The "Monarch" Collection began over twenty years ago, when an accomplished collector and competent philatelist in the field of Great Britain turned his attention to the study of the issues of the King George V. The timing was indeed fortuitous, as at that time a good range of material was available. The collector decided the main structure for the formation of the collection would be The S.G. Specialised Stamp Catalogue Volume 2-the definitive work on the subject. It was this catalogue that provided the framework for him ambitious project-the ultimate achievement being to obtain an example of every item that was listed.
The second sale of Orders Decorations, Campaign Medals and Militaria will take place on the 24th July, included in the sale are a variety of interesting lots from three very different collections, for further information regarding our sale please view our podcast.
This July we are proud to announce the sale of Steven Tan’s reference collection and also Patrick Tan’s collection of Straits currency as well as numerous other consignors. There are many fine banknotes in the auction but of special interest are two Straits $100 notes, a possibly unique example dated 1898 and a fine example of 1901. We hope you find something of interest, good luck!
Ancient, English & Foreign Coins & Commemorative Medals, 26 June 2008
The 26 June auction includes a wide range of coins, tokens, medals, and numismatic books offered in over 1200 lots. The sale includes extremely fine quality English coins from the collections of Dr. Stewart Lyon and Richard Myatt, a hoard of Henry III Long Cross Pennies, Indian and other eastern coins.
Important Great Britain, British Empire & Foreign Stamps & Covers, 12 June 2008
Spink are pleased to announce their sale of Important Stamps And Covers Of The World including items from the Royal Philatelic Collection to be held in London on the evening of Thursday 12th June 2008 at 5p.m. A fantastic selection of 118 lots going under the hammer with a presale estimate of £1.7 million.
An Important Collection of Renaissance Medals & Plaquettes, 24 January 2008
The collection of Renaissance Medals and Plaquettes to be offered by Spink on 24 January is one of the finest the firm has ever offered at auction. One of the highlights is a superb signed plaquette by the Paduan sculptor Andrea Briosco, called Riccio, which depicts a vigorous battle scene before a city gate. Equally skillful, but in a very different style, is the lively storm scene in a plaquette showing Gianettino Doria and his uncle Andrea Doria, by the North Italian artist Leone Leoni.
Great Britain Stamps and Postal History, 6-7 December 2007
This week the final of Spink’s stamp auctions will take place. Being offered are Great Britain Stamps and Postal History, Europe and Overseas Stamps and Covers and exclusive items from the Frederick Mayer collection that include both New Caledonia and Spanish Mariana Islands.
