The Grosvenor graphic designer Dorothy Sharp passed away on June 25th, having celebrated her 96th birthday earlier in the month. She had worked as part of our team for over 25 years, the front cover of the recent GPA 159 catalogue being her final contribution.
Dorothy Bertha Merriton Sharp was born in Kent in 1928 and was the granddaughter of noted English historian Samuel Rawson Gardiner. After the death … Read more...
Auction of British Empire and Foreign Countries Postage Stamps and Postal History
Wednesday 28th September 11am & 2pm
Thursday 29th September 11am & 2pm
A specialised auction of nearly 1,800 lots, the property of 125 vendors, including a further offering from the extensive and unusual all World collection formed by the late Dr Ronnie Straus, FRPSL, of Wimbledon and featuring the renowned collection of Kuwait formed by Francis Kiddle RDP, … Read more...
Grosvenor is delighted to announce that Andrew Claridge, one of the founders of the company, will shortly be getting married in the Philippines. As he will be spending a considerable amount of time there with his new wife, he has decided to relinquish his position of director but remains very much part of the team and will be actively involved as a consultant.
This sale will feature further material from the extensive and unusual collection of the late Dr Ronnie Straus FRPSL; the exceptional collection of Kuwait formed by Francis Kiddle RDP, FRPSL, renowned as probably the best “all round” collection that has been yet assembled; specialised Ceylon King George V Key Types from the collection of John Sussex RDP, FRPSL; fine New Zealand formed by … Read more...
The well attended sale, with visitors from France and Holland present, succeeded in selling 100% of the 115 lots on offer. This auction, took off immediately, starting with Lot 501 selling above estimate for £270 (E£200/250). Important results were the 1969 ( Mar 2) (Lot 504) French commemorative first flight cover, signed by French Test Pilot André… Read more...
May is traditionally a strong month on the London auction scene and Grosvenor weighed in with three fine sales held over four days that achieved a total realisation for the week of £2,363,871.… Read more...
