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2013 India & States catalogue available to pre-order


Posted Wednesday 24th April 2013

The latest edition of our India & States stamp catalogue will be published late May and is available to pre-order online now. The new catalogue features thousands of price changes, new issues listed up to early 2013 and listings for 'used abraod' stamps.

Click here for more > 


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New Australia catalogue out now


Posted Tuesday 23rd April 2013

Our new Australia stamp catalogue has arrived fresh off the printer's press. With thousands of price changes, new issues listed up to February 2013 and full colour illustrations the 2013 edition promises to be even more popular than previous editions, all of which sold out quickly.

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Spring Sale Now On - Save up to 80%


Posted Thursday 18th April 2013

Our Spring Sale is now online with up to 80% off stamps, catalogues, albums and accessories.

Click here to find out more > 

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Margaret Thatcher: 1925 - 2013


Posted Thursday 18th April 2013

The death of Margaret, Baroness Thatcher, on 8 April 2013 brought to an end a long and dedicated lifetime of service. She was the first woman in Britain to hold the office of Prime Minister and her 11 years in that role is the longest of any in the 20th century. To commemorate her life we have a selection of limited edition covers and stamp sheets.

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Free UK delivery on all orders over £49


Posted Thursday 4th April 2013

We are pleased to announce that as of today we are now offering free UK delivery on all orders over £49.

Click here to start shopping > 

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New Scandinavia catalogue out now


Posted Tuesday 2nd April 2013

The brand new edition of our comprehensive Scandinavia stamp catalogue has just been published and is available to buy online now.

Click here to find out more > 


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2013 GB Concise available to pre-order


Posted Wednesday 20th March 2013

Our new 2013 Great Britain Concise catalogue is published in April and is now available to pre-order online. Containing all the latest GB stamp prices the catalogue is essential for all GB collectors.

Click here to pre-order 2013 GB Concise > 


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Pauline MacBroom to retire after 34 years of SG service


Posted Wednesday 20th March 2013

One of the longest serving members of our team will retire in May after 34 years of loyal service.

Pauline MacBroom of the Commonwealth Department will leave Stanley Gibbons on 3rd May to be replaced by George James.

'After 34 years at Stanley Gibbons I have decided that the time has come to hang up my tweezers and put away my magnifying glass. I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your valued custom over the years. My special gratitude goes to those who sponsored me so generously on my Macmillan runs', said Pauline.

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15% off selected Great Britain stamp sets


Posted Wednesday 13th March 2013

We are offering 15% off selected Great Britain Edward VII, George V, George VI and QEII stamp sets.

Click here to get 15% off selected GB stamp sets > 


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2012 Windsor Album Supplements available


Posted Thursday 7th March 2013

The new 2012 Windsor stamp album supplements are now out and available to order online.

Click here to view 2012 Windsor Album Supplements >.

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Free Stanley Gibbons Stamp Collecting eBook


Posted Monday 4th March 2013

New to stamp collecting or know somebody who is? Click here to download your FREE 'Enjoy Stamp Collecting' eBook.

Contents include:

  • How to get started, different types of stamps and where to find them
  • Preparing, sorting and mounting stamps
  • Stamp albums, catalogues and prices
  • A useful philatelic glossary
  • Listings of stamp issuing countries and currencies


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Royal Mail to issue new 'Football Heroes' stamps


Posted Friday 8th February 2013

Royal Mail will issue a new set of stamps on 9th May to mark the 150th anniversary of the Football Association.

The stamps will feature some of the greatest players in British football history: Jimmy Greaves, John Charles, Gordon Banks, George Best, John Barnes, Kevin Keegan, Denis Law, Bobby Moore, Bryan Robson, Dave Mackay and Sir Bobby Charlton.

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