A Very Successful Cancellation, Spink Give 2015 a Fitting Send Off
Dec 17 2015

SPINK SWITZERLAND | Talk about a captive audience! Spink's philatelic auction was a success, with the bidding continuing almost till midnight. The Philatelic Collector's Series in Lugano on 16 Decemver represents a fitting send off for 2015. The sale mainly featured very fresh material originating from collections put together over decades, including a very large portion which has not appeared on the market for a long time, this being an infrequent characteristic in the philatelic auction mark...

The Meiso Mizuhara Customs Post Exhibition Collection; the jewel in the crown of Chinese philatelic collecting
Dec 13 2015

SPINK CHINA | Spink's office in Hong Kong will be ringing in the New Year in true Spink style. Spink are well known for being tenaciously sourcing the finest quality material for their auctions and the two Philatelic sales on 17th January 2016 will be no exception. Spink are delighted to not only be displaying, but also selling one of the finest collections of Chinese philately; Meiso Mizuhara, The Exhibition Collection, China Customs Post. This collection is truly a testament to the technical...

Rarities, Surprises and The Most Important Piece Of Philately from Hong Kong to be Sold by Spink
Dec 13 2015

SPINK CHINA | On the 17th January 2016 Spink will be welcoming the New Year with a philatelic sale that is brimming with the material guaranteed to appeal to the discerning collector. Spink are famed for their ability to source and catalogue the finest quality philately and postal history for their auctions, in terms of this sale however, that is a gross understatement. Rarities, surprises and errors abound in this sale, if you have not picked up your copy of the catalogue you should and soon!...

Pricey Ink, Murder and Great Line Engraved.
Oct 30 2015

SPINK LONDON | This November will see another classic auction of Great Britain Stamps and Postal History on the 27th November 2015. The sale contains a wonderful array of perforated line engraved pennies, ever a popular section amongst collectors. There are also many modern issues with very spectacular errors, including a 1963 Red Cross 3d. with cross omitted, a 1965 post office Tower 3d. with tower omitted and a 1991 Bicentenary of Ordinance Survey of"Ham Street" 26p. with an error of value ("...

The Charles W. Adams Collection of USA and Canadian Philately, a Fine Collection of Rarities
Oct 21 2015

SPINK USA | Spink is honored to be offering The Charles W. Adams collection, which is comprised of 213 select lots of United States and Canada. It is quite an unusual offering in that Mr. Adams was not at all an album space filler. Instead he collected rarities, pairs, especially imperforates and proofs. The Collection is brimming with choice pieces of the utmost rarity from the U.S. and Canadian Post Office. Spink's New York office will be offering this incredible collection on the 18th Novemb...

A Sail From Coast To Coast
Oct 20 2015

SPINK USA | Spink's New York office will be holding a Philatelic Collector's Series sale this coming November. The sale is comprised of 716 lots of United States, Canada and BNA Provinces, general foreign and numerous collections with some wonderful pieces for the avid collector. For all those with a passion for aviation, there is a piece of special interest too. The sale will take place in the Spink New York office from the 18th to the 19th November 2015. On the first day Spink will be offeri...

Patents, Tithes and the Durbar, Spink to sell Fabulous Ephemera and Historical Documents
Sep 21 2015

SPINK LONDON | Spink is very excited to be holding one of its very special Autographs, Historical Documents, Ephemera and Postal History sales on the 8th October 2015 in London. With the recent birth of the new princess, the items in this sale could not be more delightfully relevant and insightful into the rich history of the monarchy and Britain. From the late Tudor reign to the 19th Century, this sale demonstrates much of the creation of the monarchy's greatest tools of propaganda. Amongst t...

Spink Gives the Summer a Tropical Philatelic Send-Off
Sep 03 2015

SPINK LONDON | On the 24th September 2015, Spink will be auctioning a very important and further part of the legendary Vestey collection and sold by Order of the Trustees. The sale contains a stunning array of items from the Windward Islands, British Guiana, British Honduras, Cayman Islands and Jamaica, bringing a tropical end to the summer. Amidst the sale of 721 lots, stand some extremely singular philatelic treasures that Spink have  the pleasure of handling.  The sale's top lot i...

The Len Jury Collection, Philately with the Tenacity to Survive
Sep 02 2015

SPINK LONDON | Spink is delighted to have the opportunity to offer the Len Jury award-winning collections of New Zealand Postal History, Stationery, 1913 Auckland Exhibition and 1920 Victory Issues in London on 7th October 2015. Rarely is such a collection seen and this sale promises to stand as a successful testament to a lifetime of dedicated philatelic collecting. This auction will feature several areas of Postal History with sections dedicated to New Plymouth and Localities, Large Numeral...

Spinks To Sell Stamps and Covers of South East Asia Sale, A Plethora of Singularities
Aug 18 2015

SPINK ASIA | Spink and Son, as a key sponsor and the official auctioneer of the International World Stamp Exhibition, are keen to present the exceptional sale of 'Stamps and covers of South East Asia'. The auction will be taking place on the 18th August 2015 in Singapore. The sale consists of the finest assortment of philatelic items and postal history, but its most defining feature is its propensity for genuine rarities and stunningly unique items.  This is a sale with something for ever...

