“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), April 8th 2006
History and Structure
The very first stamp was released in 1840, the same year that Edward Stanley Gibbons was born. 16 years later, Gibbons started to trade stamps out of his father's chemist. Over 150 years later, Stanley Gibbons Ltd is the market leader in the stamp collecting market and the Gibbons name is synonymous with the hobby. Our catalogues are considered the standard reference guide for the stamp collecting world.
We were awarded the Royal Warrant by King George V in 1914 and continue to hold the Warrant to this day. We have also been awarded the Queen’s Award for ‘Industry for Export Achievement’.
Located at 399 Strand, across the street from the Savoy Hotel on the River Thames, Stanley Gibbons houses a collection of more than 3 million precious stamps. No other stamp dealer comes close to the quantity and quality of stock and level of expertise that we offer.
Stanley Gibbons set up a designated Investment Department during 2003 to cope with increased interest in rare collectables as an investment following a wave of positive press. The Department, which has grown considerably since inception, now has rare stamp and autograph portfolios of over £20 million under management, with a £12 million 'Wants List' from collectors for rare items.
Quality and Integrity
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 sells material that we would want to buy ourselves.
We also offer a full lifetime guarantee of authenticity on all purchases.
Key Elements of Service
Our qualified team of experts recommends only the highest grade material for investment and can provide helpful advice on when to sell for maximum return.
We offer 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.
Also available to our investors are free annual portfolio valuations that will allow you to keep up to date with the performance of your investment.
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 rare autographed material. Fraser’s has been the UK market leader since its inception in 1978.