Author Archives: Ricky Verra

Philatelic Display in Bermuda

Posted on March 16, 2012 by Ricky Verra

On 19th to 28th April 2012 there will be an exhibition in Bermuda in celebration of the Bermuda Post Office’s 200th anniversary. On display will be eight of the eleven known 1854 Perots, including three from the Queen’s Collection, two … Continue reading →

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David Feldman will be at Philatex London Nov 3rd-5th

Posted on October 28, 2011 by Ricky Verra

David Feldman will have a stand at the Philatex International Stamp & Cover Show, to be held on the 3rd to the 5th of November 2011. The event will be held at the Royal Horticultural Halls in London, and will … Continue reading →

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Busy Show at the York Racecourse

Posted on July 18, 2011 by Ricky Verra

David Feldman had a stand at the York Racecourse Stamp & Coin Fair on the 15th and 16th July 2011. There were 95 stands in total, and we were the only large auction house to have a presence. Although we … Continue reading →

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Bermuda – Perot’s First Issue Census

Posted on June 7, 2011 by Ricky Verra

This is an extract taken from the Encyclopaedia of Rare and Famous Stamps, vol.2, which details the known history of every Perot First Issue stamp that is known to exist. It has been updated since the book’s publication in 1996 … Continue reading →

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ABPS National Philatelic Show at Sheffield

Posted on May 10, 2011 by Ricky Verra

David Feldman had a stand at the ABPS National Philatelic Show at the Ponds Forge International Sports Centre in Sheffield on May 6th-7th 2011. There were 35 stands in total, and all the well known dealers and auction houses were … Continue reading →

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The Suez Canal

Posted on April 29, 2011 by Ricky Verra

In our May 19th-21st 2011 Auction series, we have the Samir Fikry Collection of Postal Services in the Suez Canal Zone. Including some of the rarest and most attractive items in Egyptian philately. The following is a brief history of … Continue reading →

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Brazil’s Bull’s Eyes by L. N. Williams

Posted on March 31, 2011 by Ricky Verra

This is an extract taken from the Encyclopaedia of Rare and Famous Stamps, vol.1, pg.11-12, 1992, by L. N. Williams, with updates denoted by square brackets. The first issue of Brazil – the Bull’s Eyes, so nicknamed from the design’s … Continue reading →

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