by Devlan Kruck | Oct 28, 2021 | Auction Highlights, Weekly Digest
As the stardust settles on another fairytale auction of celebrated British Guiana material, there is always a tendency to shine the spotlight solely upon the superstar material which perhaps breached the upper five figure and even the six figure price barrier. And for...
by Devlan Kruck | Oct 18, 2021 | Latest News & Press Release
On October 14th, 2021 we had the great honour to auction the “Imperium” Collection of British Guiana, which included all the treasures from the Grand Prix winning John E. du Pont Collection we sold in 2014. This unique offering seized the imagination of an exclusive...
by Devlan Kruck | Oct 5, 2021 | Auction Highlights, Weekly Digest
The importance of the British Guiana “Cotton Reels” to the philately of the British Empire, and indeed to the world of rarities, can not be overestimated. These Primitive stamps were produced in four values – 2c, 4c, 8c and 12c – during 1850 to 1851 and...
by Devlan Kruck | Sep 30, 2021 | Famous Philatelists, Weekly Digest
There are no shortage of intriguing stories surrounding the colourful life of John E. du Pont (1938 to 2010). An American, heir to the famous Dupont family fortune, he was a multimillionaire philanthropist, who set up an Olympic wrestling training facility at his...
by Devlan Kruck | Jul 26, 2021 | Auction Highlights, Weekly Digest
There are a set of Primitive British Guiana stamps that don’t get the attention, or level of limelight these days, that their famous predecessors receive, despite them being rare and having a fascinating history. They also offer a treasure trove of varieties and...
