Why Stanley Gibbons?

“This is a small company with a big asset: its brand is imbued with an unblemished reputation for expertise and honest dealing.”

The Times (London)

It’s a quiet confidence in our expertise, combined with our stringent adherence to quality that allows us to offer you a Lifetime Guarantee of Authenticity on all the stamps you purchase from us.

Stanley Gibbons - Quality, expertise & reassurance for you

Located in the heart of London at 399 Strand, Stanley Gibbons has been the home of stamp collecting since we started trading rare stamps in 1856. Stanley Gibbons is a globally recognised name and a brand synonymous with quality and expertise. We were awarded the Royal Warrant by King George V in 1914 – an honour that we still hold proudly today and we maintain by trading with the Royal household.

What that means for you is that you can rely on over 150 years’ experience and skill in appraising, buying, describing and selling stamps; in today’s uncertain times, trust and security may not be flashy, but they are fundamentally important to preserve your wealth.

In a market awash with small (and occasionally unscrupulous) stamp dealers but also rife with clever forgeries, it is vital to go to a name you can trust.

Look at the examples below; our experts know the difference between an investment grade stamp and ‘just another stamp’ or a worthless forgery.

One of these stamps is worth £240. The other is Britain's most expensive stamp, worth £375,000 Can you tell which is which?

As the market leader we are able to acquire the finest items on behalf of more than 150,000 clients around the world. Stanley Gibbons only buys and sells material that we verify and authenticate and fundamentally, that we would want to buy ourselves. That’s why we are the only philatelic business that offers you a full lifetime guarantee of authenticity on all purchases.

What we offer you

Our qualified team of experts recommends only the highest grade material for investment, stamps that we believe will increase in value over time. We provide annual valuations for you that allow you to keep up to date with the performance of your investment and can provide helpful advice on when to sell for maximum return.

We also offer you secure storage and insurance facilities in our vaults at 399 Strand, London or offshore at our Guernsey office. This service is completely free of charge for the duration of your investment. On certain products interest free payment terms are available, providing investors with added confidence and flexibility.

Stanley Gibbons is known the world over as the number one brand in stamp collecting.

Fraser’s Autographs, a part of Stanley Gibbons is responsible for all our historical documents and rare autograph material. Fraser’s has been the UK market leader since its inception in 1978 and is a member of The Manuscript Society and the International Autograph Dealer Alliance.

Become a Happy Investor

If you would like to invest today or would like more information on the investment opportunities we offer you, we have a dedicated team of Investment Portfolio Managers who would be happy to provide you with a free, no obligation and personal consultation service.

Simply call us on 0845 026 7170 (UK) or +00 44 1534 766 711 or email investment@stanleygibbons.com.