World Record - Highest price for a Philatelic Item
Sold CHF 6,123,750 in 1993 in Switzerland
In 2008, an offer of 10 million euros was refused
The all-time world record for any philatelic item for what is considered one of the Crown Jewels of philately, the famous 1847 "Bordeaux cover" franked with the complete first issue of Mauritius.