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News from Spink
KING GEORGE V STAMPS SELL FOR £1.2 MILLION AT SPINK IN LONDON
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Part two of The “Monarch” Collection, the most comprehensive collection of King George V issues ever accumulated, sold at Spink today for £1.22 million. Collectors from around the globe bid enthusiastically in the room, on the phone and on the internet with Spink Live.
Few today remember what an adamant collector of stamps King George V actually was. He is, in fact, responsible for building the foundation of the Royal Philatelic Collection, the world’s most comprehensive collection of Great Britain and Commonwealth philatelic history. It is fitting that The “Monarch” Collection, featuring King George V, was formed by a man with a similar passion for collecting stamps.
The story of the “Monarch” Collection begins over twenty years ago with one man, a passionate collector and competent philatelist, who turned his attention to the study of the Issues of King George V. Items in the collection were searched out and obtained from all available sources – auctions, dealers, private treaty and discreet transactions with other private collectors – in an effort to personally own an example of nearly every item of King George V. The collection grew at a rapid pace and continued unabated with Artist’s work, essays, proofs, colour trials and imprimaturs being keenly sought after over time.
Tim Hirsch, Global Director of Spink Auctions stated, “We are extremely pleased with the results of the sale. The “Monarch” Collection of George V is one of the most exciting auctions Spink has had in many years and is without doubt the finest of Great Britain George V ever to have been offered at auction. This sale is a clear indication that the stamp market remains very robust. The ability to achieve these results in such a narrow field show both the expertise of Spink, in terms of marketing collections, and the strength of the UK stamp market.”
Highlights included:
National Postal Museum Imprimaturs, stunning set in blocks of four, unique in private hands.
Sold for £80,600
The unique control block of six ½ d shping “U 34”, four stamps showing variety Doubly Printed.
Sold for £57,600
The unissued six pence purple essay block of six on card, unique in private hands.
Sold for £51,850
An exceptionally rare five shillings die proof in deep bright blue-green.
Sold for £36,900
About Spink
Spink is the world’s leading auctioneer of coins, stamps, medals and banknotes with offices in London, Singapore, New York and Dallas. Since its foundation in 1666, the Spink name has become synonymous with tradition, experience and integrity. Holders of three royal warrants and numerous records for prices achieved at auction, Spink offer an unparalleled range of services to collectors worldwide.
Public Enquiries: 020 7563 4000 – www.spink.com or info@spink.com
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