Exceptional Results for Great Britain Stamps and Postal History at Spink
Dec 12 2013

Spink is delighted to have rounded off our year of stamp sales with such a successful auction. Today over 1300 lots of Great Britain Stamps and Postal History went under the hammer in London, from perforated issues and important blocks to fascinating forgeries and rare errors.   Especially popular was the Great Britain 1867-80 2/- brown, QK-QL, imperforate horizontal pair, lot 796, which sold for sold for £22,800.   Other highlights include Lot 502, a famous cover and a unique...

Spink to Sell German WWII Propaganda Forgeries of GB Stamps
Dec 06 2013

On the 12th of December, 1300 lots of Great Britain Stamps and Postal History will be going under the hammer at Spink. These include an important and fascinating series of German Propaganda World War II Forgeries of British Stamps.     In the above example (Lot 1081), the Queen Mother has been replaced by an image of Stalin.   These remarkable stamps were forged in Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp by specialist printers also forging £5 banknotes with the intention of damag...

A Week of Extraordinary Stamps & Autographs at Spink
Nov 15 2013

Spink has this week enjoyed a packed schedule of auctions, selling hundreds of thousands worth of remarkable stamps, covers, autographs and postal history.   The week began with a diverse Collector's Series Sale encompassing a massive 2000 lots. The three-day sale featured a number of splendid highlights from around the world, with some estimates being greatly surpassed as rarities passed on to new owners.   The Australia 1931-36 £2 mint block of four was a particular stand-out fo...

Philatelic Collections from Mauritius and Britain & British Empire for Auction at Spink
Nov 11 2013

In another busy week of stamp auctions, Spink is delighted to present the "Lionheart" Collection of Great Britain and British Empire Part II and the Robert Marion Collection of Mauritius Stamps and Postal History, which will go under the hammer this Thursday the 14th of November. The morning will commence with the "Lionheart" Collection, a very nice single owner sale of 545 lots, which will include such gems as a 1913 Waterlow £1 green mint block of four (lot 3058), a Rhodesia  1910-13 £1...

Spink to Auction Rare Olympic Games Issues
Nov 06 2013

Spink's upcoming Collector's Series Sale will include a series of rare and fascinating issues from Olympic Games throughout history. These will go under the hammer on the morning of Wednesday the 13th of November, part of a diverse three-day sale in our London auction room. Athens has particularly good coverage, beautifully illustrating the immense history of the world's biggest and most influential sporting event.     Lot 1313 1896 Athens, 1L. to 1d., short set of nine, used...

American Valentines Capture Hearts at Spink
Nov 01 2013

Among the copious treasures of a three-day Collector's Series Sale in London from the 11th to the 13th of November, is a series of magnificent Valentine-themed items from the United States. Primarily from the 19th century, these 200 or so lots provide an evocative insight into the history of St Valentine's Day in the US. The highlights include envelopes estimated to fetch several thousand. A high number of US bidders are expected to join us for the auction online via Spink Live. We are also d...

Spink Achieves Outstanding Results in Week of Stamp Sales
Oct 24 2013

Spink's London auction room has this week played host to four notable sales that have achieved excellent results for a wide range of philatelic rarities. These four strong collections featured items that attracted bidders both old and new, making for an eventful few days and enduring interest in the room. A high number of bidders also joined us over the phone for these sales, with many more bidding live online via Spink Live, which continues to bring in new global attention. We are proud to a...

Spink to Offer Most Important Bermuda Stamps in Recent History
Oct 17 2013

On 22 October, some of the rarest Bermudan stamps on the market will go under the hammer in Spink's London auction room. This wonderful collection, formed by Dr. the Hon. David Saul, former Premier and Minister of Finance of Bermuda, contains many remarkable items. The sale will begin with a Crowned Circle from Hamilton and then has no less than four of the Postmasters' stamps, the most notable being Perot's first issue examples in both red and black.   Lot 2 The Postmasters' Stamps, W....

Part III of Award-Winning “Medina” Stamp Collection for Sale at Spink
Oct 17 2013

On 23 October 2013, Spink will be offering the third in a series of auctions for this remarkable holding of India. The sale will commence with a good group of the 1852 Scinde Dawk issue with all three colours represented. The 1854 issue includes a wonderful 9½ arches ½a. essay corner block of ten.   Lot 1016 1854, Half Anna 9½ Arches Essay Estimate: £24,000-26,000 Not an opportunity to be missed, the above is believed to be the largest remaining block in this shade. A good array of th...

Unique Opportunity to Acquire Important British Empire Revenues at Spink
Oct 17 2013

On the 23rd of October, Spink will be offering a unique opportunity to acquire important revenues, essays, proofs, issued stamps and documents from selected British Empire countries including Ceylon, East Africa and Sierra Leone. Highlights include possibly the greatest gem of Revenue philately - a unique £100 Kenya and Uganda 1922-27 block of four, estimated at £8,000-10,000.   Above: Lot 1623 Also on offer is a very rare 1937 issue from Kenya, the largest recorded multiple of its ki...

