Bidding was fierce at Grosvenor in two auctions held over three classic days between March 5th and 7th. A ‘Du Pont Factor’ added further charisma to items already rare and desirable, contributing to a series of exceptional results.
The much-anticipated auction of the JOHN E DU PONT FALKLAND ISLANDS attracted a large attendance, many staying after the conclusion to enjoy a remarkable display of complementary Falklands material presented by prominent … Read more...
The Great Britain Postage Stamps and Postal History auction to be held on 18th April is now in preparation. A specialised auction that will feature The John Sussex Machin, Wilding and Isle of Man collections and fine material from the collection of Mr. David Dixon.
Sale number: 79
Start Date: Thursday 7th March 2013
Sale Time: Thursday 7th March 2013 at 2.30pm
This superlative collection, formed by one of the most famous, award-winning collectors of the twentieth century, includes many rare proofs and stamps from the reigns of Queen Victoria, King Edward VII and King George V, as well as an impressive range of scarce early covers from and to the islands.
Sale number: 78
Start Date: Tuesday 5th March 2013
Sale Time: Tuesday 5th March 2013 at 2pm Wednesday 6th March 2013 at 11am and 2pm
A specialised auction of over 1,500 lots, the property of 109 vendors, featuring the outstanding ‘Blantyre’ collection of Nyasaland, the John E du Pont collections of Papua and Postage Dues, the superb collection of Malaya and States formed by the late Nigel Tyre, exceptional Key … Read more...
