Welcome to the UK philatelic traders page

This page has been constructed as part of the service provided by Atkent [Atkins Enterprises]. Click on the firm's name to see Atkent's home page and an outline of the other services provided.

On this page you will find details of philatelic traders in the United Kingdom who would be glad to hear from you if you wish to buy or sell stamps. A short précis of each organisation is given where available.


Derek Dawson

159 Minerva Way, Cambridge, CB4 2TZ, England

Tel: 01223-316209.

Quality on-paper mixtures provided. Prices below are in US$ and show some of Derek Dawson's range. Please contact him direct for a full list of selections and any required pricings in other currencies. Payment can be made by cash, IMO or personal cheque in GB£ or US$.

Great Britain: 1lb mixture $6; 1lb Xmas $6; 1lb commems (excl Xmas) $15; 1lb regionals $6; 1lb high-val definitives $18; 1oz higher-val commems $15; 4oz greetings $15; 4oz Channel Is/Isle of Man $13.

Commonwealth (general): 1oz high values $15. Australia: 8oz high-val definitives $17; 1oz high-val commems $18. Canada: 8oz high-val definitives $17; 1oz high-val commems $18. New Zealand: 4oz high-val definitives $12; 1oz high-val commems $18. South Africa: 4oz high-val definitives $12; 1oz high-val commems $15. USA: 8oz airmails $15. Ireland: 4oz large/commems $12.


Hampstead Castle

232 Barton Hill Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 8LA, England.

Fax: 01803-324214.

Great Britain: over 2,200 QE2 Machin definitives are given in Hampstead Castle's Specialised List. Singles, cylinder blocks and booklets are stocked. A basic Mint and Very Fine Used List is also available. Prompt service offered. Payment methods are given in the price lists but include Visa, Mastercard, UK/Euro cheques and cash.

Hampstead Castle now has its own website, so please visit it for more details.


A H Francis (Philatelists)

Second floor, 19 Temple Street, Birmingham, B2 5BG, England

Tel: 01902-745521. Fax: 0121-643-2955.

British Commonwealth 1840-1952. Extensive detailed lists available - please state interests. Speciality: India and its states.


Pantrek (John & Jackie Cowell)

MacDonald Cottage, Kishorn, Strathcarron, Ross-shire, IV54 8XB, Scotland

Tel: 01520-733380. Fax: 01520-733381.

Auction advice and valuations for anywhere in the UK (Consultants for Cavendish Philatelic Auctions of Derby)

Postal history sales by mail: specialising in WWII covers, in Scottish postal history, and in finding elusive items for collectors. Sales by mail, but also present at occasional stamp fairs.


M & S Stamps

77 Strand, London, WC2R 0DE

Tel: 0171-240-3778. Fax: 0171-240-5419.

Great Britain: specialists in the stamps of Queen Victoria through to King George V, both mint and used. Orders can be placed by telephone or fax (see above for numbers).


British Philatelic Bureau

20 Brandon Street, Edinburgh, EH3 5TT, Scotland

Tel: 0345-641641. Fax: 0131-550-8501.

This organisation is part of Royal Mail, the British Post Office. It will supply, by mail order, all mint new-issue British stamps - from a single 1p stamp to every set of Special Stamps as they are issued, about nine times a year. The Philatelic Bureau holds a large stock of current British stamps: Special Stamps for one year after their issue date, and definitive stamps for up to one year after they have been withdrawn from operational use.

Royal Mail also produces an excellent full-colour monthly magazine - The British Philatelic Bulletin - which contains fascinating articles on current and past stamp issues and postal history. This publication is available on monthly subscription.

Orders and enquiries for stamps or the magazine can be made in writing to the above address, by telephone to 0345-641641 (UK local call rate) or by fax on 0131-550-8501. Orders can be paid for by cheque or credit card.


Greg Fish

Breaches Farm House, Cherwell Road, Keynsham, Bristol, BS18 1QU, England

Tel: 01179-867516.

Greg Fish runs the monthly "White House Postal Stamp Auction" whereby stamps from around the world are offered by postal auction to the highest bidder. Terms and conditions, application form and a full list of stamps available at the next auction are shown at Greg Fish's Auction Catalogue page (test only at this stage).


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Page last updated 3 January 1999.