India, Evolution and the Revenge of the Monkey.
Jan 28 2016

SPINK LONDON | This February, Spink is proud to be presenting a fantastic collection of India, 1855 - 1902 De LA Rue issues. An auction which promises to be full of some of the finest examples from a truly delightful period of Indian philatelic history. This sale abounds in essays, die proofs, exceptional colour trials, revenue stamps and high values. The sale takes place on the 24th February 2016, in London. The sale commences elegantly with the original 1854 essays for the new De La Rue issu...

SPINK TO OFFER IMPORTANT COLLECTION OF COINS OF PORTUGAL IN JANUARY 27TH AUCTION
Jan 20 2016

SPINK USA | Spink, the world's oldest numismatic auction house, will auction an important collection of Portuguese coins in New York on January 27, 2016 as part of its "Collector's Series Sale". Replete with numerous rarities in gold, silver and copper and ranging from Portugal's first coins to issues of the Republic, the offering of over 170 lots also includes colonial and Brazilian issues. Nine different Dinheiro issues of Dom Afonso Henriques (1139-1185) - all rare - start off the collectio...

LARGE OFFERINGS OF PORTUGUESE COINAGE, ANGLO-GALLIC RARITIES AND AN IMPORTANT EASTER REBELLION CENTENNIAL COLLECTION OF IRISH MEDALS MARK SPINK USA JANUARY 2016 SALE
Jan 20 2016

SPINK USA | Spink USA's "Collector's Series Sale" this January 27-28, 2016 will usher in the New Year with a large offering of Portuguese and Brazilian coins, a collection of medals and artefacts related to the Easter Rebellion and Ireland's struggle for independence, selections of Anglo-Gallic coins, Renaissance and Russian medals, and myriad other world coins and medals. The sale, which will be held, in New York, also features a broad range of world paper money, US coins, exonumia and currenc...

New Releases From Spink
Jan 19 2016

Spink is well known for producing the finest quality books for numismatic collectors and researchers; the most complete libraries would not be complete without the latest edition of Coins of England or the Banknote Book. However, 2015 has been a fantastic year for Spink Books, seeing an increase in production of some of the most acclaimed titles - not only in numismatic books. For the first time ever Spink produced a title for the philatelic readers; The Spink Maury Catalogue, Timbres de Franc...

A Weekend of Extraordinary Collectables Auctions at Spink's Gallery in Sheung Wan, HK
Jan 18 2016

Spink put on four solid auctions this weekend, including the highest grossing stamp auction ever held in Asia which achieved HK$84,000,000, with the combined total in excess of HK$100mn SPINK CHINA | We are only halfway through the first month of 2016, Spink's 350th year, and already Spink is smashing records and raising the bar of Asian auctions. The event starred: Meiso Mizuhara, The Exhibition Collection, Chinese Customs Post on Sunday  17th. The Mizuhara collection proved to be...

A Dauer-Under Philatelic Experience
Jan 18 2016

SPINK LONDON | Spink are very excited to announce that this coming February will see a philatelic auction abounding in rarities and errors, but make no mistake, this sale is going to be one to remember. The Drs. Joanne and Edward Dauer Collection of Australian States and Commonwealth will take place on the 23rd February 2016 in Spink's London auction room. The rarity of this opportunity is surpassed only by the rarities contained within the sale. Australia is home to some of the most singular...

A Philatelic Holiday in Barbados
Jan 18 2016

SPINK LONDON | This February is going to be a very exciting time for Spink. In the space of two days, Spink will be holding three philatelic auctions in London; a philatelic hat trick. Amongst these three auctions is The "Britannia" Collection of Barbados taking place on the 23rd February 2016. Britannia was the female representation of Britain, used on stamps and other items to honour the country. Barbados, whilst a British colony, used the "Britannia" design on their postage stamps ...

Controversy, Christmas Cards and a Curious Circular Datestamp
Jan 12 2016

SPINK LONDON | Spink's first philatelic sale in London of 2016 is a fitting reflection of the high calibre of quality material Spink are known for; full of rarities and items for the discerning collector. In Spink's 350th year we are proud to be presenting The Philatelic Collector's Series auction of assorted stamps, covers and important pieces of postal history from around the world on the 27th - 28th January 2016 in London. Early on in the sale is an incredible rarity: lot 420, the unique Am...

Muriel Eymery to Join Spink USA
Jan 11 2016

SPINK USA | Founded in 1666, this is Spink's 350th year of being a business famed for its reputation of outstanding service in the collectables world. Amongst the celebration of such a marvellous achievement there will be many new innovations bound to keep Spink in its well established spot at the forefront of the collectables world. In true Spink style this has been implemented from the very beginning of this important year with the appointment of a new Numismatics Consignment Director, Muriel...

Ringing in the New Year with The Liberty Collection
Jan 05 2016

SPINK USA | Spink are pleased to be able to offer for sale 'The Liberty Collection' on the 27th - 28th January 2016, a most comprehensive collection of medals, historical documents, uniforms and other artefacts relating to the 1916 Easter Rising and Ireland's subsequent Fight for Independence from England in 1917-21. Fortuitously, sale of this collection will coincide with the 100th Anniversary. The collection will be offered as part of the Numismatic Collector's Series Sale in New York. ...

