Stanley Gibbons Group
Stanley Gibbons are a specialist stamps merchant that date back to 1856. In 1891 they moved to the Strand in London and were granted a Royal Warrant in 1914.
While continuing to stage regular philately auctions, more recently they became established as a PLC and acquired Noble Investments in 2013, bringing the companies Apex, Baldwin’s and Dreweatts & Bloomsbury Auctions under the same umbrella. In 2014 they acquired the dealership Mallett.

Stanley Gibbons Group proposes de-listing from London Stock Exchange
23 July 2022Stanley Gibbons Group, the stamps and coins dealership and auction specialist, has proposed to go private and remove its listing from the Alternative Investment Market (AIM), which is a junior sub-market of the London Stock Exchange.

Inflation could help sales of collectables such as stamps, according to Stanley Gibbons Group
27 April 2022Collectables group Stanley Gibbons Group has pointed to evidence that both coins and stamps “do well during periods of heightened inflation”.

Stanley Gibbons starts shared ownership for collectables
11 October 2021Stanley Gibbons’ plans to offer shares in the world’s most expensive stamp are set to become a reality with the launch of a new fractional ownership website.

Stanley Gibbons starts bankruptcy process for subsidiary Mallett after New York lease dispute
21 September 2021Stamp and coin dealership Stanley Gibbons Group has begun a Chapter 11 process in the United States for its US subsidiary Mallett Inc.

Stanley Gibbons upbeat despite tough 2020
16 August 2021Stamp and coins dealership Stanley Gibbons Group is pinning its recovery on a revamped shop and the relaunch of Baldwin’s auctions in the autumn.

Stanley Gibbons hit by pandemic but hopeful for improved trading in revamped shop
11 August 2021Stamp and coins dealership Stanley Gibbons reported its full year results highlighting the impact the pandemic had on sales.

Buy a share in the world’s most expensive stamp
14 June 2021Stanley Gibbons, the buyer of the world’s most expensive stamp at Sotheby’s New York last week, said it plans to “democratise” its ownership by inviting the public to buy shares in it.

Coin auction houses end four-year joint venture
12 April 2021London coin specialists Baldwin’s and St James’ Auctions have ended their tie-up after four years.

News In Brief – including results from Stanley Gibbons
07 December 2020A round-up of art and antiques news from the previous seven days, including news of philately and numismatic company Stanley Gibbons Group's results.

Stanley Gibbons unveils refurbished Strand showroom
26 June 2020Stanley Gibbons Group, which runs philately auctioneer-dealer Stanley Gibbons, numismatic dealership Baldwin’s and auction joint venture Baldwin’s of St James’s, will shortly reopen its newly refurbished shop and head office at 399 Strand in central London.
Refinanced Stanley Gibbons moves in positive direction
02 December 2019Losses narrowed for stamps, coins and medals business Stanley Gibbons in the six months to September 30.

The latest Movers and Shakers across the art and antiques market including new auctions in cars and collectables
13 August 2019An update on recent appointments or launches at auction houses and dealers.

Stanley Gibbons Group says Mallett claim now resolved
24 June 2019Stamp and coin dealership Stanley Gibbons Group is due to receive £850,000 to resolve “all outstanding claims involving certain former directors of Mallett”, it announced on June 14.

New boss for stamp and coin dealership Stanley Gibbons
05 June 2018Dealership Stanley Gibbons Group has hired Graham Elliott Shircore to push ahead with its strategy of focusing on its core business of stamps and coins and reducing its debts.

Hornby owner buys stake in Stanley Gibbons Group to help reduce debt
23 February 2018Stamp and coin dealership Stanley Gibbons Group has sold a stake to the owner of model railway and collectables retailer Hornby to help pay down debt.

Mallett reunited with Dreweatts as Bailey plans relaunch of brand trio
05 February 2018Antiques dealership Mallett and book specialist Bloomsbury are to be relaunched this year after being reunited with former stablemate Dreweatts.

Mallett reunited with Dreweatts and Bloomsbury after sale by Stanley Gibbons
31 January 2018Antiques dealership Mallett has been reunited with its former stablemates Dreweatts and Bloomsbury following a £100,000 purchase by Gurr Johns-owned Dreweatts.

Stamp and coin dealership Stanley Gibbons Group considers further sell-offs as it seeks £5m to prosper
02 January 2018Troubled stamp-dealing company Stanley Gibbons Group reported losses in the half year to the end of September reduced to £3.1m, from £6.4m in the previous year, but sales fell 4% to £16.6m.

Stamp dealer Stanley Gibbons’ investment arm goes into administration
21 November 2017Stamp and coin dealership Stanley Gibbons Group's investment subsidiary is to go into administration.

Gurr Johns buys auction houses Dreweatts and Bloomsbury
02 October 2017Art consultancy and valuation firm Gurr Johns has bought auction firms Dreweatts and Bloomsbury from Stanley Gibbons for £1.25m.

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