The Specialised Great Britain auction held at Grosvenor on April 23rdprovided some evidence for a possible upturn in prices, reaching a pleasing final sale total of £267,313. Collections led the way, some reaching remarkable levels but there were also single items, mainly covers, that also caught the eye.
Among the collections offered, an impressively in-depth study of the King Edward VII 1d. [lot 591] did not surprise with … Read more...
It is with deep sadness that we announce the death of Managing Director, Constanze Dennis, at the end of December 2024. She was a unique character whose determination and courage were an inspiration to all.
Constanze grew up in what she described as ‘the beautiful market town of Chesterfield’ and had begun to collect stamps before winning a place to read physics at Magdalen College, Oxford. A diagnosis of leukemia … Read more...
TheBritish Empire and Foreign Countriesauction held at Grosvenor on December 4thand5thoffered a wide range of potential Christmas presents for the discerning collector and achieved apleasing final sale total of £302,844, despite a mixed bag of results with certain sections and countries generating great enthusiasm whilst others failed to rouse.
The Specialised Great Britain Postage Stamps and Postal History auction held over two days at Grosvenor on October 30 and 31 achieved a final sale total of £310,714, showing a good overall demand for material but also reflecting a continuing volatility with certain specialist areas continuing to wallow in the doldrums.
The section of Collections & Mixed Lots that opened the first day provided an impressive start. A huge accumulation … Read more...
