton stamp collection that is to be split for sale between NobleSpirit and HR Harmer.

Michael and Charles discuss why periodicals are so important to the hobby, and a couple recently published philatelic articles, including; 1868 Production Grills: Why Size Matters by Rex Dean Bishop and The US 5C of 1847: A New Approach to Impressions and Colors by Scott Trepel. They cover topics such as the enigma of the z grill, why philatelists should care about grills, and new ways to classify stamps based on quality of impression.