As director of American Philatelic Foundation I have over a forty-five year period helped serious collectors form very valuable collections for pleasure and investment.

As an example I am currently working on obtaining one of the Worlds rarest stamps Mauritius Islands first stamp on full cover printed in 1847 and currently worth $3,000,000.00 In my opinion the buyer of this fabulous treasure might double his investment in as little as five years!

As a professional appraiser I am aware of where many of the Worlds rarest stamps are held and can obtain items for as little as several thousand dollars for those who wish to make serious investments but not in the range of the Mauritius item.

Newly acquired: one of the World classic rarities from the John Boker estate REUNION #2 the finest copy known.

#2 1852 30c Black on Blue, Type II, without gum as issued, another fabulous mint single, being in a state of preservation enjoyed by few others, featuring lavishly large and even margins a;; around which are most uncharacteristic of this issue, plus its color is particularly strong and the impression is highly  detailed on uncommonly fresh paper that still retains its original bluing, entirely free of the numerous faults that are typically associated with this frail issue. Extremely Fine;a true gem possessing tremendous visual appeal and clearly one of the very finest mint examples available; signed Calves and Sismondo and accompanied by 2004 Sismondo certificate.

If you are interested please email me or call me on my private phone 310 275 3256. 

Michael DuBasso