A Very Successful Cancellation, Spink Give 2015 a Fitting Send Off
Dec 17 2015

SPINK SWITZERLAND | Talk about a captive audience! Spink's philatelic auction was a success, with the bidding continuing almost till midnight. The Philatelic Collector's Series in Lugano on 16 Decemver represents a fitting send off for 2015. The sale mainly featured very fresh material originating from collections put together over decades, including a very large portion which has not appeared on the market for a long time, this being an infrequent characteristic in the philatelic auction mark...

Spink Raises a Glass to the New Year
Dec 17 2015

SPINK CHINA | The festive season is a time for indulgence for many of us, however Spink will be holding an event that will make many collectors want to pace themselves. Spink's Hong Kong office will be hosting another of its celebrated Evenings of Great Whiskies and Other Spirits on the 15th January 2016 at 7pm. It will feature as the starting point for four Spink auctions, but is guarenteed not to be eclipsed.  When the senses are involved, language fails us, yet two lots from this sale...

A Once in a Lifetime Occurrence, One Iconic Note is Not Enough for Spink
Dec 16 2015

SPINK CHINA | As the new year draws near, Spink are able to look back at 2015 fondly and with satisfaction, however they will not be nostalgic for long! Spink's office in Hong Kong will be ringing in the New Year in true to form Spink style. They will be holding four auctions in just three days; which will certainly bring a little festive cheer and excitement back to many after holiday season has finished. Spink are well known for being driven and for sourcing the finest quality material for th...

The Meiso Mizuhara Customs Post Exhibition Collection; the jewel in the crown of Chinese philatelic collecting
Dec 13 2015

SPINK CHINA | Spink's office in Hong Kong will be ringing in the New Year in true Spink style. Spink are well known for being tenaciously sourcing the finest quality material for their auctions and the two Philatelic sales on 17th January 2016 will be no exception. Spink are delighted to not only be displaying, but also selling one of the finest collections of Chinese philately; Meiso Mizuhara, The Exhibition Collection, China Customs Post. This collection is truly a testament to the technical...

Rarities, Surprises and The Most Important Piece Of Philately from Hong Kong to be Sold by Spink
Dec 13 2015

SPINK CHINA | On the 17th January 2016 Spink will be welcoming the New Year with a philatelic sale that is brimming with the material guaranteed to appeal to the discerning collector. Spink are famed for their ability to source and catalogue the finest quality philately and postal history for their auctions, in terms of this sale however, that is a gross understatement. Rarities, surprises and errors abound in this sale, if you have not picked up your copy of the catalogue you should and soon!...

Celtic Coins and the Medusa Mystery; From The Geoff Cottam Collection
Nov 20 2015

SPINK LONDON | Spink is very excited to be selling a particularly singular collection this December: Celtic Coins from the Geoff Cottam Collection. Traditionally, Celtic coins have been a mysterious and poorly understood field of numismatics. However, in recent years there has been a massive upsurge in interest as more and more literature now exists to cast light on this fascinating coinage. Year by year new records are being set and the market for Celtic coins is as healthy as it has ever been...

A Princely Sum, Spink To Sell a Collection of Polish Rarities in Winter Coin Auction
Nov 18 2015

SPINK LONDON | This December Spink is delighted to announce that the sale of Ancient, British and Foreign Coins and Commemorative Medals will contain a fantastic collection of Polish Coins and Medals. Earlier this year Spink was thrilled to offer just a small part of this extensive collection formed in the 1950s and 60s by a Polish gentleman living in England after the war, some exceptional prices were realised and the entire sale was a great success. Spink cannot wait to see how the second bat...

The Bear Necessities of Banknotes in the Spink Sale
Nov 05 2015

SPINK LONDON | This December 8th, Spink will be auctioning off a very special series of banknotes during the World Banknotes sale in London. Spink is honoured and delighted to be chosen by Bank of Scotland to auction this very special limited edition polymer £5 banknote in aid of the Children in Need Foundation. Spink is very excited to be involved with such a worthy cause so close to Christmas! There are several reasons why this issue is particularly special.  First and foremost, th...

Pricey Ink, Murder and Great Line Engraved.
Oct 30 2015

SPINK LONDON | This November will see another classic auction of Great Britain Stamps and Postal History on the 27th November 2015. The sale contains a wonderful array of perforated line engraved pennies, ever a popular section amongst collectors. There are also many modern issues with very spectacular errors, including a 1963 Red Cross 3d. with cross omitted, a 1965 post office Tower 3d. with tower omitted and a 1991 Bicentenary of Ordinance Survey of"Ham Street" 26p. with an error of value ("...

Female Agents, Four Pints of Blood and a Very Impressive Career
Oct 26 2015

SPINK LONDON | Spink was particularly excited about this auction of Orders, Decorations, Campaign Medals and Militaria which took place in London on the 20th November. Within this sale there were incredible pieces with both intriguing and exciting stories of Military and even Hollywood legendary. These superb items made the auction charged with expectation and excietment. First among these rare and exciting items was lot 69, a superb 1972 'Foreign Service' O.B.E., 1944 Special Operations...