We are introducing a spot for articles written by our customers which might be of interest and entertainment to others. For starters here is an article written by one of our regulars and we welcome contributions from all which should be of similar length, hopefully entertaining and perhaps informative. We reserve the right to edit/amend [...]
Earlier this year the Royal Mail marked the 150th anniversary of the famous book Alice in Wonderland with a beautifully illustrated set of 10 stamps. […]
If you have a stamp collection to sell then it’s important to work with a stamp dealer who has plenty of experience, a good reputation and also a member of the Philatelic Traders Society. By choosing a member of the society you know that they have to abide by a strict code of ethics so [...]
Tony Lester Auctions Ltd has tried to describe the history of the Philatelic Traders Society with facts and Information in this infographic. […]
I started full-time work in the stamp trade in around 1973, working for a couple of Auctioneers for 2 years before setting up Mercia International Auctions with 2 other directors in 1976. Prior to that, after completing a degree at Liverpool University, I worked in a bank for 2½ years, but it was not for [...]