An Exceptional Start to the World Stamp Exhibition
Aug 16 2015

SPINK SINGAPORE | Spink, the official auctioneer and key sponsor of the World Stamp Exhibition is delighted to announce that the event has kicked off in an exceptional manner! With five auctions in three days Spink are racking up successful sales a mile a minute.  On the evening of the 15th August, Spink held an Evening of Selected Rums, Fine Wines, Whiskies and Cognacs, a sophisticated and prestigious event that was enhanced by the delightful atmosphere in the Marina Bay Sands Hotel. A w...

The Sentosa Sale, Set to be a Showstopper in Singapore.
Aug 16 2015

SPINK LONDON | Spink and Son, as a key sponsor and the official auctioneer of the International World Stamp Exhibition, are keen to present the exceptional sale of 'The "Sentosa" Collection of Straits Settlements, Malayan States, Labuan, North Borneo and Sarawak'. A fine assortment of philatelic items and postal history. Not since the days when Robson Lowe sold Dr. Wood's Collections of Malaya and Borneo in 1964 and 1965 has such an outstanding collection come onto the open market. The "Sentos...

The First Maps of China, The First Maps Sold By Spink
Jul 30 2015

SPINK ASIA | Spink is excited to announce its inaugural Antique Map sale will take place on 16th August 2015 during the World Stamp Exhibition (14 - 19 August 2015). Cataloguing and describing these beautiful antique maps has been an honour and a privilege. Maps have been a way for humanity to understand, recognise and navigate the landscape around them, turning an unintelligible three-dimensional landscape into a readable object. These works of art reveal the overall majesty of a landscape thr...

Adventure, Danger and the Full Set
Jul 20 2015

SPINK LONDON | Spink's philatelic specialists have put together the July Collector's Series Sale (20th - 21st  July 2015) with some truly amazing rarities and exotic items from across the globe. With a strong showing from China, Rhodesia, South Africa and Russia, this is a philatelic auction not to be missed. With some exceptional estimates, Spink is hopeful to break a few world records with this auction. Many of the Russian items are estimated to go for some exceptional prices and out of...

Spink Has Exceptional Sales for Singapore 2015
Jul 20 2015

SPINK SINGAPORE | Spink is proud to announce that we are the key sponsor and official auctioneer of the International World Stamp Exhibition to be held in Singapore on the 14th - 19th August 2015. During this incredible event we will be holding a series of prestigious sales offering items of the highest quality and calibre. Saturday the 15th of August will be an exciting start for the Spink events; all of the lots for auction will be available for viewing throughout the day, and the evening wi...

Spink USA’s Summer Philatelic Collector’s Series Sale, A Strong, Diverse and Popular Sale
Jul 15 2015

Spink USA's summer 2015 "The Collector's Series" sale takes place at the New York offices on July 15-16, 2015.  The sale comprises 1052 lots with United States stamps with back-of-the-book issues and collections occupying the first day for a total of 542 lots. Unusually the sale commences with a couple of autographs, the more important one being that of Charles A. Lindbergh, the world famous aviator on the back of a menu for a dinner held in his honor by The Association of American Corres...

A World Record from the Western Australia Auction Achieved Today
May 19 2015

Today Spink London achieved a spectacular price during their sale of Western Australia from The Vestey Collection. The sale was predicted to achieve very high prices, but one lot exceeded Spink's highest estimates and expectations. Lot 96, a single 4d. blue stamp with variety frame inverted, with very clear margins on three sides but touched along the left, cancelled by a black void obliterator though the variety is clearly visible. Only fifteen examples of this variety are recorded of...

Decapitation, Pirates and Post Haste
May 18 2015

SPINK LONDON | Spink is excited to announce that within The Philatelic Collector's Series Sale in London on the 20th - 22nd May, a letter to the Right Honourable John Bradshaw from 1652 is to be offered. Not just a letter, an entire 'Haste Post Haste' letter. Writing 'Haste Post Haste' on a letter in the 17th century would get the letter to its intended destination as quickly as it is possible to do by horse. One can imagine that compared to the speed of an email today, this must have taken an...

Post, Pox and Murder, The Exciting Swaziland Collection Formed By Peter van der Molen
May 13 2015

Spink London is excited to be selling one of the most thorough and complete collection of the stamps and postal history of Swaziland, formed by Peter van der Molen, FRPSL, RDPSA, on the 20th May 2015. Few in the world of philately have the opportunity of not only forming a significant collection but also of being the driving force behind the standard book of the subject. Peter van der Molen is such a person. The sale commences with a copy of the superb 2013 handbook written and signed by Peter...

Dragons, Horses and Tigers, An Impressive Arsenal For The Spink China Sale: “CHINESE IMPERIAL POST IN TAIWAN”
May 12 2015

Spink's Hong Kong office is proud to be presenting the Gems of Chinese Imperial Post in Taiwan sale on 16th May 2015. The sale is comprised of a wide variety of philatelic items and postal history, with some very beautiful designs and extremely rare issues. And amidst the impressiveness of the collection, is a subtle story of loyalty and Chinese cultural resistance on the island of Taiwan. Taiwan was officially adopted into the territory of the Chinese Imperial Ching Dynasty as a Prefecture un...