Spink to Sell South African Stamp Collection Hidden From Market for 20 Years
Oct 17 2013

Spink is proud to present the collection of Union of South African stamps accumulated by the late J.B. Bloom, to be auctioned on 24 October 2013. It is a remarkable collection, the result of many treasured years, and contains some of the rarest South African stamps on the market today. J.B. Bloom, a pharmacist born in South Africa, embarked upon a fruitful interest in philately from an early age, and in 1983 was awarded a gold medal at a philatelic exhibition in Durban (Natal). He has mentored...

Spink to Sell Notable British East Africa and Uganda Philatelic Collection
Aug 29 2013

On the 10th of September in London, Spink will be selling one of the finest collections of British East Africa and 1898-1902 Uganda issues ever formed. George T. Krieger is a philatelist and photographer living in California. He has published over 50 philatelic articles and has won numerous significant awards for his remarkable collections. His British East Africa and Uganda collection includes some great rarities. For example, an 1890 Eastern Telegraph Company Limited printed envelope regist...

A Royal Proclamation at Spink
Jul 17 2013

Above: A rare Queen Anne broadside proclamation with Royal Coat of Arms at head. Notification of, by an act of the British Parliament, the establishment of a foreign section of the British Post Office. It is the only example in private hands. Estimated to fetch US$20,000 A 1711 proclamation by Her Majesty Queen Anne (1665 -1714) that saw an act of parliament implement the first ever general post office system in Great Britain is to be offered for sale in Spink's Collector's Se...

Stamp Block Reconstructed After 113 Years Exceeds Estimate at Spink
Jul 15 2013

Thursday was the final day in London's most recent Collector's Series Sale, featuring over 2300 lots of historical, cultural and aesthetic value. This was a unique opportunity to obtain items that had never before been seen on the philatelic market. A number received significant global interest and sold for above the estimated price. Among these was one of the most important items of Bechuanaland philately. The 1891 Cape of Good Hope reconstructed block of six sold for £25,000. Spink's stamps...

Envelope Addressed to First Commander of the Future South Africa: Jan Van Riebeeck to Go Under the Hammer at Spink
Feb 12 2013

ENVELOPE ADDRESSED TO FIRST COMMANDER OF THE FUTURE SOUTH AFRICA: JAN VAN RIEBEECK TO GO UNDER THE HAMMER AT SPINK         LONDON. February 12, 2013. Spink & Son Ltdare pleased to offer a spectacular testament to the vibrant history of South Africa. An envelope addressed to the founder of the settlement at the Cape of Good Hope in 1652: Jan Van Riebeeck, First Commander of Council at the Cape from 1652-1662, is to be offered at auction. Estimated to fetch between...

One Of the Most Sought After Stamps of 19th Century Philately Exceeds Its Auction Estimate At Spink
Jan 23 2013

ONE OF THE MOST SOUGHT AFTER STAMPS OF 19TH CENTURY PHILATELY EXCEEDS ITS AUCTION ESTIMATE AT SPINK         LONDON. 23th January, 2013. TodaySpink & Son Ltdsold one of the most legendary philatelic rarities in the world for £69,600 way above its pre-sale low estimate of £50,000.The 1854 Inverted Head Four Annas of Indiais a postage stamp cherished and highly sought-after by stamp collectors around the globe and thee was much competition in the room and on the tele...

One Of the Most Sought After Stamps of 19th Century Philately To Go Up For Sale At Spink In London
Jan 18 2013

ONE OF THE MOST SOUGHT AFTER STAMPS OF 19TH CENTURY PHILATELY TO GO UP FOR SALE AT SPINK IN LONDON             LONDON. 18th January, 2013.Spink & Son Ltdare delighted to be able to offer one of the most legendary philatelic rarities in the world:The 1854 Inverted Head Four Annas of India, a postage stamp cherished and highly sought-after by stamp collectors around the globe.   The famous 1854 issues of India were lithographed in Calcutta at the...

Spink Continues To Build Its Presence In Asia
Jan 14 2013

SPINK CONTINUES TO BUILD ITS PRESENCE IN ASIA   GOOD RESULTS REPORTED FOR THE EXTRAORDINARY MIZUHARA COLLECTION OF KOREAN STAMPS &  SPINK'S BONDS, BANKNOTES & COIN SALES & TOP PRICES ACHIEVED FOR OUTSTANDING WINES           An 1897 envelope from the Russian Border Committee achieved HK$1,080,000         London. January  14,  2013. Private collectors, specialists and stamp enthusiasts were offered the...

Private Collection of New South wales Stamps Formed By The Extraordinary Guybon John Hutson To Be Offered At Spink
Jan 10 2013

PRIVATE COLLECTION OF NEW SOUTH WALES STAMPS FORMED BY THE EXTRAORDINARY GUYBON JOHN HUTSON TO BE OFFERED AT SPINK                       An 1885 perf 12 £1 with 'postage' in black, unused with large part original gum, estimated to fetch £2,000-2500     London. January 10, 2013. Private collectors, specialists and stamp enthusiasts will be offered the opportunity to attain some of the most highly sought after sta...