Historic Stamps

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Historic Stamps

Own the WORLD'S FIRST EVER Postage Stamp - the Penny Black

A used Penny Black, the first ever postage stamp in the world. This Penny Black is of standard quality ie much lower grade than that of K349 which is a fine used Penny Black with 3 clear margins.

£175.00More details

Ten times scarcer than the Penny Black

The 2nd stamp to have been released anywhere in the world!

£295.00More details

Own the very first definitive stamps featuring King George VI- Just 21 available

A collection of 96 unused stamps from more than 28 Commonwealth countries. The stamps featured are the George VI Definitive and commemorative stamps issued in the Commonwealth nations.

£195.00More details

Secure your Queen Victoria Golden Jubilee Stamps - Over 130 years old

A chance to own Britain's first ever bi-coloured stamps and the last issue
of Queen Victoria's reign

£295.00More details

The forgotten chapter of British postal history…

The first ever example of pictorial pre-paid stationery, issued at the same time as the Penny Black in 1840. These envelopes were beautifully illustrated by William Mulready.

£495.00More details

France's First Ever Postage Stamp

The first stamp of France - the '20 Centimes Ceres' - was issued in 1849 and, like most of the early issues of different countries, it was black.

£95.00More details

Become the owner of one of the most sought after philatelic issues

202 stamps from 57 different countries to commemorate King George VI Coronation. Displayed in 10 pages (6009) and in Westminster Mercury 4 ring album. Unused Condition

£375.00More details

Own one of the most popular stamp issues in the world…

Issued to coincide with the Victory Celebrations on June 8th 1946 The Great Britain Victory stamps are some of the most popular stamps ever issued. Issued within a display page, unused condition.

£4.50More details

Limited Availability: The Boston Tea Party Coin & Stamp Set

This collection has been brought together to mark the historic events that took place in Boston in 1773. Included is an original coin that was circulating in American colonies in 1773.

£44.99More details

EXTREMELY LIMITED: Canada’s FIRST commemorative stamp reissued on a coin

This 1oz Silver Proof coin has been issued by the Royal Canadian Mint to mark the 200th anniversary of Queen Victoria's birth. The design isstamp inspired, and commemorates her Diamond Jubilee.

£125.00More details

Historic Coin Covers Lucky Dip Selection

This Lucky Dip selection includes 5 mystery Coin Covers.

£99.00More details