James grew up in a Devon rectory and chose to become a professional auctioneer after reading Medieval & Modern Languages at Oxford. Specialising in British Empire countries, James worked previously for both Harmers and Phillips before joining with Andrew Claridge and Nick Mansell to found Grosvenor Auctions in 1997. Among many collecting fields, James has special interests in the Falkland Islands, Antarctica and Pacific Islands. He is married with two … Read more...
The September sale week at Grosvenor, opening the 2016 Autumn Season, achieved an excellent total result of £1,125,181.
The British Empire & Foreign Countries auction held on September 21 and 22 contained many substantial collections as well as fine specialist sections, including the Dougie Elliott collection of Ethiopia. Fewer than ten covers (sent stampless) from the punitive British Expedition to Abyssinia, sent against Emperor Tewodros II in 1867-68, … Read more...
We are proud to announce the appointment of Robert P. Odenweller and Stephen D. Schumann as our official company representatives in the U.S.A. based on the East and West Coasts respectively. Bob and Steve will be pleased to provide all advice and assistance to U.S. clients wishing to consign material to our London auctions.
Robert P. Odenweller is one of the foremost philatelists in the U.S.A., a researcher, expert, writer, … Read more...
The British Empire & Foreign Countries and specialised Pacific Islands auctions held at GROSVENOR on 24th and 25th May realised a combined total of £722,147.
These auctions presented a wonderfully diverse array of rare items from all around the world with many notable prices achieved.
A fine unmounted mint marginal example of the Johore 1922-41 $500 (lot 1287, left) fully deserved its £19,040 realisation, whilst the handsome mint Kenya, … Read more...
